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SUMMARY:Screening and Reading: After All This: Making Your Second Work
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a screening of After All This\, featuring Sarah Thankam Mathews\, Andrew Nadkarni\, and Maryam Mir!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a screening of the documentary short After All This profiling Margins alumna\, Sarah Thankam Mathews\, directed by Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Andrew Nadkarni and produced by Open City alumna\, Maryam Mir! \n– \nAfter All This (15 mins) follows author Sarah Thankam Mathews after the success of her debut novel\, All This Could Be Different\, as she embarks on her second novel\, drawing from her adolescence between India and Oman. As Sarah excavates lost place and time\, she must contend with the weight of truthful representation and the contradictions within her childhood memories. \nFollowing the screening\, Sarah will do a live reading of her novel in progress\, never before shared publicly. The reading will be followed by a conversation and Q&A between Sarah and director Andrew Nadkarni\, moderated by producer Maryam Mir. They’ll talk about the process of making their sophomore project\, writing across mediums (literary and film)\, and how they find flow and sustenance when embarking on new creative endeavors. \nFilm screening\, reading\, and conversation will last around an hour\, followed by an informal reception with light refreshments. \nSarah Thankam Mathews is the author of All This Could Be Different\, which was shortlisted for the the Discover Prize\, the Aspen Words Literary Prize\, and 2022 National Book Award in Fiction. Mathews’ debut novel was also a New York Times Editor’s Choice and named a Best Book of the Year by NPR\, Vogue\, Vulture\, Los Angeles Times\, TIME\, Slate\, and Buzzfeed. Mathews grew up between Oman and India\, immigrating to the United States at seventeen. She was a Margins Fellow at AAWW. \nAndrew Nadkarni is a Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker of Indian heritage whose work excavates diaspora narratives\, resilience\, and identity. His film\, Between Earth & Sky (POV/PBS)\, won Best Documentary Short at multiple film festivals\, earned Critics’ Choice and Cinema Eye nominations\, and screened at over 60 festivals before being shortlisted for the 2024 Oscars. \nMaryam Mir is an award-winning filmmaker and writer whose work centers belonging\, joy and intercultural connection. Her film\, Sweet Refuge\, played at over 45 festivals\, won a Directors Guild of America Jury Award\, and was acquired by AMC+ for their Rising AAPI Stars Collection. She curates the “In Pursuit of Light” screening series at the workshop and was a 2019 Open City Fellow at AAWW. \n_ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \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. \nWe are located on the 9th floor of 18 W 21st Street (between 6th and 5th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for any additional requests. This space is for YOU! \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/after-all-this-making-your-second-work-2/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Film,In Person
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SUMMARY:InspiredWordNYC Presents Singer/Songwriter King Fear at Sugar Mouse
DESCRIPTION:InspiredWordNYC Presents Singer/Songwriter King Fear at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan’s East Village\n\n\n\nInspiredWordNYC Presents Singer/Songwriter King Fear at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan’s East Village.\n\n$10 cover + 1 drink minimum. $15 24 hours before the event and at the door.\n\n18+ Age Limit.\n\nBio:\nKing Fear is a 22-year old singer/songwriter/musician based in New York City.\n\nWhen he graduated from Stanford University in 2025\, he could have chosen the traditional\, stable route of an elite college alum. Instead\, he decided to build a music career. It’s his way of answering the question: “what happens when you finally stop playing it safe?”\n  \nKnown as Richard Yuan by friends\, King Fear is blazing a path for Asian-American artists in an industry that has yet to recognize its own biases. The name King Fear is inspired by Shakespeare’s play King Lear – a tribute to Richard’s focus on meaningful writing and theatrical stage presence. Both are on full display any time he performs live\, singing with a voice that toys with control and collapse/\n\nProduced by Mike Geffner Presents The Inspired Word\ninspiredwordnyc.com\n\nSUBWAY LINE – SUBWAY LINE – 14th Street – Union Square subway station on the L\, 4\, 5\, 6\, N\, Q\, R\, and W lines.\n\nRefunds up to 24 hours before the event
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/inspiredwordnyc-presents-singer-songwriter-king-fear-at-sugar-mouse/
LOCATION:Sugar Mouse NYC\, 47 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
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SUMMARY:Theater: Chinese Republicans (with Discount Code)
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets from $39 using code CR39.\nComing to Roundabout Theatre this winter\, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Playwright Alex Lin and Award-Winning Director Chay Yew. \nThree high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs\, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie\, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce\, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best\, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder. \nShifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern capitalism\, this world premiere production explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace—all with unflinching wit and empathy. Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice and tells a truly American story. \nCast: Jennifer Ikeda\, Ben Langhorst\, Jully Lee\, Jodi Long\, Anna Zavelson \nHarold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY \nLink to buy tickets: Chinese Republicans – Roundabout Theatre Company
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000
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SUMMARY:MDD's Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change: February 5th
DESCRIPTION:The VSPS 2026 theme is Dance and Social Change.\n\n\nMark DeGarmo Dance’s 16th annual interactive Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change (VSPS) presents 12 Global Choreographers with 4 Alternate Artists on Thursdays\, Feb. 5\, Mar. 5\, & Apr. 2 at 7:00 PM ET via Live Zoom* with the VSPS 2026 theme Dance and Social Change. \nMDD’s February 5th VSPS is a curated sharing of original transcultural transdisciplinary work from Florida\, Michigan\, New York\, and North Carolina. MDD’s Thursday\, February 5 salon features the work of Andrea Agostini (Florida)\, Barbara Mahler (NYC)\, Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers (Michigan)\, and Tanu Sharma (North Carolina). The Alternate Artist is Kara Brems (Michigan).  \nVirtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change provides an opportunity for the public to view and engage with original performing arts and dance works-in-progress of curated artists. Since 2019\, Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change has featured the work of 566 presenting artists and performers from over 31 countries and 23 U.S. states in 39 in-person and live virtual salons. \nTickets: \nBy donation on Eventbrite \nSuggested donations: \nSalsa — $10 \nStep — $15 \nBreak — $20 \nImprov — $50 \nAerial — $100 \nOther \n*Zoom Link will be sent to attendees by 5:00 PM ET the day of the performance from info@markdegarmodance.org. If a donation for tickets is made after that time\, the MDD staff will send the link via email as soon as possible. Contact info@markdegarmodance to communicate regarding ticket status. \nAbout the Artists & Works-in-Progress \nThe artists will present a range of dance works-in-progress exploring the VSPS 2026 theme\, Dance and Social Change. The works will explore themes of immigrant resilience\, rest\, recognition\, and respect (Andrea Agostini; Florida)\, women’s autonomy\, resistance\, and embodied response to political control (Barbara Mahler; NYC)\, a global water crisis and melting ice caps (Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers; Michigan)\, and women’s sacrifice\, resilience\, and the invisible labor imposed by patriarchal norms (Tanu Sharma; North Carolina). \nAbout MDD’s Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change \nFounded in 2010 by choreographer and curator Mark DeGarmo\, the Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change (VSPS) encourages discourse between the public and choreographers to support the creation of original dance and movement works-in-progress. The goal of VSPS is to produce under-recognized choreographers from New York City and State\, the U.S.\, and globally. The series encourages the works-in-progress of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)\, Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC)\, Hispanic and Latinx\, and Multiracial artists as well as those who are people with disabilities\, LGBTQIA+\, and over 50\, 60\, 70\, and 80 years old. \nhttps://markdegarmodance.org \nFollow Mark DeGarmo Dance on Facebook Instagram Vimeo YouTube.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mdds-virtual-salon-performance-series-for-social-change-february-5th/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T220000
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SUMMARY:NYAFF Innovators & Icons Soiree
DESCRIPTION:A spirited gathering celebrating vision\, talent\, and community. A signature NYAFF blend of discovery\, delight\, and genuinely good vibes. \nAttire: Festive Cocktail \nHighlights\nNight Market Experience \nCocktail reception-style with Night Market tasting stations from top NYC Asian restaurants\, curated beverages\, and night-market energy carried by music that moves you. Not a ho-hum dinner!! \nINDUSTRY LOUNGE \nA dedicated space for filmmakers\, industry guests\, cinephiles and supporters – featuring enhanced refreshments. \nFireside Chat — Beyond the Frame: No Filter\n\nModerator: Vicky Nguyen\, NBC News anchor and Emmy\, Edward R. Murrow\, and Gerald Loeb Award-winning investigative journalist.\nSoo Hugh\, visionary creator and showrunner of Pachinko\, whose groundbreaking multilingual storytelling has reshaped global prestige television.\nLloyd Lee Choi\, filmmaker whose Cannes-selected short Same Old and outstanding debut feature Lucky Lu have garnered major international recognition.\nKevin Lin\, talent and literary agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)\, representing leading artists including Celine Song\, Ashley Park\, David Henry Hwang\, Leslie Odom\, Jr.\, Danielle Brooks\, and Darren Criss.\n\nBeyond the panel\, the soirée brings together a curated guest list of filmmakers\, producers\, cultural leaders\, and media voices across entertainment\, fashion\, and the arts\, many of whom are actively championing the next wave of Asian and Asian American projects. \nJoin us for this sparkling evening. \nTax Deductibility: \n$200 of each $300 ticket is tax deductible. Please consider company matching donation for the $200 tax-deductible portion of your ticket \nNew York Asian Film FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 non-profit (Tax ID: 83-2724218). NYAFF is produced by New York Asian Film FOUNDATION
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyaff-innovators-icons-soiree/
LOCATION:China Institute Grand Hall\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food,Fundraiser,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T220000
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SUMMARY:BE READY STAY READY: Basics To Protest Safety & Situational Awareness Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Women Lead is partnering up with Kalaya’an Mendoza again for a virtual workshop where Kala will teach attendees the basics of protest safety & situational awareness. This is ideal for beginners and those who want to freshen up their skills. Join us!\n\n\n\nThis event will be moderated by AAPIWL’s Executive Director Dr. Connie Wun. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Workshop Feb 5\, 2026 | Thursday 5 PM- 7 PM PST 8 PM -10 PM EST\nRegistration Required\nRecommended donation: $10-20 Donations are encouraged and will help us to continue our work.\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for our newsletter to receive updates and a copy of our emergency bag check list at www.aapiwl.org/resources
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/be-ready-stay-ready-basics-to-protest-safety-situational-awareness-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Protest,Safety,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260213T194910Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Traditions Village and Market
DESCRIPTION:​We’ll be open every weekend in February: Fridays to Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. \nAfter such a joyous\, successful\, packed Holiday Market\, WE’RE RETURNING TO NEW KAM MAN FOR OUR LUNAR YEAR TRADITIONS VILLAGE. \nThe Village will be a place to celebrate\, shop and learn how to ring in the year of the fire horse. \nCome for home decor to usher in luck\, recipes for auspicious dishes\, fun games for the family and DIY Trays of Togetherness + so much more. \nVillage Departments: \n\n\n​Blessing the Home – learn how to bring luck into your home\, from decor\, traditions and more – \n\n\n​Traditional Eats and Recipes – learn recipes + shop ingredients for traditional + symbolic dishes (ft. Grace Young recipes!) \n\n\n​Sweets of Togetherness – shop snacks and sweets\, both classic and new! \n\n\n​It’s All Fun and Games – learn traditional + festive games that have been passed down for generations. \n\n\n​Heritage Atelier – pick up lucky new pieces to enter the new year in style \n\n\n​\nThe lineup: \n\n\n​a/c space \n\n\n​Anyoung Super \n\n\n​Bo & Mei \n\n\n​Chop Suey Club \n\n\n​Datum J Design \n\n\n​Edgycated \n\n\n​Ever November \n\n\n​Gordon & Li Li \n\n\n​Grand Tea & Imports \n\n\n​JINLY Atelier \n\n\n​Lai Hing Jewelry \n\n\n​Made by Oph \n\n\n​Miiasoey \n\n\n​New Kam Man \n\n\n​Pearl River Mart \n\n\n​Slant’d \n\n\n​Studio Ichiban \n\n\n​Meet the vendors here!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-traditions-village-and-market/
LOCATION:Kam Man Market\, 200 Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Market,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000
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SUMMARY:LAAL x Apicha “Joyeeta” Screening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community and storytelling with “Joyeeta” — a night full of joy and connection! ✨\n\n\nJoin Apicha Community Health Center and LAAL NYC for a special community screening of Joyeeta (Victorious)\, a documentary uplifting the stories of Bangladeshi immigrant women navigating life\, language\, isolation\, gender roles\, and resilience in New York City! The film highlights the healing power of community and culturally rooted mental health support. \nJoyeeta (Victorious) was inspired by Laal’s 2020 Mental Health Initiative\, which studied over 60 Bangladeshi immigrant womxn in the Bronx\, NYC to understand their mental health conditions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the lens of Samsun Chowdury (Farida) and Nasima Alam\, the documentary unveils the challenges faced by immigrant Bengali womxn as they navigate life in a new country\, language barriers\, social isolation\, gender roles\, and poverty in the United States. Joyeeta aims to foster open dialogue on access to culturally appropriate mental health services\, reduce stigma surrounding it\, and showcase the deep healing power of community. \nThe evening includes a featured performance by Bangladeshi artist\, Niha\, and a panel discussion with the aunties from the film and members of the LAAL’s and Apicha’s team\, creating space for shared stories\, reflection\, and collective healing! \nAbout LAAL \nLaal supports Bangladeshi women in the Bronx and Queens through wellness programs\, literacy\, arts\, and community‑building. Their work centers with joy\, safety\, and culturally grounded empowerment. Support Laal: https://givebutter.com/LAALNYC \nAbout Apicha CHC \nApicha Community Health Center provides inclusive\, culturally responsive primary care\, behavioral health\, sexual health\, and community services for immigrants\, LGBTQ+ people\, and underserved New Yorkers. \n  \nMeet our Partner Organizations: \nAsiyah Women’s Center is an emergency center in New York City addressing the gap of appropriate residential services for the Arab\, Middle Eastern\, Muslim\, South Asian (AMEMSA) and Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC) populations \nBangladeshi Ladies Club is a member based collective dedicated to Bangladeshi women’s self determination; a space for women whose livelihood are too engage to their children\, family & work\, to learn\, chill\, think & organize together. \nBengali Mental Health Movement is a community-driven initiative dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and enhancing accessibility to culturally sensitive resources within the Bengali community. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Bengali communities and mental health services in New York City and beyond. \nChhaya CDC builds inclusive and thriving neighborhoods by fostering the self-determination\, housing stability\, and economic well-being of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities across New York City \nCyber Collective is dedicated to creating a world where all people can experience technology safely\, privately\, and with dignity. \nDesis Rising Up & Moving (DRUM) is a multigenerational\, membership led organization of low-wage South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrants\, workers and youth in New York City. \nSakhi for South Asian Survivors is a community-based organization in the New York metropolitan area committed to ending violence against women.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laal-x-apicha-joyeeta-screening/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260203T213449Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year at Kitsby’s indoor market with 60+ AAPI vendors\, food\, art\, and community in LIC. \nJoin Kitsby for our Lunar New Year Night Market\, a two-day indoor celebration honoring community\, culture\, and creativity! Taking place at our brand new Kitsby HQ in Long Island City\, this special Lunar New Year market brings together over 60 AAPI-owned local businesses under one roof.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-market/
LOCATION:44-02 11th St\, 44-02 11th Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260204T182328Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Abrons Arts Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Abrons Arts Center\, lucky risograph and The W.O.W. Project hosts an afternoon of all-ages arts activities\, karaoke\, and a lion dance performance to celebrate the year of the fire horse. We invite you to imagine what an abundant new year will look like for the Chinatown and Abrons communities. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-abrons-arts-afternoon/
LOCATION:Abrons Art Center\, 466 Grand St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260203T120948Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: The Red Envelope Show
DESCRIPTION:In its 11th year\, the Red Envelope Show features artists from across the country and their interpretations of that integral Lunar New Year tradition\, the red envelope. Albert Chau\, the show’s curator\, hands out the same envelope to the artists (about 100 this year) but all are encouraged to create their own vision. Some celebrate the artists’ personal loves\, such as cats\, favorite foods\, and space exploration\, but most center on this year’s Chinese zodiac animal\, the horse.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-reception-the-red-envelope-show/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260203T121254Z
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SUMMARY:Music Global Mashup: The George Gee Swing Orchestra Meets the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet (Ballroom Dance Meets Mambo)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a high-energy\, pan-Jazz experience for a GLOBAL MASHUP between the George Gee Swing Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet. On February 7\, these master musicians play together for the first time\, igniting the stage with their signature sounds.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/global-mashup-the-george-gee-swing-orchestra-meets-the-arturo-ofarrill-afro-latin-octet-ballroom-dance-meets-mambo/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260203T121548Z
CREATED:20260104T031828Z
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SUMMARY:El Souq Ramadan Pop-Up Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:NYC holiday pop-up market featuring independent SWANA & South Asian brands and makers.\n\n\nEl Souq Presents: Ramadan 2026 \nSunday\, January 25th | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nIdeal Glass Studios | 9 W. 8th St.\, New York\, NY \nAs the winter holidays come to a close\, we’re ringing in the new year with our first pop-up of the year\, in celebration of the upcoming Ramadan and Eid season. \nJoin us for an incredible day that’s all about connection\, intention\, and supporting small independant SWANA and South Asian businesses as we prepare for a special time of year. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n  \n✨ The El Souq Experience\nShop from a curated lineup of 40+ independent brands and makers rooted in SWANA and South Asian heritage\, offering handcrafted gifts\, home décor\, jewelry\, fashion\, art\, and culinary delights— perfect for your holiday gifting and personal indulgence. \nJoin us for a day-long celebration of the best SWANA & South Asian independent brands where you will enjoy delicious bites\, soulful global sounds\, high vibrations and the most special community in NYC! \nStay tuned for special performances \nPlus: Every ticket includes a raffle entry for a chance to win exclusive products from our incredible vendors! \n🎟️ Your Ticket Includes: \n\nEntry to the event\nOne raffle entry\nAccess to all vendor booths and experiences\n\nSupport small businesses\, find one-of-a-kind gifts that tell a story\, and celebrate the season with friends\, family\, and community — everyone’s welcome! \nFollow us on Instagram @el_souq for vendor spotlights\, raffle previews\, and event updates! \n⏱️11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n📍Location: 9 W. 8th St. New York\, NY \nEl Souq. Like No Other.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/el-souq-ramadan-pop-up/
LOCATION:9 W 8th St\, 9 West 8th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Feasting - Rasa\, Flavor & the Indonesian Table:  a Rasa Lab
DESCRIPTION:Taste Indonesian rasa with Miranti: explore spice palettes\, aromatics\, and flavor-building—learn to recognize authentic Indonesian flavors.\n\n\nThe Joy of Feasting is an interactive food experience exploring Rasa—the Indonesian concept of taste\, feeling\, and essence—through the flavors\, aromatics\, and shared practices of Indonesian cuisine. \nGuided by The Joy of Feasting and chef Miranti\, this session invites participants to taste\, smell\, learn\, move\, and reflect on how Indonesian food is built: not from single dishes\, but from layered flavor foundations shaped by land\, trade\, migration\, and community. \nRather than a cooking class or lecture\, this is a sensory\, participatory gathering. We’ll explore key spices and aromatics\, compare Indonesian flavor profiles with other Asian cuisines\, and learn how balance\, contrast\, and intention shape everyday meals. Movement\, conversation\, and collective tasting support the experience—reminding us that eating is relational\, cultural\, and alive. \nNo cooking experience is required. Come curious\, hungry for knowledge\, and ready to engage your senses. \n“Not everyone knows how to cook\, but everyone knows how to eat.”\n— The Joy of Feasting \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nguided tasting of Indonesian flavor foundations\nintroduction to key spices and aromatics\ncomparison of Indonesian flavor profiles with other Asian cuisines\nreflection on food as culture\, memory\, and relationship\n\nAccessibility & Care\n\nno cooking experience required\ntasting is invitational\, not mandatory\nmovement and participation are gentle and optional\nyou may listen\, observe\, or engage at your own pace\n\nIf you have specific dietary concerns\, you’re welcome to reach out in advance. \nWho This Is For\nThis session is for anyone interested in: \n\nIndonesian food and the spice archipelago\nunderstanding flavor beyond recipes\nfood as culture\, relationship\, and memory\nslowing down and tasting with awareness\n\nAll backgrounds and levels of food knowledge are welcome. \nPart of Rasa Labs\nThis session is part of Rasa Labs\, a series of embodied workshops by Moving Rasa exploring culture\, creativity\, and connection through different mediums. Each lab stands alone. \nFor discounts and package pricing or just to learn more go to: www.movingrasa.com/rasalabsabout \n\n\n\n\nMiranti is an Indonesian native\, the founder of The Joy of Feasting\, a lifestyle brand exploring the intersection of food & culture. With a background in art\, design\, performance and self taught cook\, she uses food as a canvas for artful creations and memorable experiences\, and was described by celebrity chef Graham Elliott as a “Culinary Poet”. \nMiranti is particularly known for her sensitive palette and exceptional and daring flavor combinations. Currently\, Miranti is working towards developing a line of  Joy Of Feasting pantry products\, designed to introduce and preserve her family’s culinary legacy\, and a surprise project due this Fall.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-joy-of-feasting-rasa-flavor-the-indonesian-table-a-rasa-lab/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T183000
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SUMMARY:New York City Council: Lunar New Year Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:New York City Council\nLunar New Year Celebration 2026 \nMonday\, February 9\, 2026 \nDoors: 5:00 pm\nEvent: 5:30 pm \nCouncil Chambers\, City Hall\nNew York\, NY 10007
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-city-council-lunar-new-year-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, City Hall\, New York\, NY\, 10007
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T172941Z
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SUMMARY:State of AANHPI Charitable Giving
DESCRIPTION:State of AANHPI Charitable Giving \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin AAPI Data\, AAPIP\, Asian Pacific Community Fund\, Asian Pacific Fund\, and Korean American Community Foundation for this funder briefing on the State of AANHPI Charitable Giving. This briefing will share the latest insights from the most comprehensive survey sample of Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders\, administered by AAPI Data and AP-NORC. Specific findings will include the reasons why AANHPIs choose to give to charitable causes\, demographics\, and what the future of giving will look like for the coming generations.\n\nAAPI Data and AP-NORC surveyed the largest sample of Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders to date.  This session provides data to inform grantmaking strategies and understand evolving patterns in AANHPI philanthropy. \nSpeakers: \n\nKarthick Ramakrishnan\, Executive Director\, AAPI Data\nChun-Yen Chen\, Executive Director\, Asian Pacific Community Fund\nTamara Chao\, President and Executive Director\, Asian Pacific Fund\nKyung B. Yoon\, President and CEO\, Korean American Community Foundation\nModerator:  Connie Chung Joe\, President and CEO\, AAPIP
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/state-of-aanhpi-charitable-giving/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
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SUMMARY:Jen Shin launches "The Blue House I Loved\," with Andrea Chiney
DESCRIPTION:“Encourages us to engage with one another in the communal—and vital—practice of remembering. A beautiful book.” —Bao Phi\n\n\nJoin us for the launch of Kao Kalia Yang and Jen Shin’sThe Blue House I Loved\, a beautifully illustrated story of Hmong refugees’ beloved first home after arriving in the United States.\nIlustrator Jen Shin will read The Blue House I Loved\, followed by a conversation\, Q&A\, and signing. \nPreorder your copy of The Blue House I Loved! \nCan’t make it to the event? Preorder at the link above to receive a signed copy for store pickup or shipping. Indicate any personalization requests in the “Instructions and comments” field during checkout. \n \nAbout the book\nThe Blue House I Loved centers on a family of newly arrived Hmong refugees who move into the lower level of a duplex in St. Paul\, Minnesota. The narrator loves her aunt and uncle’s home with its mismatched furniture\, but it is too small for the large family. The boy cousins sleep in the three-season porch\, where their wet hair freezes in wintertime\, and the rest of the family crowds into two bedrooms. Yet this is the cherished home where they live and love\, their own small corner of a very large and unfamiliar place\, and in this blue house a young girl learns about her new country. Eventually\, the family moves in search of more space\, and years later the house is torn down. Where it was\, green grass now grows. But for this girl and her family\, the ghost of the house remains\, its memories a strong thread that holds time at bay and hearts close together. \nCombining Kao Kalia Yang’s lyrical prose with ethereal illustrations by artist and architect Jen Shin\, The Blue House I Loved speaks to the multitude of refugee experiences around the world\, honoring the challenges they face and the homes they create together. \nAdvanced Praise \n“For those of us denied a place in the history books\, our memory is like beautiful art meant to be shared. Through the gift of her art\, Kao Kalia Yang once again encourages us to engage with one another in the communal—and vital—practice of remembering. A beautiful book.”—Bao Phi\, author of You Are Life \n“Artist Shin’s architectural prowess enables spectacularly meticulous illustrations from multiple viewpoints that undeniably elevate Hmong American Yang’s poignant\, longing prose. Intricate full-color details—hanging flyswatter\, scattered sneakers\, fading hopscotch grid\, a child too small to reach the faucet—add resonating depth\, underscoring a loving family in constant motion.” —Kirkus Reviews \n \nAbout the illustrator\nJen Shin is an interdisciplinary artist and urbanist. The daughter of immigrants and granddaughter of refugees\, she is fascinated by what it means to make a home and by the places where communities create home together. A Flatbush resident\, Jen has contributed illustrations to Voices of Lefferts\, a community history project in Flatbush/Prospect Lefferts Gardens. She lives and works in Brooklyn. \n \nAbout Andrea Chiney\nAndrea Chiney is an architect and educator with Peruvian\, Chinese\, and Japanese roots. She brings over a decade of experience in architecture\, specializing in public engagement. Prior to joining A+A+A\, she collaborated with institutional clients\, including the Brooklyn Public Library\, Queens Public Library\, and the Crystal Bridges Museum\, to develop community engagement and impact strategies for new libraries and public art installations. Drawing from her multicultural background\, Andrea applies her design skills to bridge connections between diverse groups\, enriching public spaces with varied perspectives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jen-shin-launches-the-blue-house-i-loved-with-andrea-chiney/
LOCATION:Lofty Pigeon Books\, Church Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, USA\, 743 Church Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11218\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T210000
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SUMMARY:Join Potluck Asian America at Lunar New Year Dinner Event: Luck and Romance in the Year of the Horse with Joanna Lee and Ken Smith
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate both Lunar New Year and Valentines Day\, Potluck Asian America invites you to a special\, intimate conversation with Joanna Lee and Ken Smith\, who will present their Pocket Chinese Almanac\, which for many has become a must-have resource since 2010. Joanna and Ken will discuss the centuries-old traditions of the Almanac as well as predictions for the year of the horse\, which symbolizes vitality\, freedom\, speed\, and perseverance. Find out what may be in store regarding romance\, peace and prosperity in the coming year! \nThe evening includes a buffet dinner\, a copy of the 2026 Pocket Chinese Almanac\, and lots of good vibes! \nSPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 45 RSVPs. \nThe event location will be held in the Flatiron/Union Square area in Manhattan and shared only with confirmed RSVPs. \nThe traditional Chinese almanac (Tong Sing in Cantonese and Huang Li in Mandarin)\, has for many centuries provided all kinds of cultural information and advice — from household tips to general medical remedies. But what has made it a go-to resource in many Chinese households are its predictions of which times are auspicious or ominous for a wide range of daily pursuits or major life events\, from weddings to breaking ground on a new business. Joanna and Ken’s Pocket Almanac\, compact and straighforward\, provides tips and information on every day of the coming year!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-dinner-event-luck-and-romance-in-the-year-of-the-horse-with-joanna-lee-and-ken-smith/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Book,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
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SUMMARY:Book event: Patmeena Sabit: Good People with Prachi Gupta (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:“Good People is a thrilling tour de force of a novel. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone.” —Ann Patchett\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nEach ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card.\nAdditional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.\nA signing will follow the talk.\nHome address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.\nThe event will also be livestreamed for free here: https://youtube.com/live/18pKigEfvV8\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net. \n  \nZorah Sharaf could do no wrong. Zorah Sharaf brought shame upon her family. What’s the truth? Depends on who you ask. \nThe Sharaf family is the picture of success. Prosperous\, rich\, happy. They came to this country as refugees with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. And now\, after years of hard work\, they live in the most exclusive neighborhood\, their growing family attending the most prestigious schools. Zorah\, the eldest daughter\, is the apple of her father’s eye. \nWhen an unthinkable tragedy strikes\, everyone is left reeling and the family is thrust into the court of public opinion. There is talk that behind closed doors the Sharafs’ happy household was anything but. Did the Sharaf family achieve the American dream? Or was the image of the model immigrant family just a façade? \nLike a literary game of ping-pong\, Good People compels the reader to reconsider what might have happened even on the previous page. Told through a kaleidoscope of perspectives\, it is a riveting\, provocative\, and haunting story of family—sisters\, brothers\, mothers\, fathers\, and the communities that claim us as family in difficult times. \n  \nPatmeena Sabit was born in Kabul a few years after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. When she was a month old\, her family fled the conflict and became refugees in Pakistan\, joining the millions of other Afghans that had sought refuge there. They later moved to the United States and she grew up in Virginia. She currently lives in Toronto. \n  \nPrachi Gupta is an award-winning journalist and former senior reporter at Jezebel. They Called Us Exceptional was longlisted for a PEN/Open Book Award. She won a Writers Guild Award for her investigative essay “Stories About My Brother.” Her work was featured in The Best American Magazine Writing 2021 and has appeared in The Atlantic\, The Washington Post Magazine\, Marie Claire\, Salon\, Elle\, and elsewhere. She lives in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-patmeena-sabit-good-people-w-prachi-gupta/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
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SUMMARY:Book: David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino in Conversation with Deborah Archer: How Equality Wins (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Renowned legal experts David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino (Say the Right Thing) join us for an online conversation with ACLU president Deborah Archer about reimagining the work of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in a divided nation — and their new book\, How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America. \nWhat went wrong with DEI? Facing a relentless political\, legal\, and cultural attack for DEI programs\, corporations and universities are abandoning the DEI programs they previously championed\, and the playbook Americans once had for advancing equality no longer seems viable. In How Equality Wins\, David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino unpack where DEI went wrong\, offering a roadmap to rebuild equality for the new era. Drawing on peerless legal expertise and extensive experience advising leaders in corporate America\, academia\, and the non-profit sector\, Yoshino and Glasgow share tangible strategies to put this nation back on a more inclusive path. \nIn a special online conversation\, hear Glasgow\, Yoshino and Archer discuss how politicians\, cultural institutions\, and everyday Americans can fight for equality and win: fostering free speech and dissent\, reclaiming the concept of merit\, and helping to ensure that the work of equality can overcome the backlash and emerge stronger on the other side.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-david-glasgow-and-kenji-yoshino-in-conversation-with-deborah-archer-how-equality-wins-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260209T205631Z
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SUMMARY:Meet William Pao\, Author of Breakthrough & Dr. Harold Varmus Nobel Laureate
DESCRIPTION:Meet the doctors\, scientists and patients patients fighting the world’s worst diseases\nCharting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs\,\n\n\nMeet the doctors\, scientists and patients patients fighting the world’s worst diseases \n‘A must read.’ Siddhartha Mukherjee\, bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies \nWhat does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy rarely runs smooth. Drug hunting demands radical leaps of imagination\, the expertise of many… and a hefty dollop of luck. Unsurprisingly\, ‘eureka’ moments come few and far between – but\, when they do\, they change lives. \nCharting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs\, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of biomedical research and celebrates the tireless work of the scientists\, doctors\, patients and families fighting for better medical care. For each of these medicines\, whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer\, or something as commonplace as paracetamol\, there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. Documenting these fascinating journeys\, Breakthrough grants a privileged\, behind-the-scenes look at the medicines that improve – and very often save – our lives. \nForeword by Nobel Prize-Winner Harold Varmus
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-william-pao-author-of-breakthrough-dr-harold-varmus-nobel-laureate/
LOCATION:Cushman & Wakefield New York City\, 1290 6th Avenue\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Science
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260203T091529Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: AANHPI Community Night: Chinese Republicans
DESCRIPTION:Roundabout welcomes you and a guest to join us for a pre-show reception and performance. \nIndoor reception before the evening performance of this world premiere production that explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace. \n5:30PM Pre-show Reception\n• Catering by Jing Fong\n• Floral decor by Floral Symbiosis \nThis invitation includes a “pay what you wish” option for the performance. Availability is limited and we encourage early RSVPs. All tickets under “pay what you wish” sales are nonrefundable and not eligible for any credits. Exchanges for another performance are subject to a price adjustment since the code is only eligible for this Community Night event. \nFor any inquiries: email at Community@roundabouttheatre.org. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aanhpi-community-night-chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 W. 46th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
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SUMMARY:Talk with BD Wong\, Actor and Activist
DESCRIPTION:BD Wong\nAmerican Actor and Activist\nFebruary 11\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the tenth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event on that will feature BD Wong\, the famed and versatile American actor and activist. \nHe is regarded as one of the country’s most versatile performers\, appearing in hits including “Law & Order: SVU\,” “Oz\,” “Mr. Robot\,” “Gotham\,” “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” during an entertainment career that stretches back more than two decades. His Broadway debut in “M. Butterfly” earned him a Tony Award\, an Outer Critic’s Circle Award\, a Theatre World Award\, a Clarence Derwent Award and a Drama Desk Award as he became the only actor to ever win all five major New York theater awards for a single role. Wong has appeared in more than 20 films\, including notable roles in both “Father of the Bride” movies\, “Seven Years in Tibet\,” Disney’s “Mulan” and the HBO adaptation of “The Normal Heart.” He has starred in the widely celebrated revival of the musical “You’re a Good Man\, Charlie Brown” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Pacific Overtures.” \n  \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \n  \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \n  \n  \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on February 11 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-2-11-2026.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nFebruary 11\, 2026 Webcast \n  \n▦ Speaker \nBD Wong \nAmerican Actor and Activist \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member\nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n  \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-2-11-2026.eventbrite.com. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nBD Wong \nAmerican Actor and Activist \n  \nBD WONG won the Drama Desk Award\, Outer Critics Circle Award\, Theater World Award\, Clarence Derwent Award\, and Tony Award for his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. Other Broadway includes the revivals of You’re A Good Man\, Charlie Brown and Pacific Overtures. Off-Broadway and regional includes Atlantic Theater\, Drama Dept.\, La Jolla Playhouse\, American Conservatory Theater\, Williamstown Theater Festival\, McCarter Theater\, The Public Theater. \n  \nHe has appeared in more than 20 feature films\, including Bird Box\, Focus\, Seven Years in Tibet\, 4 Jurassic films\, 2 Mulan films\, and 2 Father of the Bride films. On television\, he has been featured on Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens\, Mr. Robot (Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award nominations)\, American Horror Story: Apocalypse\, Gotham\, 11 seasons of Law & Order: SVU\, Oz\, and All-American Girl. \n  \nHe has received recognitions from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund\, Asian American Journalists Association\, Asian AIDS Project\, PFLAG\, GLAAD\, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force\, The Anti-Violence Project\, Lambda Legal\, Museum of Chinese in America\, and Marriage Equality New York for his presence and participation in his communities. He has received honorary degrees from School Of Visual Arts\, American Conservatory Theater and San Francisco State University\, given the commencement speech at many graduations and officiated many weddings. \n  \nHe sits on the Boards of Trustees of The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors’ Fund)\, American Conservatory Theatre\, and Rosie’s Theater Kids. He was born and raised in San Francisco and lives in Brooklyn\, New York. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is President and a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interview,Virtual
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Heather Guo: Cheongsam as Modern Icon
DESCRIPTION:A New York Fashion Week talk on the cheongsam with curator Heather Guo\, tracing identity and women’s stories across generations.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nPresented during New York Fashion Week\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an evening exploring the cheongsam\, also known as the qipao\, as a powerful symbol of modernity\, femininity\, and cultural exchange. Fashion curator and designer Heather Guo will trace how this iconic garment evolved during a period of profound social\, political\, and aesthetic transformation\, as Chinese women navigated new ideas of identity\, cosmopolitanism\, and self expression at home and abroad. \nDrawing from MOCA’s extensive cheongsam collections\, the program will feature select highlights on temporary display from four personal collections belonging to Phoebe Chen\, Chang Yu-I\, Chao Huai Tung\, and Aileen Pei. Together\, Guo and Yue Ma\, MOCA’s Director of Collections and Research Center\, will examine how cheongsams reveal a dynamic dialogue between East and West from the early twentieth century to the present day. These women\, trailblazing in their own fields with grace and agency\, offer deeply personal entry points into the history of the cheongsam. The talk will trace their individual journeys through the lens of dress\, revealing how the cheongsam has accompanied lives shaped by migration\, ambition\, resilience\, and self definition. \nThe program will also discover how motifs such as the plum blossom and ruyi cloud carry layered cultural meanings\, while Western techniques and accessories reshaped the cheongsam into a distinctly modern form. Through close looking and contextual storytelling\, Guo invites audiences to reconsider the cheongsam not as a static traditional dress\, but as a living archive of cultural adaptation\, feminine agency\, and transnational style. This program offers an engaging opportunity to connect fashion history\, material culture\, and Chinese American narratives\, bridging the past with contemporary conversations about heritage\, design\, and identity. \nAbout Heather Guo \nHeather Guo is a Shanghai-born fashion curator and designer currently based in New York City. Her work centers on the preservation\, study\, and contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Chinese fashion\, with particular emphasis on the 20th-century cheongsam (also known as the qipao). After relocating to the United States during her secondary education\, Heather pursued academic training in Classics and Art History at New York University. During her undergraduate studies\, she developed a sustained scholarly and curatorial interest in Chinese historical fashion\, forming a substantial collection of vintage cheongsams. In 2023\, she founded Hoeng Gong Silk Co.\, a Shanghai-based brand dedicated to the research\, design\, and production of garments inspired by 20th-century Chinese styles. The project encompasses the curation of vintage cheongsams and the design of ready-to-wear and custom pieces that draw on traditional craftsmanship while engaging with modern aesthetics. Through her work\, Heather aims to bridge cultural heritage and contemporary style\, celebrating the artistry and history of Chinese fashion. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-heather-guo-cheongsam-as-modern-icon/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 2/11 at 7pm ET for a virtual Under the Blacklight broadcast of our acclaimed 2026 The Story of Us event!\n\n\nOn the first day of this year’s Sundance Film Festival\, the African American Policy Forum (AAPF) hosted the latest iteration of ourThe Story of Us series\, “The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers\,” moderated by Kimberlé Crenshaw\, co-founder and executive director of AAPF\, featuring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay; Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen; and former President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Cinema and Media Studies professor Jacqueline Stewart. \nWe explored the McCarthy era’s roots in anti-Black racism and the connections between racism and authoritarianism\, as well as outlined our highest aspirations for a more creative\, free and inclusive future in the arts. Our event featured powerful artivism performances by two-time Tony Award-winning actor Kara Young (Purlie Victorious\, Purpose) and Tony-nominated actor Jon Michael Hill (Purpose\, Elementary\, Detroit 1-8-7\, A Man in Full)\, directed by Associate Professor of Theatre and Africana Studies at Oberlin College\, Justin Emeka. \nCinematic storytelling has long been a battleground upon which competing visions of a more inclusive democracy play out in Hollywood—a battle disproportionately impacting Black artists. In 2025\, the fight over representation and the arts escalated dramatically\, with the defunding of public art and media\, high-profile attacks on late-night comedians and the erosion of democratic norms that once upheld the freedoms of speech and expression. \nIf you couldn’t attend the event in-person\, you’re in luck: On Wednesday\, February 11th\, AAPF will host a virtual broadcast of the event and a live talkback featuring Justin Emeka\, Kara Young and Jon Michael Hill for supporters far and wide to see! \nRSVP early to save your spot for this unforgettable experience!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-new-mccarthyism-why-authoritarians-fear-storytellers/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Exploring Diaspora Dreams and Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Diaspora Dreams and Everyday Life in the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust Archive\n\n\nThe online Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series highlights the breadth and quality of our unique Special Collections and showcases world-class collections-based research activities. It brings together experts from the University of Manchester Library and University of Manchester academics working closely with the special collections held in the Library. \nExploring Diaspora Dreams and Everyday Life in the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre Education Trust Archive \nThis session will give an overview of the rich and nationally recognised archives held at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre. We will explore the value of community-generated archives and how they can give often-ignored or unheard communities a powerful archival presence and voice. Professor Sadiah Qureshi will discuss the value of archives like these from her perspective as an academic and historian researching the everyday lives of South Asian diaspora communities in the UK. \n  \nWith Sadiah Qureshi\, Professor and Chair in Modern British History at the University of Manchester\, Maya Sharma\, Head of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust and Antonia Canal\, Collections and Engagement Officer at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust \nMaya Sharma is Head of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust\, a unique Global Majority-focused open-access library and archive. Maya has worked in heritage\, higher education and community sectors over the past 30 years. She is a strong advocate for anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice\, particularly building anti-racist cultural organisations. \nSadiah Qureshi holds a Chair in Modern British History at the University of Manchester. Her latest book Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction (Allen Lane\, 2025) explores the entangled histories of extinction\, empire\, and genocide in the making of the modern world. She is starting a new project on the South Asian British diaspora. \n  \nAntonia Canal is Collections and Engagement Officer at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust. For over 10 years\, Antonia has led community-focussed heritage projects. She has worked with the Portico Library\, Association of Independent Museums\, People’s History Museum\, Museums Association and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nImages below: Maya Sharma\, Sadiah Qureshi\, Antonia Canal\, and AIU RACE Center Critical Friends group meeting
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exploring-diaspora-dreams-and-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Voting Rights 101 & Bridging Gaps in Community Participation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore voting rights\, barriers South Asians face\, and strategies to boost civic engagement in this pivotal election year!\n\n\nJoin us for this critical discussion exploring the importance of voting rights and inclusive civic engagement\, especially in this pivotal election year. Learn from leading experts about the barriers South Asians and other communities face in accessing the ballot box\, and discover strategies to bridge gaps in participation. Together\, we’ll discuss actionable steps to ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. \n  \nKey Discussion Points: \n  \nUnderstanding Voting Rights & Barriers: Learn about the legal protections in place\, the challenges South Asian and other marginalized communities face in accessing the ballot\, and recent threats to voting rights. \nStrategies to Increase Voter Participation: Explore practical steps to mobilize communities\, from voter registration and education to overcoming language and systemic barriers. \nBridging Gaps in Civic Engagement: Discuss how grassroots efforts\, advocacy\, and community-driven initiatives can create lasting change beyond election cycles. \n  \nRegister now to be part of this critical discussion on voting rights\, the barriers to participation\, and how to ensure every voice is heard in this pivotal election year! \n  \nAdditional details about the event’s speakers will be shared as the date approaches. Stay tuned!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/voting-rights-101-bridging-gaps-in-community-participation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Politics,Virtual
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SUMMARY:AABDC Lunar New Year Celebration - the Year of the Horse
DESCRIPTION:2026 AABDC Lunar New Year Celebration – the Year of the Horse | Feb 12\, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Federal Hall National Memorial\, 15 Pine St\, New York\, NY 10005\, USA \n\n\nFederal Hall National Memorial\, 15 Pine St\, New York\, NY 10005\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, AABDC is thrilled to celebrate the Year of the Horse in partnership with America250 at the historic Federal Hall National Memorial. This celebration is especially meaningful as 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. \n This Lunar New Year gathering will bring together community leaders\, partners\, and friends to honor Asian cultural heritage and celebrate the strength\, resilience\, and lasting contributions of the Asian American community. Set against one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks\, the evening will be a shared celebration of tradition\, connection\, and progress. \nDress Code: Festive Attire or Business Casual
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aabdc-lunar-new-year-celebration-the-year-of-the-horse/
LOCATION:Federal Hall National Memorial\, 15 Pine St\, New York\, NY\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Festival,In Person,Networking
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SUMMARY:MOCA Lunar New Year Mixer: Year of the Horse Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Taiwanese Mahjong\, almanac insights\, lunar calendar workshop\, live music\, refreshments\, and more at MOCA’s Year of the Horse mixer!\n\n\n$20 General Admission | $15 Student & Senior | $10 for MOCA Members \nCelebrate the Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America with an energizing evening of culture\, community\, and good fortune in honor of the Year of the Horse. This mixer is the perfect opportunity to gather friends\, meet new faces\, and enjoy a night of joyful connection. \nSince debuting their Pocket Chinese Almanac at MOCA in 2010\, Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith have become a cherished part of our Lunar New Year tradition. Known for blending cultural knowledge with practical guidance\, their annual reading offers a grounded way to step into the year ahead. This year\, they will explore the Year of the Horse\, a symbol of freedom\, vitality\, and perseverance. Join Joanna and Ken as they share insights on what the year may hold\, along with traditional practices and helpful considerations for moving through the year with clarity and confidence. \nTo help bring these insights into everyday life\, Chinese metaphysics practitioner and writer Julie Huang will lead a hands-on calendar workshop featuring the Glow Up Golden Calendar\, a modern timing tool designed to align decisions\, creative plans\, and personal goals with classical Chinese metaphysics. Drawing from systems such as the Day Officer calendar and BaZi charting\, Julie translates ancient wisdom into a visual\, approachable format for contemporary life. \nIn collaboration with Dragons Den Mahjong social club\, instructor Theresa Hong will guide participants through Taiwanese Mahjong. Beginners will receive easy instructions\, and experienced players can jump right into open play. These friendly games offer a fun way to mingle and learn together. \nAdding to the night’s energy\, current MOCA resident artist Yoyo Heath-Hsiao will bring the space to life with a music performance. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore MOCA’s captivating exhibitions. \nRefreshments from Tiger Sugar\, Catmint Wheel Cake\, and more will be served throughout the evening. Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage\, exploring new cultural experiences\, or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate\, MOCA’s Lunar New Year Mixer promises a warm and vibrant night of community and celebration. \nAbout the Partners \nJoanna C. Lee is a recovering pianist with a doctorate in musicology from Columbia University. An active translator and interpreter\, she has served such luminaries as former US President Jimmy Carter\, film directors Luc Besson and Peter Greenaway\, and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. \nKen Smith writes about Asian arts and culture for the Financial Times and other publications. He is the author of Fate! Luck! Chance! … the Making of The Bonesetter’s Daughter Opera. He speaks Chinese fluently in many different dialects. \nA Chinese metaphysics practitioner and writer\, Julie Huang‘s work in cultural storytelling includes Rupt & Rise on Substack\, Chinatown Restaurant Week\, Chinatown Jewelry Week\, and the Knicks viewing parties during Linsanity\, all rooted in building connection and clarity through timing. A former NY Chapter president of the National Association of Asian American Professionals\, she brings over eight years of metaphysics study and community leadership to the creation of Glow Up Golden. \nTheresa Hong is a Brooklyn-based designer and founder of Dragons Den Mahjong. Born in Taiwan\, she learned mahjong at age seven while playing daily with her extended family during summers. She now hosts mahjong gatherings and instructional events across New York City\, including at Soho House\, Dumbo House\, and Kings Co Imperial\, focused on community\, tradition\, and accessibility. She also custom made a giant Set of Oversized Mahjong Tiles to play on Rooftops and big open spaces. In 2024\, she won first place at the Food Mahjong Tournament. \nDr. Yu-Wei Heath-Hsiao\, known as Yoyo\, is an exceptional violinist\, pianist\, and educator from Taiwan\, holding a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Violin Performance from Rutgers University and an MM from the Mannes School of Music. He is a winner of the 2024 Charleston International Music Competition and a recipient of the 2023 Flushing Town Hall Arts Grant. Yoyo serves as first violin at the Berkshire Opera Festival and previously as concertmaster for the Miami Music Festival. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-lunar-new-year-mixer-year-of-the-horse-celebration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:This Was Funnier in China: Stand-Up Comedy in China with Jesse Appell
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Appell and This Was Funnier in China book cover \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, storytelling\, and cultural insights with bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell\, to celebrate the launch of his new book\, This Was Funnier in China. As part of his book tour\, he brings his new English-language comedy show\, This Show Was Funnier in China\, to Asia Society. The show blends humor with personal stories from his life as a Chinese comedian’s apprentice\, along with selected readings from the book. \nHis journey began with a Fulbright Fellowship to Beijing\, where he apprenticed under Master Ding Guangquan to learn the traditional Chinese comedy art of Xiangsheng (相声) — a traditional Chinese comedic art form known for its witty dialogue\, wordplay\, and rapid-fire banter between performers. Often compared to Western stand-up or sketch comedy\, Xiangsheng has been a cornerstone of Chinese humor for centuries. Over the next decade\, Jesse became a key figure in China’s modern comedy scene\, appearing on popular TV shows like Huan Le Xiju Ren (欢乐 喜剧人) and creating viral content that has garnered over 500 million views worldwide. \nFollowing the show\, stay for an engaging audience Q&A and discussion about comedy\, culture\, and what it means to find humor across borders. \n$15 Members\, $25 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out. \nThis Was Funnier in China will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing to follow.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/this-was-funnier-in-china-stand-up-comedy-in-china-with-jesse-appell/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Comedy
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