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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T151500
DTSTAMP:20260626T175150Z
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SUMMARY:Reading America: Viet Thanh Nguyen on Maxine Hong Kingston: Acclaimed Authors on Great Writing That Resonates Today
DESCRIPTION:An eight-part series of online classes with Annette Gordon-Reed\, Joshua Cohen\, Colm Tóibín\, Viet Thanh Nguyen\, and more\n\n\nStarting this June\, Library of America presents an eight-part series of online classes featuring leading contemporary authors on the LOA writers that resonate deeply with them and have something vital to tell us at this moment. \n\n\nYou can purchase access to the entire series and save on the per-session cost\, or pick and choose individual sessions to attend. See below for more information on registration. \n\n\n  \nREGISTRATON INFO \n\nNov. 17: Viet Thanh Nguyen on Maxine Hong Kingston\nBeginning with her stunning 1976 memoir The Woman Warrior\, Maxine Hong Kingston has forged a profound\, richly imagined\, and genre-defying narrative of the American experience from her vantage as the daughter of Chinese immigrants. In this session\, we explore Kingston’s most influential books\, The Woman Warrior and China Men\, as she intended—back-to-back\, as one longer epic about Chinese Americans. These hybrid books move between fiction and nonfiction\, imagination and history\, realism and fantasy\, as they weave Chinese immigrants and their descendants into the fabric of the United States\, where they have belonged since the middle of the nineteenth century.\n\nEight Sessions (scroll down for full descriptions) \n\nJune 1: Annette Gordon-Reed on the Declaration of Independence and Lemuel Haynes’s “Liberty Further Extended”\nJuly 9: Joanne B. Freeman on Alexander Hamilton and Alexis de Tocqueville\nJuly 28: Nell Painter on Ralph Waldo Emerson and Sojourner Truth\nAug. 18: Joshua Cohen on Isaac Bashevis Singer\nSept. 24: Parul Sehgal on Arthur Miller\nOct. 29: Colm Tóibín on Elizabeth Bishop\nNov. 17: Viet Thanh Nguyen on Maxine Hong Kingston\nDec. 3: Namwali Serpell on William Faulkner and Toni Morrison\n\n\n\nSessions will take place on Zoom and last 75 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to share questions in advance and during the class. Each session will be recorded and shared with registrants to watch anytime. Space is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n  \nPRICING \nSeries pass: $350 (includes access to all sessions and 25% off all titles on the LOA Web Store) \nLOA Members get the special members’ rate of $300 ($50 off). Learn more about the perks of becoming an LOA Member. \nIndividual session: $50 ($40 for LOA Members) \n\n\n  \nSCHOLARSHIPS \nLOA is committed to making our programming accessible to as many people as possible. \nIf the cost to attend this series presents a hardship\, or you are a teacher interested in attending for professional development\, we are pleased to offer a number of scholarship places at a reduced rate. For more information and to request a tuition waiver\, please e-mail support@loa.org. \nIf you would like to support Library of America’s online programming and help sponsor a reduced-rate scholarship for a deserving student or teacher\, please consider making a $50 donation at checkout on Eventbrite or reach out to support@loa.org. \n\n\n  \nSESSION DESCRIPTIONS \nAll sessions meet at 2 pm ET. \nAnnette Gordon-Reed on the Declaration of Independence and Lemuel Haynes’s “Liberty Further Extended”\nMonday\, June 1\n“The American story\, from the very beginning\, has been multifaceted\, multicultured\, and multiracial\,” writes Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed. “People of color\, even in the most dire situations\, have always found ways to make their thoughts and feelings known.” Lemuel Haynes (1753–1833) was a Revolutionary War veteran\, the first ordained Black minister in the United States\, and the first African American to receive an advanced degree. In the opening session of Reading America\, we will discuss the Declaration of Independence and Haynes’s response to it\, a 1776 essay entitled “Liberty Further Extended: Or Free Thoughts on the Illegality of Slave-Keeping.” \nJoanne B. Freeman on Alexander Hamilton and Alexis de Tocqueville\nThursday\, July 9\nThroughout our nation’s history\, its citizens\, residents\, and foreign observers have wrestled with the meaning of American democracy. In this session\, we look at two writers with much to say on the topic: Alexander Hamilton and Alexis de Tocqueville. Hamilton had lifelong doubts about democracy\, even as he worked to create and uphold America’s new democratic republic. Tocqueville\, a French visitor to the United States in 1831–32\, was a witness par excellence\, describing and judging American democracy as only an outsider could. Putting these men in conversation reveals democracy in all its complexity\, and exposes the beating heart of America. \nNell Painter on Ralph Waldo Emerson and Sojourner Truth\nTuesday\, July 28\nRalph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)\, giant of American letters\, and Sojourner Truth (ca. 1797-1883)\, feminist abolitionist stalwart\, were near contemporaries\, living ninety-five miles apart in Massachusetts in the 1840s. Emerson’s classic books\, Essays and Self-Reliance\, were published in the 1840s\, while Truth’s self-published Narrative of Sojourner Truth appeared in 1850. Both promoted and sold their books in person on the lecture circuit\, but they never met. In this session\, we stage a meeting of Emerson and Truth’s minds through a closer look at their lives and works. \nJoshua Cohen on Isaac Bashevis Singer\nTuesday\, August 18\nWhat makes a writer an American writer? Is it the accident of his birth\, or perhaps the circumstances of his exile? His language? His themes? His audience? The works of Isaac Bashevis Singer\, the seventh American citizen to be awarded the Nobel Prize for literature\, raise these questions in fascinating ways. This session discusses three short classics by America’s great Yiddish writer: “Gimpel the Fool\,” “The Destruction of Kreshev\,” and “The Cafeteria.” Together\, they bring the reader from Galician Poland to Manhattan’s East Side\, and illuminate starkly different jewels—sweet\, bitter\, humorous\, sexual—in the crown of this impish giant. \nParul Sehgal on Arthur Miller\nThursday\, September 24\nArthur Miller’s plays of the 1940s and 1950s—All My Sons\, Death of a Salesman\, The Crucible\, A View from the Bridge—electrified theatergoers and established him as one of the indispensable voices of the postwar era in America. With a particular focus on All My Sons\, this session explores some of the characteristic conflicts of Miller’s work—between fathers and sons\, desire and obligation\, self and community—while paying close attention to the effect his mastery of dramatic devices such as motive\, psychology\, and resolution has on readers and audience members. \nColm Tóibín on Elizabeth Bishop\nThursday\, October 28\nThe poems of Elizabeth Bishop are “more wryly radiant\, more touching\, more unaffectedly intelligent than any written in our lifetime\,” wrote James Merrill. She is “our greatest national treasure.” Bishop’s work is notable for its use of narrative\, its precision and reliance on exact detail\, its reticence and power. This session will explore\, via poems and letters\, her ideas of loss and exile\, plus the tone she takes: melancholy\, precise\, hushed\, attentive\, and careful to say nothing more than what each occasion demands. \nViet Thanh Nguyen on Maxine Hong Kingston\nTuesday\, November 17\nBeginning with her stunning 1976 memoir The Woman Warrior\, Maxine Hong Kingston has forged a profound\, richly imagined\, and genre-defying narrative of the American experience from her vantage as the daughter of Chinese immigrants. In this session\, we explore Kingston’s most influential books\, The Woman Warrior and China Men\, as she intended—back-to-back\, as one longer epic about Chinese Americans. These hybrid books move between fiction and nonfiction\, imagination and history\, realism and fantasy\, as they weave Chinese immigrants and their descendants into the fabric of the United States\, where they have belonged since the middle of the nineteenth century. \nNamwali Serpell on William Faulkner and Toni Morrison\nThursday\, December 3\nWhile delivering the keynote address at a 1985 Faulkner conference in Oxford\, Mississippi\, Toni Morrison remarked that “in a very personal way\, as a reader\, he had an enormous effect” on her. Morrison’s engagement with Faulkner was a lifelong project\, from her examination of The Sound and the Fury in her master’s thesis to ongoing reflections on his work in university lectures. This session delves into novels by Faulkner and Morrison—Absalom\, Absalom! and A Mercy\, respectively—to explore their treatment of Native Americans\, their interest in co-created stories and invented language\, Sutpen’s Hundred in relation to Jacob Vaark’s unfinished house\, and the overlapping themes of possessive love and stopped time. \n\n\nCourse curator: Bernard Schwartz \n\n\nLibrary of America\, a nonprofit organization\, champions our nation’s cultural heritage by publishing America’s greatest writing in authoritative new editions and providing resources for readers to explore this rich\, living legacy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/reading-america-acclaimed-authors-on-great-writing-that-resonates-today/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual,Writing
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SUMMARY:Histories of Asian American Social Movements
DESCRIPTION:Asian Americans have been organizing\, protesting\, and fighting for change for generations. But how much of that history\, if any\, did you learn in school? \nFrom the Ghadar Party’s fight for Indian independence to the movement for Justice for Vincent Chin and the multiracial student Third World Liberation Front strikes that helped establish Ethnic Studies programs\, these movements tell a bigger story about Asian American activism. \nJoin us to explore two centuries of social movements and what they can teach us about organizing for change today.\n🔗 Register to join: tinyurl.com/TAAS-111726
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/histories-of-asian-american-social-movements/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Discussion,History,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Tiger's Mouth by Lucy Tan
DESCRIPTION:When two young men meet during a tech internship\, it sparks an intense friendship—and even more intense competition—in this sweeping novel of privilege\, identity\, and ambition from the acclaimed author of What We Were Promised. \nJack Chen\, the oldest son of caterers from Queens\, is an expert at studying the rich from afar. When he finagles his way into a prestigious internship at tech giant K.O. Systems\, he’s prepared to fake everything: his credentials\, his confidence\, even his past. What he isn’t prepared for is his officemate\, Jack Owens\, the depressed son of the company’s billionaire founder\, who’s only there for a summer reprieve from his father’s scrutiny at the family vacation house. \nTheir connection is immediate\, built on mutual admiration. Chen sees in Owens the advantages he’s been denied; Owens sees in Chen someone free of the pain he’s been taught to hide. Owens\, Chen\, and Chen’s girlfriend quickly become close friends\, but by summer’s end the three can no longer outrun the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. As pressures build throughout the next few years\, the two Jacks circle each other like opponents in their favorite board game\, Go\, each chasing the life the other was born into\, from career to family to lovers. But the path to success and matters of the heart can test even the closest of friendships—and not all of them survive. \nNostalgic\, heart-wrenching\, and propulsive\, Tiger’s Mouth is a nuanced portrait of complex friendship\, family dynamics\, and love in its most unexpected forms. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nLucy Tan is the author of What We Were Promised\, which was a Barnes and Noble Discover Pick\, longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post. Tan holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, where she was winner of the August Derleth Prize. A recipient of support from Kundiman and the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing\, Tan has published in journals such as American Short Fiction\, McSweeney’s\, and Ploughshares. She currently lives and writes in Seattle\, where she is also a bookseller at Secret Garden Books. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nJoanne Kwong is the president of Pearl River Mart\, the iconic NYC Asian emporium established in 1971. \nAfter the 2016 closing of the historic store\, she joined her in-laws and reinvented the brand\, establishing new locations and pop-ups in SoHo\, Chelsea\, Chinatown\, and Flushing. \nToday\, under Joanne’s leadership\, Pearl River remains the joyful shopping experience beloved by generations. It now also serves as a hub for the AAPI community and a springboard for entrepreneurs and artists. Pearl River Mart’s community-based approach has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as “the future of retail” and by New York Magazine as one of its “Reasons to Love NY.” \nBefore leading Pearl River\, Joanne was an attorney\, law professor\, and non-profit communications executive. She serves on the boards of New York Public Radio\, Light Up Chinatown\, the Meatpacking Business Improvement District\, and the Columbia College Alumni Association\, and was appointed to the U.S. Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. In recent years\, Joanne has been named one of Crain’s NY Business’ Notable Asian Leaders\, Gold House’s A100 Most Impactful Asians\, and Time Out NY’s “9 Amazing Women Who Changed New York for the Better.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-tigers-mouth-by-lucy-tan/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T213000
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SUMMARY:Chhaya’s 25th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Halfway to 50!\, Chhaya’s 25th Anniversary Gala on November 18. \nWe’ll come together to celebrate our work with South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities and recognize the people who have helped shape Chhaya over the past 25 years. \nWe’re pleased to welcome Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor Jennifer Bisram (@jenniferbisram) as our emcee. \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\nMuseum of the Moving Image\, Astoria\n6 PM cocktail reception\n7 PM dinner & program \nTickets and sponsorship information are available through the link in our bio. \nWe’ll be sharing more about our honorees and entertainers soon.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chhayas-25th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\,\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T213221Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Aga Khan Master Musicans with Vincent Peirani & Vincent Ségal
DESCRIPTION:One night only! Join us for a special concert with the Aga Khan Master Musicians\, with Vincent Peirani & Vincent Ségal. \nThe artist collective of Aga Khan Master Musicians was formed through the Aga Khan Music Programme\, a multi-faceted education\, performance\, production\, commissioning\, and awards platform that convenes leading artists from the Eastern and Mediterranean worlds to explore what happens when long-travelled musical paths meet again in the present. \nThe members of Aga Khan Master Musicians and their special guests — collectively representing roots in Central Asia\, the Middle East\, and France — draw on both their cultural heritages and their personal experiences\, including encounters with displacement and migration\, to create a modern sound that resonates across continents and centuries. Here\, the group performs a fresh program of jointly created works inspired by the ancient routes that once connected trade and culture between Asia and the Mediterranean. The instrumentation itself embodies this spirit of cross-cultural dialogue: Feras Charestan on the qanun\, a plucked string instrument of the Middle East; Abbos Kosimov on the doira\, the traditional Uzbek frame drum; Vincent Peirani on the accordion; Basel Rajoub on the saxophone and the duclar\, a Middle Eastern wind instrument; Vincent Ségal on the cello; and Yurdal Tokcan on the oud\, the lute-like plucked instrument emblematic of the Middle East. \nThe Aga Khan Master Musicians\nThe Aga Khan Master Musicians create music inspired by their own deep roots in the cultures of the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin\, and Central Asia. Brought together by the Aga Khan Music Programme to explore how musical innovation can contribute to the revitalization of cultural heritage\, the Master Musicians are venerated performers and composer-arrangers who appear on the world’s most prestigious stages while also serving as preeminent teachers\, mentors\, and curators. Each of these exceptional artists has achieved mastery within a rigorous musical tradition defined by canonical styles\, repertoires\, pedagogy\, and performance techniques. At the same time\, they share a belief that tradition can serve as an invaluable compass for an artistic search into new forms of creativity inspired but not constrained by the past. This search has led to a strikingly original body of work composed\, arranged\, and performed by the Master Musicians\, often joined by distinguished guests. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/concert-aga-khan-master-musicans-with-vincent-peirani-vincent-segal/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261031T204105Z
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SUMMARY:Rabbit God: A Queer Chinese Fantasy
DESCRIPTION:Rabbit God: A Queer Chinese Fantasy is a contemporary dance-theater work rooted in the folklore\, mythology\, and spiritual traditions of Fujian\, China. Blending contemporary dance\, martial arts staff work\, immersive projection\, and theatrical storytelling\, the piece transports audiences into a fantastical world where ancient myth collides with a queer present. \nInspired by the legend of the Rabbit God\, a deity associated with same-sex love in Chinese folklore\, the work follows a journey through friendship\, love\, desire\, identity\, loss\, and redemption — where the boundaries between human\, divine\, and underworld begin to blur. An original sound score and live vocals bring the audience into this world. \nVisually rich and physically dynamic\, the piece combines expressive movement\, martial arts\, and dreamlike projection to create a cinematic stage world — inviting audiences into a universe where forgotten stories are reclaimed and brought back to life. \nPerformance dates/times:\nThur-Sat\, 7:30pm\, Nov 19-21 | Sun\, 3:00pm\, Nov 22 \nABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER: \nJiemin is a NY-based dance artist and choreographer. His work has been supported by Culture Lab LIC’s Emergence Artist Residency (2026); the NYSCA Support for Artists grant (2026); the Simons Foundation & Gibney Open Interval Residency (2025–26); the CUNY Dance Initiative at Queens College (2020–22). His dance film Wo/我 received the Outstanding Dance Film Award at the Queens World Film Festival 2022. He was named an Artist of Exceptional Merit by the Asian American Arts Alliance (2022). He has presented works at Battery Dance Festival\, Mare Nostrum Elements at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center\, and at many other venues across the city.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rabbit-god-a-queer-chinese-fantasy/
LOCATION:Culture Lab LIC\, 5-25 46th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185151Z
CREATED:20261026T185123Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Panel Discussion: "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special screening of the documentary film “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story\,” which follows one Queens-based photographer’s epic quest to document Asian American history\, culture\, and activism for five decades. Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice\,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations.  This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with the film’s Director Jennifer Takaki\, Executive Producer George Hirose\, and Producer Linda Lew Woo. \nJoin the discussion virtually: Meeting ID: 844 0242 0708\nPasscode: 118915 https://queenslib.org/4dprSJx
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-screening-panel-discussion-photographic-justice-the-corky-lee-story/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T230000
DTSTAMP:20260814T050351Z
CREATED:20260814T050231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T050351Z
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SUMMARY:70 After Dark: Festival of Light
DESCRIPTION:70 After Dark: Festival of Light\nCelebrate the close of Asia Society’s 70th anniversary with 70 After Dark: Festival of Light\, an immersive evening inspired by Diwali and the shared traditions of light celebrated across Asia. Guests will enjoy after-hours museum access\, live music\, culinary experiences\, and interactive activations in a vibrant celebration of culture\, connection\, and new beginnings. \nEarly Bird pricing end Monday\, September 7. Reserve your tickets today to enjoy discounted pricing and be part of one of the season’s most anticipated celebrations. Join us for an unforgettable evening marking Asia Society’s 70th anniversary. Early Bird pricing end Monday\, September 7. \nDress Code: Festive Cocktail / Cultural Elegance
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/70-after-dark-festival-of-light/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261022T180612Z
CREATED:20261022T180612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T180612Z
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SUMMARY:NIKKATSU’S GOLDEN AGE OF EROS
DESCRIPTION:Amid the last breaths of Japan’s studio era as the strain of plummeting attendance and the rise of television brought the industry into collapse\, Japan’s oldest film studio\, Nikkatsu\, abandoned mainstream productions in favor of erotica. An unprecedented move by any measure\, Nikkatsu’s decision established the legendary Roman Porno\, a prestige line of studio-backed softcore cinema that\, for 17 years\, would usher in an era of creatively ambitious and artistic cinematic expression\, fostering a new wave of young talents who would go on to shape 80s and 90s mainstream cinema. \nAdhering to a strict set of conventions—a sex scene every 15 or so minutes\, brisk 70-minute runtimes\, medium-sized budgets and tight 10-day shooting schedules—the Roman Porno became known as one of the few avenues for aspiring filmmakers to make their debut and hone their craft as the studio apprenticeship system buckled. Nagisa Oshima\, in critique of the genre\, would declare\, “Roman Porno films take sex as their subject matter but not as their theme”—but it was precisely this distinction that allowed the genre to flourish while earning the respect and praise of critics. \nCommemorating 55 years since Nikkatsu’s move to instate the Roman Porno in 1971\, Japan Society presents a unique selection from across its 17-year reign—a bold period that has since become an essential part of Japanese film history. \nDisclaimer: the films are recommended for audiences age 18 and above.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nikkatsus-golden-age-of-eros/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20261027T202432Z
CREATED:20261027T202238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T202432Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market is back! \n⏱️ Market Hours: Thu 12-6\, Fri 12-8\, Sat 12-8\, Sun 12-6 \nJoin us for festive & merry shopping while supporting local\, small businesses\, makers\, and brands that make celebrate the uniqueness and strength of Chinatown & the AAPI community. Think handmade gifts\, holiday treats\, local eats\, and plenty of good cheer. \nWhether you’re crossing off your gift list or just soaking up the holiday spirit\, stop by to join us in the heart of Chinatown. 💚 \nMore details and a full vendor / pop-up lineup coming soon. Start compiling those shopping lists\, and tag a friend you’re bringing along.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatowns-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chinatown,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260823T033946Z
CREATED:20260720T081506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T033946Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo\, A Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Artist Zhen Guo will discuss her recent milestone exhibition at Baruch College’s Mishkin Gallery\, Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo\, A Retrospective.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/changing-cultures-zhen-guo-a-retrospective/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T211908Z
CREATED:20261022T211908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T211908Z
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the rush of the city and enjoy an evening of art\, music\, language\, and connection. From October 2026 through May 2027\, China Institute’s Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup returns for a new season\, bringing together three engaging ways to experience Chinese culture in one evening. \nThis month\, enjoy live performances featuring pipa (琵琶)\, guqin (古琴)\, and konghou (箜篌). Pick up a brush and explore Chinese calligraphy with guidance from a master calligrapher. All materials are provided\, and beginners are welcome. \nDuring intermission\, join our Mandarin Language Table for relaxed conversation and practice. Whether you are just starting out or already fluent\, everyone is welcome. \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and make new connections.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup/
LOCATION:China Institute of America – Rector St.\, 40 Rector St.\, 2nd Flr.\, New York\, New York\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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