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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
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SUMMARY:Being - A Group Exhibition by Four Emerging Japanese Artists
DESCRIPTION:“Being”\nCurated by Artist Collective – Polyphony\nYui Koshiyama / Sohei Yamaguchi / Akiyo Ochiai / Ayano Todaka\nAugust 27-31\, 2026 | 12-5pm \nReception: Saturday\, August 27\, 2026\, 5–7PM\nLive Painting: 1–3PM\nGallery60 NYC | 208 East 60th St\, New York\, NY 10022\ntel. 347-601-4323 \nPhoto Credit: Polyphony \nQuestioning “Being” in New York in the Age of AI \nA Group Exhibition by Four Emerging Japanese Artists at Gallery 60 NYC \nIn an era where AI continuously and rapidly transforms society\, this exhibition establishes a philosophical sanctuary in New York to re-examine the core of “Being”̶what it truly means to exist and live as a human. Driven by the fundamental question\, “What does it mean to live?”\, the artists engage in dialogue with people from diverse backgrounds to contemplate our collective future. By unearthing the emotions and imagination born from genuine human connection\, this exhibition seeks to spark new perspectives. Set against the backdrop of New York\, a multinational metropolis where diverse cultures and thoughts intersect̶the exhibition embraces this multi-layered complexity as a source of creation\, exploring ways for humans to truly live as humans\, transcending nationalities and borders.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/being-a-group-exhibition-by-four-emerging-japanese-artists/
LOCATION:Gallery 60 NYC\, 208 E 60th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260911T221336Z
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SUMMARY:Kim Bohie - TOWARDS: There Was Light
DESCRIPTION:“That a still surface can hold yesterday\, today\, tomorrow at once; that here\, there\, and elsewhere can meet in the same moment; that different times and spaces can unfold together on a single\, fixed plane—it still fills me with wonder.” —Kim Bohie\, July 2026 \nGallery Hyundai is pleased to present TOWARDS: There Was Light\, a solo exhibition by Kim Bohie (b. 1952)\, on view from August 26 through October 18. This exhibition marks Kim’s first solo exhibition in Korea since the Days at the Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art in 2022. It also brings her back to Gallery Hyundai for her presentation with the gallery in thirty-eight years\, following The Third Kim Bohie Solo Exhibition in 1988. TOWARDS: There Was Light surveys more than four decades of Kim’s sustained engagement with nature\, focusing on her exploration of light in painting. Featuring approximately thirty works\, the exhibition presents new paintings from the Towards series that depict the garden and sea of Jeju\, flowers\, fruits\, and her dog Leo\, and other landscapes intimately connected to the artist’s daily life alongside the monumental The Days (2022)\, recently shown in the Unlimited sector of Art Basel in Basel earlier this year. \nRather than simply perpetuating the traditions of Korean painting or adopting Western conventions\, Kim has developed a distinctive pictorial language that brings the materials and formal sensibilities of East Asian painting into dialogue with the chromatic fields and expanded scale of modern and contemporary painting. Working on canvas and hanji\, she repeatedly applies mixtures of traditional mineral pigments\, water\, and glue\, allowing color to slowly permeate and accumulate in translucent layers that create a depth particular to her work. Her figurative compositions bring together different experiences of time: the prolonged observation of nature\, the time in which a landscape settles into memory as an inner image\, and its eventual reconstruction. What matters in Kim’s work\, therefore\, is not simply what she depicts\, but how the time and sensations accumulated through looking and remembering re-emerge as landscape. Nature experienced at different moments and in different places converges on a single plane\, where past and present\, near and far\, observed landscape and inner image coexist within the same pictorial space. \nWithin this process\, light serves as both a sensory measure through which Kim perceives nature and a medium through which she registers its ceaseless passage and change. Shifting with the hours of the day and the seasons\, light renders the same garden or sea anew each time\, altering its colors\, contours\, and atmosphere. Kim has long attended to these subtle transformations\, holding them in memory before reconstituting them through her own perception and imagination on the painted surface. Her engagement with light predates her recent paintings of Jeju. As early as the 1970s\, she depicted dawn filtering through a forest and light shimmering across the surface of a river. Across the decades\, her subjects have encompassed deep greens under intense sunlight\, the sea and its horizon\, the waxing and waning moon\, and plants transformed by the seasons—nature continually remade by changing conditions of light. \nThe exhibition title TOWARDS: There Was Light alludes to the moment of creation when light first emerges from darkness and the world begins to take form. It resonates with Kim’s lifelong gratitude and reverence for nature\, while extending beyond spiritual symbolism to describe a fundamental condition of her painting: light enables her to perceive change and time in the natural world and to translate those perceptions into pictorial form. Just as light allows the colors and forms of the world to become visible\, Kim’s paintings begin with sustained attention to nature as it changes from one moment to the next. Her gaze carries within it different seasons and times\, places once encountered\, and innumerable living beings and fleeting moments\, accumulated as layers of memory and sensation. In this sense\, “There Was Light” refers not only to the light by which the world becomes visible\, but also metaphorically to that which summons the artist’s lived and remembered experience into the present tense of painting\, drawing disparate times and spaces into a single pictorial landscape. \nThe title also draws on Towards\, one of Kim’s principal bodies of work. Rather than implying arrival at a fixed destination\, “Towards” describes a way of looking that continually reaches beyond what is immediately present. Life on Jeju has drawn this attention ever closer to the world of her everyday surroundings. Palm trees\, flowers\, fruit\, and seeds from the garden she tends; the sea and horizon she encounters daily; and Leo\, the dog who remained by her side for many years\, have all entered her paintings. A gaze directed toward a single leaf or seed expands to encompass a tree and then the entire garden before opening outward toward the sea and beyond the horizon. Through this movement from part to whole\, from near to far\, minute forms of life and expansive landscapes emerge not as separate subjects but as different dimensions of a shared world. Just as Kim’s gaze moves from seed to garden\, garden to sea\, and from the smallest life before her toward what lies beyond the horizon\, her painting never settles into a single\, definitive landscape\, but continually looks beyond it. \nThe exhibition unfolds across three floors\, following these shifts in vision and transformations of light. On the first floor\, new paintings from the Towards series depict the flowers and plants of Kim’s garden\, her dog Leo\, the sea\, and the setting sun\, tracing a movement from the intimate world of the artist’s immediate surroundings toward more distant vistas. From the vivid colors of plants illuminated by sunlight to skies and seas suffused with the hues of dusk\, familiar places are continually transformed by changing light. On the second floor\, both the distance of Kim’s gaze and the scale of her painting expand. Open views of the sea extending beyond the horizon appear alongside close-up images of palm fronds and fruit\, as well as the monumental The Days (2022)\, first presented at the Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art in 2022 and shown again in the Unlimited sector of Art Basel in Basel earlier this year. The exhibition continues in the basement\, where the vivid chromatic register of daylight gives way to nature transformed by moonlight and the darkness before dawn. The palette contracts into black\, white\, and deep blue\, while mountains\, forests\, and waterways emerge through restrained contours and planes. Moving through the three floors\, viewers encounter the same world appearing and reappearing in different guises\, continually altered by light and time. \nTOWARDS: There Was Light moves beyond the familiar characterization of Kim Bohie as a painter of Jeju landscapes\, recognizing her as a significant figure who has expanded the formal legacy of Korean painting into a distinctly contemporary pictorial language and forged a singular trajectory within modern and contemporary Korean art. Shaped through prolonged observation\, memory\, and repetition\, nature in Kim’s paintings is not a fixed view but a living world that assumes a different appearance with every shift of light and time. Following the artist’s sustained attention to these transformations\, the exhibition reveals how a single\, still plane can hold different times and spaces\, memories and sensations at once. Here\, painting becomes a place from which to look again at the world we think we know and to turn our gaze beyond the visible\, toward worlds not yet seen.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kim-bohie-towards-there-was-light/
LOCATION:Gallery Hyundai New York Project Space\, 529 W 20th St\, Room 6E\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260819T153659Z
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SUMMARY:Utada Hikaru All Night
DESCRIPTION:Bringing back one of our most popular theme nights\, celebrating the one and only Utada Hikaru. \nHome to First Love\, the best-selling album in Japanese music history\, Utada’s catalog has shaped generations of J-Pop. This night also comes at a special moment\, with their English-language albums being pressed on vinyl for the first time. \nFrom theme songs for Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kingdom Hearts to a career defined by constant reinvention\, their sound has evolved from the R&B roots of their early years into dance-pop\, electronic music\, and beyond. \nWe’ll be digging through their entire discography\, and as always\, everything will be played on vinyl only. 💿 \nDate: Thursday\, August 27 | 8:00pm – Late\nLocation: 4245 27th Street\, Long Island City \nReservation Recommended\, Walk-In’s Are Welcomed.\nHosted by @haoranchen_
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/utada-hikaru-all-night/
LOCATION:56709\, 42-45 27th St\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260826T150417Z
CREATED:20260807T103624Z
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SUMMARY:Summer at the Terminal: AAPI Culture Day
DESCRIPTION:A free outdoor celebration of AAPI culture featuring live music\, cultural performances\, food\, arts & crafts\, kids activities\, and community \n\n\nCome celebrate AAPI Culture Day — part of the Summer at the Terminal 2026 series at Brooklyn Army Terminal! \nJoin us for a free afternoon on the waterfront honoring the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture\, with something for the whole community: \n🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances — Experience the sounds\, movement\, and artistry of AAPI culture through live performances throughout the afternoon. \n🍜 Food Vendors — Savor a curated lineup of local AAPI food vendors serving authentic and delicious flavors. \n🎨 Arts & Crafts — Hands-on creative activities inspired by AAPI traditions and artistic expression. \n🎡 Kids Activities & Games — Fun\, family-friendly activities for the little ones to enjoy all afternoon. \n🏮 Community Tabling — Connect with local AAPI organizations\, learn about resources\, and engage with the community. \nThis event is FREE and open to all — come as you are\, bring your family\, and spend a summer afternoon celebrating culture by the water.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summer-at-the-terminal-aapi-culture-day/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Army Terminal\, 80 58th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T225238Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | Eating the Whole Fish by Zoe Lee and Annie Chen
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nA seafood anthology on coastal culture\, ocean health\, and whole fish cooking. \nFrom BEAM Studio\, in collaboration with nonprofit Eating with the Ecosystem\, EATING THE WHOLE FISH is a 200-page exploration of sustainable seafood systems through recipes\, interviews\, photography\, essays\, and cultural stories. It began with the simple idea that eating local species requires (predominantly white) New England communities to learn to eat the fish whole. This idea grew into a project exploring care\, cross-cultural dialogue\, food culture\, and the people working to build better relationships with our oceans. \nABOUT THE AUTHORS \nBEAM is a next-generation studio shaping the public life of emerging science. \nFounded by Annie Chen and Zoe Lee\, BEAM partners with climate tech innovators\, scientists\, policymakers\, and local communities to shape how new ideas move beyond the lab and into the world. Through research\, design\, systems thinking\, and new media storytelling\, BEAM builds worlds people can step into—where new technologies can be encountered\, understood\, and stewarded forward at scale. \nDrawing from their backgrounds in biology\, behavioral decision sciences\, and design\, the duo brings interdisciplinary fluency and sociotechnical expertise to collaborations that span ocean restoration\, biotechnology\, astrobiology\, and climate governance. Their ultimate mission: to align scientific possibility with collective life. \nTheir work has been supported by NASA\, NOAA\, MIT Media Lab\, EY Intelligent Realities Lab\, Science History Institute\, MacDowell\, NYFA\, Interlace Fund\, and more. They are Research Affiliates at the MIT Media Lab’s Community Biotechnology Initiative and in the Year 12 Creative Science track of NEW INC.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-eating-the-whole-fish-by-zoe-lee-and-annie-chen/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T220000
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SUMMARY:Vietnamese Hat Night at Yankee Stadium
DESCRIPTION:The Vietnam Heritage Center is excited to partner with the @Yankees for a special Vietnamese Hat Night at Yankee Stadium on August 27! \n🎟️ Your ticket includes:\n• Entry to the game\n• A limited-edition “Viet New Yorker” hat (exclusive to this event) \n📍 Seating details:\nWe’ll be sitting together in Sections 208 and 419\, with ticket options at $96 and $60. \n🎉 We’re also planning a pre-game party—keep an eye on our feed for details. \n👉 When purchasing your ticket\, please select “Vietnam Heritage Center” in the “How did you hear about this offer?” dropdown menu. \n🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Vietnamesehat2?access_code=Vietnamesehat2&area= \nCome represent\, connect with the community\, and enjoy a great night of baseball!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vietnamese-hat-night-at-yankee-stadium/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260815T031312Z
CREATED:20260815T031312Z
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SUMMARY:Ma-Yi's Free Bowl-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:IT’S FREE! Free food. Free drinks. Free bowling. Did we mention\, it’s free?\nWe’re inviting Filipino American and AAPI organizations across New York to join us for a free community Bowl-a-Thon on Friday\, August 28\, and we’d love to have your organization participate. \nWe’re bringing together community groups for an evening of connection\, friendly competition\, and fun at Frames Bowling Lounge. Each organization is invited to assemble a team of six bowlers and come represent your community. \nDetails:\nFriday\, August 28\n6:00 PM–8:00 PM\nFrames Bowling Lounge\n550 Ninth Avenue\, New York City \nHere’s what to expect: \n🎳 Bowling is completely free\n🍕 Food and drinks are provided\n🏆 Trophies for the top three teams\n🤝 An opportunity to connect with fellow Filipino American and AAPI organizations from across New York\nWhether your team is full of seasoned bowlers or complete beginners\, everyone is welcome. It’s a casual\, community-centered evening designed to bring people together. \nSpace is limited\, so if you’re interested in participating\, we’d love to reserve a lane for your team. RSVP information can be found here. We’re asking for a response by August 12. If you have any questions\, please write back or call our Executive Producer\, Jakob Carter at 843-855-7031 to address any questions you may have.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ma-yis-free-bowl-a-thon/
LOCATION:Frames Bowling Lounge\, 550 Ninth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T213000
DTSTAMP:20260819T155927Z
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SUMMARY:Kitsby x Xing Fu Tang: Boba Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Boba\, made by you! \nWe’re teaming up with Xing Fu Tang—the Taiwanese tea house that made the world fall for brown sugar boba—to host a hands-on bubble tea workshop in our SoHo studio. \nJoin us for an afternoon of building\, sipping\, and meeting new people. Brew the tea\, cook the pearls\, pull the tiger stripes\, and shake up your own signature cup. \nCome thirsty and leave with a new drink order\, and a few new friends.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kitsby-x-xing-fu-tang-boba-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Kitsby\, 393 Broadway\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T093711Z
CREATED:20260514T061457Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming. \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience\,  a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:15 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast\, grab yours now!💬 Follow Us: IG @LaughingLassi | Medium @LaughingLassi | TikTok @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important InformationLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.Tickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks.Refunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating. \nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n\n“Say something in Bengali!” \n\n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassiCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n\n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n\n\n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n\n\n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \n\nTickets sell out fast.Seats are limited.And every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-9/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260822T221033Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Bollywood: A.R. Rahman Through the Ages x RINI
DESCRIPTION:Known as the “Mozart of Madras\,” A.R. Rahman is an iconic composer who brought Indian music to the global stage with his Oscar and Grammy-winning score for Slumdog Millionaire. Come celebrate three decades of his groundbreaking discography through a bold\, contemporary lens. Experience his timeless hits reimagined through Rini’s signature blend of Indian Classical roots\, electronic textures\, and progressive jazz-pop.\nThis show also features virtuoso tabla artist and storyteller Praveen Narayanaswamy who blends Hindustani classical mastery with cross-genre collaborations to transcend cultural boundaries. A dedicated mentor and ambassador\, his performances celebrate heritage and innovation\, using rhythm to unite diverse global audiences through a shared musical language. \nAbout the Band: \nChennai-born\, New Jersey-based singer and violinist Harini “Rini” Raghavan is a pioneer of “Indian Jazztronica\,” blending her Carnatic roots with global electronic and jazz-pop sensibilities. A 2023 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellow\, Rini’s decorated career includes a featured performance on the Grammy-nominated album Shuruaat. She has recorded and performed with global icons like A.R. Rahman\, Bill Whelan\, and Idan Raichel\, headlining prestigious world stages from Lincoln Center to the United Nations General Assembly. Beyond the stage\, she is an accomplished composer\, notably scoring the Netflix series The Fame Game starring Bollywood legend Madhuri Dixit. \nRini will play with acclaimed Brooklyn based musicians from different countries: Praveen Narayanaswamy on tabla\, Maxime Cholley on Drums (France)\, Andrew Cheng on Guitar (Malaysia) and Marcelo Maccagnan on Bass (Brazil) \n2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/26075/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T225322Z
CREATED:20260818T212030Z
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SUMMARY:FILIPIÑANA
DESCRIPTION:WINNER\, WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC SPECIAL JURY AWARD FOR CREATIVE VISION\, 2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL \n17-year-old Isabel navigates the opulent pavilions and lush green landscapes of Dr. Palanca’s luxury golf course as a newly-hired “tee girl.” Meticulously composed\, highly stylized\, and guided by precisely choreographed movement and deadpan delivery\, FILIPIÑANA unfolds through the gradual accumulation of everyday encounters between staff and the wealthy clients of this secluded country club on the outskirts of Manila. When she attempts to return a lost golf club\, Isabel uncovers a dark underbelly beneath the club’s pristine surfaces\, in this sweltering\, pastel-colored fairy tale of class division\, institutional patriarchy\, and invisible violence.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/filipinana/
LOCATION:Film Forum\, 209 W. Houston St.\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260818T211459Z
CREATED:20260818T211459Z
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SUMMARY:BINI
DESCRIPTION:Filipino pop phenomenon BINI features 8 multi-talented members\, Aiah\, Colet\, Maloi\, Gwen\, Stacey\, Mikha\, Jhoanna\, and Sheena. The girls have quickly become the biggest female Filipino artist in history\, and second biggest artist overall in the Philippines\, holding both the #1 & #2 spots on the top Filipino music charts simultaneously with the hits Salamin\, Salamin and Pantropiko. \nBINI’s sound is shaped by homegrown artists and global sensations alike. On the heels of their unprecedented growth in socials and in streaming listenership (30M+)\, the girls recently sold out their BINIverse tour in record-breaking time\, and have been heralded as one of Teen Vogue’s 2024 Girl Groups to watch!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bini/
LOCATION:Kings Theatre\, 1027 Flatbush Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260731T172446Z
CREATED:20260731T172358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T172446Z
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SUMMARY:UBELAND + PALENGKE New York
DESCRIPTION:After the incredible success of our event in Virginia\, we’re bringing PALENGKE to UBELAND\, two Filipino experiences in one unforgettable event! 🇵🇭✨ \nGet ready for even more amazing ube creations\, authentic Filipino street food\, unique vendors\, sweets\, savory bites\, and a true taste of the Philippines. \nLocation: East Village (Broadway between 12trh and 13th Streets)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/24654/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Fair,Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260826T170414Z
CREATED:20260826T170414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T170414Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Music on Vinyl Records
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, we welcome Brooklyn-based guest DJ Ben-C for Tokyo Summer\, a warm\, breezy journey through Japanese City Pop and beyond. \nExpect selections from Minako Yoshida\, Tatsuro Yamashita\, Makoto Matsushita\, Piper\, and more\, woven together with Brazilian pop\, Italo disco\, world grooves\, and anything else that feels like summer in Tokyo. \nBen-C is a vinyl DJ with a deep love for digging and sharing sounds from around the globe\, moving freely between disco\, soul\, house\, funk\, and world dance music. For him\, DJing is about more than keeping the room moving. It’s about creating an intimate journey\, telling a story through each selection\, and letting a great song completely transform the energy of a space. \nCome spend a summer night in Tokyo with us\, no flight required. \n☎️Aug 29\, Saturday | 8:30pm till late\n💕Reservation via Resy | Walk-in’s are welcomed.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-music-on-vinyl-records/
LOCATION:56709\, 42-45 27th St\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260827T034931Z
CREATED:20260818T212648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T034931Z
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SUMMARY:Rovaco Dance Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Festival of Contemporary & Indian Dance\, Live Music\, Queer Theater\, and South-Asian Hospitality\, Produced by Rovaco Dance Company! \nAfter seven successful Rovaco Dance Party events\, Rovaco Dance Company presents its first Rovaco Dance Festival\, featuring two unique and diverse programs of contemporary dance-theater by Rovaco\, as well as live music\, theater\, and dance performances by guest-commissioned artists. Each night begins with an immersive pre-show social\, inspired by South-Asian hospitality\, where you can enjoy complimentary homemade Indian snacks and drinks prepared by the resident chef. \nEvent Venues \nBrooklyn Ballet & The Mark O’Donnell Theater\n160 Schermerhorn St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201 \nEvent Schedule * \n5:00 PM | Immersive Social with Refreshments\n6:30 PM | Performances with host Rohan Bhargava \n*All attendees must check in with the box office at Brooklyn Ballet by 6:30 PM \nSaturday\, August 29th: Program A \nContemporary Dance: Sex Robot (Excerpt from KAMA) by Rovaco\nLive Music: Harmonium\, Trumpet\, Vocals\, & Guitar by Sonny Singh & Miwi La Lupa\nBharatanatyam & Hip-Hop Dance: Talam by Ishita Mili / IMGE Dance\nContemporary Dance-Theater: Ghoonghat (Work-in-Progress) by Rovaco \nSunday\, August 30th: Program B \nContemporary Dance: Madaari (The Monkey Master) by Rovaco\nLive Music: Sitar\, Tabla\, & Guitar by Compass Trio (Galen Passen\, Tripp Dudley\, James Labrosse)\nTheater: the host\, the traveler\, the mother by writer Hasan ul Haq (staged reading\, presented in partnership with National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Studio)\nContemporary Dance-Theater: Ghoonghat (Work-in-Progress) by Rovaco \nComplimentary Indian Street-Food & Drinks\nPrepared & hosted by Rovaco’s Resident Chef Ashmita Biswas \nKey pieces include Lion in the City\, a collaboration bridging traditional Chinese movement and Hip-Hop; the graceful Peacock Dance from the Dai ethnic group; and Movable Figures\, an exploration of body shape inspired by shadow puppetry. Other featured works like Way of Fire\, Raindrop\, and the Flowing River Under the Moonlight duet explore elemental themes and natural beauty. The program culminates in Festival\, a high-energy finale celebrating community and heritage. Through these pieces\, the company continues its mission to enrich the human experience by increasing the visibility of the immigrant journey\, bringing forth powerful dialogues on identity\, resilience\, and cross-cultural unity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rovaco-dance-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Ballet & The Mark O’Donnell Theater\, 160 Schermerhorn St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T153437Z
CREATED:20260820T152240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T153437Z
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SUMMARY:pinkFROG cafe Cantonese Practice Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Meet at pinkFROG cafe every Saturday at 12pm to practice Cantonese over coffee\, drinks\, a meal in an artsy space! \n\n\n\nWelcome join us at pinkFROG cafe for our weekly Cantonese Practice Meetup\, where you can practice your Cantonese over coffee\, drinks\, or a meal in the artists’ Culture Happening Space! \nWe are offering this artsy space for a Weekly Cantonese Practice Meetup. It is a meetup to connect with fellow Cantonese language lovers in Williamsburg every Saturday\, great for anyone who eager to practice their Cantonese skills with other attendees!! The weekly mahjong brunch is happening then in the space as well. \nFree admission\, $12 F/D min purchasing. \nWe have 2500 sq space with a professional stage setting up\, and capacity is 68. Welcome to join us and see you all soon!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pinkfrog-cafe-cantonese-practice-meetup-3/
LOCATION:pinkFROG cafe\, 221 North 9th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T225703Z
CREATED:20260819T145701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T225703Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Refreshing Weekend in Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:Join us 8/29 for our Summer Refreshing Weekend Open Streets event on Forysth St\, between East Broadway & Division Street. Enjoy free activities and giveaways.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summer-refreshing-weekend-in-chinatown/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Family Day,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T024253Z
CREATED:20260812T030116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T024253Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Village Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN VILLAGE’S 6TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL IS BACK! 🇯🇵☀️ \nGet ready for an unforgettable afternoon of Japanese culture\, live entertainment\, games\, food\, and BIG prizes! 🎊\nJoin us on Saturday\, August 29 and celebrate summer at Japan Village! 🌸\nHere’s what’s waiting for you: \n \n🎤 Live performances\n💃 Traditional Japanese dances representing local prefectures\n🎯 Games & activities for all ages\n🍢 Delicious food vendors outdoors\n🏆 Exciting contests with prizes to win\n✈️ AND YES… YOU COULD WIN ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS TO JAPAN! 🇯🇵🎟️ \nBring your friends\, bring your family\, and come enjoy an afternoon filled with Japanese culture\, entertainment\, and summer fun. You won’t want to miss this one! 🔥 \n📍 Japan Village — 934 3rd Ave\n🗓️ Saturday\, August 29\n⏰ 1–6 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-village-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T001644Z
CREATED:20260810T001644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T001644Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Qixi\, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night\, Niulang and Zhinü\, the cowherd and weaver girl\, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü\, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! \nIn the traditional story of Qixi (click here to read!)\, magpies fly together to make a bridge for Niulang and Zhinü to meet. Add a magpie to our collaborative artwork to ensure this happy reunion! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE with admission! RSVP appreciated. MOCA Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. NYC residents can purchase pay-what-you wish tickets online or with our Visitor Services team. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-qixi-for-you-me-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T045642Z
CREATED:20260807T094816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T045642Z
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SUMMARY:Nita Noveno: Mud on the Moon
DESCRIPTION:TOPAZ ARTS presents Nita Noveno & Guests for the Queens Launch Celebration of Mud on the Moon\, Co-Hosted with Koktails\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, 4-6pm: TOPAZ ARTS hosts Nita Noveno & Guests for the Queens Launch Celebration! Mud on the Moon is a hybrid memoir that weaves a daughter’s journey of discovering her Filipino immigrant father’s hidden past with imaginative storytelling\, offering a look into migration\, identity\, and the intergenerational legacies that shape who we are. \nPresented by TOPAZ ARTS and co-hosted with Koktails\, Nita Noveno has gathered stellar guests for readings\, performances\, music and more to illuminate sections of her new book\, including: \nMargaret Rhee and Lara Stapleton — eminent emcees \nLuis H. Francia — poet\, playwright\, and nonfiction writer; author of Eye of the Fish: A Personal Archipelago \nBino Realuyo — novelist and poet; author of The Umbrella Country \nHossannah Asuncion — poet and author of Object Permanence \nArvee Garde — Pekiti Tirsia Kali instructor based in Woodside\, Queens; performing a short solo demonstration \nDJ DubSix — DJ and music curator and longtime collaborator with Sunday Salon NYC. \nAttendance is free with RSVP. Books will be available for purchase and signed by the author. \n\n\nAbout the Author: \nNita Noveno is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s Prose Prize from Red Hen Press for her hybrid memoir Mud on the Moon\, forthcoming in August 2026. She teaches composition and literature at the Borough of Manhattan Community College\, City University of New York\, and is the founder and host emeritus of Sunday Salon\, a long-running reading series in New York City. A graduate of the MFA Creative Writing Program at The New School\, her work has appeared in MĀNOA\, Identity Theory\, Brink\, and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s Open City and The Margins\, among other publications. Originally from Southeast Alaska\, she lives in Queens\, NY. \n\n\nThis event is presented by TOPAZ ARTS\, co-hosted with Koktails. \nKoktails is a salon of Filipino artists and thinkers of New York City\, a series of social gatherings with special guests in conversation\, curated by Lara Stapleton\, initiated in 2024 with Sarah Gambito and Joseph Legaspi. Among past guests have been authors Gina Apostol and Albert Samaha\, filmmakers Ramona Diaz and Diane Paragas\, Colbert Show writer Michael Cruz Kayne\, producer and designer Clint Ramos\, and Purple Yam’s Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan. These moving gatherings have been meaningful to our community\, bringing vital conversations and boisterous laughs to each event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nita-noveno-mud-on-the-moon/
LOCATION:Topaz Arts Inc\, 55-03 39th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11377\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260811T001914Z
CREATED:20260811T001913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T001914Z
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SUMMARY:Khot Phet Nite Market: End of Summer Fling!
DESCRIPTION:This will be our very first night market\, bringing together an incredible group of vendors\, artists\, and small businesses for one unforgettable night in Chinatown to end the summer off right! \n🗓 Saturday\, August 29th\n⏰ 5PM–10PM\n📍 Welcome to Chinatown HUB\n115 Bowery\, NY 10002 \n🎟 FREE ENTRY FOR ALL (RSVP for FREE STUFF) \nWe’re bringing together 10 amazing vendors— \n@lovecookies.nyc • Homemade Asian fusion flavored cookies.\n@ninetreasurescreamery • Asian inspired flavored ice cream.\n@ever_november • Handcrafted jewelry specializing in jade.\n@studioichiban • Cute keychains and collectible charms.\n@miiasoey • Stickers\, art prints\, and keychains.\n@thisisjeffd • Art and stickers.\n@hnnhtattoo • Flash tattoos (FCFS)\n@groupbusa • Thai craft beer. (Age 21+ ONLY)\n@spicymakemecry • Modern Thai street food (Fried Larb Poppers and Thai Iced Tea)\n@khotphet.hotsauce • Authentic homemade Thai hot sauce. \n🎧 DJ BeforeDusk spinning and setting the vibes all night. \n🎁 Raffles\, giveaways & free goodies\n🍜 FREE Mama Noodle packs while supplies last \nENTRY is FREE for ALL! \nBut if you RSVP\, you’ll get: \n✨ FREE ENTRY\nAND\n🎟️ 1 FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win exclusive prizes from our sponsors. \nCelebrate the end of summer with an unforgettable evening of great food\, drinks\, music\, shopping\, giveaways\, good vibes\, and community. \nA portion of the proceeds from the Khot Phet Nite Market will be donated to Welcome to Chinatown.\nA huge thank you to @welcome.to.chinatown for supporting small businesses and our community\, and for generously opening up your beautiful space to allow us to bring the community together for our very first Khot Phet Nite Market❤️
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/khot-phet-nite-market-end-of-summer-fling/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T192715Z
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SUMMARY:In The Mood For Love x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of hushed glances\, slow-burning romance\, and aching nostalgia. In the Mood for Love is an evening devoted to love songs from China to Latin America and beyond—spanning Mandopop classics and cinematic themes from Wong Kar-wai’s iconic film—reimagined through a lush\, jazz-inflected lens by The Red Pavilion Jazz Band. \nImmerse yourself in a night suspended in longing: a love letter to songs that linger\, glances that last a little too long\, and moments forever caught in the mood for love. \nDoors at 5:30pm. Show at 6pm. Walk-ins welcome. 2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-the-mood-for-love-x-the-red-pavilion-jazz-band-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260824T045925Z
CREATED:20260824T045925Z
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz Night\, Jinju Kim Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 30\, for an exceptional live jazz performance at NOFLEX. This special Live Jazz Night features the New York-based Jinju Kim Quartet\, led by a rising star from South Korea\, in collaboration with world-renowned guitar maestro Pasquale Grasso. \n​Jinju Kim is a captivating jazz singer who grew up listening to everything from classical music to 50s jazz standards and old pop. Falling in love with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan\, she went to the Netherlands to study jazz at the Prince Claus Conservatoire. Later\, she was selected for the master’s program at the prestigious Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College by David Berkman. Since moving to New York in the fall of 2024\, she has been making a name for herself in the local jazz scene\, playing with talented young musicians and top masters alike. \n​This performance marks a special collaboration with guitar maestro Pasquale Grasso. Based in New York\, Grasso plays with such extraordinary command that jazz legend Pat Metheny called him “the best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life.” He brings the clear and upbeat improvisation of the great bebop tradition—like Bud Powell and Charlie Parker—right to the stage with a modern touch. Joining them are two of New York’s finest: bassist Ari Roland and drummer Keith Balla. \n​Join us at NOFLEX to experience the deep roots and fresh energy of New York jazz. The night will feature two intimate 45-minute sets\, with 7 to 8 songs per set. We’ll also be serving a fantastic craft cocktail program and a delicious food menu to pair perfectly with the music\, making for a truly immersive and unforgettable evening. \nJinju Kim Quartet\n· Vocal — Jinju Kim @jinju_jinju\n· Guitar — Pasquale Grasso @pasqualegrassomusic\n· Drums — Keith Balla\n· Bass — Ari Roland \n· Sunday\, August 30\n· Doors open 6PM\n· First set 7PM / Second set 8PM\n· NOFLEX NYC | 286 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/live-jazz-night-jinju-kim-quartet/
LOCATION:NOFLEX NYC\, 286 Fifth Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260818T213202Z
CREATED:20260818T213202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T213202Z
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SUMMARY:Love’s Last Letter: An Immersive Exhibition of Six Lost Letters
DESCRIPTION:Six letters have been scattered\, and a woman’s soul has fractured with them. \nNew York–based Korean artist and vocalist Soohyun Jo presents “Love’s Last Letter\,” an immersive solo exhibition exploring memory\, loss\, love\, and the journey back to oneself. \nVisitors follow six lost letters through photography\, painting\, QR-accessed letters\, and sound\, gradually uncovering the story of a fragmented soul. The experience culminates in a live vocal performance by the artist and a participatory final scene. \nRather than simply viewing artworks\, guests move through one continuous narrative shaped by visual art\, music\, storytelling\, and audience participation. \nThe exhibition takes place August 30–31\, 2026\, at A Space Gallery in Bushwick. Multiple timed one-hour sessions are available each day\, with only nine guests admitted per session.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/loves-last-letter-an-immersive-exhibition-of-six-lost-letters/
LOCATION:a space gallery\, 13 Grattan St #402\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T022626Z
CREATED:20260822T223752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T022626Z
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SUMMARY:Little Manila Pop Up Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Little Manila Pop-Up Market and enjoy a day filled with Filipino flavors\, culture\, and community! 🍢🔥🇵🇭 \n📍4003 70th St. Woodside NY 11377(Phil-Am Store curbside)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/little-manial-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Food,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T035123Z
CREATED:20260825T223809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T035123Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong & Curry Fried Chicken
DESCRIPTION:One day only – this Sunday\, 8/30 from 11a-4p! We’re collaborating with @myrtlewombat to offer Mama Lam’s Curry Fried Chicken sandwiches on Mahjong Day! Bring a friend or two! \nRSVP now so we can gauge how much to prepare! RSVP link in bio. Hope to see you there ! \n$20 per person for play and 1 sando.\n$10 per person for play only. \nAdditional food and drinks available for purchase on site. No outside food please! #collab #smallbusiness #mahjong #friedchickensandwich
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mahjong-curry-fried-chicken/
LOCATION:Myrtle Wombat\, 581 Myrtle Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260820T133007Z
CREATED:20260820T132524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T133007Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Mao and the Cultural Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on a new biography\, Bao Pu challenges received opinion on Jiang Qing\, Chairman Mao’s wife\, and her role in the Cultural Revolution. \n\n\nFull Talk Title: Rethinking Mao and the Cultural Revolution: Insights from a New Chronology of Jiang Qing \nFor non-Columbia affiliates\, registration is required to access the Morningside campus. After registering you will receive an email with a QR code that must be presented along with a valid government-issued ID (your name must match exactly the name registered for the event) at either the 116th Street & Broadway or 116th Street & Amsterdam gates for entry. Please register using a unique email address (one email address per registrant) by 4:00pm on Sept. 11 for campus access. \nNames will be submitted for QR codes 1-2 days prior to the event. Registrants will receive an email from CU Guest Access with the QR code before or on the day of the event. NOTE: You cannot access campus using the QR code from Eventbrite. \nSpeaker: Bao Pu\, Founder of New Century Press\, Hong Kong \nModerator: Andrew J. Nathan\, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science\, Columbia University \nJiang Qing (1914–1991)\, Mao Zedong’s wife for 38 years and a leading figure in the Cultural Revolution\, was purged after his death and officially blamed for much of its destruction. This talk drawing on renowned author Yu Ruxin’s new chronological biography\, challenges the official verdict and offers fresh insights into Mao’s thinking\, his intentions for the Cultural Revolution\, and how the political movement shaped modern China and continues to have major influences today. \nThis event is hosted by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rethinking-mao-and-the-cultural-revolution/
LOCATION:Weatherhead East Asian Institute (located at the School of International and Public Affairs)\, 420 West 118th Street\, Room 918\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T174534Z
CREATED:20260828T174534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T174534Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Yes! Market in NJ
DESCRIPTION:Taiwan Yes! brings the lively spirit of Taiwan’s night markets to the U.S. — celebrating food\, culture\, music\, and democracy. \nLocation: Bridgewater Commons\, Lot 9 (by Lord & Taylor) \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-yes-market-in-nj/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T170820Z
CREATED:20260820T170440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T170820Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese "Kimekomi" Traditional Doll-Making Workshop – Rabbit\, Cat & Heart
DESCRIPTION:For the August 30th class\, students can choose among the Rabbit\, Cat\, and Heart designs. Cat is sold out for this session. \nShape silk and fabric into a stunning Japanese decorative doll\, one piece at a time. \nKimekomi is a traditional Japanese craft with deep cultural roots. Using a wooden base\, you tuck colorful silk and fabric into carved grooves to create a beautiful keepsake doll—no sewing required. In this hands-on workshop\, our instructor guides you step by step as you bring your own doll to life and take it home. \nThis class welcomes all skill levels—whether you are completely new to Japanese craft or have an artistic background. All materials are included. \nYour instructor\, Keiko Fukuda\, was born in Nagasaki and studied Pop Art in Tokyo. She has taught traditional Japanese crafts\, famous painting reproductions\, and printmaking across several countries\, and founded YUME CLOUD STUDIO in 2016. \nPLEASE NOTE: The class sign up deadline is 2 hours before the class begins. Cancellation after this period will NOT be refunded.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-kimekomi-traditional-doll-making-workshop-rabbit-cat-heart/
LOCATION:RESOBOX East Village\, 91 East 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T124259Z
CREATED:20260823T181613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T124259Z
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SUMMARY:Summer’s Last Hand Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Wind Room Presents: Summer’s Last Hand at one of NYC’s newest dim sum parlor & lounge\, 100 Feast & Lounge 🥟🍹 \nBeginner friendly!!! 🫶 \nWhile there is no drink/food minimum\, puh-leaseeeeeee support this local Chinese business by coming hungry and thirsty 💦😏. MM GOI SAI. \n📍 100 Feast & Lounge\n📆 Aug 30\, Sunday\n🕓 4-7PM\n🎟️ $25 \nSeating is limited\, so reserve your spot early and come close out summer with a bang!!! 💛💖
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summers-last-hand-mahjong/
LOCATION:100 Feast & Lounge\, 100 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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