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SUMMARY:A LNY Collage Workshop: Shedding Skin in Snake Year
DESCRIPTION:Join multidisciplinary artist Chris Deng @heycdeng at Georgie’s Cafe @georgies_les in a guided collage workshop where we’ll collage our own Lunar New Year hanging decor pieces\, traditionally meant to invite in prosperity/good luck for the year ahead. We’ll kick off with a brief craft lecture where we’ll explore methods of selecting images and meditate on themes of change/ transformation as we collage. Then\, we’ll spend an hour constructing our unique\, collage hanging pieces and close with a casual gallery walk. \nCollage Materials Include… ​Lunar New Year ephemera like red knot tassels\, spring couplets/banners\, 福 fu character signs\, snake stickers\, etc. (items sourced from Chinatown!) ​A curated selection of magazines like Vogue China\, Vogue\, National Geographic\, Architectural Digest\, Bon Appétit\, Out\, Condé Nast Traveler\, Birds & Bloom\, and more ​You’re also welcome to bring any materials you’d like to work with!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-lny-collage-workshop-shedding-skin-in-snake-year/
LOCATION:Georgie’s Cafe & Bar\, 182 Broome St\, 2nd Fl\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown: Lunar New Year Fair
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the year of the snake\, we’re bringing back our Lunar New Year Fair\, this time in partnership with Gotham Park! \nThis free weekend fair will take place from February 7-9\, 2025. \nVisitors can shop\, eat\, play + celebrate the Year of the Snake! We are bringing the spirit of the holiday to life in Lower Manhattan’s newest open space. Our fair will feature 17 vendors including legacy Chinatown small businesses\, and new entrepreneurs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatown-lunar-new-year-fair/
LOCATION:Gotham Park (Rose St under Brookln Bridge Manhattan side)\, Gotham Park\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of The Magnificent Ruins
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of Nayantara Roy’s The Magnificent Ruins!\n\n\nJoin AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of Nayantara Roy’s The Magnificent Ruins\, a “rare feast” of a novel in which a young Indian American book editor inherits her estranged family’s ancestral home–and their long-buried secrets (Rachel Lyon\, author of Self-Portrait With Boy)! Nayantara will be in conversation with writer Nina Sharma\, and the evening will feature performances by Aditi Misra\, Shayon Maitra\, and Priya Roy. \n__ \nIt is the summer of 2015\, and Lila De is on the verge of a breakthrough in her career at a prestigious New York publishing house. But when she gets a call from her mother in India\, informing her that she’s inherited her family’s sprawling estate\, she must confront the legacy of an extended family that she thought she left behind sixteen years ago. \nReturning to Kolkata reunites Lila with her mother after a decade of estrangement\, and then there are her grandmother\, aunts\, uncles\, and cousins\, all of whom still live in the house\, all of whom resent her sudden inheritance. To make matters more complicated\, her first boyfriend seeks her out when she arrives\, and her star author—and occasional lover—is suddenly determined to make things serious. \nAs Lila tries to come to terms with both past and present\, long-suppressed secrets from her family emerge\, culminating in an act of shocking violence\, and she must finally reckon with her inherited custom of keeping everything under the surface. \nWise\, witty\, and deeply moving\, The Magnificent Ruins is an utterly addictive read and a stunning debut. \n__ \nNayantara Roy is the author of THE MAGNIFICENT RUINS which was a New York Times Editor’s Choice novel\, an LA Times Editor’s Pick\, a Washington Post Best Book\, a People Magazine Best Book\, an Apple Books best debut\, a Hachette book club pick\, a Lilly’s Library book club pick and a Gold House book club pick amongst others. Her second novel\, SISTERS OF THE HALVED HEART is forthcoming from Algonquin in the spring of 2026. In 2018\, Roy won the Rick De Marines award for her short story 8C. Her plays have been performed internationally\, in the UK and India. Roy lives in Silver Lake\, Los Angeles\, where she works as a television executive by day. \nNina Sharma is the author of THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL: INTERRACIAL LOVE IN BLACK AND BROWN. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker\, Electric Literature\, Women’s Studies Quarterly\, Longreads\, and The Margins\, among other publications. She received her MFA in writing from Columbia University’s School of the Arts and has been awarded residencies from Vermont Studio Center and St. Nell’s Humor Writing Residency. Nina is formerly the Programs Director at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and with Quincy Scott Jones she co-created Blackshop\, a column that thinks about allyship between BIPOC people\, featured on Anomaly. A two-time Asian Women Giving Circle grantee for her workshop\, “No Name Mind: Stories of Mental Health from Asian America\,” she currently teaches at Barnard College and Columbia University. Nina is a proud co-founder of Not Your Biwi Improv. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 6th floor of 112 W 27th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. To protect our friends with chemical sensitivities\, AAWW is a fragrance-free space. Masks are required for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have three commercial grade air purifiers\, and a quiet room in the back should you need some space from the crowd. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-celebration-of-the-magnificent-ruins/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Better Luck Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly screenings & conversations on Asian and Asian American cinema in collaboration with New York Asian Film Festival\n\n\n\n*The film is Rated R. \nMOCA is thrilled to partner with the New York Asian Film Festival to present the MOCA x NYAFF Film Club\, a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Subversion\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \n \nFEBRUARY SCREENING\nBetter Luck Tomorrow (2002) \nDirected by: Justin LinRuntime: 101 minutes | Rated: R \nA searing portrait of ambition and moral disintegration\, Better Luck Tomorrow follows a group of high-achieving Asian American teenagers as they navigate the pressures of suburban privilege in Orange County\, California. When their drive for academic success spirals into a dangerous foray into crime\, the film paints a riveting picture of teen hubris and the seductive power of subversion. \nDirector Justin Lin maxed out ten credit cards to finance this bold independent feature\, later receiving backing from none other than MC Hammer. Loosely inspired by a 1992 murder case\, this gritty drama leaves audiences pondering questions of identity\, morality\, and privilege. \nStarring: Parry Shen\, Jason Tobin\, Sung Kang\, Roger Fan\, Karin Anna Cheung \n \nPOST-FILM CONVERSATION\nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Executive Director Sam Jamier\, starting at 8:20 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages. \n \nABOUT New York Asian Film Festival \nThe New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s premier event showcasing the very best in new Asian cinema. Held annually in July at Film at Lincoln Center and various venues across New York City\, NYAFF is celebrated for its bold\, diverse\, and dynamic programming. \nThe festival highlights a wide spectrum of films—from emerging voices to masterful auteurs—spanning genres such as cutting-edge blockbusters\, independent treasures\, and groundbreaking works. \nAs a vital platform for Asian filmmakers\, NYAFF fosters cross-cultural dialogue and champions the innovation\, creativity\, and richness of Asian storytelling on a global stage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-better-luck-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Cassindy Chao: Ancient Wisdom\, Modern Love
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how ancient wisdom can transform the way we approach modern love.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging discussion with Cassindy Chao\, the highly respected dating coach\, matchmaker\, and author of Ancient Wisdom\, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success. Cassindy’s newly expanded edition of her book features family stories\, cherished recipes\, and heartfelt reflections on love and relationships. \nThis joyful conversation will inspire you to trust your inner strengths while forging deeper connections in friendship\, work\, and love. Together\, we’ll explore how traditional Chinese wisdom can shape modern dating practices\, with a special focus on the Asian American experience. Cassindy will reveal how timeless Chinese proverbs and idioms offer guidance for navigating the complexities of relationships in 2025. She will also address the unique challenges faced by Asian Americans in dating and share practical strategies for fostering self-awareness and building meaningful connections. \nAfter the discussion\, stay for MOCA’s Film Club\, a quarterly program celebrating the innovation and bold storytelling of Asian and Asian American cinema\, presented in partnership with the New York Asian Film Festival. This session features a screening of Justin Lin’s acclaimed film Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)\, followed by a brief conversation with MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Executive Director Sam Jamier\, and concludes with a casual networking reception. \nLearn More and Register \nAbout Cassindy Chao \nCassindy Chao is a highly respected speaker\, matchmaker and author with a passion for helping individuals make meaningful connections in life and love. A first-generation Chinese-American\, third-generation matchmaker\, and former Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan investment banker and tech executive\, Cassindy brings a wealth of varied experience to her work with individuals\, seamlessly blending tradition and modernity. She’s also successfully navigated the path of an interracial relationship\, celebrating 25 years and 3 wonderful children with her husband. \nAbout Ancient Wisdom\, Modern Love \nDrawing from her years of experience as a successful speaker and matchmaker\, Cassindy explores the rich world of Chinese wisdom to provide invaluable insights for individuals seeking to transform their love lives\, meet their soulmate\, or spark meaningful connections. In a world inundated with dating apps and ever-changing relationship dynamics\, Ancient Wisdom\, Modern Love offers a refreshing perspective on dating and relationships. The book bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary dating challenges\, offering practical and authentic advice inspired by traditional Chinese idioms. With humor and imagery\, readers will learn when it’s not ideal to be “playing the flute for the cow” on a date or why it’s important to “ride the mule to catch the horse” to get themselves out there meeting people. The book also features success stories from Cassindy’s own network\, illustrating the transformative power of applying Chinese wisdom to real-life dating\, relationship building\, and marriage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-cassindy-chao-ancient-wisdom-modern-love/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Amitava Kumar Discusses My Beloved Life with Katie Kitamura
DESCRIPTION:An absorbing\, exceptionally moving novel that traces the arc of a man’s life\, an ordinary life made exceptional by the fact that he has loved and has been loved in turn. \nJadunath Kunwar’s beginnings are humble\, even inauspicious. In 1935 in a village near George Orwell’s birthplace\, Jadu’s mother\, while pregnant with him\, nearly dies from a cobra bite. When we see Jadu again\, he is in college\, meeting the Sherpa who first summited Everest and wondering what it means to be modern. As his life skates between the mythical and the mundane\, and as changes big and small sweep across India\, Jadu finds meaning in the most unexpected places. He befriends poets and politicians. He becomes a historian. And he has a daughter\, Jugnu\, a television journalist with a career in the United States—whose own story recasts the past in a new light. Piercing\, fleet-footed\, and undeniably resonant\, here is a novel from a singularly gifted writer about how we tell stories and write history\, how individuals play a counterpoint to big movements\, how no single life is without consequence. \nAmitava Kumar was born in Ara\, India\, and grew up in the nearby town of Patna. He is the author of the novel Immigrant\, Montana\, as well as several other books of nonfiction and fiction. He lives in Poughkeepsie\, New York\, and teaches at Vassar College. Photo credit Imrul Islam \nKatie Kitamura’s most recent novel is Intimacies. One of The New York Times’ 10 Best Books of 2021 and one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2021\, it was longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award. The recipient of a Rome Prize in Literature and the Prix Litteraire Lucien Barriere\, her work has been translated into 21 languages and is being adapted for film and television. Her new novel\, Audition\, will be published in 2025.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-amitava-kumar-discusses-my-beloved-life-with-katie-kitamura/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Public Library – Central Library\, Dweck Center\, 10 Grand Army Plaza\, Brooklyn\, New York\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Variety Show: disOrientalism Part 7: Yellow Fever Fever!
DESCRIPTION:disOrientalism is a truly New York experience– bringing together the best artists from Broadway\, Stand Up Comedy\, Dance\, and Music for one spectacular all-star AAPI variety hour. To start off the year of the Snake\, we are going to love you a long time with some one-of-a-kind performances carefully curated and hosted by New York’s original dragon ladies– \n\nnotorious comedienne/rapper Kate Siahaan-Rigg alongside\nchild star-turned-Broadway-actress Olivia Oguma.\n\nJoining us are \n\nKathleen Kim\, the creator of the first Asian-American muppet character in the history of Sesame St.\,\niconic award-winning actor and activist BD Wong\,\nrising star comic Adam MamaWala\,\nKorean Broadway star Joomin Hwang\, and\nkiller nuyorasian rock duo Slanty Eyed Mama.\n\nThe program lasts about 75 minutes and is designed to boost your immunity against boredom\, cold nights and steam heats in your walkup apartment\, xenophobia\, orientalism\, objectificAsian\, and bowl cuts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/variety-show-disorientalism-part-7-yellow-fever-fever/
LOCATION:Public Theater -Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Variety Show
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T170000
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SUMMARY:LNY Teahouse: Bai Nian at T!C’s Studio 春節茶室：心目華埠工坊大拜年
DESCRIPTION:Greet your neighbors with freshly brewed tea\, prosperity tray goodies\, and more!\n\n\nGreet your neighbors with lucky Lunar New Year sayings and chat over prosperity tray goodies and freshly brewed tea. Calligraphy artist Master Lei will bring his chunlian 春聯 traditional Lunar New Year decorations to sell. In Our Corner curator\, Sophia Ma will lead exhibit tours from 2:30-4PM. Following the tradition of bringing gifts when visiting each other’s homes\, we ask you to bring something to share like lucky fruits or a red envelope donation. \nRSVP with a suggested donation to get priority entry\, but please note that entry is limited by our studio’s capacity at any given time. \n— \nThink!Chinatown is committed to hosting accessible events for our Chinatown neighbors. As we continue to present free\, public events throughout the neighborhood\, we invite you to support us with your contribution to grow our home and community art space at 1 Pike St. \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, neighborhood engagement\, and creative placekeeping. We believe the process of listening\, reflecting and celebrating develops the community cohesion and trust necessary to work on larger neighborhood issues. By building strength from within our neighborhood\, we can shape better policies and programs that define our public spaces\, celebrate our cultural heritage and innovate how our collective memories are represented. T!C is the team powering the Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, Chinatown!Studio and more. Learn more at thinkchinatown.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lny-teahouse-bai-nian-at-tcs-studio-%e6%98%a5%e7%af%80%e8%8c%b6%e5%ae%a4%ef%bc%9a%e5%bf%83%e7%9b%ae%e8%8f%af%e5%9f%a0%e5%b7%a5%e5%9d%8a%e5%a4%a7%e6%8b%9c%e5%b9%b4/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year—the Year of the Snake—with a spectacular event at China Institute in America
DESCRIPTION:Experience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural extravaganza as we bring the enchantment of Prince Kung’s Palace Museum—a national first-class museum and one of the most prestigious cultural treasures of China—to the heart of New York City. \nThis year’s festival will transport you to the grandeur of Beijing with an authentic and dazzling celebration featuring rich traditions\, interactive workshops\, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join us for a journey that promises to inspire\, educate\, and delight the entire family as we ring in the Lunar New Year in an unforgettable style! \n🌟 Festival Highlights: \n\nPop-up Showcase: Prince Kung’s Palace: Immerse yourself in the elegance of Prince Kung’s Palace with stunning installations of Yin’an Hall\, the Grand Theatre\, and palace gates. Capture unforgettable moments with family and friends!\nSpectacular Lion Dance Kickoff: Watch the crowd-favorite lion dance come to life in a burst of color and energy!\nCaptivating Music Performances: Enjoy the rich sounds of Chinese Drum and Gu Qin music\, performed by official inheritors of China’s intangible cultural heritage!\nInteractive Workshops and Experiential Stations with Master Artisans: Create your own Lunar New Year keepsakes tailored for all ages. Activities include:\n\nShadow Puppet Making (workshop)\nFragrant Sachet Designing (workshop)\nChinese Opera Facial Mask Painting (workshop)\nTraditional Wood Crafting (workshop)\nChinese Knotting (workshop)\nLacquer Fans Crafting\nNew Year Woodblock Printing\nPaper Cutting\nInstant Family Photos\nStamps Collecting
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrate-the-2025-lunar-new-year-the-year-of-the-snake-with-a-spectacular-event-at-china-institute-in-america/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch! Girls To The Front: 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed A Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Niña Mata as she celebrates the launch of her debut author-illustrated middle grade book at B&N with special guest Jennifer Baker.\n\n\nIf you’re receiving this invite\, it’s because you’ve been a special part of my life\, and I’d love to celebrate this milestone with you. Here are the deets—hope to see you there! XOXO. \nIn-Person Event. Come and join the celebration with New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata as she debuts her author-illustrated book\, Girls to the Front: 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail. An empowering anthology celebrating the strength\, courage\, and leadership of Asian American women as they navigate challenges\, find their voices\, and create positive change in their communities. A book that invites YOU to the front and take up space! \nWhat to Expect: \n✨ A 20-minute moderated conversation between Niña Mata and a special guest author\, Jennifer Baker. Suprise giveaways & a chance to win a FREE COPY of Girls to The Front! \n✨ Meet and greet with author Niña Mata. \n✨ Book signing to follow. \n✨ For families and all ages! \n*A purchase of Girls To The Front is required to attend the event* \nThank you for your support\, Pre-Order here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-girls-to-the-front-40-asian-american-women-who-blazed-a-trail/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 2289 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! 02/02/2025 - Glow Snack Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Glow Sneak Lunar New Year Celebration: Parade\, Fair & Performances! (Peking Opera\, Lion Dance\, Traditional Foods\, Sugar Painting and more!)\n\n\n\n\nFREE “Year of the Snake” exclusive commemorative beanie for theater performance ticket holders! \nGlow Cultural Center proudly presents our most popular event of the year – the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration – at the historic Flushing landmark\, Flushing Town Hall! Immerse yourself in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of a traditional Lunar New Year festival\, open to families and people of all ages as we welcome the influential Year of the Snake together. Deeply inspired by the cultural experiences that shape Asian immigrants\, GCC always strives for the most authentic exhibitors\, performers\, and atmosphere to recreate that feeling of belonging and wonder for our event participants. \n11:30 PM – 12:00 PM LUNAR NEW YEAR ATTIRE PARADE (MAIN ST TO FTH) \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CHINESE VARIETY SHOW (FTH THEATER\, 2 FLOOR) \n12:00PM – 4:00 PM CULTURAL FAIR (FTH GALLERY & GARDEN) \n \nPhoto-op & red envelope draw opportunities with the Money God 财神! \nWith over 5\,000 sq feet of space\, you can be sure that this year’s cultural fair and performances will be Glow’s biggest yet. So do save the date – Feb 2nd – and come celebrate the Year of the Snake together with Glow Cultural Center! \n \nCelebrate with us as we embrace the Year of the Sneak. Explore our additional links and continue enjoying our festivities! \nExplore more through: https://glownyc.org/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/save-the-date-02-02-2025-glow-snack-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T230000
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SUMMARY:Model Majority Year of The Snake Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year with Model Majority with a night of sssnake-filled sketch comedy\, special guests and more\n\n\nCelebrate Lunar New Year aka Year of The Snake with your fave comedy team Model Majority (recently featured on Good Morning America) for a sssexy and sssilly night of sssnake-filled sketch comedy\, music\, audience prizes\, special guests and Asian treats. Plus the audience will be given gifts of laughter and red envelopes for a happy and prosperous new year.\nAttire: Festive\, especially red/gold clothing. *Masks and COVID vaccination recommended since it’s bad luck to be sick for the new year.             \nMODEL MAJORITY is NYC’s premier and acclaimed all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team who was recently featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA and NY1. They bring new comedy sketches and laughs to every show while fighting stereotypes. Created by Veronica Dang in 2018 to increase positive Asian representation in comedy\, their sold-out performances have been on Time Out New York’s list of “Best Comedy Shows in NYC” and New York Times “8 Things to Do This Weekend”. You may have seen team members on TV/Film: SNL\, Comedy Central\, Tracy Morgan’s The Last OG\, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee\, Blue Bloods\, Step Up 3\, Hocus Pocus 2\, Blacklist\, Ray Donovan\, New Amsterdam\, Law & Order: SVU; in Broadway shows\, national commercials\, top comedy clubs and festivals around the world. http://www.ModelMajority.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/model-majority-year-of-the-snake-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20250129T101757Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA: Lunar New Year Family Festival! Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a day of serpent-ine surprises for the whole family! \nIt’s time to shed the old year and slither into something new! Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a day of serpent-ine surprises for the whole family! \n\nMorning Session: 10 AM – 1 PM\nAfternoon Session: 2 PM – 5 PM\n\nTickets: $7.18/person (inclusive of EventBrite fees). Kids under 2 free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass\, Cool Culture\, and Culture Connected families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets. \nCheck here for full event schedule!  \nhttps://www.mocanyc.org/event/save-the-date-lunar-new-year-family-festival-afternoon-session/ \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session\, if capacity allows. \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Makeover events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-family-festival-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000
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SUMMARY:MOCA: Lunar New Year Family Festival! Morning Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a day of serpent-ine surprises for the whole family! \nIt’s time to shed the old year and slither into something new! Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a day of serpent-ine surprises for the whole family! \n\nMorning Session: 10 AM – 1 PM\nAfternoon Session: 2 PM – 5 PM\n\nTickets: $7.18/person (inclusive of EventBrite fees). Kids under 2 free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass\, Cool Culture\, and Culture Connected families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets. \nCheck here for full event schedule! \nhttps://www.mocanyc.org/event/save-the-date-lunar-new-year-family-festival-morning-session/ \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session\, if capacity allows. \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Makeover events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-family-festival/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T223000
DTSTAMP:20250130T221744Z
CREATED:20241205T194732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T221744Z
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, Max\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nAdditional Info: \nOnly a Two Drink Minimum Per Person (Non alcoholic Drinks Available) \n18 and older \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-4/
LOCATION:318 W 53rd St\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T200000
DTSTAMP:20250128T161729Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Fight for Asian American Studies (in North Carolina\, Chapel Hill)
DESCRIPTION:An evening of stories honoring those who fought for (and are fighting for) Asian American Studies.\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 31\, from 6–8 PM at Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews for an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and community. Together\, we’ll learn about the individuals and movements that have fought to ensure that Asian American stories are told and remembered. \nFeaturing: \n\nSAADA co-founder and executive director Samip Mallick\, with an introduction to South Asian American history\nDivya Aikat and Christina Huang\, UNC students whose fellowship with SAADA highlighted the fight for Asian American studies programs at UNC\, Duke\, and other colleges and universities across the country\n\nCome for an inspiring evening filled with meaningful connection and storytelling! Refreshments will be served! \n*** \nThis event is hosted by SAADA—the South Asian American Digital Archive—and made possible with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrating-the-fight-for-asian-american-studies/
LOCATION:Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews\, 109 East Franklin Street\, #100\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T200000
DTSTAMP:20250123T021131Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Leo Bar
DESCRIPTION:Additional Info: Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Enjoy the gorgeous Garden Court as you ring in the Year of the Snake\, catch up with friends\, and make new connections. There will be snacks\, a Lunar New Year cocktail and mocktail\, fortune telling\, and a Lion Dance performance! A ticket includes one drink\, followed by a cash bar. Presented in partnership with AAJA-NY. \nPhoto credit: Ellen Wallop/Asia Society
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-leo-bar/
LOCATION:Asia Society NYC\, 725 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20241121T201448Z
CREATED:20241121T201448Z
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SUMMARY:Our Laundry\, Our Town with Alvin Eng
DESCRIPTION:A talkback\, signing\, and live podcast recording.\n\n\nIn celebration of the recent Broadway revival of Our Town and the Lunar New Year\, The Drama Book Shop presents\, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications\, “Our Laundry\, Our Town ” – A talkback\, signing\, and live podcast recording. Author/playwright Alvin Eng will be joined in conversation by Shoshana Greenberg from The Thornton Wilder Society. \n \nAbout the Book \nOur Laundry\, Our Town is a memoir that decodes and processes the fractured urban oracle bones of Alvin Eng’s upbringing in Flushing\, Queens\, in the 1970s. Back then\, his family was one of the few immigrant Chinese families in a far-flung neighborhood in New York City. His parents had an arranged marriage and ran a Chinese hand laundry. From behind the counter of his parents’ laundry and within the confines of a household that was rooted in a different century and culture\, he sought to reconcile this insular home life with the turbulent yet inspiring street life that was all around them––from the faux martial arts of TV’s Kung Fu to the burgeoning underworld of the punk rock scene. \n \nIn the 1970s\, NYC\, like most of the world\, was in the throes of regenerating itself in the wake of major social and cultural changes resulting from the counterculture and civil rights movements. And by the 1980s\, Flushing had become NYC’s second Chinatown. But Eng remained one of the neighborhood’s few Chinese citizens who did not speak fluent Chinese. Finding his way in the downtown theater and performance world of Manhattan\, he discovered the under-chronicled Chinese influence on Thornton Wilder’s foundational Americana drama\, Our Town. This discovery became the unlikely catalyst for a psyche-healing pilgrimage to Hong Kong and Guangzhou\, China—his ancestral home in southern China—that led to writing and performing his successful autobiographical monologue\, The Last Emperor of Flushing. Learning to tell his own story on stages around the world was what proudly made him whole. \n \nAbout the Author \nALVIN ENG a native NYC author/playwright\, educator and acoustic punk raconteur and was recently named a New York Public Library 2024-25 Long-Term Fellow. During his NYPL Long-Term Fellowship he will research The Opium Wars/opium’s impact on the Chinese diaspora and NYC’s 1970s punk/counterculture for his second memoir/nonfiction book\, Urban Oracle Bones. This research will be undertaken through the dual prisms of author William S. Burroughs’ character\, “Johnny Yen”––immortalized in Iggy Pop’s song\, “Lust For Life”––and Eng’s grandfather’s opium overdose in NYC’s Chinatown. The book will be an expansion of his monologue/song stage work\, HERE COMES JOHNNY YEN AGAIN and companion piece to his memoir\, OUR LAUNDRY\, OUR TOWN. Other books: THREE TREES (Alberto Giacometti historical drama published by No Passport Press); Tokens? The NYC Asian American Experience on Stage (oral history/performance text anthology). Plays and performances seen Off-Broadway\, Paris\, Hong Kong and Guangzhou\, China. Honors include Fulbright Specialist Residency\, City University of Hong Kong; Visiting Professor MFA Creative Writing Program\, Queens College/CUNY; NYSCA/NYFA Fellowships. www.alvineng.com / @alvin.eng8 \n \nAbout the Moderator \nSHOSHANA GREENBERG is a lyricist\, librettist\, and theater journalist. She serves on the board of The Thornton Wilder Society and is also their newsletter editor and social media manager. Musicals: Lyrics for Days of Rage with Hyeyoung Kim and Lightning Man with Jeffrey Dennis Smith. Operas: Librettos for “The Community” with Kevin Cummines (named Best of 2019 by WQXR) and “Margaret” with Paulo Tirol\, both as part of the Opera Lab with NYU and American Opera Projects. Her songs have been heard at various venues from Lincoln Center to Joe’s Pub to the Duplex\, where she performed her one-woman show Not Coming Back. She was a Sokoloff Arts Fellow with Town Stages and Sokoloff Arts in 2018 and has written for American Theatre magazine\, The Interval\, and Women and Hollywood and served as a contributing editor for the musical theater publication\, Musical Theater Today. She also created and hosts the musical theater podcast Scene to Song and has an M.F.A. from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU and a B.A. from Barnard College.­ \n \nTHE THORNTON WILDER SOCIETY has the twofold purpose of supporting efforts which expand the literary legacy of Thornton Wilder and of encouraging projects which emphasize the timeless importance of literature and drama to world culture. The Thornton Wilder Society appeals to anyone who has an interest in the life and works of Thornton Wilder. The Society is international in its scope\, attracting Wilder fans\, scholars\, critics\, educators and theatrical professionals and amateurs from all over the world. The Society\, in short\, is of interest to all who love Wilder\, his work\, and his belief in the importance of art as a sustaining influence in the world. Penn State University Press publishes biannually the Thornton Wilder Journal containing scholarly articles\, reviews of significant productions\, pieces about Wilder’s life\, and other content of interest to Wilder scholars\, theatre artists\, educators\, and fans. We also keep members up to date on performances\, publications\, and Wilder-related events around the country via The Thornton Wilder Society Monthly Email. The Society has held three international conferences\, and sponsored panels at the annual American Literature Association conference. Our website makes available a wide range of resources for scholars\, teachers\, and theatre artists\, while our Facebook page keeps fans abreast of news and asks Wilder-related fun questions. Finally\, the Society periodically presents the Thornton Wilder Prize; past recipients include Russell Banks (2008)\, Robert MacNeil (2010)\, Rocco Landesman (2013)\, Paula Vogel (2015)\, and Donald Margulies (2018). \n \nWe kindly ask that you review the following information before reserving your spot: \nThis Eventbrite ticket is your reservation for the event. \nPlease note that the purchase of “Our Laundry\, Our Town ” ($18.95) or Alvin Eng’s play“Three Trees” (11.95) is required for entry. \nUpon arrival\, our team will direct you to the register to obtain your copy and complete your admission. \nThe store will begin welcoming guests at 7:15 pm.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-laundry-our-town-with-alvin-eng/
LOCATION:The Drama Book Shop\, 266 West 39th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000
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SUMMARY:Wigs and Spaces of Intimacy: Korean Migration and the American Street
DESCRIPTION:An Afro Asia Series Program with Min Kyung Lee.  \nPresented by the Institute of Fine Art. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \nFollowing the Korean War\, the military government of South Korea supported industries to improve the dire post-war economic situation. Central to this strategy was to identify export goods that optimized local resources and knowledge\, and that targeted international markets. Among those exports were wigs\, and by the 1960s\, Seoul became the global center for wig manufacturing\, relying on its own female population for hair supplies and cheap labor. These wigs were exported to the US and specifically targeted the growing consumer market of African American women. Moreover\, wig stores were run by new Korean immigrants in urban neighborhoods that were in the process of becoming increasingly Black with white flight to the suburbs and red-lining practices. Parallel to the shifting racial and ethnic geographies in American cities\, South Korea also faced socio-political change in which the women toiling in wig factories started to protest their working conditions. Their political actions would eventually mark the beginning of the Korean democracy movement. This lecture by Professor Min Kyung Lee connects the migration stories of Koreans to those of African Americans\, focusing on their shared spatial practices in wig stores during the Cold War period in the US. \nMin Kyung Lee is associate professor and Chair of the Department of the Growth and Structure of Cities at Bryn Mawr College. Her recent monograph\, The Tyranny of the Straight Line: Mapping Modern Paris (Yale University Press\, 2024) studied the relations between mapping and architecture in nineteenth-century Paris. Her research in this area brings together histories of orthography and quantification with theories of modern architectural and urban representations. Currently\, her work\, Mapping Wigs and Plywood centers on histories of post-war Korean migration as well as developing archival methods with and by diasporic communities. She is a co-founder of the Architecture and Migration group of the European Architectural History Network\, supported by the New Directions Mellon Foundation Fellowship\, and affiliated with research groups at the Courtauld in London and the Kunsthistorische Institut in Florence. \n*This event will not be livestreamed or recorded. \n  \nAccessibility note: The Institute of Fine Arts provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events should be made at least twoweeks before the date event. Please email ifa.events@nyu.edu for assistance. \n  \nImage: A photograph of of wigs at CJ Fashions. Photo by Min Kyung Lee\, Philadelphia 2023.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wigs-and-spaces-of-intimacy-korean-migration-and-the-american-street/
LOCATION:Institute of Fine Arts\, The James B. Duke House 1 East 78th Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T183000
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SUMMARY:Too Dark for the World: Oceania\, Anti-Colonialism\, and the Black Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Center for the Study of Africa and the African Diaspora. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \nQuito J. Swan’s talk\, Too Dark for the World\, explores Black internationalism and decolonization in Oceania. Drawing from archival research conducted across Oceania\, the Americas\, Africa\, and Europe\, it will discuss how Melanesian liberation struggles engaged Black Power\, Negritude\, and Pan-Africanism in their insurgent battles for self-determination. It is based on Swan’s Pasifika Black: Oceania\, Anticolonialism\, and the Africana World (NYU Press\, 2022)\, which was awarded ASALH’s 2023 Best Book in African American History prize. \nQuito J. Swan is professor of Africana Studies and History at The George Washington University. A public facing scholar of Black internationalism and the African Diaspora\, he has single authored three books–Pasifika Black: Oceania\, Anti-Colonialism and the African World (2022)\, Pauulu’s Diaspora: Black Internationalism and Environmental Justice (2020)\, and Black Power in Bermuda: The Struggle for Decolonization (2010). Pasifika Black received the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s 2023 Best Book in African American History Award. Pauulu’s Diaspora won the African American Intellectual History Society’s 2022 Pauli Murray Book Prize. Swan’s research has garnered fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute\, the American Council of Learned Societies\, and more. \n  \nAccessibility note: This venue has an elevator and is accessible for wheelchair users. There are single-stall\, all gender restrooms\, and a lactation room available. If you have any access needs\, please email ac8829@nyu.edu.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/too-dark-for-the-world-oceania-anti-colonialism-and-the-black-pacific/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T150000
DTSTAMP:20250129T101756Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Author Meet & Greet: Book Launch with Michele Wong McSween!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Gordon & Li Li’s: Celebrate Chinese New Year Coloring & Activity Book by Brooklyn author\, Michele Wong McSween \nSlither into fun and festivities as we kick off the Year of the Snake and the launch of Gordon & Li Li’s: Celebrate Chinese New Year Coloring & Activity Book by Brooklyn author\, Michele Wong McSween. This delightful companion to Gordon & Li Li’s beloved Celebrate Chinese New Year book is packed with coloring pages\, fun puzzles\, and hands-on activities that will bring a festive spirit to any Lunar New Year celebration. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025 at 2 PM\, for a lively event featuring interactive storytelling\, bilingual activities\, crafts\, and a book signing with Michele. Books and plushies will be available for purchase following the reading. \nThis event is best for families with children ages 3-8. Younger and older siblings are welcome! \nDon’t let this event slip away—mark your calendars! 📚🐍✨ Join us the very same day for our MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover from 1 – 4 PM.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-author-meet-greet-book-launch-with-michele-wong-mcsween/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T101756Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover with Yu Rong & ALT Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. \nIt’s back! Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. Join teaching artist Yu Rong (and special guest the ALT Alliance on Saturday\, 1/25) in transforming our space with colorful creations\, which will be on display through our annual Lunar New Year Family Festival! \nOn Saturday\, January 25th\, special guest ALT Alliance will be joining in on the fun. They’ll lead participants through creating paper chain snakes creating paper chain snakes designed by visual artist Tzu Ching Chen (Jessy) and inspired by the Great Wall of China. Grab one of 50 limited-edition kits ($29.95 value) for free and help us make a loooong chain snake to decorate the museum! Together\, we’ll build a symbol of strength\, unity\, and shared cultural pride as we celebrate the New Year in community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-lunar-new-year-museum-makeover-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T153000
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SUMMARY:NYC Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:27th Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival on January 29\, 2025 \n11:00am – 3:30pm. Opening Ceremony and Cultural Festival at Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Chrystie and Grand Streets. \n1pm to 4pm : A dozen Lion\, Dragon\, and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main streets of Chinatown (Mott\, Hester\, Bowery\, East Broadway\, Bayard\, Elizabeth\, and Pell streets) \nJanuary 29th marks the first day of the 2025 Lunar New Year\, which will be kicked off with 600\,000 rounds of colorful unique designed firecrackers\, prepared by highly trained detonation specialists. Setting off firecrackers is a traditional Lunar New Year practice believed to scare away evil spirits and welcome the New Year. Expected attendees include local and federal politicians\, community leaders and dignitaries. \nAfter opening ceremonies\, a dozen Lion\, Dragon\, and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main streets of Chinatown (Mott\, Hester\, Bowery\, East Broadway\, Bayard\, Elizabeth\, and Pell streets) from 1pm to 4pm to help ring in the New Year. A massive festival will be in Sara D. Roosevelt Park that will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American singers and dancers\, along with food\, cultural gifts vendors\, arts & crafts\, Chinese calligraphy artists\, and promotional booths \nImage Credit: Sensvector / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-lunar-new-year-firecracker-ceremony-and-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Sara D. Roosevelt Park\, Chrystie and Grand Streets.\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000
DTSTAMP:20250126T194031Z
CREATED:20250126T193532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T194031Z
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SUMMARY:Vote for Wellness: Monthly Mental Health Check in Spaces with NAAPIMHA
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for spaces to process your thoughts\, emotions\, & center your mental health and wellness this election season? Join us for one of our clinician facilitated listening sessions or monthly check-in spaces! \nNAAPIMHA invites all members of the AANHPI community\, particularly those working in frontline community organizing\, to join us for Facilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions for folks looking to process their thoughts\, emotions\, anxieties\, and center their mental health during this election season! \nFacilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions are led by mental health professionals on select Wednesdays around the following key election dates/events.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vote-for-wellness-facilitated-wellness-during-election-season-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000
DTSTAMP:20241121T005312Z
CREATED:20241118T142534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T005312Z
UID:10000955-1738090800-1738096200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Wellness: Monthly Mental Health Check in Spaces with NAAPIMHA
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for spaces to process your thoughts\, emotions\, & center your mental health and wellness this election season? Join us for one of our clinician facilitated listening sessions or monthly check-in spaces! \nNAAPIMHA invites all members of the AANHPI community\, particularly those working in frontline community organizing\, to join us for Facilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions for folks looking to process their thoughts\, emotions\, anxieties\, and center their mental health during this election season! \nFacilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions are led by mental health professionals on select Wednesdays around the following key election dates/events.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vote-for-wellness-facilitated-wellness-during-election-season/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100326Z
CREATED:20241225T094834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100326Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Shang Saavedra: Wealth Is a Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn actionable strategies to transform your relationship with money.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an insightful conversation with Shang Saavedra\, founder of Save My Cents and author of Wealth Is a Mindset: Change Your Mind\, Change Your Money. Join us for an evening that explores how mental health and financial freedom are deeply interconnected and learn actionable strategies for transforming your relationship with money. \nSaavedra believes personal finance is more than just dollars and cents—it’s about understanding the psychological and emotional roots of our financial habits. In this talk\, Saavedra will share practical financial advice with an empathetic exploration of how past experiences\, family history\, and societal pressures shape our money behaviors. Drawing on her pioneering “Trigger\, Action\, Reward” methodology\, Saavedra will offer tools such as step-by-step strategies for paying off debt\, saving for retirement\, building generational wealth\, and achieving a life of financial security—on your own terms. \nModerating the talk is Robert Chen\, MOCA Board Trustee and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. With over a decade of experience helping individuals and families shape and implement their asset strategies\, Chen brings a wealth of expertise and insight to this conversation. \nAbout Shang Saavedra \nShang Saavedra is the Founder and CEO of Save My Cents\, an influential personal-finance website and social-media platform. Saavedra teaches readers the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money and live life with joy. Saavedra was named one of the “Twenty-five Most Influential New Voices of Money” by TIME/NextAdvisor in 2022 and is an Expert Reviewer and Contributor at CNet Money. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Saavedra and her husband finished saving for their retirement by the age of thirty-one and now live a work-optional life in Southern California with their two boys and two cats. \nAbout Robert Chen \nAs a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley\, Robert has over a decade of experience in helping high net worth individuals and family clientele shape and implement their overall asset allocation strategies and over 18 years in the financial services industry. \nRobert is a graduate of Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. Robert is an active member of the Brown University Alumni Committee\, currently serves on the Woodberry Forest School Advisory Council\, the Madison Square Park Conservancy Art Council and the Associate Board of the Cancer Research Institute. He and his wife\, daughter\, and dog reside in Manhattan. \nAbout Wealth Is a Mindset \nDrawing upon scientific research on psychology and neuroscience\, as well as many mental health experts\, Saavedra has developed a methodology called “Trigger\, Action\, Reward\,” which identifies the root causes of unhealthy money behaviors\, provides concrete suggestions on how to break those cycles\, and guides readers toward an abundance mindset that leads to financial success and security. Through her online classes and coaching lessons in investing\, saving for retirement\, debt freedom\, and more\, she has helped thousands of clients implement the TAR strategy and achieve transformative change in their lives. \nWealth Is a Mindset provides practical\, concrete applications of Saavedra’s mindset-changing methodology. It is also an empathetic memoir that shows how Saavedra and her husband overcame many of their own emotional challenges to attain financial freedom. Dozens of anecdotes from her clients illustrate how the strategy works in real life. More importantly\, it shows that we all are human\, our inherent worth going far beyond simply a salary and net worth number. Featuring prescriptive\, judgment-free exercises and worksheets to show step by step how to pay down debt\, raise income\, start a side hustle\, save more money\, invest for retirement\, and build generational wealth\, Wealth Is a Mindset will help readers find ways to improve their money and their lives\, no matter where they are in their personal money story.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-shang-saavedra-wealth-is-a-mindset/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T054814Z
CREATED:20250115T054814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T054814Z
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SUMMARY:The First Lunar New Year Celebration in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on  in honor of the Year of the Snake (2025) and learn about the historical significance of the first Chinatown in the United States. \nDuring the 1850s\, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States in search of economic opportunities during the Gold Rush. Most of them settled in California\, especially northern California. They faced extreme levels of prejudice\, discrimination\, and hate. As a means of survival\, early Chinese immigrants formed close-knit communities. The first Chinatown was established in San Francisco\, California. It was the site of the first Lunar New Year celebration. In honor of the Year of the Snake (2025)\, The Asian American Education Project is hosting a webinar about the historical significance of the first Chinatown in the United States. Participants will gain access to lesson plans and books about the Lunar New Year.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-first-lunar-new-year-celebration-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTSTAMP:20241202T185310Z
CREATED:20241202T184716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T185310Z
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas: Chinese Genealogy Conference with Henry Tom
DESCRIPTION:Vegas: 3-Day Chinese Genealogy Conference (Jan 26-30\, 2025) (in-person) \nThis conference hosted by veteran genealogist Henry Tom in based in Las Vegas! \nFor an early-bird price of $375\, participants will enjoy a variety of in-person Chinese genealogy workshops and presentations\, hands-on tutorials\, and the opportunity to connect with other professional and amateur genealogists. Travel and accommodation not included.  But hurry\, early-bird prices are available only before Dec 28\, 2024. \nDescription: https://bacgg.org/index.php/2024/09/04/chinese-genealogy-workshop-1-26-1-30-2025/ \nDocuments are in the Dropbox file  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ywmn7nifayayqthp9gt4x/h?rlkey=0vrxr7u2p6h01pv820ciuj5vx&dl=0 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/las-vegas-chinese-genealogy-conference-3-days/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Hotel & Casino\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 4000 West Flamingo Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T170000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100325Z
CREATED:20241204T093341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100325Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover with Yu Rong & ALT Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. \nIt’s back! Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. Join teaching artist Yu Rong (and special guest the ALT Alliance on Saturday\, 1/25) in transforming our space with colorful creations\, which will be on display through our annual Lunar New Year Family Festival! \nOn Saturday\, January 25th\, special guest ALT Alliance will be joining in on the fun. They’ll lead participants through creating paper chain snakes creating paper chain snakes designed by visual artist Tzu Ching Chen (Jessy) and inspired by the Great Wall of China. Grab one of 50 limited-edition kits ($29.95 value) for free and help us make a loooong chain snake to decorate the museum! Together\, we’ll build a symbol of strength\, unity\, and shared cultural pride as we celebrate the New Year in community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-lunar-new-year-museum-makeover-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T160000
DTSTAMP:20241208T031429Z
CREATED:20241208T031429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T031429Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day 2025 Celebrating the Year of the Snake
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the Year of the Snake at Asia Society’s 2025 Lunar New Year Family Day program! On Saturday\, January 25\, come watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations\, sing along to fun New Year songs\, and enjoy some Year of the Snake-themed arts and crafts! Don’t forget to enjoy some delicious Lunar New Year snacks at the Leo Cafe as well. \n$15 adults\, $10 children over 2 and $8 members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moon-over-manhattan-lunar-new-year-family-day-2025-celebrating-the-year-of-the-snake/
LOCATION:Asia Society NYC\, 725 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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