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SUMMARY:AAPI Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nPlease join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for the AAPI Dance Festival\, an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent\, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $25 for each showcase\, or $40 for a full festival pass. \nThe full festival pass includes access to both Saturday and Sunday showcases at Ailey Citigroup Theatre in addition to the Rising Stars showcase at City Center on Saturday\, Jan 11 from 7–9 pm. \nProgram for Sat\, Jan 10 from 1:45-3:45pm: \nOpening Remarks\nAndy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company) and Lisa Gold (Asian American Arts Alliance) \n“10/18/2022” by Take Dance\nIn memory of our beloved James Kraft\, most extraordinary Board President. \nDancers: Kristen Bell\, Corinna Lee Nicholson \n“Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia” by Sugar Vendil\n“Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia” is a memoir of a Filipinx American childhood that interweaves chamber music\, dance\, and nonlinear theater in an interdisciplinary performance. Excavating seemingly insignificant but deeply ingrained memories\, Antonym envisions the future as an escape from pain and ponders how we can possess painful memories without being beholden to them. Using field recordings of New York City to create a rich sonic landscape\, the four seasons serve as a cyclical frame and context for memory. Antonym invites audience members to reflect on their own relationships with memory\, identity\, and imagine their own futures. \nPerformers: sugar vendil/isogram: Cindy Lan (violin)\, Annie Nikunen (flute)\, Marie Lloyd Paspe\, Sugar Vendil\, Annie Wang \n“icchā / desire” by Barkha Dance Company\nicchā is a new interdisciplinary work that engages with the fierce and wild Goddess Kali to excavate female desire buried across generations. Inspired by Audre Lorde’s Uses of the Erotic\, icchā draws from traditional kathak\, contemporary choreography practice\, and anthologies collected from several aunties and sisters in barkha’s community. \nbarkha becomes the vessel that represents these women who are finding their way back to their desires they had once betrayed and explores what happens to a woman’s unspoken desires\, where do they live\, and can they be danced back into the world? \nDancer: Barkha Patel \n“Celestial Motion: Rhythms from the Silk Road and Beyond” by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\nExperience a dynamic journey across China’s diverse cultural landscape\, from the bustling modern metropolis to the ancient tribal lands of the south and the vast northern grasslands. This showcase program celebrates tradition\, innovation\, and the enduring human spirit through four signature works. \nDancers: Madeliene Lee\, Esteban Santamaria\, Caleb Baker\, Lorenzo Guerrini\, Yuchin Kiki Tseng\, Rio Kikuchi\, Kathryn Taylor\, Madelyn Sarver\, Sarah Botero\, Candace Jarvis \nFeatured Dances: \n“Lion in the city”: This exhilarating\, highly popular work brings a modern edge to the traditional Chinese New Year celebration. Commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)\, this unique version develops a dialogue between contemporary/Chinese movement and Hip-Hop\, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the collaboration. The Lion Dance itself is a prayer for peace and harmony on earth\, symbolized by a child playing freely with a ferocious beast. \n“Peacocks under the Moonlight”: A truly elegant piece that showcases the grace and beauty of Dai ethnic dance. Hailing from the Yunnan province\, the peacock is revered as a sacred bird among the Dai people. The choreography draws inspiration from the natural movements of the peacock\, such as drinking water\, running\, and grooming its feathers\, to create a supremely graceful display. \n“Pipa Dance”: A spiritual and historical journey brought to life from the Dunhuang Grottoes\, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of Buddhist art. This new work is inspired by the iconic Flying Apsaras and celestial musicians depicted in the ancient murals. The choreography recreates the classical\, flowing movements of these divine figures\, with the Pipa (Chinese lute) taking center stage as a symbol of heavenly music and grace\, bridging the gap between ancient devotion and contemporary performance. \n“Mongolian Harvest (or Mongolian Festival)”: Commissioned by NJPAC\, this dynamic work captures the essence of the nomadic Mongolian way of life. The dance is renowned for its powerful steps and expressive upper body movements\, focusing on the generous spirit of the Mongolian people and their respect for the great prairie. Inspired by the joyful Naadam Festival\, the piece portrays aspects of herders’ daily activities including cooking\, hunting\, and traditions. \n\nProgram for Sun\, Jan 11 from 4:15-6:15pm: \nOpening Remarks\nAndy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company) and Lisa Gold (Asian American Arts Alliance) \n“Ikigai” by Naomi Funaki\nRecognized as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024 and Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow\, experience an in-process showing of award-winning tap dance artist Naomi Funaki’s new work. Funaki will continue creative work on Ikigai\, an evening-length piece exploring the 2011 Tohoku earthquake\, tsunami\, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Through tap dance\, live music\, and storytelling\, the project draws inspiration from her personal experience of the event\, and that of her family and friends\, to highlight a story of resilience\, loss\, and connection. The work will offer a rhythm-driven exploration of the emotional and cultural impact of one of Japan’s most devastating tragedies. The in-process showing will bring together a diverse cast of tap dancers\, movement artists\, and vocalists. This project underscores tap as a powerful medium for storytelling and cross-cultural connection\, sparking dialogue around cultural resilience in the face of catastrophic events. \nDancers: Naomi Funaki\, Liberty Styles\, Lucas Santana\, Zakhele Grabowski\nMusicians: Ajani NaNaBuluku\, Zachary Berns \n“Alien of Extraordinary” by Sun Kim Dance Theatre\nAlien of Extraordinary is a dance theatre piece born from the labyrinthine U.S. artist visa system – a process that flattens human stories into forms and reduces lives to paperwork. Choreographed by Sun Kim\, a South Korean immigrant who specializes in the street dance style of popping\, the piece takes its name from the “alien of extraordinary ability” (O-1) visa and her own experiences with it. The piece is an invitation to witness the immigrant artist’s journey in all its fragility and resilience\, creating a meeting ground for empathy\, imagination\, and shared belonging. \nDancers: Sun Kim\, Alice Castro\, Julia Charkales\, Natasha Huang\, Anjali Kanter\, Choung Woo Hyun\, Adniel Velez\, Jordan Kaya \n“Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies” by Nava Dance Theatre\nRogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies is a bharatanatyam\, experimental movement\, and live music production that explores the history\, labor and lived experiences of women and immigrants in the US\, and how these fractured experiences inform our identities now. The work shows that together we are stronger\, inclusive of the nuances and contradictions that we all hold in our bodies. Initially inspired by the oral histories of Indian nurses who arrived as a result of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act\, choreographer Nadhi Thekkek\, and her collaborators find universality in the heavy and enduring work of immigrant women and the worlds they traverse between. Rogue Gestures is an ensemble work of 6 dancers with a live original score by Roopa Mahadevan\, Kalaisan Kalaichelvan\, and others. Rogue Gestures is created and produced by Nava Dance Theatre. \nDancers: Nadhi Thekkek\, Shruti Abhishek\, Lalli Venkat\, Janani Muthaiya\, Aarthi Ramesh \n“Mirage of the Spirit: Mystic Vision of the Forces in the Shadow” by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nThis profound and evocative cross-cultural contemporary dance showcase navigates the intricate landscapes of human experience—from the allure of fantasy to the depths of spiritual history and our primal need for connection. Through four signature works\, the program explores cycles of illusion\, inner transformation\, and the powerful forces that shape our vision of self and world. \nDancers: Dancers: Madeliene Lee\, Esteban Santamaria\, Caleb Baker\, Lornezo Guerrini\, Yuchin Kiki Tseng\, Rio Kikuchi \,Kathryn Taylor\, Madelyn Sarver\, Sarah Botero\, Candace Jarvis \nFeatured Dances: \n“Carousel”: Inspired by the dual imagery of playful\, dreamlike carousels and the majestic elegance of real horses\, this buoyant piece is one of Nai-Ni Chen’s most celebrated abstract works. It explores the flow of energy and the dynamics reminiscent of the brush strokes used in Chinese ink painting\, melding childlike wonder with the nobility and pride of equestrian movement. \n“Mirage”: A serene yet passionate work inspired by the Silk Road and the journey to the edge of the Dunhuang Caves. Influenced by the unique rhythms and movements of the Uyghur people of Xinjiang\, the dance transports the audience to a desert oasis\, evoking both tranquility and passion through movement that utilizes trance\, rhythmic breathing\, and spiral motions\, reflecting the compelling\, yet fleeting\, image of a mirage in the shifting sands. \n“Mystic Echos”: This spiritually charged work delves into the iconography of the Tibetan period murals found within the ancient Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Drawing inspiration from the powerful images of Tantric Buddhist deities and the spiritual portraits of Tibetan monarchs and pilgrims\, the choreography translates the intricate visual language of the paintings into contemporary movement\, exploring themes of transformation\, divine protection\, and the sublime echoes of devotion. \n“Shadowforce”: Solo Created by Nai-Ni Chen during the challenging period of the global pandemic\, this beautiful and haunting solo serves as a poignant reflection on the human need for intimacy. The choreography highlights the importance of human relationship and our longing for connection and love for each other\, offering a deeply personal and resonant conclusion to the program. \nBIOS \nAbout TAKE Dance/Take Ueyama \nA native of Tokyo\, Take Ueyama moved to the United States in 1991 to study dance at The Juilliard School in New York City. Upon graduation\, he was invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company\, touring internationally for eight years. He also performed extensively with Kazuko Hirabayashi Dance Theatre. In 2003\, Take made his choreographic debut with Tsubasa\, presented at SUNY New Paltz with fellow Taylor dancers. Two years later\, he founded TAKE Dance\, a company known for its powerful athleticism and evocative blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Drawing on his Japanese heritage and a deep reverence for nature and humanity\, Take’s work explores themes of beauty\, resilience\, compassion\, and the duality of light and darkness in the human experience. \nHis choreography has been presented by major institutions and festivals including The Kennedy Center\, The Joyce Theater\, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival\, Central Park SummerStage\, PS/21 Chatham\, The Judson Memorial Church\, Winspear Opera House in Dallas\, Harris Theater Chicago\, Spring to Dance Festival in St. Louis\, and Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival\, among others. \nHis work has been commissioned and performed by companies and schools such as Newport Contemporary Ballet\, BalletX\, Columbia Ballet Collaborative\, Dallas Black Dance Theatre\, ArcDanz\, The Juilliard School\, The Ailey School\, and SMU Meadows School of the Arts. \nTake has received international recognition for his choreography. Sakura Sakura was a prizewinner at the International Modern Dance Choreographic Competition in Burgos\, Spain. He was one of four choreographers selected for the 2006 “Free to Rep” program at Florida State University’s MANCC and became the first choreographer to receive the S&R Foundation’s Washington Award in 2010. Other honors include the 2015 Jadin Wong Award for Emerging Asian American Choreographer (Asian American Arts Alliance)\, a 2022 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship\, the 2023 Danse Mirage Foundation Choreography Grant for Bamboo Dreams\, and the 2025 Gross Family Prize from the Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation. http://www.takedance.org | info@takedance.org \nAbout Sugar Vendil \nSugar Vendil (she/they) is a composer\, pianist\, choreographer\, and interdisciplinary artist who is forging new creative pathways as a second generation Filipinx American and future ancestor. She started her artistic life as a classical pianist\, and after spending nearly a decade searching for her own voice\, her practice evolved into making music and performances that integrate sound\, movement\, and unconventional approaches to the piano. She has a keyboard/synth duo\, Vanity Project\, with composer Trevor Gureckis. Vendil is based in Lenapehoking\, known as Brooklyn. \nVendil’s work contains a potent sense of physicality and is obliquely autobiographical. Detaching from linearity and narrative\, she conjures the immediate and raw emotions that are still perceivable from imperfect memories. She was awarded a 2026 Macdowell fellowship and 2024-25 CUNY Dance Initiative Residency at York College/Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. Commissions include music for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s F/W 2024 show\, Simple Tasks 2 on Jennifer Koh’s Grammy-award winning album Alone Together; a Chamber Music America commission to write for The Nouveau Classical Project; ETHEL’s Homebaked 2019\, and ACF | Create. She scored Jih-E Peng’s May We Know Our Own Strength (2021) and GATHER (2023)\, short films centered on works by visual artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya\, and The Rite of Spring (2024)\, written and directed by Nick Nocera. In early 2024\, her visual scores were part of the National Arts Club’s 2020 Fellows group exhibition\, Light\, Line\, and Sound. She showed two ink-on-paper scores\, and trapunto etude (2024)\, a beaded and embroidered canvas score inspired by the art of Pacita Abad. \nAbout sugar vendil/isogram \nsugar vendil/isogram makes interdisciplinary performances that interweave sound and movement\, forming connective threads that encourage closer inspection. isogram blurs boundaries between genres and embraces nonlinearity. Led by Filipinx American composer\, choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Sugar Vendil\, isogram members and collaborative artists are violist Cindy Lan\, flutist Annie Nikunen\, vocalist/dancer Marie Lloyd Paspe\, pianist/vocalist/performer Sugar Vendil\, and vocalist/dancer Annie Wang. \nAbout barkha dance company \nbarkha dance company (bdc) honors the rich lineage of kathak from the Jaipur and Lucknow traditions while creating contemporary works that expand the form’s expressive and narrative possibilities. The company envisions itself as a vital bridge between tradition and experimentation\, creating pathways for dialogue\, discovery\, and artistic growth. \nArtistic director barkha patel creates choreographies that reimagine kathak’s place in contemporary culture. The company’s repertoire includes both ensemble and solo works\, which balance rhythmic precision\, grace\, and power\, while also inviting audiences into a reflective space. Often the works explore lived experiences of South Asian women in the diaspora\, exploring themes of cultural reverence\, suppression\, reclamation\, bodily memory\, and female desire. \nbdc is committed to engaging diverse diaspora communities by sharing the beauty\, complexity\, and joy of kathak through masterclasses at universities\, workshops in schools\, and ongoing weekly classes. www.barkhadance.com \nAbout barkha patel \nbarkha patel is a touring kathak artist\, choreographer\, educator and artistic director of barkha dance company. She has trained in kathak with Guru Rachna Sarang and continues her training with Swati Sinha and Dheerendra Tiwari. \nbarkha’s work has been presented at venues such as Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out\, Little Island\, 92Y\, and Chelsea Factory among others. barkha has been recipient of the 2023 Juried Bessie Award through which she received support from the New York State Dance Force in 2024\, to tour a full-evening work ahaM | Maha to the Reg Lenna Center\, 171 Cedar Arts\, and Rochester University. \nBarkha currently is a recipient of the Special Projects Grant from the Princess Grace Foundation through\, which she is developing a new evening-length work set to premiere in 2026. \nAbout Naomi Funaki \nNaomi Funaki is an award-winning tap dance artist from Tokyo\, Japan\, currently living in New York City. Since moving to New York in 2016 to pursue her career in tap dance\, she has performed at New York City Center\, Lincoln Center\, The Joyce Theater\, Radio City Music Hall\, MET Gala\, Guggenheim Museum (New York City and Spain)\, Vail Dance Festival\, and All Arts TV. Naomi is a 2023 Princess Grace Award winner\, a 2024–2025 Joyce Creative Residency artist\, Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow in Dance\, and was recognized as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024. She has worked with Ayodele Casel\, Caleb Teicher & Company\, Music From The Sole\, and Dorrance Dance. Choreography credits include Ayodele Casel’s “Artists at the Center” at New York City Center\, associate choreographer of “Diary of a Tap Dancer” at The American Repertory Theatre\, assistant choreographer for “Bzzz” at The Joyce Theater\, and assistant tap choreographer for New York City Center’s Encores! “Wonderful Town.” \nAbout Sun Kim Dance Theatre \nSun Kim Dance Theatre (SKDT) is founded by its artistic director Sun Kim\, with a mission to explore the possibilities of particular dance style “opping” in a theatrical manner along with different aspects of physical theatre\, and use it as a medium for storytelling\, amplifying diverse voices and sharing universal human experiences. SKDT is committed to creating platforms that elevate the work of underrepresented artists\, particularly those from the street dance and immigrant artist communities. They believe that by featuring a broad range of perspectives\, they can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable world. \nSKDT has performed at LayeRhythm/Works & Process with New York Public Library for the Performing Arts\, New Victory Theater\, San Francisco International Hip Hop Dance Festival\, Battery Dance Festival\, NYU Skirball\, Bronx Museum\, Symphony Space\, and Ladies of Hip Hop Festival. \nAbout Sun Kim \nSun Kim is a distinguished dancer\, choreographer\, artistic director\, and dance educator. Hailing from South Korea\, she specializes in “popping\,” a style of street dance. She has received 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Choreography\, the 2022 Emerging Artist Award at Harlem Stage Gala\, nominated at the 2022 Bessie Awards for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer\, and she was also on the original cast in “Cabaret” at the Kit Kat Cub\, Broadway as a prologue dancer. \nSun’s passion for dance began at the age of 12\, she started learning breaking and popping. After training for 10 years in South Korea\, she moved to NYC in 2011. Since then\, she has achieved many accomplishments\, such as winning Step Ya Game Up\, a world final popping battle\, making it to the top eight at the UK B-Boy championship world final as the USA popping representative\, and performing for Cirque Du Soleil. Additionally\, Sun Kim has taught at Princeton University\, Broadway Dance Center\, Peridance Center\, and Kookmin University in South Korea. \nAbout Nava Dance Theatre \nFounded in 2012\, Nava Dance Theatre is a dance company which uses bharatanatyam\, experimental movement\, and live music to navigate place\, identity\, and politics through the lens of lived experience. Their work delves into unheard refugee voices\, the #MeToo movement\, and other social issues. Through their programs\, they make visible stories on the margins\, connect contemporary histories to today\, and create intersections of culturally specific art\, diaspora\, and storytelling that are as layered as collective experiences. Through new dance works\, residency and commissioning programs\, workshops\, festivals\, and cross-genre collaborations\, Nava Dance Theatre examines the various ways that dance can support and reflect the communities you live in. Nava Dance Theatre is based in San Francisco\, CA\, unceded territories of the Ohlone people. www.navadance.org \nAbout Nadhi Thekkek \nDr. Nadhi Thekkek is a dancer\, choreographer\, and the artistic director of Nava Dance Theatre. Nadhi uses the South Indian dance form of bharatanatyam to navigate place\, identity\, and politics through the lens of her lived experience as a child of immigrants and a South Asian\, diasporic woman. She reimagines how bharatanatyam can serve marginalized narratives that need to occupy space in the US right now. Her nationally touring work “Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies” sources community interviews\, historical texts\, and poetry to explore the intersections of labor\, agency\, and belonging in our South Asian ancestry. Nadhi’s body of work has been supported through the NEFA National Dance Project (2023)\, The MAP Fund (2022)\, National Endowment for the Arts (2020\, 2022\, 2023)\, California Arts Council (2018-present)\, San Francisco Arts Commission (2019\, 2022\, 2025)\, Kenneth Rainin Foundation (2021)\, and others. She was recently awarded the Dance USA Fellowship (2025). \nThrough Nava\, Nadhi also produces and co-facilitates the Unrehearsed Artist Residency Program\, where South Asian dancemakers create art that challenges the status quo. She is one of the co-founders of Varnam Salon\, a performance series supporting California-based culture bearers/dance makers and serves on the board of the Western Arts Alliance. Nadhi learned bharatanatyam from Guru Smt. Sundara Swaminathan (Kala Vandana Dance Company\, San Jose) and Guru Smt. Padmini Chari (Nritya School of Dance\, Houston). As of 2012\, she has continued training under Guru Sri. A. Lakshmanaswamy (Chennai). \nAbout Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nThe Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is a leading force in creating innovative cultural experiences that capture the hope\, resilience\, and energy of the immigrant journey. Bridging the grace of Asian elegance with the dynamism of American modern dance\, the Company performs at the intersection of innovation and tradition\, empowering communities through performances and interactive engagements. Through its productions\, the Company fosters cross-cultural understanding while addressing important themes of identity\, authenticity\, and equality. \nThe Company’s success is evident in its extensive performance schedule\, reaching more than 20\,000 audience members each year through exuberant productions presented at prestigious venues such as The Joyce Theater and Lincoln Center in New York\, Jacob’s Pillow\, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in California\, the Ordway Center in Minneapolis\, The Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC\, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, as well as on fifteen international tours spanning ten countries. Special productions for families have been presented by the New Victory Theater on Broadway\, Lincoln Center Institute\, and KREA in Michigan\, among others. The Company also regularly commissions new\, cross-cultural works that reflect contemporary issues with global influences. These collaborations have included partnerships with renowned musicians such as the Ahn Trio\, Glen Velez\, Joan La Barbara\, Angel Lam\, Jason Huang\, Liang-Xing Tang\, the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York\, and the New Asia Chamber Music Society. \nAbout the AAPI Dance Festival \nThe AAPI Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent\, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre. \nOrganized by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, the festival features two showcases at Ailey Studios with performances by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, A4’s Jadin Wong Fellow\, and other acclaimed companies\, as well as the Rising Stars showcase at City Center\, spotlighting emerging choreographic talent. \nThe AAPI Dance Festival is made possible with support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, Mertz Gilmore Foundation\, Howard Gilman Foundation\, and individual donors like you. \nAccessibility:\nThere is a ramp to access the front entrance of the building on 9th avenue. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on the ground floor and performance entry level (PE). Doors to those restrooms are wave-activated to open on both sides. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:Armat: Live Art × Meditation Ritual
DESCRIPTION:A live digital drawing and meditation ritual by Yadi Liu with meditation teacher Michel Pascal.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nIn collaboration with the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to Armat\, an evolving art initiative by artist Yadi Liu that merges live digital drawing with meditation and contemplative presence. For this special session\, Yadi partners with meditation teacher Michel Pascal\, whose gentle guidance and occasional live vocal elements create a serene\, multi-sensory environment. \nParticipants are invited to pause\, breathe\, and step into the program from within\, becoming part of a shared ritual of presence\, quiet observation\, and embodied awareness. \nNotes: \n\nThis session will be gently documented through photos and videos.\nImages may include wide shots of the group and close-ups of the artistic process.\nSelect images may be used by the artist for non-commercial artistic purposes.\nIf you prefer not to be photographed\, please let our team know at check-in and we will gladly accommodate.\n\nAbout Yadi Liu \nYadi Liu is a New York–based visual artist and the founder of Armat\, an artist-led initiative exploring how contemporary ritual\, perception\, and Eastern philosophy can shape shared cultural experiences. A Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist\, Liu works with fluid linework and abstraction to examine ideas of presence\, transformation\, and the unseen dimensions of human experience. \nHer live drawing practice integrates projected photography with real-time mark-making\, creating images that gradually obscure and reveal participants’ forms. Through this process\, Liu investigates the shifting boundary between the visible and the interior\, inviting audiences to witness “inner states” as evolving\, communal artworks. \nLiu’s work has been presented in public settings in New York’s Chinatown\, in experimental workshops with graduate students at FIT (SUNY)\, and in cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge contemporary art with wellness and community engagement. Through Armat\, she continues to expand visual ritual as a participatory art form rooted in civic\, cultural\, and contemplative spaces. \nAbout Michel Pascal \nMichel Pascal is an internationally respected vocalist\, author\, and meditation teacher whose work combines contemplative practice with the immersive power of sound. For nearly a decade\, he has performed annual concerts at Carnegie Hall\, where his distinctive style\, often described as “The Medicine Voice”\, creates resonant environments for collective calm. His programs have been presented at the Rubin Museum of Art\, the NYC Mayor’s Office and other cultural and civic institutions. \nPascal trained for fifteen years in Himalayan contemplative traditions\, developing voice-based techniques centered on grounding\, visualization\, and emotional steadiness. He is the author of more than twenty books on stress reduction and mindfulness. \nHis trauma-informed programs for veterans\, first responders\, and justice-involved communities\, including collaborations with the Amity Foundation\, have been recognized for their measurable impact on stress and well-being. Across performance\, wellness\, and public settings\, Pascal’s voice functions as a stabilizing instrument for collective presence. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-chinatown-partnership-present-armat-live-art-x-meditation-ritual/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:ROSEMEAD & The Realities of AAPI Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Watch a clip from ROSEMEAD + join ROSEMEAD producer Mynette Louie\, lived-experience storyteller Lisa Oberholzer-Gee\, and therapist Jeanie Y. Chang for an honest conversation about AAPI mental health\, caregiving\, and the power of breaking silence. Followed by Q&A. WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS Mental health remains deeply stigmatized across many AAPI communities\, shaped by cultural expectations around silence\, strength\, and family responsibility. ROSEMEAD and the Realities of AAPI Mental Health creates space for a nuanced\, accessible conversation that centers lived experience while offering expert context and resources. Rather than prescribing solutions or policy\, this event focuses on storytelling as a catalyst for empathy\, understanding\, and change — illuminating the realities many families live with quietly and the collective work still left to be done. Webinar flow: 7:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction to ROSEMEAD 7:03 PM – Film Clip from ROSEMEAD 7:05 PM – Introduction of Speakers 7:08 PM – Spotlight on Mynette Louie and the Production of ROSEMEAD 7:20 PM – Spotlight on Lisa Oberholzer-Gee and Her Personal Story 7:30 PM – Panel Discussion 7:50 PM – Audience Q&A
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rosemead-the-realities-of-aapi-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Film,Mental Health,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York!
DESCRIPTION:New York’s Best Desi Stand-Up Comedy Show Comes near Hicksville — for a Special New Year Celebration!\n\n\nWe’re bringing New York City’s #1 South Asian stand-up comedy show to Long Island! \nLaughing Lassi — the hit comedy showcase that has sold out every month in NYC — is coming to Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown (Hicksville\, Long Island) for a special night of laughter\, culture\, and community. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, Laughing Lassi brings together the funniest Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, and Bangladeshi comedians from New York and around the world. Expect sharp wit\, hilarious storytelling\, and authentic South Asian humor that everyone can enjoy. \n📅 When: Doors open 6:30 PM | Show starts 8:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Governor’s Comedy Club\, 90 Division Ave\, Levittown\, NY — minutes from Hicksville and convenient for audiences across Long Island\, Queens\, and Nassau County.\n🍸 Venue Policy: Two-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available). \nJoin us for a night where laughter meets identity and the South Asian community shines on one of Long Island’s best stages.\nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds — perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast —\n💬 Follow Us: @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover only the main show (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM). The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest — email us for details.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Governor’s Comedy Club to experience Laughing Lassi — New York’s #1 South Asian stand-up comedy show\, now live on Long Island! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n“Say something in Bengali!” \n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassi\nCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \nTickets sell out fast.\nSeats are limited.\nAnd every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Governor’s Comedy Clubs\, 90 Division Avenue\, Levittown\, NY\, 11756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T180000
DTSTAMP:20251205T041010Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Holiday Market ホリデーマーケット
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect place to find unique\, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent creators. \nCelebrate the holiday season with us at Japan Village in Brooklyn! \nDiscover over 15 talented Japanese artists and makers\, showcasing their handmade crafts\, jewelry\, accessories\, home goods\, and more. \nIt’s the perfect place to find unique\, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent creators. Enjoy the festive atmosphere\, connect with the artists\, and experience the charm of Japanese craftsmanship and design
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-holiday-market-%e3%83%9b%e3%83%aa%e3%83%87%e3%83%bc%e3%83%9e%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b1%e3%83%83%e3%83%88/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T223000
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience — a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 8:30 PM | Show starts 9:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location\n🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast —\n💬 Follow Us: @LaughingLassi \n  \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover only the main show (9:00 PM – 10:30 PM). The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest – please email us for details.\nRefunds 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\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n“Say something in Bengali!” \n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassi\nCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \nTickets sell out fast.\nSeats are limited.\nAnd every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-13/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T193000
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SUMMARY:Godzilla Minus One Vs. Past Lives: Romantic Histories and Historic Romances
DESCRIPTION:Love and gender roles in the recent globally successful films ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and ‘Past Lives.’\n\nProf. Jayashree Kamblé will present on her essay in CUNY FORUM Volume 11:1\, focusing on love and gender roles in the recent globally successful films Godzilla Minus One and Past Lives. Prof. Kamblé delves into how Godzilla unexpectedly challenges traditional cinematic depictions of romance and gender\, offering fresh perspectives on themes of identity and geocultural representation. Both films show how popular culture can shape our understanding of history\, belonging\, and societal dynamics. She also goes beyond the article to invite connections between the philosophy of romance in Past Lives and its Korean-Canadian-American director Celine Song’s 2025 movie\, Materialists.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/godzilla-minus-one-vs-past-lives-romantic-histories-and-historic-romances/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T213000
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SUMMARY:Documenting Stories: Oral History Production and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on oral history production\, equipment\, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets!\n\n\nDocumenting Stories: Oral History Production and Best Practices \nJoin us for a presentation on oral history production\, equipment\, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets! \nOral Historian\, Artist\, Writer\, Alan Nakagawa will base this workshop on his thirty-nine years of interdisciplinary art projects using oral history as a base for working with diverse communities. \nNakagawa has worked for educational\, non-profit and government institutions with varying budgets and scopes. Keeping a flexible production methodology while listening to the needs of the collaborators\, he has built a portfolio of experiences reflecting diverse needs. \nMeet the Instructor! \nAlan Nakagawa is an interdisciplinary artist with archiving tendencies\, primarily working with sound\, often incorporating various media and working with communities and their histories. He has created a series of Invisible Architecture experiences that are mash ups of the recorded acoustics of historical sites\, giving new context to historic places through a contemporary lens of sound. Nakagawa has been working on a series of semi-autobiographic sound-architecture/tactile sound experiences\, utilizing multi-point audio field recordings of historic interiors; Peace Resonance; Hiroshima/Wendover combines recordings of the interiors of the Hiroshima Atomic Dome (Hiroshima\, Japan) and Wendover Hangar (Utah). His first book\, “A.I.R.Head: Anatomy of an Artist in Residence” was published in January 2023 by Writ-Large Press. It maps his artistic trajectory that led to his nine Artist-in-residencies in six years.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/documenting-stories-oral-history-production-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20251204T091048Z
CREATED:20251204T091048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T091048Z
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SUMMARY:White Wave Dance – Here NOW So Long (Preview)
DESCRIPTION:Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion\, weaving together panoramic video imagery\, a live original composition for guitars and electronics\, and the fluid\, dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. Comprising ten interconnected scenes\, the work delves into love and inner conflict\, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through an evocative synthesis of sound\, imagery\, and movement. \n\n\nArtistic Director / Choreographer: Young Soon Kim\nRehearsal Director: Mark Willis \nDancers: Michael Bishop\, Kaylan Bradford\, John Crim\, Benjamin De Andrade\, Bella Donatelli\, Soomin Eum\, Shujung Kim\, Ellie Swainhart\, Juan David Viveros
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/white-wave-dance-here-now-so-long-preview/
LOCATION:New York Center for Creativity and Dance\, 287 East 10th Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20251217T000741Z
CREATED:20251205T093736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T000741Z
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SUMMARY:MOONSquare Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition with the silent auction.\n\n\nIt’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition and the winter solstice.  \nOur auction will end on the evening of the closing so be sure to check out all the amazing pieces these artists have created. Winners of the auction will also be able to pick up their pieces at that time. If you can’t join us\, you can still bid on the MOONSquare auction remotely here. The proceeds will be shared between T!C and the artists\, so this is an incredible opportunity to support as well as learn more about our community!  \nTo cap off the year we will be serving tangyuan\, a sweet and warming traditional treat eaten to celebrate Dongzhi (the Winter Solstice). We’d love to see you all and wish our friends & neighbors a happy holiday before our studio goes into hibernation!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moonsquare-closing-party/
LOCATION:1 Pike St\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T214500
DTSTAMP:20251215T052234Z
CREATED:20251208T052235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T052234Z
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SUMMARY:Content Creation for Collective Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy community exploration to help you use your voice online for justice\, healing + collective freedom!\n\n\nContent Creation for Collective Liberation \nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 16th at 5:30PM PST for our next People’s School for Justice session for a cozy community exploration to help you use your voice online for justice\, healing + collective freedom! \nIf you’ve ever felt a calling to use your voice for social change\, but hesitated in the face of perfectionism\, visibility fears\, or not knowing where to begin\, this space is for you.  \nContent Creation for Collective Liberation is a 75-minute Zoom workshop designed for anyone who values community care\, collective liberation\, and expressive freedom. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how to create short-form content that centers healing\, justice\, and authenticity\, without sacrificing our mental wellness or creative joy. Through introspection\, conversation\, and gentle group practices\, we’ll unpack our fears\, reconnect with our voices\, and learn tangible tools for sharing liberatory knowledge on social media. Whether you’re returning to content creation or just starting out\, come curious\, leave empowered—and maybe even with your next post drafted. \nWorkshop Session Flow →  \n\nIntentional check-in + introductions\nDefine collective liberation\nRe-member the power of using our authentic voice\nBreak down creative fears + internal blocks\nJournal\, share\, reframe in community\nExplore content topics + formats that fit you\nClose with group shares + reflections\n\nMeet the Facilitator! \nJozelle Wong Yu\, MA (she/they) is a neuroqueer Filipinx-Chinese creator\, coach\, and cultural movement-maker who alchemizes softness into strength. She is passionate about facilitating intimate experiences where anyone\, especially queer\, trans\, and non-binary people of the global majority can reconnect with their radical honesty and be met with tenderness and warmth. \nWith an M.A. in Communication Studies from California State University\, Long Beach\, Jozelle served as a Public Speaking Professor and now mentors entrepreneurs and creatives to reclaim their creative expression and share their stories through her public speaking coaching. An advocate for racial healing and collective liberation\, Jozelle has also served as the Communications Director at Asian American Justice + Innovation Lab. At their core\, Jozelle believes in communication as medicine and the pleasurable alchemy that comes at the intersection of authentic expression\, warm witnessing\, and community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/content-creation-for-collective-liberation/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000
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SUMMARY:Alpha Beta Blah - Cozy Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for Alpha Beta Blah\, a new reading series that removes the secret from secret society!\n\n\nThe 2025 AAWW Margins fellows present “Alpha Beta Blah”\, a new reading series that invites writers to come frat out with the fellows. \nThe fourth and final reading of this series will take place on December 16th at 7 pm ET. For “Cozy Solstice”\, send us pieces about all that can happen on the longest night of the year. We want poetry that covers heartbreak and hollowness\, sultry stories about people locked in a cabin together\, and essays on the possibilities of a snowy day in the city. We are looking for work with a heart big enough to get us through the coldest of nights\, that makes us feel like we are bundled up next to a hearth. \nSubmit your sample to events@aaww.org by December 1st to be considered for the lineup. \nThis reading series is a part of the AAWW Margins fellowship program. \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. 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/alpha-beta-blah-cozy-solstice/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T180000
DTSTAMP:20251215T130738Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating AAPI Histories: Curricular Points of Entry for US History
DESCRIPTION:This curriculum design workshop is tailored to middle and high school teachers\, equipping them with practical strategies and a wealth of resources to seamlessly incorporate AAPI history into their social studies curricula. Educators will use AAPI histories and narratives to discover innovative ways to align their lessons with NJ learning standards. They will have the opportunity to collaborate\, share their own curricular experiences\, and reimagine their curricula. \nFacilitator: Jessica Cappadona\, TAAS Ambassador \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/integrating-aapi-histories-curricular-points-of-entry-for-us-history/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:High School,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T220000
DTSTAMP:20251210T220249Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Fest: A Festival Celebrating Asian Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Musician and comedian Charlene Kaye presents GOLDEN HOUR FEST\, an annual variety show and holiday party celebrating the AAPI community!\n\n\nDOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM \nMusician and comedian Charlene Kaye presents GOLDEN HOUR FEST\, an annual variety show and holiday party uplifting musicians of AAPI descent. Rolling Stone recently profiled Kaye with the headline “Why Everybody Loves Breakout Comedy Star Charlene Kaye\,” and she was just featured on CBS mornings on how she “turned pop parody into viral gold.” \nLINEUP \n\nCharlene Kaye (comedy)\nParty Foul (pop band from Hawaii)\nLabiahead (all girl Radiohead)\nGushes (music)\nEmergency Tiara (music)\nChanel Ali (comedy)\nHenry Bae (drag)\n\nProceeds to benefit the Asian Pride Project.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/golden-hour-fest-a-festival-celebrating-asian-musicians/
LOCATION:littlefield\, 635 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person,Music,Variety Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20251210T220002Z
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SUMMARY:Rotunda Holiday Concert Featuring The Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists with Jasmine Rice LaBeija
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with members of The Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists and Asian drag artist Jasmine Rice LaBeija––a Juilliard-trained tenor and 2025 Britain’s Got Talent finalist. As part of a beloved annual Works & Process tradition\, the singers bring the museum’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda to life with the joyous sound of holiday music. \nWorks & Process presents their annual Rotunda Holiday Concert\, featuring the Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists and Jasmine Rice LaBeija\, set for Sunday\, December 14\, 2025 at 7 PM at the Guggenheim Rotunda\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY 10128. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/guggenheim/3515/event/1435010.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rotunda-holiday-concert-featuring-the-metropolitan-opera-chorus-artists-with-jasmine-rice-labeija/
LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T203000
DTSTAMP:20251104T070001Z
CREATED:20251104T070001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T070001Z
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SUMMARY:When the Ancestors Speak by Jen Shyu\, Sumi Tonooka\, and Val Jeanty
DESCRIPTION:Jen Shyu\, Sumi Tonooka\, & Val Jeanty explore the theme of immigration\, growing out of their own rich multi-ethnic family & musical histories\n\n\nCRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) presents Crossing Boundaries 25: When the Ancestors Speak on Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\, at 7 pm at Greenwich House Music Hall. Curated by Jen Shyu\, this work by Jen Shyu (vocals\, Taiwanese moon lute\, Japanese biwa\, Korean gayageum)\, Sumi Tonooka (piano)\, and Val Jeanty (SoundChemist) explores the theme of immigration\, growing out of their own rich multi-ethnic family and musical histories\, from Africa\, Japan\, Timor\, Taiwan\, Haiti\, and beyond. This concert mixes music with movement and text\, further developing material which was first introduced during Jen Shyu’s 2023 residency at The Stone and expanded upon that fall in Crossing Boundaries 20. \nABOUT CROSSING BOUNDARIES CONCERT SERIES \nCROSSING BOUNDARIES is a concert series devoted to dissolving boundaries between performers and audiences\, the traditional and contemporary\, classical and experimental\, and the culturally specific and the global. Series curators are empowered to create unique performance events in collaboration with musical\, visual\, and/or movement artists of their choosing. The series was conceived in 2018 by the Korean traditional wind player and composer gamin\, who has continued to help curate the series each year. https://crsny.org/crossing-boundaries-concert-series/ \nCrossing Boundaries is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement\, a regrant program administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) and supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. LMCC empowers artists by providing them with networks\, resources\, and support to create vibrant\, sustainable communities in Manhattan and beyond. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nJen Shyu Rome Prize\, Guggenheim\, and USA Fellow\, Doris Duke Artist\, multilingual multidisciplinary artist Jen Shyu was born in Peoria\, Illinois to Taiwanese and East Timorese immigrants. She has produced eight albums and a single available on her record label Autumn Geese Records. She’s performed at Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, Metropolitan Museum of Art\, National Theater of Korea\, Rubin Museum\, was named Downbeat’s 2017 Rising Star Female Vocalist\, and is a Fulbright scholar speaking 10 languages. She’s worked with such musical innovators as Sumi Tonooka\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Nicole Mitchell\, Val Jeanty\, Ikue Mori\, Zeena Parkins\, Linda May Han Oh\, Kris Davis\, Wadada Leo Smith\, Mark Dresser\, Francis Wong\, Jon Jang\, Vijay Iyer\, Kenny Barron\, Reggie Workman\, Bill Frisell\, and Immanuel Wilkins. Her “Song of Silver Geese” was among The New York Times’ “Best Albums of 2017.” Her third solo production and album “Zero Grasses: Ritual for the Losses” (commissioned by John Zorn) has received wide critical acclaim\, with “When I Have Power” NPR’s “Best Songs of 2021.” She is a Paul Simon Music Fellows Guest Artist\, a Steinway Artist and co-founder with Sara Serpa of M³ (Mutual Mentorship for Musicians). @jenshyu\, https://www.jenshyu.com \nSumi Tonooka 2023 Pew Fellowship Awardee Sumi Tonooka has been called a “fierce\, fascinating composer pianist” Jazz Times “provocative and compelling” New York Times. With 15 recordings to her name and a vast catalogue of compositions and award winning works in genres symphonic\, chamber\, dance and film\, she continues to be a creative force. Recently\, Tonooka was a winning finalist for the Emerging Black Composers Project to compose her fourth symphony\, Only The Midnight Sky and Silent Stars premiered by the San Francisco Conservatory in February 2023. She is also a 2021 recipient of the Doris Duke\, Creative Inflections Grant\, with vocalist/composer Jen Shyu\, for In The Green Room\, inspired by the stories of Asian and African American women in Jazz. She was awarded the Chamber Music America New Jazz Works grant in 2019\, premiering later this year for her trio plus Alchemy Sound Project\, a composers collective that she started in 2015. @sumitonooka\, http://sumitonooka.com \nVal Jeanty is a Grammy-winning Afro-Electronica composer\, turntablist\, and SoundChemist whose work bridges ancestral Haitian Vodou traditions with experimental electronic soundscapes. A professor at Berklee College of Music\, Jeanty has performed at the Whitney Museum\, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City\, and internationally at the Venice Biennale in Italy and Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin. A recipient of the 2024 United States Artists Fellowship\, the 2019 NYSCA/Roulette Residency\, and the 2022 NYC/CBA Toulmin Fellowship\, Jeanty continues to expand the frontiers of sonic expression while honoring her Haitian heritage. @valjeanty\, https://val-inc.bandcamp.com/ \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nCRS (CENTER FOR REMEMBERING & SHARING) is a Manhattan- and Tokyo-based arts and spiritual center founded in 2004 by Yasuko Kasaki and Christopher Pelham. Rooted in the non-dualistic teachings of A Course in Miracles (ACIM)\, CRS offers spiritual counseling\, healing\, and mind-training courses to practitioners around the world. The Center uses the arts as a vehicle for achieving awakening\, unity\, and peace. By producing exhibitions\, performances\, and an online arts magazine (onlylove.ART)\, and providing support for individual artists and partner organizations like Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³) and Kotohogi\, CRS empowers a diverse\, international community of artists to experiment\, collaborate\, and share their visions. https://crsny.org \nPhoto credits:Trio photo by Mariana MerazJen Shyu by Daniel Reichart Sumi Tonooka by Karen SterlingVal Jeanty by Richard Louissant
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/when-the-ancestors-speak-by-jen-shyu-sumi-tonooka-and-val-jeanty/
LOCATION:Greenwich House Music School\, 212-242-4770\, 46 Barrow St\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T143000
DTSTAMP:20251208T152817Z
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SUMMARY:Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement
DESCRIPTION:As a UCLA art major and activist working to establish the UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, Mary Uyematsu\, set out to document the Asian American Movement happening in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. This Movement found its roots in the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement\, and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, and was sparked by the struggles for ethnic studies and the protests against the Vietnam War\, and the recognition of the People’s Republic of China. \nMary published her photography collection from this Movement in 2020\, to document the anti-imperialist issues that politicized our generation. \nMary will present a slide show from her collection and discuss the contributions and limitations of this national movement to the overall revolutionary working class struggle. \nTo attend this webinar\, please contact ICSS at:  https://icssmarx.org/contact-us-2/ \nABOUT THE SPEAKER:  MARY UYEMATSU KAO\nAs a UCLA art major and activist working to establish the UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, Mary Uyematsu\, set out to document the Asian American Movement happening in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. This Movement found its roots in the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement\, and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, and was sparked by the struggles for ethnic studies and the protests against the Vietnam War\, and the recognition of the People’s Republic of China. \nMary published her photography collection from this Movement in 2020\, to document the anti-imperialist issues that politicized our generation. \nMary will present a slide show from her collection and discuss the contributions and limitations of this national movement to the overall revolutionary working class struggle. \nBIO:\nMary Uyematsu Kao worked as the UCLA Asian American Studies Center Publications Coordinator for 30 years. She received her MA in Asian American Studies in 2007. She has been a contributing writer since 2016 for the Rafu Shimpo\, the last in-print Japanese American newspaper. \nShe just finished printing the 2nd edition of Rockin’ the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement\, featuring more than 400 photographs of the Asian American Movement from 1969-1974. Some of the events include New York Chinatown’s Confucius Plaza struggle\, a pilgrimage to Manzanar\, the Van Troi Anti-imperialist Youth Brigade at L.A.’s Nisei Week Parade\, and a cultural night educational on Marcos martial law in the Philippines.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rockin-the-boat-flashbacks-of-the-1970s-asian-movement/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
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SUMMARY:Prelude Kebaya Across Border Autumn 2025 NYC
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Malaysian culture in NYC! Learn about the Kebaya\, enjoy a live showcase\, tasty food\, and meet new friends.\n\n\nKebaya Across Borders – NYC ✨\nJoin us for a culture-filled evening in Manhattan celebrating the beauty\, artistry\, and heritage of the Malaysian Kebaya — with a fun twist! Hosted at the elegant Rasa Restaurant\, this event blends a mini seminar\, a live showcase\, and IG-worthy cultural moments you’ll love. \n🌟 What’s Happening \n✨ Mini Kebaya TalkA light\, engaging look at the history\, significance\, and modern evolution of the Kebaya — a beautiful traditional blouse-dress worn in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia\, known for its elegant embroidery and timeless style 💃 \n✨ Live Showcase + Fashion WalkSee gorgeous traditional & modern Kebayas\, a casual catwalk\, and fun show-and-tell moments. \n✨ Cultural Q&AAsk questions\, learn styling tips\, and explore fabrics and motifs up close. \n✨ Community & Mingling 🌸📸This event is open to the public — perfect for anyone interested in learning about Malaysian culture\, enjoying Malaysian food\, and meeting new friends and people.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/prelude-kebaya-across-border-autumn-2025-nyc/
LOCATION:Rasa\, 25 West 8th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T173000
DTSTAMP:20251113T131829Z
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SUMMARY:Boba Gays and Friends: an all Asian comedy show
DESCRIPTION:Boba Gays & Friends is an inclusive all Asian comedy show\, featuring the best Asian comics in NYC.\n\n\nTired of only seeing only one or even ZERO Asians featured at your comedy show? Well how about a hilarious new comedy show that features only Asians! Produced by Alex Kim and Kenny Park Yi\, Boba Gays & Friends is an inclusive all Asian comedy show\, featuring the best comics in NYC\, period.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/boba-gays-and-friends-an-all-asian-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20251210T222219Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Over Hills and Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Over Hills and Valleys is a musical imagination of the shared history of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music and its people.\n\n\nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is pleased to welcome back resident artist Benjamin “saxofshaolin” Chin for a special concert of Over Hills and Valleys: An Imagination of the Shared History of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican Music. \nOver Hills and Valleys is a musical imagination of the shared history of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music and its people. Accompanied by Grammy-nominated Reggae producer\, Andre “Dretegs” Hawthorne\, the duo will perform a set of original music and covers that will trace the migration patterns of the Hakka Chinese from Southeast Asia to the Caribbean to New York City. In addition\, the pair will discuss and share behind-the-scenes footage of the writing and recording process of the project. Join us for this unique afternoon concert that brings together the resonant traditions of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music in a one-of-a-kind cultural encounter. \n“Over Hills and Valleys” is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n \nABOUT Benjamin “saxofshaolin” Chin\nBen Chin\, aka saxofshaolin\, is the confluence between East and West. As a saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader\, he seeks to merge the musical lineages of his upbringing. He fuses American\, South East Asian\, and Afro-Caribbean music and creates music that sounds like a dance between the ancestors of the three traditions. This is not only an effort to experiment with music but also to find common ground between far-flung cultures. It’s an approach that has developed\, instinctually\, from his experience as an immigrant and a Hakka Chinese\, a nomad by blood. His music is simultaneously traditional and contemporary. Equally aggressive and tasteful. Always danceable and spiritual. \nOutside of saxofshaolin\, Ben is a part of a handful of music and food startups in New York City. Whether it’s via Resonator\, QNA\, Moonlite\, or Bagel Joint\, he integrates his love of culture into every project\, product\, or piece of food. \nBen Chin is a 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Museum of Chinese in America\, and Google Next Gen Policy Leader.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-over-hills-and-valleys/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20251207T221341Z
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SUMMARY:We Meet Again: Asian American Shorts Showcase & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:✨Join us for an inspiring afternoon of film\, community\, and support! ✨ \nYou’re invited to a special showcase celebrating incredible Asian American short films from talented emerging filmmakers! This isn’t just a screening; it’s a chance to connect with the creative community and help bring a new story to life. \n“We Meet Again” is a deeply personal and exciting Korean American fantasy Short film from Creator Janet Hyojo Oh. When a mystical bronze mirror awakens the vengeful spirit of a Korean queen silenced at the height of her power\, a Korean American teenager is forced to confront a legacy of pride\, pressure\, and power. \n$5 Admission\, but walk-ins are welcome. Being held at Blinky’s in East Williamsburg\, Brooklyn.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/we-meet-again-asian-american-shorts-showcase-fundraiser/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Film,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20251204T081036Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Holiday Market in Greenpoint\, Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:Discover unique AAPI crafts\, bites\, and vibes at the 2025 Holiday Market in Greenpoint\, Brooklyn!\n\n\nA Cozy AAPI Holiday Celebration in Brooklyn 🎄✨\nStep into a warm\, festive holiday market that celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander creativity\, community\, and culture — right in the heart of Greenpoint! \nJoin us for Holiday Ouri Market 2025\, a two-day indoor holiday market featuring 80+ AAPI brands\, unique cultural foods\, cozy films\, and fun hands-on workshops. Whether you’re here to shop meaningful gifts\, enjoy seasonal treats\, or spend the special weekend with friends and family\, this market is designed to spark joy and connection 🫂 \n\n\n\n1️⃣ Shop unique gifts from 80+ AAPI brands 🛍️\nDiscover unique handmade goods\, art\, ceramics\, home decor\, accessories\, skincare\, and holiday-ready gifts — all created by talented AAPI makers from across NYC and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2️⃣ Enjoy classic holiday films with loved ones 🎞️ (Ticketed)\nRelax inside our cinema room with classic holiday films. Enjoy AAPI-inspired popcorn and drinks! \nThree beloved holiday classics that bring back warmth\, nostalgia\, and the simple joy of childhood 🧸 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe\, Elf\, and The Polar Express \n🎫 Get your tickets here 🎫 \n\n\n\nWhether you’re coming with friends\, family\, lover\, or making it a cozy afternoon out\, these films are a comforting way to slow down\, reflect\, and enjoy the holiday season together 🫂 \nEach ticket comes with complimentary refreshing\, Asian-flavored sparklers from The Lucky refreshing\, Asian-flavored sparklers from The Lucky Ox 🥤  You can also add on delicious Asian popcorn from Tochi. \n🎫 Get your tickets here 🎫 \n\n\n\n3️⃣ Try delicious AAPI foods\, desserts & drinks 😋\nSavor warm and nostalgic AAPI comfort foods\, festive treats\, specialty drinks\, and limited-edition holiday snacks. \n\n\n\n\n\n4️⃣ Join hands-on holiday workshops ✂️📮\nBring friends\, family\, or little ones to create something special like bag charms\, snail mail and more. \n\n\n\n\n5️⃣ Enter raffle for amazing prizes from AAPI brands 🎟️\nWin a bundle of products from the Ouri sponsors & vendors\, including MCM! \n\n\n\n🎁 A Market with Heart\nOuri Market is more than shopping — it’s a celebration of culture\, creativity\, and community. Support AAPI entrepreneurs\, discover new brands\, and enjoy meaningful experiences designed with warmth and intention. \n\n\n\n📌 Event Details\nDec. 13–14\, 2025 (Sat-Sun) at 11AM – 6PM100 Sutton Event Space in Greenpoint\, BrooklynIndoor & family-friendly \n \n🎟️ Tickets\nMarket: General Admission is FREE\, but RSVP helps us manage crowd flow and gives you access to any updates we may have along the way. \nCinema: Holiday movie screening tickets can be reserved here 🍿 \n  \nWhether you’re shopping for the perfect gift\, enjoying a cozy movie moment\, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere — we can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you at Ouri Market 💗
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-holiday-market-in-greenpoint-brooklyn/
LOCATION:100 Sutton Event Space\, 100 Sutton Street\, #2fl\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:AAPI-CARE Parent Convening
DESCRIPTION:AAPI-CARE (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – Connect. Activate. Reimagine. Engage.) is a 1-day convening that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied parents to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI families. AAPI-CARE aims to create a shared learning community where parents and caregivers will be equipped with the tools to advocate for themselves\, their families\, and the wider AAPI community as a whole. This convening will also create opportunities for parents to engage in social justice leadership.  \nThis convening is open to AAPI parents/grandparents/legal guardians of a child/children in public\, K-12 schools; parents are interested in leadership and are curious\, open-minded\, and want to learn.  \nDate: Saturday\, 12/13/2025 \nTime: 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM\nLocation: Downtown Manhattan (exact location will be shared via email confirmation later)\nNote: Lunch will be provided and childcare can be available \nCost: Free\n\nThis convening aims to \n\n\nActivate AAPI families to become informed advocates for an equitable and anti-racist public school system. \nCreate a shared learning community of Asian American families in the NYC public school system\, focused on understanding racism through the Asian American lens.\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of the convening\, you will \n\n\nHave a deeper understanding of our struggles \nBe confident in sharing an Asian American narrative about the public education landscape. Join our parent leadership program!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-care-parent-convening/
LOCATION:To Be Determined – In Person NYC
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20251024T052424Z
CREATED:20251014T071157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T052424Z
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Friday\, December 12 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual\, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast\, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen\, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows\, featuring comics from HBO\, Comedy Central\, and your Twitter feed. \nHosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto \nWith special guests TBA \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+ \n\n\nFAQ\nAll Advance and Door tickets are Mixed Seating and Standing. Seating is limited. \nWhen you arrive\, simply check in at the door by providing the name of the ticket purchaser to claim your Will Call tickets. \nOnly Credit and Tap to Pay are accepted for ticket sales at the door. \nMost other questions answered here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-10/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T203000
DTSTAMP:20251212T010742Z
CREATED:20251128T010734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T010742Z
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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\, HBO\, 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! \nVenue Policy:  \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-14/
LOCATION:318 W 53rd St\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T082004Z
CREATED:20251205T082004Z
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SUMMARY:Music A4: From Indie to Raga
DESCRIPTION:From Indie to Raga is a public event hosted by Devi Majeske\, A4’s 2025 Van Lier Fellow in Music Performance. This event marks the culmination of her fellowship and features a preview of new songs from her upcoming debut album “How You Know You’re Alive.” \nDevi (vocals\, sitar\, guitar) will present four of her original pieces with Siddharth Ashokkumar (Carnatic violin)\, Dhruvin Shah (tabla)\, and August Polite (piano\, guitar). The performance will be followed by a short Q&A and a reception with light refreshments. Audience members are invited to stay\, ask questions\, and engage in conversation about South Asian diasporic music. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships. \nAbout Devi Majeske \nDevi Majeske is a Brooklyn-based songwriter\, vocalist\, and sitarist. She began studying Hindustani music in 2019 and has since performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Barclays Center\, and Carnegie Music Hall. Alongside her classical work\, Devi writes songs under the name Air Devi\, an indie rock project she started when she was an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Currently Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Van Lier Fellow in Music Performance\, Devi is recording an album exploring how sitar and Hindustani vocal ornamentation can be woven into contemporary genre-defying songwriting. @airdevi.band \nAccessibility: The space does not have an ADA accessible entrance; the entrance is one step from the street. There is one all gender restroom.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-a4-from-indie-to-raga/
LOCATION:Salon on Kingston\, 105 Kingston Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T083745Z
CREATED:20251205T083745Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Art: Hot Glass Hangout: Cooking with Glass (Peking Duck Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Taste what Peking duck is like when roasted by hot glass! Culinary art like you’ve never seen before! \nThe December 2025 Hot Glass Hangout will feature Chinese-American artist Lena Wang Luo and Taiwanese artist Molmol Kuo. Together\, they will attempt to cook and serve Peking duck with hot glass within 2 hours. Starting with 2150°F molten glass\, Lena will be shaping and blowing glass with the objective of using the end product as a heat source and cooking tool that will encompass the bird. Molmol will be flame working borosilicate glass in order to cook the bird from the inside out. \nBoth Molmol and Lena are artists and educators based in Brooklyn\, NY. Molmol Kuo’s artistic background is in film and electronic art\, and her body of work includes video\, interactive installations\, augmented reality\, software\, wearables\, and sculpture. She serves as artist and director of numerous productions that combine storytelling with art and technology. Lena Wang Luo’s artistic background is in conceptual art and glass. Her practice includes installation\, sculpture\, painting\, and photography. She also co-owns and runs ETA Gallery\, a pop-up gallery based in Brooklyn. \n\nFor those that do not eat meat\, dessert will be a mochi-like rice cake. This will be vegan but NOT gluten-free.\nEverything cooked will be served to the audience until the food runs out.\n\nHot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series at UrbanGlass usually featuring their multi-talented team of studio technicians and administrative staff doing what they love to do. \nSee the skills and teamwork that go into shaping molten glass\, meet friendly local artists\, and shop a pop-up Studio Sale featuring beautiful glassware crafted by our community. Soft drinks and snacks are on the house.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/performance-art-hot-glass-hangout-cooking-with-glass-peking-duck-edition/
LOCATION:UrbanGlass Studio\, 647 Fulton St\, Floor 3\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T163000
DTSTAMP:20251205T115031Z
CREATED:20251205T115025Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Envision and Map Your Social Change Roles for 2026 with Deepa Iyer
DESCRIPTION:Envision and Map Your Social Change Roles for 2026 with Deepa Iyer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for tools to strengthen your social change commitments in 2026? Join us for this virtual workshop\, open to all. You’ll leave with a personalized 2026 Role Planner and resources to sustain your social change efforts. \n\nDate: Friday\, December 12th\nTime: 3pm ET/12pm PT (90 minutes)\nPlatform: Zoom (link sent upon registration)\nInvestment: $35\n\n*A portion of the proceeds will be donated towards immigrants rights organizations in the US. \nThis is an interactive live workshop. A recording will not be available. \nThe Social Change Ecosystem Framework (copyright Deepa Iyer\, 2017) is a practical resource for individuals\, organizations\, and networks advancing justice\, solidarity\, and community care. The framework can help us clarify our values and identify the different roles that we can play to support our communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/workshop-envision-and-map-your-social-change-roles-for-2026-with-deepa-iyer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Politics,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T130000
DTSTAMP:20251204T090332Z
CREATED:20251204T090332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T090332Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Domestic Violence in the Asian Community: Pathways to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about how domestic violence affects Asian communities and explore ways to heal together in this online event.\n\n\nUnderstanding Domestic Violence in the Asian Community: Pathways to Healing \nJoin us for an eye-opening online event where we delve into the complexities of domestic violence within the Asian community. Learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals in this community and discover pathways to healing. Our expert speakers will share insights\, resources\, and strategies to empower and support those affected. Let’s come together to raise awareness and foster a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Don’t miss this important discussion!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/understanding-domestic-violence-in-the-asian-community-pathways-to-healing/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20251204T104553Z
CREATED:20251204T091039Z
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SUMMARY:The Dating Game\, NYC Theatrical Screening & Director Q&A
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to co-present the NYC theatrical screening of The Dating Game\, a new documentary by Emmy-winning filmmaker Violet Du Feng (Hidden Letters)\, exploring love\, loneliness\, and connection in modern China. In a country where eligible men outnumber women by 30 million\, three bachelors enroll in an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches. Both funny and poignant\, The Dating Game captures the awkwardness\, hope\, and humor of searching for love in an age of digital disconnection. \nFollowing the screening\, join director Violet Du Feng for a post-film Q&A moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng\, Director of Programs at China Institute of America. China Institute audience receive 15% off tickets with promo code datinginstitute.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-dating-game-nyc-theatrical-screening-director-qa/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse Cinema\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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