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SUMMARY:Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:An original comedy about a Pakistani American woman navigating love\, family\, and tradition as her mother constantly “arranges” her marriage.] \n‘”Arrangements” is an original comedy by playwright\, producer\, and award-winning journalist Jasmine Amjad that explores identity\, family\, faith\, and the pressures of tradition through the story of a Pakistani American woman navigating love while her well-meaning but traditional mother attempts to contantly “arrange” her marriage. \nAfter being accepted into the New York Theater Festival\, ‘”Arrangements” premiered in July 2024 and sold out all three performances for close to 300 audience members The production now returns November 5–8\, 2026\, for an expanded six-show run at New York’s HB StudioTheatre.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/arrangements/
LOCATION:HB Studio\, 120 Bank Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270528
DTSTAMP:20261015T150632Z
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SUMMARY:Free Naturalization English Conversation Classes
DESCRIPTION:Naturalization English Conversation Classes with free dinner! \nIf you or someone you know has already applied for the Naturalization test and will take the exam in English\, please join AAFE’s 25-week class that will provide support and preparation along the naturalization process. The class is free and includes a free dinner! \nThe classes run from November 5\, 2026 to May 27\, 2027 on every Thursday from 5:00pm-7:00pm at AAFE’s One Flushing Center. \nTo register\, please call: 718-961-0888.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/free-naturalization-english-conversation-classes/
LOCATION:AAFE One Flushing Center\, 133-29 41st Ave.\, 2 Flr.\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Language,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T074143Z
CREATED:20260626T074143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T074143Z
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SUMMARY:Film: We Keep Us Safe: The Whores Feast and Feeding with Red Canary Song and collaborators
DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n\n\nRed Canary Song activates CTHQ with performances on the occasion of the premiere of The Whores Feast. Filmed over a shared dinner with organizers and collaborators\, the film reflects on nourishment\, labor\, chosen family\, and the collective practices of care that sustain communities through ongoing precarity. \nRed Canary Song is a grassroots organization of Asian and migrant sex workers and massage workers organizing transnationally. Their work is in the tradition of sex worker mutual aid\, and they center base-building with migrant massage workers through labor rights\, migrant justice\, and abolitionist frameworks. \nFree and open to the public at CTHQ. \nEntry\nCTHQ is located on the 7th Floor of 59 East 4th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The building entrance has no steps and elevator access is provided directly to CTHQ.\nService animals are welcome. \nRestrooms\nOne ADA accessible\, all-gender restroom is located inside CTHQ.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-we-keep-us-safe-the-whores-feast-and-feeding-with-red-canary-song-and-collaborators/
LOCATION:Creative Time  (CTHQ)\, 59 E 4th St\, Floor 7\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200642Z
CREATED:20261020T200642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T200642Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS – Inside the Hiring Process: Insights for Your Next Career Move
DESCRIPTION:What happens on the other side of the hiring desk\, and how can understanding that process help you navigate your next career move? \nJoin the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for a conversation designed for professionals in the early and middle stages of their careers who are looking for a job or considering a change. Hear from human resources leaders about navigating New York City’s competitive job market\, making informed career choices\, and approaching your search with confidence. \nDrawing on decades of executive HR experience at Fortune 100 and midsize companies\, Diana Lee and Paolo Palma will be joined by James Cheng\, vice chairman of Asian American Dream\, for an inside look at the hiring process. Alice Tang\, a marketing strategist and founder of Empathy & Art\, will moderate the discussion while sharing her perspective on building a career as a content creator. Together\, they will explore how to prepare for interviews\, follow up thoughtfully\, avoid common mistakes\, and sustain momentum during a challenging search. The discussion will also address career decisions\, how AI is reshaping hiring and the workplace\, and what these changes mean for job seekers. \nThere will be time for audience questions. Help shape the discussion by submitting your questions on the registration checkout page.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-inside-the-hiring-process-insights-for-your-next-career-move/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T143250Z
CREATED:20261015T143220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143250Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Bites with Caroline Choe\, Jimin Han\, Patricia Park\, and Hyeseung Song
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel with Caroline Choe\, Jimin Han\, Patricia Park\, and Hyeseung Song for a cozy night discussing food motivation in their books\, along with some shared autumn eats by Caroline Choe! \nABOUT THE AUTHORS \nCaroline Choe is a chef\, artist\, teacher and writer based in New York City\, and is a proud daughter of Korean American immigrants. She recently published her debut cookbook\, “Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious\, Shareable Sides” with Chronicle Books\, named as one of “The 26 Best Cookbooks for 2024” by Serious Eats\, and one of the “Top 10 Korean Cookbook Bestsellers in 2026” by Publishers’ Weekly. She is also the founder of Create & Plate\, a business devoted to helping create community through arts and food education. Choe continues to be involved in schools throughout New York City\, and has coordinated\, moderated\, and spoken on panels for The Korea Society and the Museum of Food & Drink (MOFAD.) Both she and her work have been featured in NPR\, Food52\, The Korea Daily\, NBC’s Today Show\, and Good Morning America. \nJimin Han is the author of three novels\, Dreamt I Found You\, A Small Revolution\, and The Apology\, which was a Barnes and Noble Discover Pick\, named a best audiobook of the year by Booklist\, and featured on multiple best books lists by the Los Angeles Times\, Vanity Fair\, Shondaland\, Apple Books and more. Additional writing of hers can be found on NPR\, as well as in Poets & Writers\, Literary Hub\, and other publications. Her work has been supported by the New York State Council on the Arts. \nPatricia Park is the author of Re Jane\, a Korean American retelling of Brontë’s Jane Eyre\, and the YA novels What’s Eating Jackie Oh?\, Imposter Syndrome & Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim\, and Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic. She has written for The New York Times\, New Yorker\, Guardian\, and others. All of her novels have overlapping characters and are linked in the “Queens Multiverse.” She teaches creative writing at SUNY Stony Brook. www.patriciapark.com \nHyeseung Song is a first-generation Korean American painter\, writer and teacher. She is the author of Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl\, about an Asian American woman’s struggle with self-worth and mental illness. Docile was a “best” audiobook at Apple and translated into Korean. Song is a 2026 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Nonfiction Literature\, a 2026 Nonfiction Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference\, and a recipient of the Mae Fellowship which supported women and nonbinary writers. She is at work on a meta-memoir exploring the eternal question plaguing nonfiction writers: how to survive writing about those we love. Song splits her time between New York City and the Catskills.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/books-bites-with-caroline-choe-jimin-han-patricia-park-and-hyeseung-song/
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:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T224204Z
CREATED:20261022T224204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T224204Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Korea on Screen | Behind the Scenes of Bass X Machina
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York presents a free screening of the first episode of Netflix’s new series Bass X Machina as part of its monthly screening series\, Korea on Screen. The screening will be followed by a conversation between series creator LeSean Thomas and Kwang Il Han of Studio Mir\, the animation studio behind the series. \nThe two will discuss the creation of Bass X Machina\, its real-world Old West inspiration\, and the cross-cultural production process between an American series creator and Korea’s acclaimed Studio Mir. The conversation will explore how the project moved from concept and development into animation production\, how creative responsibilities were shared across countries\, and how Studio Mir’s artists and production team helped translate the series into its finished animated form. \nProgram\n – The screening of  the first episode of Netflix’s new Bass X Machina.\n– A conversation between series creator LeSean Thomas and Kwang Il Han of Studio Mir\, the animation studio behind the series. \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)\n* RSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets available.\n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.\n* Please note: After three no-shows without notice\, you may be subject to restrictions on future reservations.\n* All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-korea-on-screen-behind-the-scenes-of-bass-x-machina/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T190734Z
CREATED:20260902T190734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T190734Z
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SUMMARY:Niladri Kumaar 'The Space Between the Notes'
DESCRIPTION:Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer\, a celebrated ambassador\, and an iconic figure in Indian music\, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. Central to his impressive portfolio is his long-running creative partnership with the late Zakir Hussain\, a sitar-tabla dialogue that became one of the most beloved and significant collaborations in contemporary Indian music\, including their sold-out WMI appearance at the Skirball Center in 2022. \nThe Space Between the Notes\, an extraordinary live recording from Mumbai\, India\, captures the only documented full performance of Kumaar and Hussain together. This concert draws from that profound musical and personal bond\, with a repertoire shaped by the spirit\, spontaneity\, and depth of their collaborations. \nNiladri and his electric sitar (zitar) will be joined on stage by Agnelo Fernandes (keys)\, Sambit Chatterjee (drums)\, and Satyajit Talwalkar (tabla) for a program of original compositions and selections closely connected to his work with Zakir Hussain\, bringing their shared repertoire and musical conversation into the present. \nThe COUNTERPOINT series focuses on contemporary artists who push the boundaries of what “world music” can mean in the 21st Century.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/niladri-kumaar-the-space-between-the-notes/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture – Adler Hall\, 2 West 64 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260805T152323Z
CREATED:20260805T152323Z
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SUMMARY:The Age is Yours\, My Liege! A Tale of Proto-Japan
DESCRIPTION:CONTEMPORARY DANCE  | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE \nFriday\, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members\nSaturday\, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A \nA sudden force in the Asian dance scene\, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours\, My Liege! A Tale of Proto-Japan\, a frenzied international premiere hurling you headfirst into an ancient Japanese festival eating itself alive. Known for exhilarating physicality that slices through contemporary events with glee\, Shimojima turns the scalpel inward\, dissecting Japanese national identity and imperial myth as her dancers cycle through a slowly revolving human-sized hamster wheel. Frankenstein-ing together sacred rite\, wartime fervor and primeval festival culture into a lurching carnival of national symbolism\, she takes direct aim at the throne and the nations built to serve it. \nTickets: $51 Nonmembers\, $38 Members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-age-is-yours-my-liege-a-tale-of-proto-japan/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20261031T185852Z
CREATED:20261031T185852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T185852Z
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SUMMARY:New + Returning Works by Audrey Thao Berger & Noah Wang
DESCRIPTION:Audrey Thao Berger and Noah Wang present a program of movement\, music\, color\, and creative communing. Born out of over a decade of enduring artistic sharing and friendship\, Audrey and Noah are thrilled to present their first triple-bill production together\, featuring new and returning dance works. \nPROGRAM:\nslower than speed could calculate — Premiere\nInfinite Limits — Premiere\nMurmurations II — Returning \nPERFORMERS:\nFeaturing Olivia Holston\, Hiroka Mori Ngai\, Lihong Chan\, Sophie Ortiz\, Shizu Higa\, Jessica Ziegler\, Trea Dipkin\, Robyn Ayers\, Jasmine Rivers\, Taylor Massa\, Colin Heininger\, Noah Wang \nOriginal music by Theo Haber \nPERFORMANCES\nFriday\, November 6 · 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, November 7 · 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM \nDoors open 30 minutes before each performance.\nRun Time: 75 Minutes
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-returning-works-by-audrey-thao-berger-noah-wang/
LOCATION:University Settlement\, 184 Eldridge St.\, New York\, New York\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20261031T205309Z
CREATED:20261031T205309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T205309Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with five days of puja and aarti. Due to the large amount of devotees that want to attend\, Kali Puja on Saturday and Aarti on Saturday and Sunday is by reservation only.   \nHow reservations work \n\nRegistration is free. You can add a sponsorship when you book (see below).\nAartis will last 20 min\, then we will clear the temple out to allow the next group in.\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with your time slot. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your time slot and show the confirmation at the door.\nThe temple will be open from 12 PM – 8 PM for Darshan hours Saturday & Sunday.\nWe encourage everyone to bring fruits and flowers to offer.\n\n\nSCHEDULE\nFriday\, Nov. 6 \n\nDarshan Hours: 4 PM – 7 PM\nPuja: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Dhanteras Puja\, Sri Ganesha and Lakshmi Puja\, Kalasha Sthapana \n\nSaturday\, Nov. 7 \n\nDarshan Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM\nPuja (70 spots; booking required): 3 PM–4 PM: Kali Puja & Aarti\nAarti slots (70 spots each; booking required): 4:30 | 5:00 | 5:30 | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 PM\n\nSunday\, Nov 8: Diwali Day \n\nCulture Tree Diwali: 10 AM – 11 AM\nDarshan Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM\nAarti & archana slots (70 spots each; booking required): 5:00 | 5:30 | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 PM\n\nMonday\, Nov 9 \n\nDarshan hours: 4 – 7 PM\n6 PM: Govardhan Puja\n\nTuesday\, Nov 10 \n\nDarshan hours: 4 – 7 PM\n6 PM: Kalasha Abhishekam for Mother Lakshmi
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-festival/
LOCATION:Broome Street Ganesha Temple\, 430 Broome St\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, New York\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T150000
DTSTAMP:20261027T195756Z
CREATED:20261027T195756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T195756Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Mind\, Happy Aging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body! Join us for our upcoming workshop\, hosted by the Community Support Department\, to learn about mental wellness\, emotional well-being\, and healthy aging.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/healthy-mind-happy-aging-workshop/
LOCATION:YWCA Flushing\, 29-30 Union Street\, Flushing\, New York
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20261101T024954Z
CREATED:20261031T172924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261101T024954Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: "Defiant to the Last" Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch and Learn film screening and filmmaker discussion of Defiant to the Last: Resistance at Tule Lake\, which tells the story of the Tule Lake Segregation Center where dissident Japanese Americans were demonized and punished for speaking out against the false wartime incarceration. \nIn 1943\, Tule Lake was converted into the only maximum-security Segregation Center where the Army deployed a 1\,000 person battalion to oversee the imprisoned men\, women\, and young children. Tanks rolled in\, six guard towers were increased to 28\, and an eight-foot high double “man-proof” fence was constructed to prevent escape from this remote concentration camp located in the isolated northeastern corner of California. Tule Lake became a repressive\, high-security prison filled with the dissatisfied. \nFor over 80 years\, the iconic Tule Lake jail was a structure that remained a mystery. Why did the government build a jail inside the concentration camp? Piecing together government photos and reports\, a chilling story of human and civil rights violations at the Tule Lake Segregation Center was revealed. Inmates were threatened and coerced into giving up birthright US citizenship\, separated from their families\, and removed to Department of Justice camps in Bismarck\, ND and Santa Fe\, NM. Thousands were deported for daring to protest and resist the unjust WWII incarceration. \nToday\, history is repeating. Once again\, the government is using repressive tactics to round up aliens and US citizens\, disregarding their constitutional rights and due process\, and imprisoning them with the goal of deporting them. Defiant to the Last honors those who challenged injustice and reminds us how fragile civil liberties can be\, in any era.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-and-learn-defiant-to-the-last-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T172744Z
CREATED:20261023T172744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T172744Z
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SUMMARY:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic
DESCRIPTION:This engaging conversation explores how pop culture and social media have dramatically reshaped how Asian identity\, beauty\, and belonging are perceived\, performed\, and consumed online. Featuring author Kaila Yu (Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever\, Feminism\, and Beauty) and moderated by Joan King (Kinda Korean: Stories from an American Life)\, the two will examine the rise of trend-driven aesthetics and labels—from ABG culture and K-pop beauty ideals to “boba liberal” identity and “Wasian” TikTok—asking what happens when a community’s culture becomes an online trend. Together\, they will unpack how these representations impact self-image\, desirability\, and everyday experiences of belonging. Attendees will gain deeper language and insight into the differences between visibility\, validation\, and true representation\, leaving with thought-provoking perspectives on who ultimately gets to define culture in the social media age.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-abgs-to-wasian-tiktok-how-asian-identity-became-an-aesthetic-2/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T210255Z
CREATED:20261022T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T210255Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy Show Ft. AAPI Comics
DESCRIPTION:📍 Secret Venue Type: Community Space. \nThis show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be able to pull the show address at that time using your email address on our website. \n🍻 BYOB. Bring your own drinks. \n🪑 This show will have chairs provided- Contact us at support@donttellcomedy.com if you have any accessibility needs. \n🎤 21+ show.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dont-tell-comedy-show-ft-aapi-comics/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20261031T190338Z
CREATED:20261031T190338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T190338Z
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SUMMARY:TRIBUTE
DESCRIPTION:In 1998\, eighteen-year-old Jonathan See Lim\, known as “TIE” or “Tie One\,” was shot and killed in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. A prolific graffiti artist\, Lim was painting on a building when he pleaded for his life with his killer\, a resident who claimed self-defense. Though no hate crime charges were filed\, many in the Asian American and art communities understood the killing through the lens of race. After his death\, fellow graffiti writers painted massive “Tie Tributes” across the Bay Area\, insisting on his continued presence. In graffiti culture\, a tribute keeps an artist’s name in circulation\, declaring that they still matter. \n“TRIBUTE” borrows this framework to spotlight Asian American artists who helped build American DIY\, punk\, and counterculture—figures largely absent from these movements’ histories. When we think of punk\, zines\, riot grrrl\, or graffiti\, Asian Americans rarely appear in the narrative\, yet they were there from the start\, helping lay the foundations of these countercultures. This exhibition addresses that erasure. \nAmy Yao and Maggie Lee came of age in these scenes—Yao in the teenage punk band Emily’s Sassy Lime\, Lee in Bay Area graffiti—and their contemporary practices carry those roots forward. Alongside their work\, archival material keeps this history in circulation: a throw-up honoring TIE\, footage of Emily’s Sassy Lime\, and zines like Slant and Bamboo Girl\, which made space for Asian American voices within punk and riot grrrl. \nLocation:\n291 Church St.\, NY\, NY 10013
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tribute/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
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SUMMARY:Riichi Mahjong Learn-and-Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our biweekly Riichi learn-and-play event. Beginners and veterans alike are welcome to come out and toss some tiles around! \n\n\n\n\nNote: We have recently moved to a new location\, 35 West 35th Street\, just one block down from our old location. If you’ve joined us before\, please make sure that you come find us at the correct address! \nJoin the USPML at Sparrow’s Nest Studio for our biweekly “learn and play” meetup! Maybe you’ve seen people playing mahjong in movies like Crazy Rich Asians\, or video games like the Yakuza series or Final Fantasy XIV. Maybe you’re already familiar with the game\, but are looking to grow your skills. This is your chance to jump in\, toss some tiles around\, and see what it’s all about. \nIf you’re a novice\, the first hour or two of the meetup will be our Riichi “Jumpstart” where our teachers will show you the ropes and make sure you’re comfortable getting started. If you’ve only played online or if you’re familiar with other styles of mahjong\, we can give you a quick rules and etiquette primer that will have you ready to play in no time. This meetup is a beginner-friendly and welcoming environment\, and we’re always happy to meet new players. \nInterested in more structured classes and lectures? Check out USPML’s other events – we’re always working on growing our selection of formal classes for both beginners and experienced players\, as well as unique ways to share the strategy and culture of mahjong. You can follow us on Instagram at @uspml or sign up for our newsletter.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/riichi-mahjong-learn-and-play-3/
LOCATION:Sparrow’s Nest Studio\, 35 West 35th St.\, 12 Flr.\, New York\, New York\, 10001
CATEGORIES:Games,Mahjong
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T151046Z
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SUMMARY:JAA Grand Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:💝Support JAA and #KonMari your home at the same time!🏠 \nJAA is now accepting donations of gently used clothing and other items for our Annual Grand Bazaar on November 7! Please see flyer for details\, including the hours for drop-off at JAA – the deadline for donations is November 3. \nThis is a major fundraiser for our nonprofit\, with proceeds going towards our programs\, community events\, electricity\, and more! \nAnd swing by on the day of to buy some cool gifts for the holidays!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jaa-grand-bazaar/
LOCATION:Japanese American Association of NY\, 49 West 45th Street\, 5th Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T124500
DTSTAMP:20261014T191008Z
CREATED:20261014T185036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191008Z
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SUMMARY:Free Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:🧘🏽‍♀️💛 Move. Breathe. Connect. \nAs the 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆\, taking care of your health can look like making time to slow down\, move your body\, manage stress\, and be in community with people who understand you. \nApicha Community Health Center invites you to a series of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 + 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔\, offered in both English and Bangla. Yoga can support physical and mental well-being through gentle movement\, breathing\, rest\, and mindfulness – and these workshops are also a space to connect with your neighbors\, friends\, and community. \nAt Apicha CHC\, we believe health care goes beyond the exam room. Alongside 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔\, we are creating welcoming spaces where community members can care for their bodies and minds\, build connection\, and feel supported. \nWhether you are completely new to yoga or already practice\, everyone is welcome. No experience needed -just come as you are. ✨ \n📅 Workshops will be held on the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 from 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 through 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳\, beginning Saturday\, November 7. \n🧘🏽 Yoga mats and supplies will be provided\n🥤 Refreshments will be available\n🧸 A kid’s corner with activities will be available for families \n𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣𝘀 are now open! Tinyurl.com/apichayoga\n➡️ 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 through the link in our bio.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/free-yoga-classes/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTSTAMP:20261031T190755Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali with Ajna Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively celebration of Diwali\, the Festival of Lights\, featuring vibrant Indian dance\, music\, and movement. Enjoy an engaging performance by Ajna Dance Company\, then get on your feet and learn some fun dance moves during an interactive workshop for children and families. Come experience the joy and energy of Indian dance and celebrate the spirit of Diwali together! \n\n\nStarting at 12 PM\, the Dweck lobby will be open for a rangoli and clay lamp craft activity\, which you’ll be able to bring home with you. The performance will begin around 1 PM. \n\n\nRSVP is encouraged but not required! Admission to the craft activity and performance will be first come\, first served. \n\nAjna is a New York City based dance company whose mission is to share artistic and authentic Indian dance with a global and diverse audience. The company specializes in both contemporary and classical Indian dance forms. Their arts education programs bring Indian dance and culture to students in a fun\, educational and accessible way that helps to celebrate diversity. Their performance company delivers visually stunning and culturally rich performances that engage and inspire. Ajna’s mission is to celebrate diversity and foster cultural inclusion through Indian dance programming for people of all ages and backgrounds. For more information please visit www.ajnadance.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrate-diwali-with-ajna-dance/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 10 Grand Army Plaza\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11238
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T050453Z
CREATED:20260814T044759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T050453Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nJoin us on November 7\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.\, to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday. \nMake sure to check out our special Diwali menu at Asia Society’s Leo Cafe for the occasion. \n\nSchedule\nSchedule subject to change. Watch this space for schedule updates. \nThis year’s Diwali celebration features dance and music performances in Asia Society’s Visitor Center\, Auditorium as well as arts and crafts and storytelling on the Eighth Floor. \nAuditorium\n1 p.m. Introduction to Diwali \n1.15 p.m. Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the languages of Bharatnatyam and Kathak! \n2:15 p.m. Interactive Puppet Shows: Stories of Diwali \n3:15 p.m.  Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the Ghoomar and Bhangra dance forms for a fun-filled Diwali dance party! \nVisitor Center/First Floor Lobby\n“Meet and Greet” with Lord Ganesh \nCome check out the statue of the Indian god Ganesh at Asia Society\, and read about his symbolism in Indian culture and significance during Diwali. \nEighth Floor\n1 – 4 p.m. Arts and Crafts\, Sweets and Storytelling \nMake your own Diya: During Diwali\, people light small clay lamps called diyas to symbolize the light of knowledge and goodness. Make and decorate your own clay diya to put by your window at night. \nDiwali Jewelry and Key Chains: Make Diwali-inspired jewelry and keychain charms. \nHenna Tattoos: Come and get elaborate temporary tattoos on your hands. \nDiwali Mithai Decoration: Learn about mithai\, Indian sweets which are integral to Diwali. Decorate your mithai and then eat it. \nDiwali Library and Mask Making: Learn more about the stories of Diwali through an interactive storytime session\, and make your own Diwali mask!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Day,Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T184102Z
CREATED:20261014T184100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T184102Z
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SUMMARY:Champloo: Okinawan Identity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:An Inaugural Identity Symposium\, Exploring Identity\, Heritage\, and Community Across Generations. \n​Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday\, Nov. 4. \nAs the Okinawan community evolves across generations\, geographies\, and lived experiences\, many Uchinānchu navigate identities that are Okinawan\, Japanese\, American\, mixed-race\, multilingual\, and multicultural. Through four moderated panels exploring Okinawan identity\, the role of Kenjinkais in North America\, cultural revitalization\, and Okinawan futurism\, the symposium invites meaningful conversations about belonging\, heritage\, and the future of our community. \nThe Champloo Symposium has been a labor of love for OAANY\, and we look forward to bringing together Okinawans\, friends of Okinawa\, scholars\, artists\, community leaders\, and curious minds from across the country for a day of yuntaku (conversation)\, connection\, reflection\, and imagining what comes next. Open to everyone\, regardless of Okinawan identity or background\, the symposium creates space to explore what it means to be Okinawan today and what that might look like tomorrow. \nSymposium Topics | Each panel will follow a yuntaku or conversational format\, giving our panelists room to share their perspectives and personal experiences. \n​Okinawa Across Borders — Geographic & Identity PerspectivesWith Dr. Mitzi Uehara Carter\, Maia Hibbett\, Momi Cummings\, and Sabien TaylorHow do race\, geography\, generation\, and lived experience shape our understanding of Okinawan identity? This panel explores the diverse and intersecting experiences of Uchinānchu across generations\, diasporic communities\, ancestral roots\, and perspectives\, illuminating the many ways Okinawan identity is understood\, experienced\, and expressed. \nKenjinkai Conversations — Community\, Connection & BelongingWith Kenjinkai Presidents Linda Asato (Chicago)\, and Nariko Addaman (North Carolina)\, and Mariko Middleton (New York / North East)\, and Naomi FoltaWhat role do prefectural associations play today? How does geography shape the culture and needs of our communities? And how can we serve both older and younger generations as our communities become more geographically dispersed and increasingly virtual? Hear from 3 Kenjinkai Presidents on how we are are cultivaing and serving our communities. \nReclaiming Ryukyu — Identity\, Scholarship & AcademiaWith Dr. Wesley Ueunten\, Dr. Co Shigeko Lewis\, Dr. Lex McClellan Ufugusuku\, and Zack EdwardsHow are we preserving Okinawan culture and carrying it forward? Through historical research\, the revitalization of hajichi (Okinawan tattooing)\, and efforts to preserve Uchinaaguchi\, we’ll explore the challenges and possibilities of reclaiming our heritage for future generations. \n​Okinawa Futurism — Evolving Okinawan SpacesWith Yumi Sakugawa\, Gwyneth Yuma\, Aya Trussell\, and Ari RuedaWhat might Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands look like in 10\, 50\, or 100 years? As our communities evolve and become increasingly interconnected\, we’ll explore and imagine how Okinawan identities\, cultural spaces\, and possibilities might transform in a changing world—and what futures we can create together. \n​
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/champloo-okinawan-identity-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T173400Z
CREATED:20260928T180810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T173400Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Parlor Market
DESCRIPTION:｡°✩ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ⋆｡°✩\nMahjong Parlor is turning 1 in November!!! 🎂 💫 \nCome celebrate with us at our anniversary market: with vintage clothes\, goods from local artists\, food from @long__pang and @frumpygrain \, and ofc MAHJONG!!! \nThe market is free with RSVP ~ come browse\, eat\, and hang out 💗 Want to play? Grab a ticket for an hourly mahjong slot! We’re doing time slots to keep the tiles moving and give everyone more time to play. \nAll levels are welcome\, and we’ll group tables by experience. A little heads-up for first-timers: we’ll have teachers floating around to help\, but this won’t be a full lesson like our usual events. Bring a friend who knows the game or watch a quick tutorial before you come. Can’t wait to see you at the table and celebrate together 🌟🪽Mahjong Parlor
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mahjong-parlor-market/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T230000
DTSTAMP:20261031T191949Z
CREATED:20261031T191852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T191949Z
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SUMMARY:No One Else Says - Vol.3 Asian Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:No One Else Says Festival Vol. 3 is an independent Asian culture festival bringing together music\, film\, art\, and creative communities in New York City. \nTaking place on November 7 at 100 Sutton in Greenpoint\, Brooklyn\, the festival features a full day of live performances by Asian and Asian American indie artists\, including Sab Star\, Sen Morimoto\, Whisper Doll\, Layton Wu 雷顿狗 and more. Expect sounds ranging from indie rock and shoegaze to bedroom pop\, experimental music\, and folk. \nBeyond the music\, the festival will feature independent short films and music video screenings\, intimate artist talks\, and a creative market showcasing independent artists\, designers\, and small brands. This year’s edition also introduces a fish tank-inspired stage and a dedicated screening room. \nMore than just a music festival\, No One Else Says is a space to discover new artists\, connect with fellow creatives\, and celebrate the diversity of Asian creative expression. \nRooted in Asian creativity. Open to everyone.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/no-one-else-says-vol-3-asian-culture-festival/
LOCATION:100 Sutton Event Space\, 100 Sutton Street\, 2 Flr.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T220000
DTSTAMP:20261022T165928Z
CREATED:20261022T165928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T165928Z
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SUMMARY:KAFFNY Infinite Cinema 20th Annual
DESCRIPTION:KAFFNY INFINITE CINEMA — 20TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE \nOPENING: GLOBAL CINEMA SHORTS (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)\nFilmmaker Q&A to follow \nPieces of Home \nTaiwan\, 2026 · 10 min \nPieces of Home is a single-channel animation that contemplates the quiet\, repetitive rhythms of domestic life. Through a visual language of paper-like textures and reductive silhouettes\, the work captures a parental figure immersed in the constant cycle of food preparation and caregiving. \nDirector: Ying-Fang Shen \nYellow Diary \nKorea\, 2025 · 23 min \nKi-woo\, a professional book editor\, discovers an unfamiliar yellow diary in his study. The narrator\, Yeon\, writes about a man she keeps encountering but is too hesitant to approach. Frustrated by her hesitation\, Ki-woo reflexively leaves comments in red ink—only to find that as he edits the text\, his own memories begin to change. \nDirector: Younjin Ko \nI Confessed Today\, and the World Ended \nKorea\, 2026 · 5 min (AI) \nJust as a high school girl finally receives a positive response to her long-time crush\, a zombie apocalypse erupts\,turning her dream-like romance into a fierce survival struggle. \nDirector: Taejin Nam \nBan-Dal \nSwitzerland\, 2025 · 22 min \nA Swiss adoptive mother travels to South Korea to support her son in his search for his roots. But the meeting with his birth mother brings unexpected challenges and touches on old wounds. \nDirector: Hae-Sup Sin \nFloating \nKorea\, 2025 · 27 min \nAt the turn of the millennium\, Yunbeom\, a print shop worker\, takes his family to their hometown for one last visit before emigrating to the United States. 24 years later\, Yunbeom and his daughter Yiyoung return alone\, drifting through memories and tracing what remains. \nDirector: June Ji Yun Lee \nSPOTLIGHT: AMERICAN CINEMA SHORTS (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)\nFilmmaker Q&A to follow \nAll the time \nUSA\, 2026 · 15 min \nRose and Cole\, two former lovers\, reunite unexpectedly at a New Year’s house party and must confront their unresolved regrets as nostalgia resurfaces. \nDirector: Joshua Oh \nCuppa’ Joe \nUSA\, 2026 · 9 min \nBeneath the canned laughter of a 1950s sitcom\, an Asian-Native Hawaiian couple navigates a dystopian allegory of diaspora\, identity\, and the cost of belonging in America. \nDirector: Pono Wong \nI Wish I Were Pretty \nUSA\, 2025 · 20 min (AI) \nAn insecure Korean-American woman struggles with old resentments against her beautiful best friend\, exposing the impossible beauty standards that caused them. \nDirector: Hanah Chang \nPlanty \nUSA\, 2025 · 9 min (NY Premiere) \nThe love story between a bird and a plant\, and an animation made out of a flipbook. \nDirector: Leilei Xia \nElias \nUSA\, 2025 · 16 min \nOn the night of his 21st birthday\, a Korean-American son burdened by years of silent sacrifice spirals through Koreatown—haunted by the fear of becoming the father who left\, and desperate to know if letting go is the only way to finally keep his promise to stay. \nDirector: Nicolas Chae \nEmbrace \nUSA/Korea\, 2026 · 15 min \nA year after her father’s funeral\, a Korean American daughter returns home for the first time\, only to find her immigrant mother has erased every trace of him and has chosen faith over memory. \nDirector: Youil Kim \nCLOSING: NEW YORK CINEMA SHORTS (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)\nFilmmaker Q&A & 20-Year Toast \nTough Being Corky Lee \nUSA\, 2026 · 4 min \nThis music video is a tribute to the late Asian-American Activist and photographer Corky Lee who documented the diverse Pan Asian community in the U.S. for over 50 years until he succumbed to Covid in 2021. \nDirector: George Hirose \nPlastic Dream Makers \nUSA/Korea\, 2026 · 20 min \nHyun\, a disheartened international student filmmaker\, and June\, an immigrant actor\, have been working together in a dilapidated restaurant in Manhattan for 2 years feigning proposals. As the restaurant closes\, they face an unexpected final proposal show and an honest goodbye. \nDirector: Katherine Yeonwu Nam \nStill 48 Degrees \nUSA\, 2025 · 19 min \nIn New York’s bustling anonymity\, Sul\, a Korean transplant immersed in deep loneliness after moving to New York\,spends her time in the bathtub—her only sanctuary—inflicting pain on her own body with burning water. When her mom comes to visit from South Korea\, Sul is forced to confront their broken relationship. \nDirector: Julie Shin \nLas Máscaras de Japón \nUSA\, 2026 · 11 min \nLas Máscaras de Japón explores the vibrant cultural bridge between Japan and Mexico through the art of professional wrestling masks\, delving into the lives of master Japanese mask makers\, collectors\, and fans. \nDirector: Girard Tecson \nTaemong \nUSA\, 2026 · 6 min \nDuring a pregnancy photoshoot\, a woman sells her taemong – a baby conception dream – which contains a dark desire triggered by her past. \nDirector: Sophia S. Lim \nThe Yellow Plastic Bag \nUSA/Korea\, 2026 · 19 min \nA mother-daughter fight and a loss of orientation lead Jenny\, a second‑generation Korean American\, through a bizarre journey in rural South Korea while eluding a strange yellow plastic bag. \nLead/Producer: Mini Kim \n🎬 Full program details & trailers at KAFFNY.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kaffny-infinite-cinema-20th-annual/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T154435Z
CREATED:20261015T154406Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Two Homelands: Naoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes of Two Homelands”\nSaturday\, November 7 | 7:00–8:30 PM The Reformed Church of Newtown\, Elmhurst\, Queens \nEarlier this year I shared the news about the Queens Arts Fund\, and I’m so happy to finally share the date of the concert! \nI grew up in Japan\, and in 2020 I moved to Queens to study at Queens College. Since then\, this neighborhood has slowly become my second home. \nFor this concert\, I wanted to bring both of those homes into the music: songs from Japan\, played with the sound of New York jazz that I have learned here\, and a new piece I’ve been writing for this night. Last year\, we played a free concert for the Elmhurst community\, and seeing so many neighbors and friends in the room meant a lot to me. \nI hope this year can be another warm evening like that. Please bring your family and friends! \nNaoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra:\nAndrew Gould\, Hina Oikawa (as)\nJeremy Powell (ts)\nAndrew Gutauskas (bs)\nJohn Lake\, Naoya Ogura (tp)\nMatthew McDonald\, Brandon Moodie (tb)\nHyuna Park (p)\nBen Feldman (b)\nJohn Sturino (ds)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/echoes-of-two-homelands-naoya-ogura-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Reformed Church of Newtown\, 85-15 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, NY\, 11373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T210000
DTSTAMP:20261025T214210Z
CREATED:20261025T214205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T214210Z
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SUMMARY:“Tough Being Corky Lee” Music Video Premiere
DESCRIPTION:“Tough Being Corky Lee” music video will be premiering at the 20th Annual KAFFNY Showcase on November 7th! I have so much to be grateful for and so many people to thank who helped me get this project done! \nDirected by George Hirose and featuring the song by the Slant Performance Group\, this music video is a love letter to a much beloved icon in the Asian American community and beyond! It is a companion piece to the full-length documentary “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” and is designed to be a stand-alone 4 minute encapsulation of the themes and arc of the film. \n“Tough Being Corky Lee” will be a part of the “New York Cinema” block at 8pm at the SVA Theater in NYC\, and George will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. For more information on tickets and a full showcase lineup\, visit KAFFNY Infinite Cinema’s website at kaffny.org/kaffny-2026-program. \nSLANT is Rick Ebihara\, Perry Yung and Wayland Quintero \n*Video editor: Linda Hattendorf\n*Poster Designed by Kenny Ross\, Corky photo taken by Jennifer Takaki\, Slant photo copyright Lia Chang 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tough-being-corky-lee-music-video-premiere/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Music
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SUMMARY:Big Three Bon Odori Workshops in Japanese
DESCRIPTION:NISHIMONAI BON ODORI (Akita Prefecture)\n\nNishimonai Bon Odori is a traditional Bon dance with a history of approximately 700 years\, and it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. \nAkita Prefecture\, located in the northern part of Japan\, is well known throughout the country for producing delicious rice and sake. Because Akita faces the Sea of Japan\, it had historical connections with Kyoto through maritime trade and travel. For this reason\, it is said that even in Akita\, far from Kyoto\, people were once able to hear the Kyoto dialect. The refined style and elegant movements of Nishimonai Bon Odori suggest that it may have been influenced by Kyoto culture. \nAlthough the dance consists of only two songs\, the choreography is considered somewhat more challenging compared with Bon Odori dances from other regions. The two songs of Nishimonai Bon Odori are highly unique pieces sung in the Akita dialect. They resemble what we might call rap music today\, as the lyrics can reflect current events and allow singers the freedom to create their own verses. \nThe contrast between the graceful\, delicate movements of the dance and the uniquely cheerful melodies of the songs makes Nishimonai Bon Odori a truly one-of-a-kind Bon dance. \nMany Japanese people have the image that Bon Odori is a dance that anyone can join. However\, in some regions of Japan\, there are traditional dances where participants are expected to know the movements correctly and wear appropriate attire before joining the dance circle. Nishimonai Bon Odori is one of these dances. \nAs a result\, during the three days from August 16 to August 18\, the small village of Nishimonai\, with a population of approximately 1\,500 people\, becomes crowded with tens of thousands of visitors who come to experience this unique Bon Odori tradition. \n\n\nGUJO ODORI (Gifu Prefecture) \nGujo Odori is a traditional Bon dance from Gifu Prefecture\, located almost at the center of Japan. With a history of approximately 400 years\, Gujo Odori was also registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. \nAmong the three Bon Odori traditions introduced here\, Gujo Odori is the most welcoming and accessible. Anyone can join the dance circle and participate. Although wearing a yukata is the traditional attire\, there are no strict rules about what people must wear in order to dance. \nGujo Odori consists of 10 different dances. One of the greatest joys of Gujo Odori is learning and dancing all of these dances. The songs are based on the local landscape\, customs\, and stories passed down through generations\, and some are even performed a cappella\, creating a deeply atmospheric and beautiful musical experience. \nDancers wear wooden geta sandals while dancing\, creating the distinctive “karan-koron” sound of the wooden soles. This sound is considered an essential part of the music of Gujo Odori itself. \nIn Gujo City\, during the two summer months of the festival season\, Bon Odori is held almost every day somewhere in the city\, creating an atmosphere filled with energy and excitement. The dances take place continuously in locations such as the main streets of Gujo and the plaza in front of the former mayor’s residence. On weekends\, there are special “Tetsuya Odori” (all-night dances)\, where people continue dancing until dawn. \nBecause Gujo Odori is a joyful and welcoming dance that anyone can enjoy\, it has many fans throughout Japan. During these two summer months\, visitors from across the country travel to Gujo City to experience and participate in this unique Bon Odori tradition. \n\n\nAWA ODORI (Tokushima Prefecture) \nAwa Odori is a traditional Bon dance from Tokushima Prefecture\, located on the island of Shikoku in western Japan. It is considered one of the most popular summer Bon Odori festivals in Japan. \nAwa Odori has a history of several hundred years\, although the current style and form of the dance were established approximately 60 years ago. From August 12 to August 16\, during the four-day festival period\, it is said that around one million people gather in Tokushima Prefecture to experience this spectacular event. \nUnlike some Bon Odori traditions where individuals simply join the dance circle\, Awa Odori is performed by organized groups called “Ren.” Dancers join a Ren and perform together as a group. Because the dancers must move in harmony\, there are detailed rules and extensive practice required to master the choreography. It is said that there are more than 1\,000 Ren groups throughout Japan. \nTokushima Prefecture is famous for its indigo dye production. Several hundred years ago\, many wealthy merchants in the region made their fortunes through the indigo trade\, and some were even ranked among the wealthiest people in Japan. Merchants traveled throughout the country for business and were influenced by the music they encountered in different regions. By incorporating the best elements of these musical traditions\, they created new rhythms and songs that became a great success. The image of people dancing with their hands raised was even captured in ukiyo-e (traditional Japanese woodblock prints). \nOriginally\, Tokushima Prefecture consisted of many small islands located close together\, connected by bridges that allowed people to travel between communities. While Bon Odori is traditionally danced in a circle\, these small islands did not have many open spaces for large dance circles. It is believed that people began dancing along the roads instead. This history is reflected in Awa Odori’s unique style as a one-directional dance\, which is unusual among Bon Odori traditions and makes it especially suitable for parade-style festivals. \nWith both hands raised and dancers moving to its lively rhythm\, Awa Odori is a joyful and energetic dance that brings people together through music and movement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/big-three-bon-odori-workshops-in-japanese/
LOCATION:130 West 56 St.\, 130 West 56 St.\, 5th Floor\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Sushi Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sushi-making workshop at Japan Village!🇯🇵 \nLearn about the basics of sushi and rice preparation\, then make your own California roll with the option to make a second roll of tuna or salmon. Tea will be served at the end of the class and each participant will get their bamboo sushi mat and goodie bag to take home. \n📍Japan Village Big Cabin
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sushi-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T210000
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SUMMARY:Columbia University Taiko Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organized annually\, the CU Taiko Festival is a large musical performance event designed to celebrate traditional Japanese drumming\, fulfilling our mission of sharing the art of Taiko with the Columbia and broader New York City community. As well as showcasing our own playing\, we invite around 10 groups (100+ performers) to share the stage with us. Thus\, CUTF also provides a unique opportunity for Taiko artists of all levels and from around the country to socialize and play together\, assisting the exchange of knowledge between groups and overall strengthening the Taiko community in the USA. Specifically\, our two community performances provide a very special time for new and experienced musicians to share the stage in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages interaction and learning.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/columbia-university-taiko-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Columbia University (Lerner Hall)\, 2920 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Koe (聲): Eva Ding\, flute; Emma Kato\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Koe (聲 [koh eɪ] — sound\, voice\, noise) is a flute and cello duo comprised of Eva Ding and Emma Kato\, dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented composers and creating interdisciplinary projects rooted in their respective cultural upbringings. Originally formed during their graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music\, Koe has performed at Carnegie Hall\, WQXR’s The Greene Space\, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater\, The McKittrick Hotel\, and Riverside Church. They were artists-in-residence at the Center at West Park for their Fall 2021 season and have been recipients of Chamber Music America’s Ensemble Forward Grant\, supported by the New York Community Trust\, as well as the LMCC Creative Engagement Grant. \nTickets can be purchased at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is $20. \nAll proceeds go to the artists.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koe-%e8%81%b2-eva-ding-flute-emma-kato-cello/
LOCATION:Zurcher Gallery\, 33 Bleecker St.\, New York\, New York\, 10012
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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