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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
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SUMMARY:Film Festival: Japan Cuts 2026
DESCRIPTION:North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 19th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us for over 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners\, indie darlings\, up-and-coming filmmakers\, restorations\, documentaries\, short films\, anime and more. JAPAN CUTS Powered by Canon is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema\, featuring both today’s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow’s pioneering talent. Become part of our passionate filmgoer community for premieres\, parties and celebrity guests in the heart of America’s biggest city! \nLeading this year’s highlights: \nJAPAN CUTS will present lauded actress Suzu Hirose with the CUT ABOVE Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film and host the New York Premiere of A Pale View of Hills starring Hirose as our Centerpiece Film\, and the festival will conclude with legendary director Hirokazu Koreeda appearing in-person for the North American Premiere of Sheep in the Box\, our Closing Film. \nAdmission Information & Pricing \nCenterpiece: $35 Nonmembers/ $28 Members / $32 Students & Seniors\nScreenings with Receptions: $26 Nonmembers/ $20 Members / $23 Students & Seniors\nScreenings with Intros: $24 Nonmembers/ $19 Members / $22 Students & Seniors\nAll Other Feature Screenings: $20 Nonmembers / $16 Members / $18 Students & Seniors\nScreenings Under 60 Minutes: $16 Nonmembers / $12 Members / $14 Students & Seniors\nNew Directions in Japanese Cinema: Free with RSVP\nFestival Pass: $350 Member Exclusive\nAll-Access Pass: $1\,000 Nonmembers / $800 Members \nPrices are inclusive of fees\, where applicable. All screenings take place in-person at Japan Society located at 333 East 47th Street in New York\, NY.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-festival-japan-cuts-2026/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260716T022937Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea \n\n\n\nSummer in Korea is unlike anywhere else. From spine-tingling horror stories and bustling Korean PC Bangs\, where gaming goes hand in hand with ramyun and snacks\, to cutting-edge K-beauty and dynamic pop culture\, It’s Time for K-Culture 2026 invites you to experience how Koreans embrace the season. \nStep into a one-of-a-kind immersive festival where Korean entertainment\, gaming\, food\, beauty\, tourism\, and fandom come together through interactive installations\, large-scale media experiences\, and hands-on activities. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan of Korean culture or discovering it for the first time\, Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea offers an unforgettable journey into Korea’s most exciting summer traditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurated by Hee Sung Cho \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Dates & Hours\nWednesday\, July 8 – Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm) \n📍 Venue\nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n\n\n\n🗓️ Wed\, July 8 – Sat\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm)\n📍 Korean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n✨Dive into K-Sanctuary: PC Bang & Snack Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – Aug 22 |  KCCNY Gallery (2F)\n➡️ where you and/or friends gather can play and discover Korea’s vibrant gaming culture\n➡️ complimentary Nongshim ramen/snacks sampling on selected activation days\, wsl \n✨ Glow & Go: K-Beauty & Tourism Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – 29\, Aug 6 – 22 |  KCCNY Atrium (1F)\n➡️ Explore a curated selection of skincare from five leading K-beauty brands from Amorepacific—Laneige\, Innisfree\, Aestura\, Hanyul\, and IOPE.\n➡️ Learn more about some of Korea’s most beautiful places to visit from Imagine Your Korea Tourism zone \n✨ BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK: ARMY ‘MADANG’\nAug 1 – 3 (11am-7pm) | KCCNY Atrium (1F)\, Theater (B1)\n➡️ packed with interactive sponsor booths offering unique\, immersive experiences. \n✨ NapRyang: Midnight Scream in NY\nAugust 6 – 21 |  KCCNY Theater (B1)\n🗓️ Screening Schedule- RSVP link coming soon\n8/6 (Thu)\, 9pm- Salmokji: Whispering Water\n8/7 (Fri)\, 9pm- A Tale of Two Sisters\n8/20 (Thu)\, 9pm- The Wailing\n8/21 (Fri)\, 9pm- My Daughter Is a Zombie
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/its-time-for-k-culture-2026/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260626T193147Z
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SUMMARY:New York Asian Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s program features more than 50 filmmakers\, ranging from acclaimed veterans to exciting new voices\, who will be on hand for post-screening Q&As and special appearances\, giving audiences an insider’s look into the stories behind their work. \nTickets will go on sale on Thursday\, June 18 at 2pm\, with an early access period for FLC and NYAFF Members starting on Thursday\, June 18 at noon. \nComplete lineup to be announced soon! Sign up for updates. \nTwenty-five years ago\, the New York Asian Film Festival started by screening the most exciting new films from Hong Kong\, Korea\, and Japan. A quarter century on\, Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and the New York Asian Film Foundation announce the first highlights of the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)\, a landmark anniversary edition celebrating 25 years of championing the filmmakers\, stars\, and cinematic movements that have shaped the future of Asian cinema. Running from July 10 to July 26 across five New York venues\, including Film at Lincoln Center\, SVA Theatre\, IFC Center\, Anthology Film Archives\, and the Korean Cultural Center New York\, NYAFF 2026 marks a major milestone for North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. Screenings at FLC take place July 10–23\, and two venues are homecomings: Anthology Film Archives (where the festival began in 2002) on July 16–18\, and IFC Center (the festival’s home for four formative editions) on July 13\, 15\, 16\, and 22. \n“We are proud to support the 25th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival\, and uplift the stories of Asian communities in NYC and beyond\,” said Commissioner Rafael Espinal of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “Festivals like NYAFF are an extremely vital part of the city’s filmmaking and entertainment ecosystem\, and create platforms and opportunities to expose New Yorkers to new and diverse storytelling.” \nOpening Night on July 10 at FLC will feature the North American premiere of Yeon Sang-ho’s Colony\, the highly anticipated Korean box-office sensation fresh from its world premiere in Cannes’ Midnight Screenings program—the same section that launched Train to Busan 10 years ago. Already the fastest Korean hit of the year\, the film locks its survivors inside a central Seoul high-rise while a virus tears through the floors quicker than anyone can say “zombie.” Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun) plays the biotech professor who turns reluctant hero\, alongside Ji Chang-wook\, Koo Kyo-hwan\, and Shin Hyun-been. Yeon Sang-ho will be in person on Opening Night ahead of the film’s August 28 theatrical release. \nColony arrives after Korean cinema’s strongest box-office rebound since the pandemic. NYAFF is planning a special presentation of the year’s other biggest hit: The King’s Warden\, now the highest-grossing Korean film of all time\, starring Yoo Hae-jin (Exhuma) and Park Ji-hoon. One film broke the all-time record. The other got to the top faster than anything else this year. Both are at the 25th edition of NYAFF. \nFollowing Colony’s premiere on July 10\, the Opening Night Market returns to the Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery at Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater for an annual gathering of the NYAFF community with live music and Asian street food. \nThe festival is presented with major support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY)\, The Ministry of Culture of Thailand and the Department of Cultural Promotion\, Fundstrat Global Advisors\, BitMine\, Cathay Pacific\, Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York\, Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY)\, and Korean Film Council (KOFIC) whose partnership amplifies Asian cinema’s most vital voices. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-asian-film-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260818T203149Z
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SUMMARY:Transcendence
DESCRIPTION:Fou Gallery is pleased to present Transcendence\, a group exhibition featuring Tianshu Zhang (张天舒)\, Tao Xian(陶显)\, and Gloria Fan Duan(樊段晓春)\, on view from July 11 through September 5\, 2026. \nAs in the philosophy of the I-Ching [易经]\, the world is not an empty abstraction\, but a living structure of patterns through which all things transform. At a moment when attention is increasingly pulled outward by speed\, image\, and instability\, Transcendence turns inward\, inviting viewers to explore within for the subtle flow of energy that connects body\, mind\, and the natural world. \nBringing together painting and sculpture\, the exhibition considers abstraction not as a rejection of form\, but as a way of approaching what cannot be fully represented: spirit\, dream\, memory\, and the quiet forces that shape both human and natural existence. Through bodies\, imagined organisms\, and reconstructed botanical forms\, Transcendence explores the traces of inner energy moving between consciousness and the unconscious\, creating a path for viewers to enter a realm of inner light\, meditation\, and spiritual perception. \nFor Tianshu Zhang\, painting emerges from the threshold between dream and embodiment. Drawing inspiration from the imperceptible yet constant flow of Qi\, her paintings seek a balance between silhouette-like structures and fluid movement. Through layered brushwork\, Zhang evokes the body in abstraction\, where flesh\, spine\, and inner currents appear only partially\, as if sensing the presence of energy moving within. The body becomes a vessel through which consciousness moves between memory\, desire\, vulnerability\, and transformation. \nTao Xian approaches this spiritual interiority through the imagined life of nature. Drawing from Daoist thought\, Jungian psychology\, and organic forms\, she creates luminous semi-abstract paintings that occupy a space between organism and inner landscape. In works inspired by deep-sea plants and imagined botanical forms\, Tao allows imagination to become a mode of perception\, suggesting a silent energy shared between the individual soul and the larger universe. The visible traces of nature become vessels for psychic and spiritual life\, where the boundary between self and world remains fluid. \nGloria Fan Duan extends the exhibition’s inquiry into nature\, perception\, and unseen forces through a practice situated at the intersection of art\, science\, and technology. Conceived during NARS Foundation (Brooklyn\, New York)\, An And Foundation (Wassaic\, New York) and Fou Gallery’s Tulum Residency (Mexico)\, the series presented in this exhibition combines cast resin and glass flowers\, leaves\, and stems with handmade vessels\, assembling them into sculptural installations inspired by Japanese ikebana. Through mediation\, preservation\, and deliberate arrangement\, Duan reconstructs nature in translucent botanical forms that hover between specimen and offering\, garden and laboratory\, occupying a threshold between existence and non-existence. No longer living plants yet still carrying the trace of organic life\, these works offer a material counterpart to Zhang’s bodily energies and Tao’s imagined spiritual organisms. The processes of preservation\, reproduction\, and arrangement become forms of meditation\, suggesting that the artificial may also serve as a vessel for care\, ecological memory\, and spiritual attention. \nThrough the body\, the imagined organism\, and the reconstructed garden\, form becomes a threshold through which inner energy\, memory\, and spiritual perception may appear. Rather than presenting transcendence as escape\, the exhibition understands it as a process of attunement\, a way of sensing what exists beneath the visible. Installed as a quiet and immersive environment\, Transcendence invites viewers to move through the works as they might move through a breath cycle\, a dream\, or a moment of meditation\, entering a space where the visible world opens onto its unseen dimensions. In this suspended space\, transcendence becomes a quiet practice of returning to the energies that bind the self to the world.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/25502/
LOCATION:Fou Gallery\, 89 5th Avenue\, # 701\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260511T184913Z
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SUMMARY:Together We Rise: An APIDA Professional Learning Experience Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American Education Project is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Summer 2026 Educator Cohort—taking place this July! This program is open to all K–12 educators across the United States who are passionate about inclusive education and culturally responsive teaching. \nThe theme of this cohort\, Together We Rise\, explores the rich history of cross-racial solidarity within APIDA communities in the United States as it only makes us stronger together. It will examine historical milestones\, shared struggles\, and partnerships that have shaped and strengthened solidarity between APIDA communities and other racial groups\, such as Latinx and Asians uniting and organizing together for the advancement of workers’ rights. From early immigration waves to contemporary movements for social justice and equality\, the program highlights the ongoing contributions of APIDA individuals and groups in building a more inclusive and equitable society. The APIDA community is diverse\, with each group and partnership contributing unique experiences to the broader story of solidarity and collaboration. \nParticipants of the Forgotten No More: An APIDA Professional Learning Experience will engage with The Asian American Education Project’s (AAEdu) curricular resources. Our cohort model provides participants the opportunity to work with others who are committed to gaining a deeper knowledge of and an increased competence in teaching APIDA content. This program combines virtual engagement via Zoom and asynchronous learning via our learning management system. As part of a supportive community\, participants will be guided toward implementing inclusive lesson plans addressing APIDA topics. Participants will be equipped with the tools needed to not only teach APIDA history effectively but also diversify their curriculum in order to celebrate the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. \nProgram Objectives \n\nCultural Competence – Educators will enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching APIDA history and content in regards to cross-racial/cultural solidarity.\nInclusive Teaching – Educators will be equipped with the skills and tools needed to implement inclusive\, culturally responsive lesson plans that integrate APIDA content across subjects and grade levels. \nImpactful Application – Educators will learn how to navigate AAEdu’s website and resources and customize these assets into impactful student-centered classroom practices.\n\n  \nEligibility \n\nParticipants are current educators in a K-12 setting\, public\, charter\, private\, etc.\nParticipants must use and incorporate AAEdu’s APIDA curricular resources within their respective contexts\, such as in-class instruction\, professional development/training\, etc.  \nParticipants must be available for all the live sessions in July 2026 (specific dates are listed below) in order to be able to attend each and every session\, on time and in its entirety. \n\nParticipants must agree to all the terms and conditions listed below.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/together-we-rise-an-apida-professional-learning-experience-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260714T123649Z
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SUMMARY:Korean Language & Culture Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join our Korean Language & Culture Workshops this July for fun and interactive learning in an immersive virtual environment. \n🎵 Korean Through K-Pop Workshop\nThu\, July 16\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n📢 Korean For Travel Workshop\nTue\, July 21\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n📺 Korean Through Drama Workshop\nTue\, July 28\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n*Recording available if absent for each workshop.\n*Each workshop features new content\, different from previous workshops in June.\n*Instruction will be provided in both English and Korean. \nLimited spots available — sign up before they’re full! More information at the link in bio. \nThe Korea Society is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan\, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness\, understanding\, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/korean-language-culture-workshops/
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CATEGORIES:Education,Language
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260714T020612Z
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SUMMARY:Basement Bhangra Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This event is more than just a concert. It’s a gathering of the communities that built us. Join us this Saturday July 18 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to celebrate and connect with your neighbors in the World’s Borough of Queens. \nCome say hi to our Basement Bhangra Beyond community partners at the show to learn more about their work: @apichachc @drumnyc @saya.nyc @sakhinyc @chhayacdc @southqueenswomensmarch @caribbeanequalityproject @sapnanyc @indiahomeusa @caaavnyc @queensbookbazaar 📚🎉 \nPlus\, catch some flavor with @rootschai back serving up refreshments and snacks throughout the day 🫖 🫖
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/basement-bhangra-beyond/
LOCATION:Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260714T015908Z
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SUMMARY:Wong Side of Time Musical - $5 Off Code
DESCRIPTION:Use code ETC5 for $5 off each ticket!\nEpheverie Theatre Company is co-producing this exciting new musical “Wong Side of Time” as part of the 2026 SheNYC Festival. Book and lyrics by Scarlett (Chenchen) Long\, music and additional lyrics by Wren Mied (Necromancy\, Write Out Loud)\, directed by Alexandra Haddad (Helen in her Homeland)\, and music direction by Emma Bella-Bass Lawrence. The production features sound design by Ari Cleveland (On Tuesdays We Fight\, White Elephant)\, scenography by Seo Yun\, choreography by Margo Rae (It’s The Cold)\, dramaturgy by Cerulean Long (in-version ensemble)\, and stage management by Julia Grullon (The Censorship of Dreams\, La MaMa. Intimacy coordinator for this project is Jasen Cummings. \nInspired by the life and legacy of Anna May Wong\, the first Chinese American Hollywood film star\, “Wong Side of Time” follows present-day law student Lucy Wong and Anna May Wong in 1935 as both women yearn for a life where they can be fully seen. When they mysteriously swap lives across time\, Lucy and Anna must navigate each other’s worlds\, confronting ambition\, identity\, family legacy\, and the cost of rewriting their own stories. \nThis production has a dynamic cast of 11 performers and features AJ Liu (The Lightning Thief\, Sunrise Theatre Company) as Anna May Wong\, Mia Soriano (Plague Play\, IATI) as Lucy Wong\, Helen Delphia as Mom (Die Wong)\, Elizabeth Mandell (I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical) as Marlene Dietrich\, and Darrow Klein (The Diary of Anne Frank\, Arvada Center) as Mal.  Rounding out the ensemble is Serena Zhang (Lucy u/s)\, Claire Tumey (Marlene u/s)\, Karina Wen (Mom u/s\, Anna u/s)\, Raine Higa\, Miguel Sutedjo\, and Fae Hartt (Mal u/s). \n \n“Wong Side of Time” will perform at Classic Stage Company in Manhattan\, NY located at 136 E 13th St\, New York\, NY 10003. \nJuly 18 at 7:30PM\, July 19 at 1:00PM\, July 25 at 5:00PM \nFor more information\, follow along on Instagram @wongsideoftime. \nABOUT EPHEVERIE THEATRE COMPANY: \nEpheverie Theatre Company was founded by Fae Hartt in 2024 after their time at Atlantic Acting School. After a successful inaugural short play festival at The Tank\, REFLECTION\, in August of 2025\, Fae expanded the company to include an incredible team of artists. \nFae is now joined by their lovely team of producers\, Mayah Lourdes Burke (Project Manager)\, Alex Andersun (Development Coordinator)\, Gabriela Llarena (Community Outreach Manager)\, and Rory O’Neill (Social Media Manager). \nEpheverie is a new\, up and coming\, queer-led theatre company devoted to creating a better environment for artists and uplifting new works. As deep thinkers and dreamers\, we aim to showcase works that push boundaries and expand the collective consciousness of theatre consumers. \nepheverietheatre.com @epheverietheatre
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wong-side-of-time-musical/
LOCATION:Classic Stage Company\, 136 E. 13th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260710T202947Z
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SUMMARY:AniTOMO Con 2026
DESCRIPTION:A FREE Manga & Anime Con! From the minds of BIPOC trailblazers comes a cross-pollination between Brooklyn & Japan! Hosted at Japan Village\n\n\n\nKon’nichiwa! Hello Friends! \n💛We would love to officially invite you to join us at AniTOMO Convention 2026\, hosted at Brooklyn’s Own Japan Village! \nJoin us for our fourth annual convention on July 18\, 2026\, for an unbelievable FREE experience as we take you on a journey through Japan right in the comfort of Brooklyn\, New York. \nEnjoy Panels\, Programs\, Performances\, and Prizes throughout the day. Follow us on Eventbrite & Instagram @anitomo_con or our website AniTOMO.org to learn more. We’ll travel through NYC\, where creativity thrives\, to get your thoughts on how we should design the upcoming 2026 Convention. \nTBA : Agenda\, special guest\, sponsors
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anitomo-con-2026/
LOCATION:88 35th St\, 88 35th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,Discussion,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Vibes: Pineapple Cake & Taiwanese Tea | Hands-On Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make Taiwan’s iconic pineapple cakes from scratch and enjoy a guided Taiwanese tea tasting experience.\n\n\n🌟 Event Description\nDiscover one of Taiwan’s most iconic desserts while experiencing the warmth of Taiwanese tea culture. \nJoin us for a hands-on cultural workshop where you’ll make pineapple cakes from scratch\, enjoy Taiwanese tea tasting\, and learn about the traditions behind these beloved treats. \n🍍 Workshop Theme\nParticipants will learn how pineapple cakes are made and explore why they are one of Taiwan’s most popular gifts and snacks. The workshop also includes an introduction to Taiwanese tea culture and guided tea tasting. \nParticipants will also learn about the cultural significance of tea in Taiwanese daily life and hospitality traditions. \n💬 Who Should Join?\n\nFood lovers and tea enthusiasts\nAnyone curious about Taiwanese culture\nFriends\, couples\, and families looking for a unique experience\nNo prior baking experience required\n\n📌 Notes\n\n⚠️ Food Allergy Notice\nIf you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions\, please contact us before the event. We will do our best to accommodate\, but cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.\nAll ingredients and materials included\nLimited seating available\n\n🌴 Taiwan Vibes-Summer Series\nJune 27\n🎨 Hakka Indigo Dyeing – Level 1 \nCreate your own indigo-dyed piece using traditional techniques. \nJuly 11\n🎨 Hakka Indigo Dyeing – Level 2 \nExplore more advanced indigo dyeing patterns and techniques. \nJuly 18\n🍍 Pineapple Cake & Taiwanese Tea \nMake Taiwan’s iconic pineapple cakes and experience tea culture. \nAugust 1\n🧧 Ang Ku Kueh & Cao Zai Guo \nDiscover traditional Taiwanese festival foods and their cultural meanings. \nAugust 8\n🍧 Taiwanese Shaved Ice \nMake handmade QQ taro balls and enjoy a classic summer dessert. \nAugust 15\n🌃 Taiwan Night Market Experience \nMake tanghulu and play classic Taiwanese night market games. \n📞 Contact Us\nPhone: +1 (718) 445-7007 \nEmail: mandarin@nytaiwancenter.org \nWebsite: nytaiwancenter.org/mandarin \nAddress: 137-44 Northern Blvd.\, Flushing\, NY 11354 \nFacebook / Instagram: @NewYorkTaiwanCenter
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-vibes-pineapple-cake-taiwanese-tea-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:Taiwan Center Inc. 紐約台灣會館\, 13744 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T121456Z
CREATED:20260618T115951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T121456Z
UID:10002771-1784383200-1784394000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Life: Christine Choy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Third World Newsreel in partnership with the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Asian CineVision. \nREGISTER \nJoin us to remember Christine Choy\, NYU professor\, co-founder of Third World Newsreel\, and prolific filmmaker and activist. \n\n\n\nA selection of clips from Choy’s films will be screened. Guests will be invited to speak about Choy’s impact on them as filmmakers\, colleagues\, friends\, and community members. Together\, we hope to reflect on her contributions to Asian American filmmaking and the organizations she helped to build. \nAccessibility note: This venue has an elevator\, and wheelchair-accessible\, all-gender restrooms. Please contact workshop@twn.org with any access requests or questions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-celebration-of-life-christine-choy/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th St.\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T181511Z
CREATED:20260704T181454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T181511Z
UID:10002803-1784392200-1784404800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:KAAGNY NextGen Summer Social & FIFA Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Toast to summer with KAAGNY! Join other second gen Korean Americans in the city for refreshments\, community\, and a FIFA watch party!\n\n\nToast to summer at our 2nd ever KAAGNY NextGen Summer Social — an evening of connection\, culture\, and community dedicated to second gen Korean Americans in NYC (although anyone is welcome to attend!). Whether you’re already part of the NextGen community or simply want to connect with others\, this event is for you. \nThere will be drinks and light bites served\, and we will be showing the 3rd Place FIFA game for those of you that don’t want to miss the game! \nIf you’ve been looking for a second gen Korean American community in the city\, look no further. We look forward to seeing you at KAAGNY HQ on Saturday\, July 18\, 2026! \nDoors open at 4:30 PM \nGame Begins at 5 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kaagny-nextgen-summer-social-fifa-watch-party/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260716T013038Z
CREATED:20260716T013038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T013038Z
UID:10002853-1784404800-1784413800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Sharam Nahi! An Evening of Comedy and South Asian Bites
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cheeni for a very special comedy showcase\, featuring some of your favorite comedians: \nFareeha Khan @fareeeezy – Comedy Central\nJamell Sirleaf @jamellsirleaf – Jersey City Comedy Festival\nDivya Gunasekaran @divya_undone – Netflix is a Joke\nAlex Kim @alexkimedian – New York Comedy Club\nZubi Ahmed @chopzubicomedy – Ramy\nArjun Banerjee @itsarjunbanerjee \nHosted by Kesav Wable @kesav_wable \nCheck out full comedian bios here! \nFood and drinks available for purchase! Wine\, beer\, and snacks from Cheeni AND a dessert takeover by Black Zaffron @blackzaffron
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sharam-nahi-an-evening-of-comedy-and-south-asian-bites/
LOCATION:Cheeni\, 485 Tompkins Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260718T023506Z
CREATED:20260718T023242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T023506Z
UID:10002895-1784419200-1785110399@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Little Manila Pop Up Market
DESCRIPTION:Are you craving for some delicious Ube Flan or Pandan Flan Cake? Inviting you all to come and patronize 20 small businesses! We hope to see you this Sunday! \n📍Little Manila\, Woodside\nCorner of 69th St and Roosevelt Avenue\n🕐 from 10am ‘till supplies last!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/little-manila-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T081745Z
CREATED:20260717T081745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T081745Z
UID:10002881-1784457000-1784462400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Disability Pride\, Disability Joy Exists: A Community Art Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Accessible Travel NYC for their second annual Art Making Workshop at the New York Botanical Garden! This joyful\, creative workshop blends art\, learning\, and reflection through the lens of disability pride and inclusion. Set in the beauty of the Garden\, this interactive session welcomes disabled people\, families\, friends\, and allies to explore disability as identity\, expression\, and empowerment through art. Participants are welcome to seek inspiration from the current exhibition Flower Power. \nParticipants will choose from a wide variety of accessible\, colorful materials—heavy stock paper\, rocks\, markers\, dot markers\, waxy sticks\, and more—to create pieces that reflect emotions like pride\, joy\, and hope. \nThe program area is wheelchair accessible\, and visual descriptions will be shared throughout. A variety of art supplies will be available to support a range of access needs. We strive to make our programs inclusive and welcoming. To request an ASL interpreter or any other reasonable accommodation\, please contact publiceducation@nybg.org by July 10\, 2026. \nTickets are included in an All-Garden Pass. Click here to purchase. \nAbout the Workshop Leaders: \nSisters Annie Nishwani Lachhman (she/her) and Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad (she/her) are award-winning changemakers using art\, storytelling\, and education to reframe how society sees disability. Annie is a celebrated Disabled Artist whose work has been showcased by institutions like The Met Museum and ADAPT\, and her Disability Pride creations are sold at the New York Botanical Garden\, Whitney Museum\, and online. Lakshmee is the founder of Accessible Travel NYC\, a leading resource in inclusive tourism\, with 25 years in the industry championing disability representation and education. Together\, they bring lived experience\, cultural pride\, and deep joy to every program they lead—empowering communities to embrace disability as identity\, creativity\, resiliency\, and collective strength. \nLocation\nPerennial Garden at the New York Botanical Garden\n2900 Southern Boulevard\, Bronx\, NY 10458
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/disability-pride-disability-joy-exists-a-community-art-making-workshop/
LOCATION:New York Botanical Garden\, 2900 Southern Blvd\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T063513Z
CREATED:20260717T063513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T063513Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Lil Dumplings Comedy Show 纽约英文脱口秀演出
DESCRIPTION:Lil Dumplings Comedy Show\n5:30 show. Doors open 5pm.\nDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire.\n\n\n\nLil Dumplings Comedy ShowDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire. \nNYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin\, Lil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect bold flavors\, strong drinks\, and a rotating lineup of the city’s funniest rising stars. \nSmall room. Big laughs. Hot dumplings. \nDumpling offerings: pork w/chive and vegetarianGet your seat before it’s gone. \n\n\nTickets: $25+fee at Red Room\n\n18 or over.\nFood is free and will be served tasting menu style to audience\nTwo drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks are available)\nIMPORTANT: Customers must arrive 20 minutes before showtime\nNO REFUNDS.\nTICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT OUR DISCRETION.\nThis is a SPECIAL EVENT. No Groupons\, discount tickets or passes accepted.\n25 percent grautity added to all checks\nLineup subject to change\n\n \n* The performance will open for admission 30 minutes before scheduled start time and doors will close promptly at the start time. We reserve the right to deny entry to late guests. \n* Audience must enter with a ticket\, and minors are not allowed inside. \n* No recording\, video capturing\, and the use of flash photography \n\n\nFirst Overseas Chinese Standup Variety show is Here!\n \n🔥ChowFun StandUp & CrazyLaugh now on YouTube!🔥\nFull playlist: chowfun.crazylaugh.co \nDon’t worry we got English subs! \n\n\n\n\n\nWanna  for yourself? \nGo for it! With an 800-word script\, the stage is yours! \nNo previous experience required to perform at our open-mics. We welcome and encourage everyone\, especially if English is not your first language\, who crave for free expression to join us. \nOur CrazyLaugh editorial team provides all the assistance we can – script revisioning\, audition sessions\, acting classes\, expert training materials\, professional photography and videography. You too can become a star comedian! \nFor more information or to sign-up\, please contact us on Eventbrite or through WeChat . QR codes are listed below. \n\n\n\nAbout Us \nCrazyLaugh Comedy \nThe first Chinese Stand-up comedy club in NY\, NJ and DC with a simple goal to inspire the Asian community\, especially the first generation immigrants to find their voices and be their authentic selves. Together\, we laugh louder. \n \nCrazyLaugh \nA dynamic oversea Chinese culture content production platform. \nAt CrazyLaugh\, our mission is to inspire a shift in perspective\, transforming life’s twists and stress into moments of humor and laughter. We believe every challenge is a setup for a punchline\, and we’re dedicated to empowering everyone find theirs. Together\, we’re not just facing life’s ups and downs; we’re turning them into a shared journey of joy and community laughter. \n \nFor more information please visit crazylaugh.co \nContact: hi@crazylaugh.co \n—————————————————————— \nCrazyLaugh is affliated with P&Y Foudnation\, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization \n \nCrazyLaugh保留拒绝为任何人服务的权利 \nCrazyLaugh reserves the right to refuse service to anyone
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/crazy-lil-dumplings-comedy-show-%e7%ba%bd%e7%ba%a6%e8%8b%b1%e6%96%87%e8%84%b1%e5%8f%a3%e7%a7%80%e6%bc%94%e5%87%ba/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260717T092132Z
CREATED:20260717T083010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T092132Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Characters Disappearing with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:CHARACTERS DISAPPEARING\, the debut feature film from A4’s 2022 Van Lier Fellow Connor Sen Warnick\, is opening its first theatrical run in NYC at the Roxy Cinema! \nJuly 20 at 7pm\, followed by a Q&A with director Connor Sen Warnick\, moderated by Del Holton.  https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/screenings/characters-disappearing-2/ \nJuly 25 at 4:30pm\, followed by a Q&A with director Connor Sen Warnick\, moderated by Steve Macfarlane.https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/screenings/characters-disappearing-3/ \nJuly 26 at 3:15pm\, followed by a Q&A with director Connor Sen Warnick\, moderated by Herb Tam.  https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/screenings/characters-disappearing/ \nSYNOPSIS: The paths of Mei\, Chris and Leonard intersect within a melancholic vision of the Asian American Movement. This is a Chinatown rarely seen\, where bursts of unexplained violence and spectral figures co-exist with the promise\, and fragility\, of multi-ethnic solidarities. \nThis project was produced with the support of A4 and explores historic threads informed by first-hand research into the archives of 1970s Chinatown artist/activist communities such as the I Wor Kuen and Basement Workshop. \nDistributed by Lunette Films.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-characters-disappearing-theatrical-premiere-and-qa/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinema\, 2 6th Avenue Cellar Level\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T160812Z
CREATED:20260717T160812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T160812Z
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SUMMARY:Pack Activist First Aid Safety Kits for Delaney Hall and Silkscreen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Delaney Hall 2nd Kit Packing Party \nMasks are REQUIRED for this event. N95\, KN95\, or KF94 masks are preferred and will be provided. Event location will be shared after you submit your registration.\nThis event includes: \n4:00–7:00 PM Activist Safety Kit Packing \nYou helped us fundraise and pack 500 activist safety kits last month\, and we’ve hand-delivered all of them to comrades on the ground over the past few weeks! We’d love to invite you (back) to join us for our second kit-packing party as we continue supporting the activists at Delaney Hall – immigrant detention center.  HELP US PACK KITS AND FOLD ZINES! \nSilkscreen Printing Fundraiser \nBring a clean T-shirt\, bandana or tote for printing our “Shut Down Delaney Hall” design (suggested donation $10-20)\, or buy a pre-printed t-shirt ($20-40). Proceeds go to Delaney Hall mutual aid supplies\, family hospitality tent\, and the Soto family. \nFunds will be split between Soto family\, families of Delaney Hall and Prairieland defendants
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pack-activist-first-aid-safety-kits-for-delaney-hall-and-silkscreen-printing/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T191500
DTSTAMP:20260717T131024Z
CREATED:20260717T131024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T131024Z
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SUMMARY:Pride: Queer\, Trans\, and Asian Activism in 2026
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, activists Pauline Park\, Ryan Shen\, Karen Lee\, Rohan Zhou-Lee\, and Ananya Garg spoke together on a panel about being our authentic queer selves for National Coming Out Day. In the face of challenges today\, come hear what they have to say about how to move forward as Queer Asians. Explore the intersection of Queer and Asian identities in this dynamic panel discussion. \nRegistration is optional but encouraged. If you would like to register for this program\, please click this link and answer a few questions: https://shorturl.at/WTt46 \nThis is an in-person program that you can also watch virtually. \n5:30-6:00      Meet + Greet\n6:00-7:00      Panel Program (simultaneously live-streamed)\n7:00-7:15      Q & A (simultaneously live-streamed) \nJoin us on Zoom: https://queenslib.org/4eUDbeh Meeting ID: 851 2674 5984 Passcode: 535740
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pride-queer-trans-and-asian-activism-in-2026/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T223000
DTSTAMP:20260717T065022Z
CREATED:20260717T065022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T065022Z
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SUMMARY:Their Films\, Our Films: Black Narcissus
DESCRIPTION:A series of screenings & discussions contrasting films about India/South Asia by Western directors with films by South Asians ourselves.\n\n\nFilmed and released on the eve of Indian and Pakistani independence\, Black Narcissus is globally lauded as a stunning cinematic project. It won the Oscars for ‘Best Color Cinematography’ and ‘Best Color Art Direction’ the year it was released. It also upholds the Western tradition of using Indian landscapes and bodies as mere storytelling props. The Indians are the background for a “larger” story focusing on Westerners dealing with the “harsh” and “inhospitable” landscape. The film features brown face and\, unsurprisingly\, just one Indian actor. \nThe film continues to be lauded for its epic colors\, landscapes (all hand painted and not actually shot anywhere near the Himalayas)\, and story\, but critics constantly ignore the racism\, orientalism\, and the ever prevalent stench of Empire while discussing this film.  \nThis screening is part of a larger series of screenings and discussions attempting to pair Western films about South Asia with South Asian films dealing with similar themes or spaces. Black Narcissus will be paired with the Indian film A Death in the Gunj screening on 7/27(tickets available here). This series is a chance to go beyond the binaries of Bollywood and racist Indian caricatures to understand what it truly means to make Indian cinema. \nJoin us for a rare screening and discussion of Black Narcissus\, led by Anjali Krishnakumar\, an Indian writer\, chef\, and film critic. \nThe ticket price includes admission to the film screening and the cover for Ornithology jazz club. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar downstairs and food is available at the cafe next door. \n7:30 pm – Doors open \n8:00 pm – Host introduction + Screening \n10:00 pm – Film discussion \nAbout the film: \nBlack Narcissus (1947) (100 mins) \nA group of Anglican nuns\, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr)\, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile\, and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital\, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth (Kathleen Byron) falls for a government worker\, Mr. Dean (David Farrar)\, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean\, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/their-films-our-films-black-narcissus/
LOCATION:Ornithology Jazz Club\, 6 Suydam Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T122732Z
CREATED:20260714T122732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T122732Z
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SUMMARY:Thai SELECT Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Thai SELECT Festival New York 2026 returns on Tuesday\, July 21\, bringing the all-new Thai SELECT Playground to Grand Central! \nTaste your way through authentic dishes from 15 Thai SELECT-certified restaurants\, including Wayla\, Chalong\, Untable\, Soothr\, Phranakhon\, Nuar\, Lalyn\, and more. Plus\, enjoy cultural performances\, live entertainment\, interactive experiences\, and a special BINGO activity featuring special appearances by Thai actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong (@milephakphum) and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (@apo555). ✨ \n📅 Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\n⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM\n📍 Grand Central\, Vanderbilt Hall\, 89 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY 10017\n🎟️ Free admission\n🍜 Food and drinks available for purchase \nSave the date\, bring your friends\, and experience the flavors\, culture\, and energy of Thailand—all in one unforgettable afternoon!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/thai-select-festival/
LOCATION:Grand Central Terminal\, 89 E 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T083728Z
CREATED:20260717T083728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T083728Z
UID:10002883-1784656800-1784664000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOCA Town Hall  (Museum of Chinese in America)
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to join for a community town hall\, an opportunity for open dialogue\, questions\, and shared conversation about issues that matter to the community\, including the City’s capital funding for the Museum of Chinese in America’s building purchase and the construction of the new jail in Chinatown. The town hall will take place on Tuesday\, July 21\, from 6–8pm at Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, New York\, NY 10002. The discussion will be moderated by a professional neutral mediator and is open to the public. \nDuring the town hall\, MOCA leadership will provide information\, respond to questions\, and\, most importantly\, listen to community perspectives and concerns. The forum is intended to create a space for respectful dialogue\, greater transparency\, and constructive engagement. \nThis convening builds on a series of conversations MOCA has held with community members\, cultural leaders\, scholars\, artists\, and partner organizations over the past several years. They hope this gathering will foster mutual understanding\, strengthen community connections\, and help communities move forward together. \nTo help MOCA prepare the space appropriately\, they kindly ask that you register in advance. Walk-in registration will also be available at check-in. \nFor more information\, please email info@mocanyc.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-town-hall-museum-of-chinese-in-america/
LOCATION:Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260710T185403Z
CREATED:20260710T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T185403Z
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SUMMARY:Live at the Gantries: Insun Park & Generals
DESCRIPTION:Experience Live at the Gantries—a free outdoor concert series at Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC. Celebrate the rich cultures of Queens with top local talent and stunning sunsets over the East River. Concerts take place on Tuesdays at 7 PM. It’s free—just show up! Bring a chair\, picnic\, friends—even your dancing shoes—and enjoy a summer of live music in the park! \nDirect from South Korea\, Insun Park & Generals fuse Korean traditional music and mask dance rhythms with contemporary rock to create a bold\, high-energy sound. Led by master vocalist and Gangnyeong Mask Dance performer Insun Park—one of the few female masters of this designated Intangible Cultural Heritage—the group delivers a vibrant\, boundary-crossing sound rooted in cultural heritage and fearless reinvention. \nLocation: Gantry Plaza State Park\, LIC
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/live-at-the-gantries-insun-park-generals/
LOCATION:Gantry Plaza State Park
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260714T130346Z
CREATED:20260714T130346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T130346Z
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SUMMARY:Faye Wong Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:On July 22\, 929 Jazz Club shines the spotlight on the legendary Faye Wong\, reimagining her timeless classics from both her Cantonese and Mandarin discography through the language of jazz. \nJoined by our live band\, guest vocalist April Wu will bring new life to some of Faye’s most beloved songs\, inviting you into her sonic world for one special evening. \n☎️ July 22\, Wednesday\n📀 First show 7:00PM\n💿 Second show 9:00PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/faye-wong-jazz-night/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260722T161150Z
CREATED:20260708T015621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T161150Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Society Ainu Summer Festival - 50% discount code
DESCRIPTION:Use discount code JACLAINU50 for a 50% discount\nFor the first time ever\, Japan Society is bringing over 25 Ainu performers\, artisans\, educators to New York City. This exciting series of events has been years in the planning and is a collaboration between Japan Society\, the town of Biratori in Hokkaido\, Japan. The events are co-programmed by filmmaker Naomi Mizoguchi\, director of the film Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan with support from various NYC Japanese American community members.  \nVisit japansociety.org/ainufestival for tickets and more information. Use discount code JACLAINU50 for a 50% discount upon checkout for any of the four main auditorium events\, Sinot: The Dances of the Sar River\, Ipe: The Culinary Heritageof the Ainu\, and Ikarkar & Itak: Ainu Embroidery and Language (workshops are not included in the discount). Please click on the specific event for individual tickets. \nPlease note that Naomi Mizoguchi’s film\, Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan will be screening prior to the main events on July 22nd\, 23rd and August 13th and will be presented free with RSVP.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-society-ainu-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Festival,Film
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Shen Wei Dance Arts | Guangdong Modern Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance \nAs part of Chinese Arts Week and Dance Encounters\, a new cross-cultural\, cross-national\, and cross-temporal work MindScape from choreographer Shen Wei features Shen Wei Dance Arts and Guangdong Modern Dance Company\, co-commissioned by Lincoln Center and American Dance Festival. Combining contemporary dance with poetry\, abstract calligraphy\, and painting\, the work explores the spiritual pursuit of inner harmony and transcendence\, and how this ancient concept may be used in pursuit of a future “spiritual landscape\,” creating profound unity between humanity and nature. \n\n\nWednesday\, July 22\, 2026 at 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026 at 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 at 7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 25\, 2026 at 6:00 pm \nRun Time: Approximately 45 minutes \n\n\nPhoto credit: Gabe Palacio
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shen-wei-dance-arts-guangdong-modern-dance-company/
LOCATION:Hearst Plaza\, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T192112Z
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SUMMARY:APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large. \n​During the virtual Summit\, speakers will explore topics ranging from green workforce development\, the current state of the energy landscape\, the future of climate action\, building next generation businesses\, mobility and transportation access\, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence and data centers. Community and industry leaders\, alongside key stakeholders and policymakers\, will discuss the challenges they face and the policy solutions they are developing in response. \n​The 2026 Energy & Commerce Summit will air virtually on July 22 on YouTube. \nPanel Overview \n\nJobs of Tomorrow: Building a Green Workforce for the Future\nThe Energy Landscape: State of Play\, Challenges\, and Solutions\nBuilding Next Generation Businesses\nMobility and Transportation Access in AA & NH/PI Communities
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-energy-commerce-summit-2/
LOCATION:YouTube\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Conference,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260721T065924Z
CREATED:20260626T062247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T065924Z
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SUMMARY:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic
DESCRIPTION:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic \nThis engaging conversation explores how pop culture\, social media\, beauty trends\, and dating discourse have shaped how Asian identity is perceived\, performed\, and consumed online. \nAuthors Kaila Yu and Joan King will examine the rise of labels and aesthetics such as ABG culture\, “boba liberal” identity\, K-pop beauty ideals\, and “Wasian” TikTok\, asking what happens when a community’s identity becomes a trend. Drawing on Kaila’s book Fetishized and Joan Sung’s Kinda Korean\, the discussion will unpack how these representations affect belonging\, self-image\, desirability\, and how Asian Americans understand themselves. \nParticipants will leave with: \n✨ A deeper understanding of how Asian identity has been shaped by media and online culture \n✨ Language for discussing fetishization\, beauty standards\, and representation \n✨ Insight into the difference between visibility\, validation\, and real belonging \n✨ Questions to consider about who gets to define culture in the social media age \nKaila Yu is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir is titled ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever\, Feminism\, and Beauty\,’ published by Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing. She’s also a luxury travel and culture writer with bylines in The New York Times\, Rolling Stone\, Los Angeles Times\, Condé Nast Traveler\, and many more. \nJoan Sung is a national cultural competency conference presenter and consultant and has a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing\, an MA in English\, and a Doctorate in Education. Her articles regarding Asian American voices have been published in TinyBeans.com\, Mochi Magazine\, Memoir Magazine\, and Writerly Magazine. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband\, her son\, and two dogs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-abgs-to-wasian-tiktok-how-asian-identity-became-an-aesthetic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Pop Culture,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260717T184648Z
CREATED:20260626T172217Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for Youth & Families Impacted by Suicide (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third webinar in the Suicide Prevention & Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth series\, focused on supporting youth\, families\, and communities impacted by suicide. \nSpeakers will share perspectives from research and practice on the grieving process among youth and families impacted by suicide\, including factors that can support healing as well as those that may intensify distress. The webinar will also highlight common barriers to accessing grief support\, the role of community and faith-based networks\, and the ways in which cultural values and beliefs influence help-seeking and coping.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/caring-for-youth-families-impacted-by-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T104650Z
CREATED:20260709T104650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T104650Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening Lion + Yingge Dance 南国醒狮 x 英歌
DESCRIPTION:As part of the opening day’s festivities for Lincoln Center’s Chinese Arts Week\, we present a performance of the millennia-old south China theater procession known as Xing Shi or the Awakening Lion (南国醒狮). The charismatic Awakening Lion hails originally from Guangdong\, which is also the home of Yingge dance (英歌)\, a highly stylized and energetic folk dance that merges Chinese opera acrobatics\, costuming and make-up with characters from classical novels such as White Snake and Water Margin. Both of these traditional arts will leap to life on The Dance Floor with the Awakening Lion Dance presented by Zhao Family Lion Dance Company\, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage carrier\, accompanied by the gravity-defying Fumei Youth Yingge Team from the town of Puning in Guangdong.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/awakening-lion-yingge-dance-%e5%8d%97%e5%9b%bd%e9%86%92%e7%8b%ae-x-%e8%8b%b1%e6%ad%8c/
LOCATION:The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Dance
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