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SUMMARY:Dance: E-Moves Festival: Eiko Otake + DonChristian Jones
DESCRIPTION:Harlem Stage presents the premiere of SOAK\, a place-specific work created at Harlem Stage by interdisciplinary artists Eiko Otake and DonChristian Jones. It was with Jones in 2017\, that Otake started her ongoing The Duet Project: Distance is Malleable\, an evolving series of experiments in collaboration. In their new work SOAK\, they explore water as a shared origin\, and the body as rivers of memories. Drawing upon their singular and dynamic history of collaboration\, they collide toward many tomorrows.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/e-moves-festival-eiko-otake-donchristian-jones/
LOCATION:Harlem Stage\, 150 Convent Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:2025 What Can We Do? Artists in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Join A4 for a celebration of What Can We Do? artists\, their projects\, and their contributions to the community! \nThe event will include brief presentations from each of the artists followed by time to mingle and enjoy light refreshments. \nThis year\, more than 20 artists carried out creative projects showing care to the AAPI community in Flushing\, Queens\, and Chinatown\, Manhattan\, and to the Palestinian community throughout NYC. \nMany of the artists collaborated with and/or tailored projects for the constituents of community-based organizations including Chatham Square Public Library\, University Settlement\, Queens Botanical Garden\, Queens Public Library\, and Women for Afghan Women. \nTheir projects varied widely in scope and discipline (full list here). Examples include: \n• “Poeticians\,” a gathering for amateur Arab artists to showcase their writing\, music\, and art (Hind Shoufani)\n• a healing space for various Palestinian-led organizations including Palestinian Feminist Collective offering ear acupuncture\, meditation and collective creative ceremony\, and homemade Syrian food (Michi Osato and Noelle Ghoussaini)\n• a beginner-friendly dance workshop series designed to introduce participants to the richness of Korean music\, dance\, and traditions in Flushing\, Queens (Da Hyun Kim)\n• a holistic workshop series combining physical strength movement classes with music and storytelling for seniors at Knickerbocker Village in Chinatown\, Manhattan (Rochelle Kwan of Chinatown Records in collaboration with dancer Mei-Yin Ng) \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-what-can-we-do-artists-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Asian American Arts Alliance\, 29 West 38th Street\, Floor 9\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T163000
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SUMMARY:AAPI Women Lead: A Live Conversation with Author Nicole Chung
DESCRIPTION:Join AAPIWL for a conversation with Nicole Chung on A Living Remedy— grief\, care\, & the broken U.S. healthcare system.\n\n\nJoin us for a meaningful conversation with author Nicole Chung as we explore her memoir A Living Remedy—a deeply personal story about grief\, family\, and navigating the failures of the U.S. healthcare system. \nNicole shares the story of losing her adoptive parents and the challenges of caretaking in a system that often fails working-class families. Her reflections offer a powerful critique of medical institutions and invite us to consider what care\, connection\, and justice can look like in the face of loss. \nThis event will be hosted by Dr. Connie Wun \, Executive Director of AAPI Women Lead\, who will engage Nicole in an intimate conversation about writing through grief\, honoring loved ones\, and imagining systems rooted in dignity and compassion. \nThis event is for anyone who has experienced loss\, cared for family\, or is rethinking how we support each other in times of crisis. \nAbout the Author: \nNicole Chung is the author of the award-winning memoir A Living Remedy\, which was named a Notable Book by The New York Times and a Best Book of the Year by over a dozen other outlets. Her 2018 debut All You Can Ever Know was a national bestseller and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Chung has written for The New York Times Magazine\, The Guardian\, Time\, Esquire\, The Washington Post\, and many other publications. Previously\, she was the digital editorial director of Catapult\, where she helped lead its magazine to two National Magazine Awards; before that\, she was the managing editor of The Toast and an editor for Hyphen magazine. Born\, adopted\, and raised in the Pacific Northwest\, she currently lives in the Washington\, DC area. \nAbout the Moderator: \nDr. Connie Wun is a co-founder of AAPI Women Lead\, a former sex worker\, and the daughter of Vietnamese war refugees. She has published in academic books\, journals\, and mainstream press\, including Anti-Blackness\, Critical Sociology\, and Elle Magazine\, and is a co-editor for the anthology Abolition for the People with Colin Kaepernick and Christopher Petrella. She has been recognized nationally and featured in various media outlets\, including NPR\, Democracy Now\, and MSNBC. \n**** Make sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win a signed copy of the A Healing Remedy. Tickets can be purchased during check out. \nLearn more about AAPI Women Lead at http://www.aapiwl.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-women-lead-presents-a-live-conversation-with-nicole-chung/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Committee of 100 Conversations – Founding of the Committee of 100 with Henry and Oscar Tang
DESCRIPTION:“The Founding of the Committee of 100” June 11\, 2025 from 6:00 pm Eastern Time to 7:00 pm Eastern\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the first Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event. This new program will feature interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will start with a live broadcast\, followed by video and podcast recordings that will be available as part of a library of the interviews. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nOur first Committee of 100 Conversations event will feature two of the founders of the Committee of 100\, Henry Tang and Oscar Tang\, who will talk about the founding of the organization\, their own personal histories\, the impact that the organization has had over the years\, and the important role that the Committee of 100 hopes to continue to have far into the future. \nFounded 36 years ago\, the Committee of 100 is a non-profit\, non-partisan membership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, science\, technology\, and the arts. The organization was formed following the aftermath of Tiananmen Square. At the urging of Dr. Henry Kissinger\, renowned architect I.M. Pei assembled an exceptional group of Chinese Americans to address the critical issues impacting the Chinese community in America and help foster positive relations between the U.S. and Greater China. This group of luminaries — Yo-Yo Ma\, I.M. Pei\, Henry S. Tang\, Oscar Tang\, Chien Shiung Wu\, and Shirley Young — became the first generation of Committee of 100 members. \n  \nCommittee of 100’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nPeter Young\, Chair of the Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member\, will be the moderator. The fireside chat will be held on June 11\, 2025 from 6:00 pm Eastern Time to 7:00 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-6-11-2025.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \nUpcoming Committee of 100 Conversations – Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes Events \nJune 26\, 2025 at 3 pm ET – Gordon Chang\, Critically acclaimed author and historian\, Professor of History at Stanford University will speak about the history of Asian American contributions to America and his just published book on the topic. \nJuly 10\, 2025 at 6 pm ET – David Ho\, Innovative AIDS research scientist; \nFounding Scientific Director\, Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center; his elegant studies unraveled the dynamic nature of HIV replication in vivo and revolutionized our basic understanding of this horrific disease. This knowledge led him to champion combination antiretroviral therapy that resulted in unprecedented control of HIV in patients. \nJuly 29\, 2025 at 6 pm ET – Linda Tsao Yang\, Governance Pioneer\, Former U.S. Ambassador and the first woman and the first minority to represent the United States on the board of a multilateral financial institution\, she will talk about her pioneering efforts and the challenges of good governance. \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nJune 11\, 2025 Webcast \n▦ Topic: \n“The Founding of the Committee of 100” \n▦ Speakers: \nHenry Tang \nManaging Partner of Carnegie Towers Strategic Investment Advisory \nCo-Founder of the Committee of 100 \n  \nOscar Tang \nExpert on Chinese Culture and Art\, Leading Philanthropist\, Investment Management Pioneer \nCo-Founder of the Committee of 100 \nCo-Chairman\, New York Philharmonic \nChairman\, Metropolitan Museum of Art Asian Art Visiting Committee \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nDuring this webcast\, our two speakers will talk about their own careers\, but will focus primarily on the events that led to the founding of the Committee of 100\, the formation of its twin missions\, the rationale of its structure\, the early recruitment of members\, its activities over the years\, the significant impact it has had overtime and today\, and the future expectations that the members and the leadership have for the organization. \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-6-11-2025.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nHenry Tang \nManaging Partner of Carnegie Towers Strategic Investment Advisory \nCo-Founder of the Committee of 100 \nHenry Tang is a seasoned 30-year investment banking veteran of Wall Street having participated in and observed the global transformation of the capital markets. As a securities management executive an one of the early Chinese American senior financial executives\, he has been engaged in global investment and banking activities in Europe\, Asia and the U.S. for several of the largest Wall Street investment banks including Salomon Brothers\, Lehman Brothers and Prudential. \nHenry Tang’s business experiences have also been enhanced by a broad participation in numerous public and community activities. He has been active in many efforts to help bridge cultural and economic understanding between the China region and the U.S. and between Chinese Americans in the U.S. \nTogether with I.M. Pei\, Yo-Yo Ma\, and a group of prominent Americans of Chinese heritage\, Mr. Tang helped found the Committee of 100\, whose 159 person membership now includes Computer Associates CEO Charles Wang and renowned AIDS researcher Dr. David Ho\, to help create a better understanding of American and Chinese cultural and economic events. \nIn addition\, Mr. Tang also has a long-standing commitment towards fostering conditions for the advancement of Asians into senior leadership positions in business\, politics\, academia\, medicine\, science\, and government. Several years ago\, President George H.W. Bush appointed him to the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission chaired by then Labor Secretary Lynn Martin. \nMr. Tang has also served as a director of the Committee on Economic Development\, the Federation of Protestant Agencies\, the Chinese American Planning Council\, the Asian Financial Society\, and the Chinese American Executive Forum. He also served as a member of the New York-Beijing Sister City Commission. In 1987\, Mayor Edward Koch granted him the Ethnic New Yorker Award. He is also the first recipient of the Asian American Business Achievement Award. In 1994\, he was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. \nOscar Tang \nExpert on Chinese Culture and Art\, Leading Philanthropist\, Investment Management Pioneer \nCo-Founder of the Committee of 100 \nCo-Chairman\, New York Philharmonic \nChairman\, Metropolitan Museum of Art Asian Art Visiting Committee \n  \nOscar L. Tang has been a private investor since 1993 when he retired from Reich & Tang\, an asset management firm he co-founded and served as CEO for 23 years. He now devotes his time to supporting arts and culture and educational organizations. \nHe is the Co-Chairman of the New York Philharmonic and was part of the leadership which along with Lincoln Center led the historic renovation of David Geffen Hall in 2022. He participated in the recruitment of Gustavo Dudamel to be the next Music Director\, including endowing the position in his and his wife’s name. \nTang has served as a trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than 30 years. He also serves on the boards of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and USA Bobsled and Skeleton Foundation. In 1989 he co-founded the Committee of 100 with Yo-Yo Ma\, I.M. Pei and others to advance US-China relations and Chinese American inclusion\, and serves on its board. \nIn 1990 Tang was appointed by President George H.W. Bush to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities; he later served on the New York State Council on the Arts from 2002 to 2004. \nA graduate of Phillips Academy\, Andover\, Tang served on the Academy’s board of trustees from 1995 to 2012 and as board president from 2004 to 2012\, during which time Andover became the first American preparatory school to go “need blind”. He attended Yale University and Harvard Business School\, and has founded centers of academic excellence at Andover\, Princeton\, Columbia and Berkeley and recently the Hsu-Tang Library for Classical Chinese Literature at the Oxford University Press. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program\nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 35 years ago.\nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Talking Our Way To Justice: Civic Dialogue for Building the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a conversation about the central role that dialogue has in advancing justice.\n\n\nThis session is open to all\, but there is a limit on the number of participants. Please add yourself to the waitlist if the capacity is full\, and please cancel your registration if you know you will not be able to attend so we can offer the spot to someone else. Thank you! \n \nTalking Our Way To Justice: Civic Dialogue for Building the Future \nWe have likely all had experiences where the reason we left a movement or organization was not because of the mission\, but because of how difficult it felt to work with the other people in the movement. The central problem with the ethic of “less talk\, more action” is that human action goes through human communities. Therefore\, there is no non-authoritarian pathway toward justice that does not at some point include bringing people together to talk about hard problems and develop collective solutions.  \nHowever\, these conversations can be extraordinarily challenging\, and continued failures in these conversations leads to organizational failure\, individual disinvestment\, and burnout. It can be easy to conclude that the problem is simply that people are bad\, inefficient\, and self-absorbed\, but it is much more helpful to consider that communication about things that are important to us is more difficult than we might like to imagine.  \nIn this session\, we will re-center talk as a critical component of justice work\, validate the skills and dispositions people need to develop (that most of us have not) in order to have dialogue about justice\, and work through processes that been used across communities to help people come together to develop civic solutions that advance justice. \n \nMeet the Instructor: \nRicky Blissett is the Associate Director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County. Both within and outside of their role at UMBC\, their research primarily focuses on attitudes and ideologies in the politics of educational equity and justice\, as well as the spaces in which public ideologies translate into policy action. Their expertise includes educational politics and governance\, ideological politics of race- and gender-conscious policy\, and program evaluation and research methodology. Further\, they are a dialogue facilitator with training in conflict mediation and multiple models of dialogue. They are the principal investigator of the Democracy and Equity in Education Politics research group\, program co-chair for the Policy and Politics division (L) of the American Educational Research Association\, and principal coordinator for the Just Education Policy institute. Ricky holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies (with a minor in Quantitative Methods) from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University\, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (with a minor in Computer Science) from the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/talking-our-way-to-justice-civic-dialogue-for-building-the-future/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
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SUMMARY:Aging at Home in the Digital Era: The Latest Research and Technology w/ MIT Age Lab's Dr. Maryam FakhrHosseini
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for this afternoon talk\, the next in the Living Well\, Ending Well series and the final program of 2024-2025. \nIn a world where technology continues to advance at a rapid speed\, what can technology do for us as we continue to age at home? This question and many more are answered by Dr. Maryam FakhrHosseini\, one of the researchers at the MIT Age Lab. This presentation explores the intersection of demographic change and emerging technologies. Focusing on current and near-term applications of artificial intelligence and drawing from expert interviews\, research findings will be presented on the topic of smart home integration. This talk will also touch on the growing relevance of AI-driven solutions for aging populations and how technology can support daily life for older adults. \nSpeaker Bio:  \nDr. Maryam “Shabnam” FakhrHosseini is a Research Scientist at the MIT AgeLab\, where she investigates the intersection of cognitive science\, human factors\, and emerging technologies to better understand the technology adoption process. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors from Michigan Technological University. \nHer research focuses on advancing smart home systems\, optimizing connected home logistics\, and integrating socially assistive robots into everyday environments to support aging in place. Prior to joining MIT\, Dr. FakhrHosseini served as a User Researcher at Bose Corporation\, where she applied empirical user experience methods to guide product development. Her work connects research and real-world application to shape inclusive\, technology-driven solutions that enhance the lives of older adults through connected systems and human-centered design.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aging-at-home-in-the-digital-era-the-latest-research-and-technology-w-mit-age-labs-dr-maryam-fakhrhosseini/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T060000
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Volunteers Needed for Election Protection and Exit Polling
DESCRIPTION:Call for Voter Protection & Exit Poll volunteers In New Jersey \nOn Election Day (June 10)\, join AAPI New Jersey and Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)  to conduct a nonpartisan\, multilingual exit poll of Asian American voters to identify important issues for the Asian American community and ensure voting rights are protected. \nExit Pollers will receive service hours or $25/hour and a VOTE t-shirt! \nSign up to work in one of 3 locations with high AAPI populations: \n\nJersey City\,\nPalisades Park\,\nEdison\n\nQuestions? Reach out to vote@aapinewjersey.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-jersey-volunteers-needed-for-election-protection-and-exit-polling/
LOCATION:Multiple\, See description for details\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
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SUMMARY:Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience at Tribeca Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re back in NYC! Join the Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in partnership with Asian CineVision\, to our next event during the Tribeca Festival. Join us in community over pastries\, complimentary drinks (limited to the first 175 attendees) and panels celebrating the filmmakers at Tribeca.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-pacific-filmmakers-experience-at-tribeca-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Sugar mouse\, 47 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Networking,Panel
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Children's Festival at the Taiwan Center
DESCRIPTION:The Taiwan Children’s Festival will be held at the Taiwan Center! \nEvent Highlights:\nPlay traditional Taiwanese children’s games and relive cherished childhood memories\nEnjoy hands-on craft experiences—fun\, creative\, and perfect for all ages\nSavor authentic Taiwanese snacks—nostalgic flavors you won’t want to miss! \nBring your family and friends for a cultural adventure and enjoy the warm\, festive spirit of Taiwan. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages—don’t miss out! \nTicket Info (includes drinks):\nOnline Pre-sale: $10 + Eventbrite fee\nAt the Door: $20 (cash only) \nPlease contact shiowjenyou@yahoo.com if you have any questions about purchasing tickets.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-childrens-festival-at-the-taiwan-center/
LOCATION:Taiwan Center Inc.\, 137-44 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T163000
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SUMMARY:Festival: Blasian Pride 2025: Five Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our 5-year anniversary of Blasian Pride with food\, music\, and community love!\n\n\nBlasian Pride 2025: FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY \nThe Blasian March proudly presents Blasian Pride: Five Year Anniversary on Saturday June 7\, 2025\, 2 PM at Cadman Plaza\, to celebrate Black\, Asian and Blasian LGBT people! \nThe Blasian March’s mission is to build Black-Asian solidarity through “education on parallel struggles with colonial violence and mutual celebration of our lives.” Blasian Pride has for five years used free culture\, performance art\, and food to celebrate community despite ongoing attacks on Black\, Asian\, and LGBT rights. \nIf you have the funds\, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. Funds will pay for food and provide horariums for speakers and performing artists.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/blasian-pride-2025-five-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:Cadman Plaza Park\, Cadman Plaza East\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20250602T171201Z
CREATED:20250602T171201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T171201Z
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SUMMARY:Tracing Your Chinese Roots Across Borders – The Canadian Connection for US Families
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Canada had its own version of the Chinese Exclusion Act\, similar to the one passed in the United States in 1882? \nJoin us for a fascinating talk with Linda Yip\, Accredited Genealogist®\, as she explores how both countries restricted Chinese immigration — and what that means for family history research today. \nThe Canadian government kept detailed records on every Chinese immigrant\, but for many years\, these records were hard to access. Linda has spent years working to make these records available to the public. \nShe’ll also share helpful tips on how to research your Chinese ancestry across both Canadian and U.S. borders. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available to registrants.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tracing-your-chinese-roots-across-borders-the-canadian-connection-for-us-families/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20250602T111620Z
CREATED:20250602T044734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T111620Z
UID:10001438-1749240000-1749247200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Community Action: Resist the U.S. Census Bureau Reclassification
DESCRIPTION:Join us for resource sharing and letter-writing to your local reps and media outlets as a call for action against unjust reclassification!\n\n\nThis is a virtual event; Zoom information will be emailed to attendees closer to the date! \nCommunity Action: Resist the U.S. Census Bureau Reclassification \nDid you know? The U.S. Census Bureau is using the MARC (Modified Age and Race Census) data files to reclassify folks who selected “Some Other Race” or multiple race categories without our consent. The data doesn’t lie; the number of people who identify as two or more races has decreased from 33.8 million to14.6 million… while those identifying as white increased by 40.5 million. \nGather with community to condemn the unjust use of the MARC data files to reclassify data collected in the U.S. 2020 Census. This will be an interactive\, virtual event where folks will actively participate in gathering contact information for their local representatives and media outlets as well as writing letters for a call to action against the MARC method. \nAbout the Facilitator: Dante Comet (She/Her) is a racial justice advocate based in the unceded\, ancestral lands of the Munsee tribe of the Lenni Lenape people known as Lenapehoking (colonially known as Manhattan\, New York).\nShe is currently part of AAJIL’s Core Team and facilitates a Community Lab called Mixed Asian Multitudes. Her passions lie in exploring “mixed” Asian advocacy and identity as well as building bridges for shared liberation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-action-resist-the-u-s-census-bureau-reclassification/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20250603T132033Z
CREATED:20250603T132033Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary:  Slumlord Millionaire
DESCRIPTION:NY Theatrical Premiere: Documentary: Slumlord Millionaire \nDOC NYC 2024 Audience Award Winner \nSpecial Q&As after some screenings \nRent in Manhattan\, NYC has reached $5000\, surpassing the median rent nationwide. Experts predict it will only climb. As rents increase\, some landlords have become more aggressive in pushing long-term tenants to leave their homes. Landlords ignore repairs\, turn off heat and gas\, and refuse to eliminate vermin. Their goal? To make apartments so uninhabitable\, residents are forced out. The landlord can then deregulate the apartment\, charging market rate\, raking in higher profits. These actions drive up costs in the already unaffordable market and displace families who make up the fabric of the neighborhood\, changing communities forever. Slumlord Millionaire follows the stories of the Bravo family who have been in a legal battle with their landlord for 15 years; Janina Davis\, a former supermodel trying to reclaim her home after a deed theft scam; Ren Ping Chen\, a resident of Chinatown who fears his historic community may disappear after the construction of four luxury towers; and Moumita Ahmed whose city council campaign was viciously targeted by real estate developer billionarires. Each story is a David vs. Goliath-type battle that exposes the human toll of gentrification. \nDirected by Steph Ching & Ellen Martinez 2024 86 min\nProduced by Ellen Martinez\, Steph Ching and Nicole Tsien U.S. English\, Spanish\, Mandarin\, Cantonese
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/documentary-slumlord-millionaire/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse Cinema\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20250605T094738Z
CREATED:20250517T091735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T094738Z
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SUMMARY:Book Event: Memory & Mollusks: In Celebration of Clam Down and Anam
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for the joint launch of André Dao’s new novel\, Anam\, and Anelise Chen’s new memoir\, Clam Down!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for the joint launch of André Dao’s new novel\, Anam\, and Anelise Chen’s new memoir\, Clam Down! \nAnelise Chen is an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. She teaches creative writing at Columbia University. Her first novel\, So Many Olympic Exertions\, was published by Kaya Press in 2017. It was a VCU Cabell First Novelist Award Finalist. Her second book\, Clam Down (One World)\, based on her brief stint as the Paris Review Daily’s “mollusk correspondent\,” will be out in June 2025. She is a National Book Foundation 5 under 35 Awardee. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic\, New York Times\, The Believer\, McSweeney’s\, BOMB\, The New Republic\, NPR\, Village Voice\, Conjunctions\, and more. \nAndré Dao is an author and researcher from Naarm/Melbourne\, Australia. His debut novel\, Anam\, won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Fiction\, the NSW Premier’s Literary Award for New Writing\, and was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the Voss Literary Award. In 2024\, he was named a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist. He is the co-founder of Behind the Wire\, the award-winning oral history project documenting the stories of the adults and children who have been detained by the Australian government after seeking asylum in Australia. \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 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. 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. 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/memory-mollusks-in-celebration-of-clam-down-and-anam/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T203000
DTSTAMP:20250602T123700Z
CREATED:20250602T122046Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Lahaina Film Screening & Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Healing Lahaina documentary film team for a screening and community fundraiser for the Maui Medic Healers Hui! \nDirector Laurel Tamayo’s family lost their multigenerational home in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire\, the deadliest wildfire in modern US history. Through personal recounts\, this documentary paints an intimate portrait of survival\, climate change\, and community resilience. \nThis event will include a showing of the award-winning short documentary\, Healing Lahaina\, as well as a panel with the director\, Laurel Tamayo\, about climate resilience and mental health featuring Will Hilbert (The Jed Foundation) and Olivia Ferraro (Climate Cafe NYC).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/healing-lahaina-film-screening-panel/
LOCATION:Patagonia Soho\, 61 Crosby Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20250514T104750Z
CREATED:20250416T104802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T104750Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Mike Curato – Gaysians
DESCRIPTION:MOCA kicks off its Pride events with this vibrant discussion celebrating queer Asian American friendship\, love\, and self-discovery.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Join us online. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and illustrator Mike Curato\, as he discusses his highly anticipated adult graphic novel debut\, Gaysians. Best known for his award-winning young adult graphic novel Flamer\, Curato returns with a heartwarming\, tender\, and fierce exploration of queer Asian American friendship\, love\, and self-discovery. \nSet in early-2000s Seattle\, Gaysians follows AJ\, a young gay Filipino man navigating life in a new city\, seeking connections\, and building a chosen family. When AJ meets K\, a dazzling drag queen; John\, a shy gamer; and Steven\, a charismatic flirt\, their “Boy Luck Club” offers him both a lifeline and a home. But as the group faces a sudden crisis\, their friendship is put to the test in profound and powerful ways. \nJoin us as Curato shares the personal and creative journey behind Gaysians\, highlighting themes of identity\, belonging\, and the transformative strength of community. Moderated by Yifan Wu\, MOCA’s Senior Director of Events and Operations\, this program promises a vibrant celebration of queer storytelling\, representation\, and the courage to embrace one’s true self. \nAbout Mike Curato \nMike Curato is the author and illustrator of the children’s book series Little Elliot. He has also illustrated What If… by Samantha Berger\, All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle\, Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian\, The Power of One written by Trudy Ludwig\, and If I Were a Fish by Corook and Olivia Barton. He has contributed to What’s Your Favorite Color? by Eric Carle and Friends\, Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song\, and Dear Heartbreak: YA Authors and Teens on the Dark Side of Love. Publishers Weekly named Mike a “Fall 2014 Flying Start\,” and that same year\, he won the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Founder’s Award. His debut young adult graphic novel\, Flamer\, was awarded the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult and the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Middle Grade/Young Adult. Gaysians is his adult debut. \nAbout Gaysians \nFrom the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming adult debut following four gay Asians navigating love\, identity\, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family. \nWhen AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts\, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends\, no job\, and an apartment so far out\, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K\, a glamorous drag queen; John\, a shy gamer; and Steven\, a reckless flirt. AJ’s “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love\, pride\, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. \nMeticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated\, Gaysians is a fierce\, funny\, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-mike-curato-gaysians/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T163000
DTSTAMP:20250514T151421Z
CREATED:20250514T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151421Z
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SUMMARY:Community Archives: Preserving & Protecting AAPI History
DESCRIPTION:Fewer than 25% of all Asian Americans say they are familiar with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history. Today\, as immigrant communities face renewed threats to their rights and safety\, the teaching and study of U.S. history remains a cultural flashpoint. \nHow do AAPI-led community archives preserve and protect forgotten AAPI history\, and protect community stories from being lost? How are community archivists navigating a changing funding climate\, and how can general-interest in-language and community news outlets partner with AAPI community archives to contextualize today’s changing political landscape and to engage their audiences? \nJoin us for a special discussion and interactive workshop with Filipino American\, Japanese American\, and South Asian American community archivists\, as we commemorate AAPI Heritage Month. \n————————- \nThe Asian Media Initiative (AMI) is the first national program dedicated to building visibility and sustainability in in-language and community-based news media for and by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-archives-preserving-protecting-aapi-history/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20250602T133534Z
CREATED:20250602T133534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T133534Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Poetry with Jenevieve Ting\, Francisco Delgado and Taiyo Na.\, reading excerpts from "We the Gathered Heat" Anthology.
DESCRIPTION:A reading featuring local contributors to the anthology “We The Gathered Heat: Asian American and Pacific Islander Poetry\, Performance\, and Spoken Word”. The book is a poetry collection honoring the oral tradition across generations and locations within the dynamic\, expansive and imperfect umbrella of “Asian American and Pacific Islander.” \nCelebrating Poetry with Jenevieve Ting\, Francisco Delgado and Taiyo Na.\, reading excerpts from “We the Gathered Heat” Anthology. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrating-poetry-with-jenevieve-ting-francisco-delgado-and-taiyo-na-reading-excerpts-from-we-the-gathered-heat-anthology/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20250602T122800Z
CREATED:20250602T122044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T122800Z
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SUMMARY:Fashion Icons: Prabal Gurung and Walk Like a Girl
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of both AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month\, join acclaimed fashion designer Prabal Gurung for an unforgettable evening at Asia Society as he unveils his latest book: Walk Like A Girl. A visionary in the industry\, he has long championed diversity\, inclusivity\, and the fusion of cultural identity with high fashion. He will take us through his journey highlighting themes of resilience — the book title taken from the pejorative insults thrown at him in his youth — representation\, and artistic expression. This conversation promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring\, shedding light on how fashion serves as a powerful medium for storytelling\, activism\, and global change. He will be joined on stage by Lisa Ling\, CBS News special correspondent and former co-host of The View. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with one of fashion’s most dynamic voices\, as we bridge the worlds of heritage\, pride\, and couture in one spectacular evening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fashion-icons-prabal-gurung-and-walk-like-a-girl/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20250509T102209Z
CREATED:20250420T181523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T102209Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Mayoral Forum NYC
DESCRIPTION:CACF’s 2025 AAPI Mayoral Forum will be held on June 3\, 2025 at 6PM at the New York Law School. \nWe are proud to partner with our coalition members\, including community organizations\, youth\, and allies to host a special Mayoral Forum with the 2025 NYC Mayoral candidates. \nCandidates Adrienne Adams\, Brad Lander\, and Zellnor Myrie are confirmed to be in attendance. \nModerated by PIX11 anchor Shirley Chan\, this forum will address critical issues impacting our city’s diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. \nWe look forward to seeing you \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-mayoral-forum-nyc/
LOCATION:New York Law School\, 185 West Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Debate,In Person,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T143000
DTSTAMP:20250526T044736Z
CREATED:20250512T043300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T044736Z
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SUMMARY:Songs That Raised Us ; Face (Part 2/2)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dual community music exchange and micro language lab rooted in heritage study! This is a two-part series on May 14th and 28th.\n\n\nSongs That Raised Us ; Face (Part 2/2) \nDrawing on native vernacular + formative music memory\, we will peel off the distortion of saving Orientalized ‘face’\, hear a case of moving national tradition toward modernity\, and relink the diasporic time capsule to a family of language that brings vibrancy to soundbites of cultural difference. \nThis dual community music exchange and micro language lab may be of particular interest for heritage learners while all skill levels and heritage-curious are welcome! \nMeet Our Instructor; Laura Ng \nAn interdisciplinary culture worker-sense maker and aspiring Canto diaspora\, Laura Ng uses design inquiry and provocation to facilitate collective discovery. \nTheir Heritage Restoration practice reclaims assimilated genealogy in American/transnational movements toward a new relating—of opt-in—contributing research + editorials in Arts for America\, CCA Design Is\, and Getty Pacific Standard Time. \nHer present interests involve the worldviews embodied in language and somatic currents of social signaling\, principled on reconnection to cultural transmission as it is lived. \nThis is a virtual event\, Zoom information will be emailed closer to the date of the event! This is the second and last part of this event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/songs-that-raised-us-face-part-2-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20250510T052916Z
CREATED:20250510T052756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T052916Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual AAPI Heritage Parade NYC
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual AAPI Heritage Parade NYC will be held in Midtown Manhattan on  \nJune 1st\, 2025. from 12:00-3:00pm. \nOpening Ceremony at 12pm at 6th Ave and 44tth \nParade Route is 6th Avenue between  44th and 55th Streets \nImage Credit: vector_lia_shanzan / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/4th-annual-aapi-heritage-parade-nyc/
LOCATION:6th Avenue between 44th St and  55th St\, 6th Ave between 44 St and 55 St ST\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T143000
DTSTAMP:20250526T190242Z
CREATED:20250526T190241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T190242Z
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SUMMARY:March With OCA at 2025 AAPI Heritage Month Parade
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the fourth annual NYC AAPI Heritage Month Parade on Sunday\, 1st of June 2025 in Midtown Manhattan.\n\n\nOCA-NY and sister chapters will be marching in the fourth annual NYC AAPI Heritage Month Parade on Sunday\, 1st of June 2025 in Midtown Manhattan. We welcome you to come march with us\, rain or shine! \n \nEvent: March in the 2025 NYC AAPI Heritage Month Parade\, rain or shine! \nDate: Sunday\, 1st of June 2025 \nTime: 11:30 AM Parade Queue (exact location to be provided via email once provided by organizers)\, 12:00 Opening Ceremony\, 1:00 PM Parade Kickoff \nWhere: 6th Avenue\, starting at W 44th Street and ending at W 55th Street. \n \nPlease register if you would like to participate. Water and snacks will be provided. For any questions\, please reach out to info@oca-ny.org. \nOCA Members are encouraged to wear their OCA shirts. Others: please wear red\, white or blue shirts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/march-with-oca-at-2025-aapi-heritage-month-parade/
LOCATION:6th Avenue\, 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T180000
DTSTAMP:20250509T082615Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T082615Z
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SUMMARY:Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American and Multicultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Mohawk Elder Tom Porter\, A Powwow led by Louis Mofsie\, storytelling\, crafts\, food\, and more!\n\n\nLotus Music and Dance is thrilled to announce that Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will celebrate its 23rd anniversary on Sunday\, June 1st\, 2025! \n \nThis all-day event features an open air pow wow\, a celebratory gathering of Native American people\, led by Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers. Mohawk Elder Tom Porter will give the opening Thanksgiving Address. \n \nFeaturing performances by Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers and more! \n \nActivities will include craft demonstrations\, storytelling\, multicultural cuisine\, native crafts for sale\, and more! To promote environmental awareness and education\, eco-friendly and community-focused organizations will also be in attendance. \n \nVisit our website at drumsalongthehudson.org for more information\, and RSVP at dah@lotusmusicanddance.org today to ensure you receive updates! If you are interested in volunteering\, email volunteers@lotusmusicanddance.org. \n \nPlease note that this is a free\, non-ticketed event. If you would like to make a donation to keep Drums Along the Hudson a free event\, please do so through this link.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/drums-along-the-hudson-a-native-american-and-multicultural-celebration/
LOCATION:Inwood Hill Park\, 218th Street & Indian Road\, New York\, NY\, 10034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Make a splash at MOCA! Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) with an afternoon full of arts & crafts\, storytelling\, and scavenger hunts!\n\n\nMake a splash at MOCA! Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) on Saturday\, May 31st from 2:00-5:00pm with an afternoon full of arts & crafts\, storytelling\, and scavenger hunts! Learn all about dragon boat racing\, try your hand at wrapping zòngzi\, stuff a fragrant xiāng bāo\, and much more family fun! \nCheck back shortly to see the full schedule of events. \nTickets: $5/person (plus EventBrite fees). Kids 12 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass\, Cool Culture\, and Culture Connected families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 2:30 PM\, if capacity allows. \nKnow Before You Go \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 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. \n\n\nMOCA’s Family Festival Series is supported with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-boat-family-festival/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250529T091737Z
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SUMMARY:A/P/A at The Met: Celebrate the New Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
DESCRIPTION:Be among the first to experience The Met’s new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing\, featuring the Museum’s collections of the arts of Africa\, the ancient Americas\, and Oceania. Enjoy an afternoon of live music\, interactive art making\, gallery chats\, and more—all inspired by the remarkable art and cultures showcased in the newly reimagined galleries. \nOutside of the museum’s main entrance\, visit the A/P/A Institute at NYU table at The Community Hub\, where Artist-in-Residence Sean Connelly will present\, “The Ocean is the Center of an Island.” Comprising of video works and cartographic studies that frame Hawaiʻi as an epicenter of planetary transformation\, the installation shows how mapping\, memory\, and motion redefine the island not as a periphery\, but as a source. Visitors will be invited to engage with the videos and share their reactions and reflections. \nView a full list of activities\, along with accessibility details and ticketing information\, on the museum’s website. \n  \nSean Connelly is an artist based in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi. Connelly works across disciplines\, including sculpture\, architecture\, film\, and cartography\, engaging a larger collaborative decolonial social practice supporting Native liberation in Hawai‘i and beyond. Connelly is the founding director of After Oceanic Built Environments Lab and the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Nonlinear. Connelly’s work supports Native artists\, cultural practitioners\, and grassroots groups who build and care for the physical wellbeing of Hawai‘i built environments in the protective form of ʻāina (Land / That Which Feeds). \n  \n  \nImage: Still image from Sean Connelly’s video work Spheric Oceania\, on view at The Met Oceania Gallery. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-p-a-at-the-met-celebrate-the-new-michael-c-rockefeller-wing/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, 10028\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T113000
DTSTAMP:20250526T044735Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals 2025: Collective Stories
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop series\, participants will be introduced to different historical and political formations of the Asian American identity.\n\n\nFundamentals 2025 – Connecting Histories: Collective Stories \nIn this workshop series\, participants will be introduced to different historical and political formations of the Asian American identity. \nIn this session\, through dialogue and group interaction\, participants will connect their own personal histories to larger themes in the Asian American experience. \nMeet our Facilitator \nElaine Chiu (she/her) is an experienced educator and community leader. She holds 2 master’s degrees\, one in Early Childhood Special Education and the other in Intercultural Studies\, with a focus on Asian American contexts. With 16 years of classroom experience spanning China\, Taiwan\, New York City\, and Los Angeles\, Elaine brings a wealth of educational expertise. She currently serves as a Program Manager at Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)\, was a former co-director\, and current board member at AAJIL.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fundamentals-2025-collective-stories/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20250526T124801Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Asian America in K-12 Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed for K-12 educators and pre-service teachers committed to integrating Asian American history and experiences into their classrooms. We will explore the rich history of Asian Americans\, with a special focus on Seabrook Farms\, a significant yet often overlooked chapter of New Jersey history. Experts and educators will provide insights into the broader Asian American experience\, the evolving landscape of Asian American Studies\, and practical strategies for classroom implementation. Participants will engage in discussions\, hands-on activities\, and collaborative lesson planning to bring these essential stories to life for their students. \nSessions include: \n\nSeabrook Farms with Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney\nOverview of Seabrook Farms Education and Cultural Center with Masaru Nakawatase\nIntroduction to Asian America and Asian Americans in NJ with Christy Lee\nThe Third Wave of the Asian American Studies Movement with Dr. Sohyun An and Dr. Noreen Naseem Rodriguez\nWorkshop Time\n\nLogistics: \n\nFree parking\nLight breakfast will be provided \nProfessional development credits\, resources\, and stipends will be provided to those who complete pre/post surveys \n\nFor any questions\, please reach out to Isabella Kasegrande: isabella.kasegrande@aapinewjersey.org.  \nFunding for this event was made possible by a grant from the Spencer Foundation (#202400165). \nAdditional support provided by Rowan University College of Education and Teach Asian American Stories. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/teaching-asian-america-in-k-12-classrooms/
LOCATION:Rowan University\, James Hall\, 08028\, 445 North Campus Drive\, Glassboro\, NJ\, 08028
CATEGORIES:Grades K–5,High School,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20250509T101350Z
CREATED:20250501T082544Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Sabrina\, Dylan\, and Their Other Asian Friends
DESCRIPTION:A night of comedy at littlefield hosted by Sabrina Wu and Dylan Adler\, featuring some of their funny Asian friends!\n\n\nDOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM \nLINEUP COMING SOON! \nSabrina Wu is a New York based actor\, writer\, and stand-up comedian. They made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy JOY RIDE\, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. They’ve also guest starred in ABBOTT ELEMENTARY\, and you can soon watch them as a series regular in the upcoming show MURDERBOT starring Alexander Skarsgard on Apple TV+. \nWu was a writer on the critically-acclaimed FX limited series DYING FOR SEX starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate. \nOn the stand-up side\, they were selected as one of the New Faces of Comedy by the Just For Laughs Festival in 2022. Later that fall\, they had their TV debut doing stand up on the Tonight Show. Variety Magazine named Wu one of the Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2023. In the same year\, Vulture Magazine named Wu a Comedian You Should Know and Will now. \nDylan Akira Adler is a stand up comedian\, actor\, writer and musician based in LA. Dylan was a writer on THE LATE LATE SHOW W/ JAMES CORDEN\, where he also made his late night stand up debut. Previously he wrote and starred in STAPLEVIEW for producer Sam Grey. Additionally\, he’s headlined at the New York Comedy Festival (2021 Comic To Watch)\, the Asian Comedy Festival\, the Toronto Sketch Fest and was featured in the New York Times for his show “Rape Victims are Horny Too”\, which will be featured in the 2022 YES AND LAUGHTER LAB. Dylan has performed at clubs including Littlefield\, The Bell House\, Union Hall\, Joe’s Pub\, and his work has been featured on THE GAG for Comedy Central and Hulu. Dylan was named as part of VULTURES 2022 COMICS YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW list and was featured in the current season of COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS. Dylan can currently be seen in the national Walmart campaign ADD TO HEART\, co-written by Sharon Horgan.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sabrina-dylan-and-their-other-asian-friends/
LOCATION:littlefield\, 635 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T203000
DTSTAMP:20250509T110926Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:A South Asian Standup Comedy Show & Networking/After-party in the heart of New York City!\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, India Tribune\, and the New York Comedy Festival\, this monthly event has become a cultural phenomenon\, consistently selling out every show this year. \nLooking for a night of laughs in NYC? Laughing Lassi offers a unique comedy experience with diverse performers delivering top-tier entertainment. The show is in English and welcomes audiences of all backgrounds\, making it the perfect evening to enjoy with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Doors open at 6:30 PM\, and the show starts promptly at 7:00 PM (No “Brown Time” here!).\nWhere: Conveniently located in NYC\, with a lively atmosphere to match the laughs.\nVenue Policy: A two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available).\n\nFollow us on Instagram @LaughingLassi for exclusive highlights\, photos\, and videos from past shows. Stay updated on upcoming performances\, comedian lineups\, and exciting news about the South Asian comedy scene in NYC. \n🎟️ Get Tickets Now: Tickets sell out fast\, so grab yours today and guarantee your seat for a night of non-stop laughter! \n🚨 Important Information: \n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nRefunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags: \n#westvillage #tiktok #southasian #desi #indian #bollywood #broadway #indianfood #brooklyn #greenwichvillage #art #culture #browngirls #bengali #love #bangladesh #standupcomedy #funny #jokes #SouthAsianEvent #funnymemes #meme #hilarious #viral #timesquare #louisck #joerogan #photooftheday #nyc #newyork \ncomedy cellar nyccomedy shows nycnew york comedy clubcomedy club nyccomedy club nyccomedy club new yorkny comedy clubnyc comedy clubthe comedy cellar nycsouth asian standup comedy showindian standup comedy show in new york citydesi standup comedy show in new york cityLive Standup Comedy Show in New York CitySouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New JerseyPakistani Standup Comedy ShowBangladeshi Standup Comedy ShowBest Standup Comedy Show in New York CityBest Comedy Show in West VillageComedy CellarComedy Cellar New YorkGotham Comedy ClubCheap Comedy Tickets New YorkStandup Comedy ShowComedy ShowStandup Comedy Show New York CityBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York Citycomedy cellar nycTHE KING’S JESTERHasan MinhajRadio City Music HallRussell PetersAct Your AgeThe Best Standup Comedy Show in ManhattanThe Best Comedy Show in ManhattanA+ Asian Comedy ShowAsian Comedy ShowChinese America Japanese AmericanKorean AmericanPhilipino American
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-6/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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