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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian Mentoring Committee for another Hong Kong Mahjong Night at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC! \nThis open-play evening is for players who know the basics of Hong Kong Mahjong and want to play\, practice\, and meet other Mahjong enthusiasts. No ability to read Chinese is required! \nThis is an open-play evening with no formal lesson. We’ll have beginner-friendly tables\, with 1–2 Mahjong coaches available at the beginning of the evening to answer questions and help you get settled before play begins. \nYour ticket includes: \n\nMahjong equipment\nAccess to open play\nA selection of snacks\n\nWant something more substantial? Optional food add-on (2 onigiri) for $10. Choose from: \n\nSpam Musubi\nGrilled Eel\nSpicy Tuna\nKelp Seaweed (vegan)\n\nCash bar: Soft drinks\, beer\, and cocktails will be available for purchase. 21+ with valid ID for alcohol. \nCome with friends or come solo—it’s a relaxed\, social evening that’s a great way to meet new people\, play Mahjong\, and support a great cause. \nAll proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC\, helping support mentoring relationships for young people across New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hong-kong-mahjong-night/
CATEGORIES:Mahjong
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SUMMARY:November Town Hall: Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) presents a Town Hall centered on creative writing by gathering creative writers of all genres to share their work and knowledge with each other and the wider AAPI community. \nFeatured presenters include Asha Thanki\, who will present on how narration can be a political tool\, as seen in her debut novel\, A Thousand Times Before\, winner of the 2025 Balcones Prize and named one of the best books of 2024 by NPR and The Boston Globe. \nWe’ll also hear from Wendy Lu\, an award-winning journalist\, who will present on her debut novel\, Casting April\, and the importance of disability representation in youth literature. Casting April was selected for the Indie Next List and Indies Introduce\, and was called “one of the best surprises of 2026.” \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. \nThis event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, but you do not have to pitch to attend. \nAbout the presenters \nAsha Thanki (she/they) is the author of the novel A Thousand Times Before\, winner of the 2025 Balcones Prize and named one of the best books of 2024 by NPR and The Boston Globe. A Kundiman fellow\, Asha received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota. \nWendy Lu (she/her) is an award-winning journalist\, a children’s book author\, and a global speaker on disability representation in the media. Her work has appeared in The New York Times\, HuffPost\, Teen Vogue\, and Refinery29. She was named on Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for her efforts to improve disability coverage nationwide. Wendy is the author of Casting April\, a middle-grade novel from Penguin Random House about a girl who is determined to land the starring role in her school’s play — except nobody believes she can do it because of her disability. Casting April was selected for the Indie Next List and the Indies Introduce List in 2026.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/november-town-hall-creative-writing/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
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SUMMARY:An Interview with Mieko Kawakami: An Owl Takes Flight at Dawn
DESCRIPTION:Mieko Kawakami is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary authors on the planet and perhaps the foremost contemporary female author hailing from Japan. Born in Osaka\, Kawakami made her literary debut as a poet and published her first novella\, My Ego\, My Teeth\, and the World\, in 2007. Her books\, translated into over 40 languages\, are known for their poetic qualities\, insights into the female body\, and an immersion into the themes of ethics and modern society. Starting with her win of the Akutagawa Prize for Chichi to Ran and later with the International Booker Prize for Heaven and the National Book Critics Circle Award for All the Lovers in the Night\, she has broken major domestic and international barriers\, all while championing feminism through her work and life. Kawakami’s further works include Breasts and Eggs and Sisters in Yellow. \nMieko Kawakami will appear live at Japan Society conversation with Professor Amanda Seaman. This conversation will go through her career with an in-depth discussion of her major themes and books. It will be followed by a signing with the author. \nBook Signing \nAttendees of Japan Society’s Mieko Kawakami talk will be able to purchase copies of her books at the event or bring books from home for a signing session following the author’s talk. \nMieko Kawakami\nMieko Kawakami is the acclaimed author of the internationally best-selling novel Breasts and Eggs\, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and one of Time’s Best 10 Books of 2020. Her other novels\, translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd\, include Heaven\, shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize\, and All the Lovers in the Night\, a finalist for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction. In 2024\, Sisters in Yellow\, which was translated by Laurel Taylor and Hitomi Yoshio\, won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature. Kawakami’s books\, translated into over 40 languages\, are known for their insights into the female body\, and philosophical questions surrounding gender\, class\, and ethics in modern society. Born in Osaka\, Kawakami lives in Tokyo\, Japan. \nHitomi Yoshio\nHitomi Yoshio is the translator of Natsuko Imamura’s This Is Amiko\, Do You Copy? (Pushkin Press) and co-translator of Mieko Kawakami’s Ashes of Spring (Amazon Audible) and Sisters in Yellow (Knopf). Her short story translations have appeared in Granta\, The Atlantic\, Freeman’s\, Words without Borders\, Monkey\, World Literature Today\, the Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories\, and the Penguin Book of the International Short Story. She received her PhD in Japanese literature from Columbia University\, and is professor of Global Japanese Studies at Waseda University in Tokyo.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-interview-with-mieko-kawakami-an-owl-takes-flight-at-dawn/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:National Invitation to Families of Chinese American WWII Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the legacy of the Chinese American WWII veteran in your family as we celebrate America’s 250″ birthday together. \nMarch with a 20×30 photo board of the veteran from your family in the 2026 NYC Veterans Day Parade. \nHonor the 20\,000 Chinese American WWII veterans that served with loyalty and distinction. \nChinese American History is American History. \nRegistration is required to participate. \n \nFollow us: Legacy of Honor and Courage on Facebook and Instagram \nEmail us to learn more: TheLegacyOfHonor@gmail.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-invitation-to-families-of-chinese-american-wwii/
CATEGORIES:Parade
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SUMMARY:What America Means to Me\, a Writing Workshop With Ed Lin
DESCRIPTION:What does “America” sound like in your own words? In this workshop with novelist Ed Lin\, you’ll explore that question on the page\, drawing from your lived experience\, family stories\, and everyday language. \nThis workshop session is free of charge\, and funded by a grant from the NEA. \nAddress provided upon registration. \nHosted by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop 📝🇺🇸\, this session offers a focused\, supportive space for Asian and diasporic writers and readers to draft\, share\, and revise. Come ready to write\, listen closely\, and leave with new pages and new connections.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/what-america-means-to-me-a-writing-workshop-with-ed-lin-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Writing
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye Special Live Show
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame \nGet ready for laughter\, tears\, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye records the comedy special of her hit solo show\, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR\, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME. The show follows sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Fest run and a US tour presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. \nTIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s tumultuous relationship with Lily\, her immigrant Chinese mother. Kaye defies her mother’s dreams that she play Carnegie Hall by age 12 and\, instead\, applies her classical piano knowledge to shred guitar as slutty Slash in an all-girl Guns N’ Roses cover band called “Guns N’ Hoses” (with the slogan “Welcome to the Vajungle!”).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye-special-live-show/
LOCATION:The Venue @ Hard Rock Hotel\, 159 West 48th St.\, New York\, New York\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
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SUMMARY:Daily Diversions (World Premiere)
DESCRIPTION:Daily Diversions is a performance work about community building through the practice of table tennis\, created in collaboration with table tennis players from around the world and a multigenerational group of dancers during Cherrie Yu’s Performance AIRspace Residency . Daily Diversions explores the shared vocabulary between postmodern dance and everyday athleticism. Cherrie Yu has been living and working in the U.S. since 2013\, has shown films and performances across the country and was included in Cultured Magazine’s 2025 Top 27 Young Artists List. \nAbout Cherrie Yu \n\n\nCherrie Yu is an artist born in Xi’an\, China and lives in the United States. She works in choreography\, moving images\, writing and installation. Her practice explores the transmission of embodied knowledge\, the critical functions of the archival form\, and the idea of the artist as amateur. She received a BA in English from the College of William and Mary in 2017 and an MFA in performance from the School of the Art Institute in 2019. She has produced dance films\, lecture performances\, and documentaries in the past few years\, and she continues to form collaborative relationships with artists and non-artists alike. \nShe has been an artist in residence at the Fine Arts Work Center\, Yaddo\, Macdowell\, Kala Art Institute and Sharpe Walentas Studio Program. Her works have been exhibited at ICA Maine\, Stove Works\, Prismatic Ground Film Festival\, Essex Flowers Gallery\, Movement Research at Judson Church and Pageant Space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/daily-diversions-world-premiere/
LOCATION:Abrons Art Center\, 466 Grand St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
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SUMMARY:Maya Lin on Art\, Nature\, and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Asia Society’s New York headquarters for a special evening featuring renowned artist and architectural designer Maya Lin. As part of our 70th-anniversary milestone series\, she will share her perspectives on how creative practice engages with memory\, landscape\, and the natural environment. The discussion will explore how art\, architectural design\, and environmental thinking foster reflection\, responsibility\, and a deeper sense of connection across cultures and generations. \nSpeaker: \nMaya Lin is a visionary artist who has created a remarkable and complex body of work\, encompassing sculpture\, architecture\, and memorials\, that have explored our history and culture\, our relationship with the natural environment\, and the passage of time. \nFrom her very first work\, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. – which she designed when she was a 21-year-old undergraduate student at Yale\, she has forged a unique and highly acclaimed path practicing in both architecture and art\, whilst still maintaining her memory works – five memorials that have focused on some of the critical issues of our time\, that have been groundbreaking in their design. \nArchitectural works such as Novartis Cambridge Campus and the Nielsen Library for Smith College as well as a performing arts lab center for Bard College\, are exemplary for their design\, sustainability\, sensitivity to the environment\, and their deeply human spaces. Her artworks have created a unique voice in large scale environmental earthworks and her studio sculptures are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Whitney Museum and the National Gallery of Art amongst others. Most recently “Seeing Through the Universe”\, two sculptural fountains were unveiled at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. \nSeen as a whole\, Lin’s body of work is a remarkable achievement. To have achieved consistent success and renown in three distinct disciplines – art\, architecture\, and the creation of memorials – is extremely rare; to have done so as a woman and as the child of immigrants\, in fields still overwhelmingly dominated by male practitioners\, is unparalleled. \nLin’s achievements have been widely recognized. She was one of the youngest women to be inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame\, and she has been elected to membership in both the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has been profiled in TIME\, The New York Times Magazine and The New Yorker\, among many other outlets. Freida Lee Mock’s 1996 documentary about her\, Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision\, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. In 2009\, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts\, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence\, and in 2016\, President Barack Obama awarded her the nation’s highest civilian honor\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, praising her for a celebrated career in both art and architecture\, and for creating a sacred place of healing in our nation’s capital. \nTickets: $20 Members\, $30 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/maya-lin-on-art-nature-and-memory/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
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SUMMARY:Chinese Arts Workshop Series: Sip & Brush – Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by MOCA’s special exhibition Ed Young’s Bright Worlds\, the Chinese Arts Workshop Series at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites participants to explore traditional and contemporary Chinese art through creative practice. This fall\, discover the cultural histories\, philosophies\, and stories behind Chinese art forms in a welcoming space for learning\, experimentation\, and connection. \nThe series opens with two evenings of Chinese calligraphy led by Teaching Artist Yu Rong. In a relaxed\, social studio setting\, participants will learn foundational brush techniques and create characters and compositions inspired by autumn. They will also have the opportunity to practice writing their names in Chinese calligraphy\, with personalized guidance from the artist. \nAll materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an evening of artistic exploration at MOCA. You’ll leave with your own calligraphy artwork\, new creative skills\, and a deeper appreciation of Chinese artistic traditions. \nRegistration Notes \nPlease register using your full name and include your Chinese name if you have one. If you do not have a Chinese name\, the artist will prepare a phonetic rendering of your name in Chinese characters. Please also register at least one week before the workshop date to give the artist time to prepare personalized writing instructions. All art supplies\, including Chinese calligraphy brushes and ink\, are included. \nAbout Yu Rong \nYu Rong is a New York–based multimedia artist and educator whose practice blends Eastern and Western art traditions. She works across painting\, printmaking\, ceramics\, digital art\, and fiber arts\, with exhibitions at Milan Design Week\, London Design Fair\, Prague Design Week\, Ceres Gallery\, and ARC Gallery. Yu holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from the New York Studio School. As a teaching artist at the Museum of Chinese in America and a workshop leader for organizations such as Microsoft\, Google\, and Columbia University\, she fosters creativity\, cultural exchange\, and well-being through art. Learn more at www.yurong.work and @yurong.work
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-arts-workshop-series-sip-brush-calligraphy-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000
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SUMMARY:Truth Under Pressure
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, Nov. 12\, the South Asian Journalist Association (SAJA) and the Arab Middle Eastern Journalist Association (AMEJA) are teaming up to host a panel on covering our communities at a time when they are not only experiencing more representation in American politics and society\, but also more pushback — targeting by ICE\, a rise in Islamophobia\, being persecuted for speaking up for Palestinian rights or against right-wing Hindu nationalism. \n​We are inviting community members and leaders\, journalists and writers\, and artists to gather for a discussion on how we face potential consequences when trying to report or represent our communities with truth and integrity. \n​The event will be held from 6:30 PM to 9 PM in the downstairs area of Nepali Bhanchha Ghar in Jackson Heights and will feature incredible halal Nepali food – goat and veggie momos\, chili paneer\, and chowmein. The restaurant is right off the 7\, E\, F\, M\, and R train stop in Jackson Heights. \nWe are so excited to have our panelists lead the conversation: \n​Tanvi Misra is an award-winning investigative journalist whose work focuses on migration and justice. She’s an adjunct professor in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Her writing and audio work has appeared in The Nation\, Politico Magazine\, The Atlantic\, The Baffler\, Lux Magazine\, The New Republic\, Harper’s Bazaar\, the BBC\, Bloomberg CityLab\, High Country News\, The Guardian\, Teen Vogue\, NPR\, and other publications. \n​Rozina Ali is an award-winning journalist and contributing writer at New York Times Magazine\, who just published Seasons of Fury. Seasons of Fury\, which was long-listed for the National Book Award\, tells the story of four Muslim families\, across eight decades and their struggles with harassment\, suspicion\, prejudice and surveillance in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in New York City and the greater U.S. \n​Alia Malek is a journalist and former civil rights lawyer whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and other publications. She is the author of two books: “The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria” and “A Country Called Amreeka: U.S History Re-Told Through Arab American Lives.” She also served as the editor of McSweeney’s 76\, “Aftershocks: Contemporary Syrian Prose;” “Patriot Acts: Narratives of Post 9/11 Injustices;” and “EUROPA أوروپا : An Illustrated Introduction to Europe for Migrants and Refugees.” She is currently the director of international reporting at the Newmark School of Journalism at the City University of New York. \n​Ashish Malhotra is the moderator for the event. Malhotra is an award-winning journalist who spent close to a decade with Al Jazeera English\, and has freelanced for The Guardian\, The Los Angeles Times\, The Washington Post\, Zeteo and others. He was a 2025-2026 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan\, and hosts The Soccernomics Podcast. \n​The event will also feature a talk by Nitin Mukul\, a visual artist\, creative director\, designer\, and community arts activist. Mukul\, who is also the co-founder of Epicenter\, a journalism and community organization\, worked with 7 artists from the Epicenter Artist Archive to bring this new project to Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights. Mukul chose artists and artworks that represent the diverse makeup of our community\, and also relate to the day to day activities and livelihoods of people in the vicinity. Many of them have deep ties to the immigrant communities that make Jackson Heights so vibrant.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/truth-under-pressure/
LOCATION:Nepali Bhanchha Ghar\, 74-15 Roosevelt Ave.\, Jackson Heights\, New York\, 11372
CATEGORIES:Activism,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Ghost Forest by Kimiko Hahn
DESCRIPTION:Opening with forty-three new formally inventive poems and leading the reader back in time through selections from her ten previous volumes\, The Ghost Forest offers a contemplative and haunting narrative of a writer’s artistic journey through craft and form while illuminating her personal history. \nExploring the mysteries of science\, nature\, and the experiences of contemporary womanhood\, Hahn both reinvents classic Japanese forms and experiments with traditional Western ones. Braided into the poems and narrative thread\, a series of photos transforms the new-and-selected into a hybrid autobiography. This arresting collection derives new beauty from long-gone remnants. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nKimiko Hahn is author of eleven collections of poetry\, including The Ghost Forest: New & Selected Poems (W.W. Norton\, 2024) which plays with given forms while creating new ones\, and\, in doing so\, honors past writers. Previous books Foreign Bodies\, Toxic Flora\, and Brain Fever were prompted by fields of science; The Narrow Road to the Interior takes title and forms from Basho’s famous journals. Reflecting her interest in Japanese poetics\, her essay on the zuihitsu was published in the American Poetry Review. \nIn 2023\, Kimiko was named a Chancellor for the Academy of American Poets and received The Poetry Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship\, PEN/Voelcker Award\, Shelley Memorial Prize\, Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize\, American Book Award\, and NEA Fellowships. In her service to the field\, she enjoys promoting chapbooks and has created a chapbook archive at the Queens College Library. She will serve as New York State Poet from 2025-2027. Hahn is a distinguished professor in the MFA Program in Creative Writing & Literary Translation at Queens College\, The City University of New York. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nSally Wen Mao is the author of the short story collection Ninetails: Nine Tales (Penguin\, 2024). She is also the author of three collections of poetry\, The Kingdom of Surfaces (Graywolf 2023)\, a finalist for the Maya Angelou Book Prize\, Oculus (Graywolf 2019)\, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize\, and Mad Honey Symposium (Alice James Books\, 2014). She is currently an Assistant Professor of English at Baruch College-CUNY.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-ghost-forest-by-kimiko-hahn/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Preserving Angel Island Immigration Station Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join AIISF on Thursday\, 11/12/26 at 5pm Pacific for a FREE virtual program about the about the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station (AIISF) and the efforts to preserve its buildings. The session will be moderated by AIISF Executive Director Edward Tepporn and will feature guest speakers Connie Young Yu and Christopher Chow\, who were two of the early leaders of the Angel Island Immigration Station Historical Advisory Committee (AISHAAC). AISHAAC was the group that helped to protect the historic buildings at the site from being torn down in the 1970s. \nThis program is co-presented by the Chinese North American History Network\, Chinese Historical & Cultural Project\, Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, Chinese Historical Society of America\, Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum\, Museum of Chinese in America\, Portland Chinatown Museum\, and the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/preserving-angel-island-immigration-station-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,History,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261031T200052Z
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SUMMARY:Miyan
DESCRIPTION:Experience Jeevika Bhat’s Miyan. \nPepatián presents\, Dancing Futures: Jeevika Bhat \nMiyan explores the magical music of Tansen\, a legendary 16th century musical prodigy who pioneered the Hindustani Gwalior Gharana. Born mute\, it is mythologized that Tansen was mystically gifted with the ability to sing\, and grew up to master magical raagas which calmed rogue elephants\, caused lamps to spark and burn\, and summoned sweet rain from the sky. \nThe dancers\, as music notes and sound waves\, exist first entirely within the artist’s mind\, synesthesially responding to instinct and creative impetus. As these metaphysical ideas come bursting out of the brain to manifest as physical reality\, Miyan seeks to uncover the actual mechanism of the artistic process. How can we conceive the immense intricacy of what subconsciously happens within someone who finds their art to be easy? \nWith Keerthana Adapa\, Keshav Agiwal\, Jeevika Bhat\, Preethi Chidambaram\, Pranathi Iyer\, Samanvita Kasthuri\, Kavya Menon\, Lav Raman\, and Rami Rao featuring composition by Pranav Shikarpur\, with Shiva Kannan\, and additional music by Narayan Sharma\, Aabha Soumitra\, Rodgers & Hammerstein\, Reshmi Pratheep\, Rodion Farafontov\, Devdutta Manisha Baji\, and Noman Ali Rajper
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/miyan/
LOCATION:Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance\, 2474 Westchester Ave.\, Bronx\, New York\, 10461
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T195739Z
CREATED:20261020T195739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T195739Z
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SUMMARY:KACF Women's Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Sold out every year since our first in 2023! Join us on November 13 in New York City for KACF’s annual Women’s Luncheon\, bringing together #KoreanAmerican women leaders across industries and generations for an inspiring afternoon of connection\, celebration\, and collective action. \nWe’re proud to feature three extraordinary women—@rosakwoneaston\, shinnsochung\, and @lizziesarge—who will share their personal stories\, the experiences and values that have shaped how they make an impact\, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. \nRegister: bit.ly/kacf-women \nABOUT THE WOMEN’S LUNCHEON \nKACF’s Women’s Luncheon is the largest gathering of its kind\, bringing together Korean American women across generations to celebrate our impact and mobilize our collective philanthropy. \nWe come together to honor the legacy of those who came before us\, carry forward their spirit of generosity\, leadership\, and service\, and stand with the women leading that work today. \nYour support is an investment in the people and organizations building greater stability and opportunity for families and communities across the country.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kacf-womens-luncheon/
LOCATION:Tribeca Rooftop\, 10 Desbrosses St.\, New York\, New York\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260823T032253Z
CREATED:20260820T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T032253Z
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SUMMARY:Invisible No More: East Asian Women in NYC Politics (Documentary)
DESCRIPTION:Director/co-producer Larry Tung alongside co-producer Mehrunnisa Wani will screen and discuss their documentary Invisible No More (2025)\, a project funded by a 2024 Betty Lee Research Endowment Fund award\, highlighting how Asian Americans are no longer just an emerging force in New York City politics\, but are making sweeping strides at all levels of government. Focusing particularly on Brooklyn’s newly designated Asian opportunity district—created in 2023 through the once-a-decade redistricting process to reflect the explosive growth and impact of the Asian American community—the film features City Councilmembers Linda Lee\, Sandra Ung\, and Susan Zhuang\, as well as State Senator John Liu\, as they share their journeys into public service\, detailing how they broke barriers\, took seats at the table\, and now champion the voices of their communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/invisible-no-more-east-asian-women-in-nyc-politics-documentary/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T200000
DTSTAMP:20261020T202101Z
CREATED:20261020T201226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T202101Z
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SUMMARY:Care & Connect: Ready Enough StoryJAM
DESCRIPTION:Getting to therapy can be a process. Sometimes we wonder if we really need it\, whether we’re “ready\,” or whether it will actually help. And sometimes\, we simply know that we could use some support. \nAs part of Care & Connect\, a series of public programs on mental health awareness presented by the Museum of Chinese in America in partnership with Hamilton-Madison House\, this storyJAM with the theme of Ready Enough invites four individuals to share their personal stories about coming to therapy. What made them feel “ready enough” to begin? What did they discover along the way? And how has therapy helped them navigate challenges\, understand themselves\, or maintain their mental wellness? \nFollowing their sharing\, we open the conversation to the audience. Attendees are invited to share their own experiences\, reflections\, questions\, or stories about seeking support and caring for their mental health. \nThere is no single way to begin therapy\, and no one definition of being “ready enough.” Sometimes\, simply being willing to start the conversation is a form of care.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/care-connect-ready-enough-storyjam/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health & Wellness,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T230000
DTSTAMP:20261023T185252Z
CREATED:20260928T181633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T185252Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI New Jersey’s 4th Annual Luminary Gala
DESCRIPTION:AAPI New Jersey will host its fourth annual Luminary Gala on Friday\, November 13\, 2026 at The Grove in Cedar Grove\, NJ\, under the theme “Bloom here. Belong here.” The event will bring together community members\, advocates\, elected officials\, and partners to celebrate our shared work advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across New Jersey. This year we will recognize three Luminary Honorees whose accomplishments and contributions have helped protect\, inspire\, and create opportunities for Asian Americans to bloom and belong here in New Jersey: \nAmol Sinha\nAmol Sinha is a nationally recognized civil rights leader who has dedicated his career to advancing racial justice\, holding institutions accountable\, promoting and defending rights and liberties\, and spearheading impactful work to protect our democracy. As Executive Director of the ACLU of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ)\, he guides the organization’s innovative integrated advocacy work\, utilizing litigation\, policy\, public education\, and strategic communications to build a more equitable society. \nEunhee Ahn\nEunhee Ahn is a traditional Korean performing artist\, choreographer\, and educator based in New Jersey. She founded Korean Traditional Dance of Choomnoori (KTDOC) in 2008 and has spent more than 20 years sharing Korean dance and drumming through performances\, public school programs\, and community events. Through her work with AAPI New Jersey\, including teaching protest drumming (pungmul nori) for the Asian Aunty Brigade\, she continues to bring Korean culture to diverse communities. \nJamie Ding\nJamie Ding (he/him) came to fame by winning 31 straight games on Jeopardy!\, the fifth-longest streak in Jeopardy! history. He won legions of fans during his run and used his platform to lift up the need for affordable housing in New Jersey and affirm the place of immigrants and people of color in the American story. A proud immigrant and public servant\, he has lived in New Jersey for the last 10 years. \nThe evening will feature a live jazz cocktail hour with The Shrinks\, a classical Indian music performance by Alok Mehta\, and inspiring awards presentations for our honorees. Guests can also bid on exclusive experiences and travel packages through our live and silent auctions. Proceeds will support AAPI New Jersey’s work to bring Asian American histories and perspectives into more schools\, strengthen partnerships among AAPI organizations statewide\, and advocate for the rights and protections of AAPI communities. \nAAPI New Jersey has become a trusted advocate and connector for the state’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In 2026\, working in coalition with other advocacy groups\, the organization focused on protecting and strengthening fundamental rights including voting access\, due process under the 14th Amendment\, and birthright citizenship. We also supported communities and families affected by ICE detentions by offering legal referral services\, providing Know Your Rights trainings\, and successfully advocating for stronger protections for immigrants in New Jersey. \nThrough our Teach Asian American Stories initiative (TAAS)\, we launched “RISE & Resist\,” a program to help youth recognize and stand up against everyday bias. This year\, we also hosted the first-ever Asian American Leadership Summit\, convening hundreds of Asian Americans from across the state to discuss our communities’ challenges\, strengths\, and hopes for the future. \nThe Luminary Gala will honor these achievements\, bringing together community members\, elected officials\, nonprofit allies\, and corporate supporters for an inspiring evening of recognition\, celebration\, and solidarity. \nDress Code\nBlack Tie or Cultural Attire \nProgram\n6:30 PM Cocktails and Hors d’oevres\n8:00 PM Dinner & Program\n10:00 PM Drinks & Dancing \nComplimentary Valet Parking
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-new-jerseys-4th-annual-luminary-gala/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 691 Pompton Ave.\, Cedar Grove\, NJ\, 07009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T145133Z
CREATED:20261018T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T145133Z
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SUMMARY:Irene Tu
DESCRIPTION:Irene Tu is a LA-based stand-up comedian/actor/writer who honed her chops in San Francisco. Her 1st comedy album WE’RE DONE NOW debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Paste mag praised the work\, citing Irene’s “quick wit\, relaxed stage presence & hilariously off-the-wall observations.” Among Netflix’s “Introducing” comics of 2022\, her show in 2024 was named 1 of the funniest by the LA Times. A regular at festivals & clubs across the US & she’s opened for comics like Taylor Tomlinson\, Ronny Chieng & Patton Oswalt. Online\, her many clips have gone viral\, amassing 30 million+ views across platforms. \nDoor Time: 6pm (front bar opens: 5pm).\nShow Time: 7pm. \n21 & over w/ valid\, government-issued photo ID. \nGeneral Admission standing & seating.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/irene-tu/
LOCATION:The Bell House\, 149 7th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20261031T195102Z
CREATED:20261031T195021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T195102Z
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SUMMARY:PSYWAR
DESCRIPTION:Join KAŌS on November 13th for a work in progress showing of PSYWAR at Bogart House! \n7:30-9:30pm performance followed by an after party including a DJ\, more performances\, and vendors 🦇 \nPSYWAR invites the audience into a psychological thriller that emphasizes how propaganda has the power to rewrite stories and realities. Using folklore and references from our history\, PSYWAR discusses the survival of the other and what it means to be a Filipino genderfluid body in a time where transness and brownness are openly villainized. \nAll funds raised will go towards this presentation and further development of PSYWAR. KAŌS plans to keep exploring and expanding into 2027 with a premier of the full production in October! \nKAŌS has a limited number of Community discounted tickets available – message them on instagram (@kaosarts) for the code. If you’d like to donate a complimentary ticket for the community\, purchase and let them know! \nKAŌS greatly appreciates your support and contribution.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/psywar/
LOCATION:Bogart House\, 230 Bogart St.\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11206
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260919T213201Z
CREATED:20260919T213111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T213201Z
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SUMMARY:Sixth Station Trio Plays the Music of Genshin Impact
DESCRIPTION:Extremely excited to announce that we’ll be presenting our own concert of the music of Genshin Impact at the amazing @stjohndivinenyc cathedral! We’ll be playing a full program featuring music all the way from Mondstadt to Snezhnaya! Come join us for a wonderful night where we take you on a musical journey through Teyvat!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sixth-station-trio-plays-the-music-of-genshin-impact/
LOCATION:St. John the Divine\, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261022T203952Z
CREATED:20261022T203800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T203952Z
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SUMMARY:The Sake Loft
DESCRIPTION:From 12-pour sake tastings to an exclusive 8-course VIP pairing\, discover a whole new world of sake at The Sake Loft. \n\n\n\n\nYour Next Favorite Sake Is Waiting in Brooklyn. 🍶\n30+ sake profiles. Japanese food\, art & culture. One unforgettable experience right before the holiday season starts. \nMeet Our Sake Partners\nThe Sake Loft will feature a diverse lineup including Dassai Blue\, Hakkaisan\, Brooklyn Kura\, Kikusui\, Kato Sake Works\, Nami Sake\, TYKU\, Maruishi\, Yatsushika\, and selections represented by Pacific International Liquor\, with more discoveries throughout the event. \n✨ The Full VIP Experience | 1:30–3:30 PM (From $135)\n8 courses. 8 premium sake pairings. \nEnjoy an exclusive dining experience by Chef Makoto Suzuki\, Owner of Samurai Mama\, Samurai Papa\, and Brooklyn Ball Factory\, featuring ingredients such as Wagyu\, uni\, and lobster. \n\n8-course menu with 8 premium sake pairings\nEarly access to the Sake Tasting Floor with 8 additional pours\nExclusive welcome drink by TP Tea × Rewind Bar\nVIP goodie bag\n\nUP TO 16 POURS. ONE FULL SAKE EXPERIENCE. \n🍶 General Admission | 4:30–7:30 PM (From $59)\nDiscover\, sip\, and explore. \n\n12 sake tasting pours from 30+ sake profiles\nMeet participating sake brands and discover new favorites\nComplimentary self-serve snack station\nExplore and shop Japanese artists’ creations with Niji\n\n21+ only. Valid government-issued photo ID required for entry.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-sake-loft/
LOCATION:The DUMBO Loft\, 155 Water St.\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Drink,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20261021T032907Z
CREATED:20261021T032906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T032907Z
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SUMMARY:Manga Academy: Character Basics
DESCRIPTION:Calling all lovers of manga and anime–it’s time to unleash your inner artist! This stand-alone session will get you well on your way to mastering the style of Japan’s most popular export. Under the guidance of a professional illustrator\, you’ll learn how to draw faces and full body poses of characters from hit series like Freiren and One Piece. Whether you’re an absolute beginner\, or looking to brush up on foundational skills\, start your next arc here! \nPLEASE NOTE: This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully\, you will need access to a device with internet\, microphone\, and camera (such as a laptop\, smartphone\, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET). \nAbout Manga Academy: Our manga classes for adults provide artists of all skill levels with guided instruction and feedback on how to draw this hit style. Rotating topics—like sequential storytelling\, OC (original character) design\, artist studies\, and more—mean there’s something for every interest. And with multiple formats available\, from one-off weekend intensives to multi-week courses\, it’s easy to find time in your busy schedule to become the next big mangaka!  \nAbout the Instructor \nHannah Nepomuceno\nHannah Nepomuceno is a comic artist from Queens with a lifelong love for manga. Experienced in both traditional and digital media\, she posts most of her work online under the name “Speedy Sketch.” In addition to teaching manga at Japan Society\, Hannah was previously an instructor with the GIANT Room. Hannah received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in cartooning from the School of Visual Arts. \nMaterials \nThe following materials are recommended for this class: \n\nHB Drawing Pencils / #2 Pencils: Blick Studio Drawing Pencil – HB\nInk pen: Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker (Black)\nEraser: Tombow Mono Eraser\nSketchbook: Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad (50 sheets)\n\n\nTuition \n$70 nonmembers/$56 Japan Society Individual & Corporate members. These courses are for adults ages 18 and above.  \nRegistration \nRegistration is accepted online (preferred) or by phone at (212) 715-1206.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/manga-academy-character-basics/
CATEGORIES:Anime,Art,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260926T232304Z
CREATED:20260926T232116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T232304Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Join AAEdu for a screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys. CTLE provided! \n\n\nThe Asian American Education Project (AAEdu) is hosting a series of FREE K-12 educator events throughout Fall 2026 to deepen knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and cross-racial histories and experiences! \nAt this event\, participants will engage in a screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys\, an anthology featuring intergenerational stories of local Southeast Asian American refugee communities in Pennsylvania\, North Carolina\, Minnesota\, Oregon\, and California. These communities\, shaped by their resettlement journeys\, have transformed the landscape of which they are a fundamental part. Following the screening\, participants will have a Q&A with filmmaker Quyên Nguyen-Le\, and some planning time. \nAttendees must be educators teaching in New York City schools. Educators are eligible to receive CTLE credit. \nNYC AAPI Studies K-12 provides free curricular resources and professional development to support integration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) history\, identity\, and civic belonging in NYC Public Schools.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/screening-of-southeast-asian-american-journeys-2025/
LOCATION:Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)\, 45 Suffolk Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260926T211400Z
CREATED:20260926T211005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T211400Z
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SUMMARY:Pakistani American Artists' Convention
DESCRIPTION:A one-day celebration of Pakistani and Pakistani American creativity\, bringing together artists\, filmmakers\, musicians\, and entrepreneurs. \n\n\nPAAC ’26 — Pakistani-American Artists’ Convention is a one-day celebration of Pakistani and Pakistani-American creativity\, culture\, and community in New York City. \nThe convention brings together artists\, filmmakers\, musicians\, entrepreneurs\, and cultural leaders for a day designed to connect\, showcase\, and inspire. Attendees will experience: \n\nArt Gallery — A curated exhibition showcasing the work of emerging and established Pakistani and Pakistani-American artists.\nCommunity Mixer — An opportunity to meet fellow artists\, creators\, entrepreneurs\, and members of the broader Pakistani-American community.\nPanels & Conversations — Thought-provoking discussions with creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and cultural leaders exploring the ideas\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping our community.\nFilm Screening — A featured film presentation followed by a director Q&A.\nSpecial Guest Performance — A live musical performance from Natasha Noorani!\n\nPAAC is more than a showcase. It is a space to build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen the ecosystem for Pakistani-American creative and entrepreneurial culture. \nCome experience the art\, meet the community\, hear the conversations\, watch the film\, and enjoy the performance.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pakistani-american-artists-convention/
LOCATION:Rollin Studios\, 259 Green Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T180000
DTSTAMP:20261031T184837Z
CREATED:20261031T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T184837Z
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SUMMARY:Chơi & Joy
DESCRIPTION:Alo\, các bạn! 🤗 \nDo you miss playing Vietnamese games like tiến lên\, bầu cua tôm cá\, đá cầu\, the flip flop game\, etc? Do you love tiến lên (aka Thirteen) and want to prove that you’re one of the top TL players in the NYC metro area? Or have you always wanted to learn how to play these cultural games and make new friends? \nCome join us for an afternoon of Chơi & Joy! We’re recreating the vibes of a Vietnamese holiday party – the snacks\, the games\, the rambunctious laughter – and adding our own NYC spices to it! Ticket includes: \n– Entry into the Tiến Lên tournament (see below) 🏆\n– Don’t know how to play or still a beginner? No problem! We’ll have carefree beginner tables and instructors to explain the rules 🤗\n– Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Nhậu Culture will also be selling mocktails! 😋\n– Crafting area to make origami and friendship bracelets 🧶\n– Photobooth to capture the memz 📸\n– A whole lotta Viet joy 🫶🏽 \nTiến Lên Tournament\n* Games will be recorded in a point system. The top players with the most points by 5:45pm will be announced as our tournament winners\n* Prizes include cakes from La La Bakeshop\, gift cards\, and others to be announced! (+ bragging rights 😘)\n* VCS house rules doc will be posted a week before the event (we’ll be playing southern style!)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/choi-joy/
LOCATION:telos.haus\, 303 Ten Eyck St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260822T221303Z
CREATED:20260822T221303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T221303Z
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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/the-sound-of-bollywood-a-r-rahman-through-the-ages-x-rini-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T010130Z
CREATED:20261009T010130Z
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SUMMARY:Bahala na!: A Fil-Am Music Gathering
DESCRIPTION:BAHALA NA! is a Pinoy & Fil-Am music gathering celebrating who we are in the diaspora through music\, community\, and self-expression. \nFrom ancient traditions to modern sounds\, Filipino people have always found ways to tell our stories\, carry our culture\, and come together through music. This night is a reclamation of that spirit—a space to celebrate where we come from\, the places we’ve found ourselves\, and the identities we’re still becoming. \nFeaturing live performances from isa\, Lotti\, and Ang Sirena\, three artists exploring Filipino identity\, migration\, ancestry\, healing\, and self-discovery through distinct sounds and perspectives. \nThis is an 21+ event
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bahala-na-a-fil-am-music-gathering/
LOCATION:Los Depressos\, 1271a Fulton St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T210000
DTSTAMP:20261031T200600Z
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SUMMARY:Carved in Time
DESCRIPTION:Jiva Performing Arts and Mesma Belsaré presents Carved in Time\, an evening of Bharatanātyam performed by Sonali Skandan and Mesma Belsaré with live Carnatic musical accompaniment\, on November 14\, 2026 at Gibney Dance in lower Manhattan. \nThe evening brings together two senior artists whose work emerges from distinct Bharatanātyam lineages. Sonali Skandan carries the Kalakshetra bani through her training with Professor C.V. Chandrasekhar and Bragha Bessell. Mesma Belsaré’s practice is rooted in the Thanjavur bani received through Padmashri Geeta Chandran and Kalakshetra bani received through Sri Shankar Hombal. A shared classical vocabulary lives within both traditions. Each lineage carries its own grammar of movement\, musicality\, and interpretation. \nCarved in Time unfolds in two parts. Skandan opens the evening with repertoire shaped through decades of engagement with the Kalakshetra tradition. Following intermission\, Belsaré presents work drawn from the Thanjavur lineage. Presented side by side\, these performances reveal the breadth contained within a single classical form. \nBharatanātyam has been transmitted across generations through direct relationships between teacher and student. Within that continuity\, each artist develops a distinct voice. The works presented in Carved in Time have lived in two bodies over decades of practice\, performance\, repetition\, and refinement\, carrying  the imprint of lineage and the marks of individual experience. \nThe performance features live Carnatic accompaniment by Shiv Subramaniam (vocals)\, Swati Seshadri (nattuvangam)\, Bala Skandan (mridangam)\, and Vishveshwar Nagarajan (flute). Live music remains central to the form\, shaping a performance built through exchange between dancer and musicians in real time. \nA post-performance conversation with the artists will follow the performance.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/carved-in-time/
LOCATION:Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center\, 53A Chambers St\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, New York\, 10007
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261022T161010Z
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SUMMARY:DOC NYC World Premiere: What Happened to Danny
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE When 19-year-old Chinatown native Danny Chen dies while serving in Afghanistan\, the official account raises troubling questions for the family who knew his ambitions and devotion to loved ones. As disturbing details surrounding his final weeks emerge\, his grieving parents and New York community mobilize to uncover the truth. Both an intimate investigation and stirring portrait of collective resistance\, the film honors a young life while confronting racism\, institutional power\, and the difficult pursuit of accountability. – Ruth Somalo \nThe first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer ManSee Kong; producer/editor Samuel J. Rong; and protagonists Elizabeth OuYang\, Banny Chen\, and Jacky Wong Tik. \nThe second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer ManSee Kong\, producer/editor Samuel J. Rong\, and protagonists Elizabeth OuYang and Banny Chen. \nIn-Person Dates:\nSunday\, November 15\, 2026 7:15 PM @ IFC Center\nMonday\, November 16\, 2026 6:20 PM @ Village East by Angelika \nOnline Dates:\nMonday\, November 16 – Sunday\, November 29\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/doc-nyc-world-premiere-what-happened-to-danny/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20261031T201116Z
CREATED:20261031T201116Z
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SUMMARY:Jiva Baithak Series: An Afternoon of Carnatic Music
DESCRIPTION:Jiva Performing Arts invites you to an intimate afternoon of Carnatic music as part of our ongoing Baithak Series\, bringing artists and audiences together in a space that encourages listening\, connection\, and a shared appreciation of music. \nThis special gathering features Shiv Subramaniam on vocals\, accompanied by Tanisha Srivatsa on violin\, Bala Skandan on mridangam\, and Sabareesh Vishwanathan on kanjira. \nRooted in the tradition of the baithak—an informal\, intimate musical gathering—this series offers audiences an opportunity to experience classical music up close\, in a setting where the nuances of melody\, rhythm\, and improvisation can be fully appreciated.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jiva-baithak-series-an-afternoon-of-carnatic-music/
LOCATION:Jiva Studio\, 27-28 Thomson Ave\, Unit 11\, Long Island City\, New York\, 11101
CATEGORIES:Music
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