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SUMMARY:Talk with BD Wong\, Actor and Activist
DESCRIPTION:BD Wong\nAmerican Actor and Activist\nFebruary 11\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the tenth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event on that will feature BD Wong\, the famed and versatile American actor and activist. \nHe is regarded as one of the country’s most versatile performers\, appearing in hits including “Law & Order: SVU\,” “Oz\,” “Mr. Robot\,” “Gotham\,” “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” during an entertainment career that stretches back more than two decades. His Broadway debut in “M. Butterfly” earned him a Tony Award\, an Outer Critic’s Circle Award\, a Theatre World Award\, a Clarence Derwent Award and a Drama Desk Award as he became the only actor to ever win all five major New York theater awards for a single role. Wong has appeared in more than 20 films\, including notable roles in both “Father of the Bride” movies\, “Seven Years in Tibet\,” Disney’s “Mulan” and the HBO adaptation of “The Normal Heart.” He has starred in the widely celebrated revival of the musical “You’re a Good Man\, Charlie Brown” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Pacific Overtures.” \n  \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \n  \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \n  \n  \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on February 11 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-2-11-2026.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nFebruary 11\, 2026 Webcast \n  \n▦ Speaker \nBD Wong \nAmerican Actor and Activist \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member\nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n  \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-2-11-2026.eventbrite.com. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nBD Wong \nAmerican Actor and Activist \n  \nBD WONG won the Drama Desk Award\, Outer Critics Circle Award\, Theater World Award\, Clarence Derwent Award\, and Tony Award for his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. Other Broadway includes the revivals of You’re A Good Man\, Charlie Brown and Pacific Overtures. Off-Broadway and regional includes Atlantic Theater\, Drama Dept.\, La Jolla Playhouse\, American Conservatory Theater\, Williamstown Theater Festival\, McCarter Theater\, The Public Theater. \n  \nHe has appeared in more than 20 feature films\, including Bird Box\, Focus\, Seven Years in Tibet\, 4 Jurassic films\, 2 Mulan films\, and 2 Father of the Bride films. On television\, he has been featured on Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens\, Mr. Robot (Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award nominations)\, American Horror Story: Apocalypse\, Gotham\, 11 seasons of Law & Order: SVU\, Oz\, and All-American Girl. \n  \nHe has received recognitions from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund\, Asian American Journalists Association\, Asian AIDS Project\, PFLAG\, GLAAD\, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force\, The Anti-Violence Project\, Lambda Legal\, Museum of Chinese in America\, and Marriage Equality New York for his presence and participation in his communities. He has received honorary degrees from School Of Visual Arts\, American Conservatory Theater and San Francisco State University\, given the commencement speech at many graduations and officiated many weddings. \n  \nHe sits on the Boards of Trustees of The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors’ Fund)\, American Conservatory Theatre\, and Rosie’s Theater Kids. He was born and raised in San Francisco and lives in Brooklyn\, New York. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is President and a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interview,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Theater: AANHPI Community Night: Chinese Republicans
DESCRIPTION:Roundabout welcomes you and a guest to join us for a pre-show reception and performance. \nIndoor reception before the evening performance of this world premiere production that explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace. \n5:30PM Pre-show Reception\n• Catering by Jing Fong\n• Floral decor by Floral Symbiosis \nThis invitation includes a “pay what you wish” option for the performance. Availability is limited and we encourage early RSVPs. All tickets under “pay what you wish” sales are nonrefundable and not eligible for any credits. Exchanges for another performance are subject to a price adjustment since the code is only eligible for this Community Night event. \nFor any inquiries: email at Community@roundabouttheatre.org. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aanhpi-community-night-chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 W. 46th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Meet William Pao\, Author of Breakthrough & Dr. Harold Varmus Nobel Laureate
DESCRIPTION:Meet the doctors\, scientists and patients patients fighting the world’s worst diseases\nCharting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs\,\n\n\nMeet the doctors\, scientists and patients patients fighting the world’s worst diseases \n‘A must read.’ Siddhartha Mukherjee\, bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies \nWhat does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy rarely runs smooth. Drug hunting demands radical leaps of imagination\, the expertise of many… and a hefty dollop of luck. Unsurprisingly\, ‘eureka’ moments come few and far between – but\, when they do\, they change lives. \nCharting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs\, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of biomedical research and celebrates the tireless work of the scientists\, doctors\, patients and families fighting for better medical care. For each of these medicines\, whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer\, or something as commonplace as paracetamol\, there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. Documenting these fascinating journeys\, Breakthrough grants a privileged\, behind-the-scenes look at the medicines that improve – and very often save – our lives. \nForeword by Nobel Prize-Winner Harold Varmus
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-william-pao-author-of-breakthrough-dr-harold-varmus-nobel-laureate/
LOCATION:Cushman & Wakefield New York City\, 1290 6th Avenue\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
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SUMMARY:Book: David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino in Conversation with Deborah Archer: How Equality Wins (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Renowned legal experts David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino (Say the Right Thing) join us for an online conversation with ACLU president Deborah Archer about reimagining the work of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in a divided nation — and their new book\, How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America. \nWhat went wrong with DEI? Facing a relentless political\, legal\, and cultural attack for DEI programs\, corporations and universities are abandoning the DEI programs they previously championed\, and the playbook Americans once had for advancing equality no longer seems viable. In How Equality Wins\, David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino unpack where DEI went wrong\, offering a roadmap to rebuild equality for the new era. Drawing on peerless legal expertise and extensive experience advising leaders in corporate America\, academia\, and the non-profit sector\, Yoshino and Glasgow share tangible strategies to put this nation back on a more inclusive path. \nIn a special online conversation\, hear Glasgow\, Yoshino and Archer discuss how politicians\, cultural institutions\, and everyday Americans can fight for equality and win: fostering free speech and dissent\, reclaiming the concept of merit\, and helping to ensure that the work of equality can overcome the backlash and emerge stronger on the other side.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-david-glasgow-and-kenji-yoshino-in-conversation-with-deborah-archer-how-equality-wins-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
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SUMMARY:Book event: Patmeena Sabit: Good People with Prachi Gupta (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:“Good People is a thrilling tour de force of a novel. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone.” —Ann Patchett\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nEach ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card.\nAdditional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.\nA signing will follow the talk.\nHome address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.\nThe event will also be livestreamed for free here: https://youtube.com/live/18pKigEfvV8\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net. \n  \nZorah Sharaf could do no wrong. Zorah Sharaf brought shame upon her family. What’s the truth? Depends on who you ask. \nThe Sharaf family is the picture of success. Prosperous\, rich\, happy. They came to this country as refugees with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. And now\, after years of hard work\, they live in the most exclusive neighborhood\, their growing family attending the most prestigious schools. Zorah\, the eldest daughter\, is the apple of her father’s eye. \nWhen an unthinkable tragedy strikes\, everyone is left reeling and the family is thrust into the court of public opinion. There is talk that behind closed doors the Sharafs’ happy household was anything but. Did the Sharaf family achieve the American dream? Or was the image of the model immigrant family just a façade? \nLike a literary game of ping-pong\, Good People compels the reader to reconsider what might have happened even on the previous page. Told through a kaleidoscope of perspectives\, it is a riveting\, provocative\, and haunting story of family—sisters\, brothers\, mothers\, fathers\, and the communities that claim us as family in difficult times. \n  \nPatmeena Sabit was born in Kabul a few years after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. When she was a month old\, her family fled the conflict and became refugees in Pakistan\, joining the millions of other Afghans that had sought refuge there. They later moved to the United States and she grew up in Virginia. She currently lives in Toronto. \n  \nPrachi Gupta is an award-winning journalist and former senior reporter at Jezebel. They Called Us Exceptional was longlisted for a PEN/Open Book Award. She won a Writers Guild Award for her investigative essay “Stories About My Brother.” Her work was featured in The Best American Magazine Writing 2021 and has appeared in The Atlantic\, The Washington Post Magazine\, Marie Claire\, Salon\, Elle\, and elsewhere. She lives in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-patmeena-sabit-good-people-w-prachi-gupta/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T210000
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SUMMARY:Join Potluck Asian America at Lunar New Year Dinner Event: Luck and Romance in the Year of the Horse with Joanna Lee and Ken Smith
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate both Lunar New Year and Valentines Day\, Potluck Asian America invites you to a special\, intimate conversation with Joanna Lee and Ken Smith\, who will present their Pocket Chinese Almanac\, which for many has become a must-have resource since 2010. Joanna and Ken will discuss the centuries-old traditions of the Almanac as well as predictions for the year of the horse\, which symbolizes vitality\, freedom\, speed\, and perseverance. Find out what may be in store regarding romance\, peace and prosperity in the coming year! \nThe evening includes a buffet dinner\, a copy of the 2026 Pocket Chinese Almanac\, and lots of good vibes! \nSPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 45 RSVPs. \nThe event location will be held in the Flatiron/Union Square area in Manhattan and shared only with confirmed RSVPs. \nThe traditional Chinese almanac (Tong Sing in Cantonese and Huang Li in Mandarin)\, has for many centuries provided all kinds of cultural information and advice — from household tips to general medical remedies. But what has made it a go-to resource in many Chinese households are its predictions of which times are auspicious or ominous for a wide range of daily pursuits or major life events\, from weddings to breaking ground on a new business. Joanna and Ken’s Pocket Almanac\, compact and straighforward\, provides tips and information on every day of the coming year!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-dinner-event-luck-and-romance-in-the-year-of-the-horse-with-joanna-lee-and-ken-smith/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Book,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
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SUMMARY:Jen Shin launches "The Blue House I Loved\," with Andrea Chiney
DESCRIPTION:“Encourages us to engage with one another in the communal—and vital—practice of remembering. A beautiful book.” —Bao Phi\n\n\nJoin us for the launch of Kao Kalia Yang and Jen Shin’sThe Blue House I Loved\, a beautifully illustrated story of Hmong refugees’ beloved first home after arriving in the United States.\nIlustrator Jen Shin will read The Blue House I Loved\, followed by a conversation\, Q&A\, and signing. \nPreorder your copy of The Blue House I Loved! \nCan’t make it to the event? Preorder at the link above to receive a signed copy for store pickup or shipping. Indicate any personalization requests in the “Instructions and comments” field during checkout. \n \nAbout the book\nThe Blue House I Loved centers on a family of newly arrived Hmong refugees who move into the lower level of a duplex in St. Paul\, Minnesota. The narrator loves her aunt and uncle’s home with its mismatched furniture\, but it is too small for the large family. The boy cousins sleep in the three-season porch\, where their wet hair freezes in wintertime\, and the rest of the family crowds into two bedrooms. Yet this is the cherished home where they live and love\, their own small corner of a very large and unfamiliar place\, and in this blue house a young girl learns about her new country. Eventually\, the family moves in search of more space\, and years later the house is torn down. Where it was\, green grass now grows. But for this girl and her family\, the ghost of the house remains\, its memories a strong thread that holds time at bay and hearts close together. \nCombining Kao Kalia Yang’s lyrical prose with ethereal illustrations by artist and architect Jen Shin\, The Blue House I Loved speaks to the multitude of refugee experiences around the world\, honoring the challenges they face and the homes they create together. \nAdvanced Praise \n“For those of us denied a place in the history books\, our memory is like beautiful art meant to be shared. Through the gift of her art\, Kao Kalia Yang once again encourages us to engage with one another in the communal—and vital—practice of remembering. A beautiful book.”—Bao Phi\, author of You Are Life \n“Artist Shin’s architectural prowess enables spectacularly meticulous illustrations from multiple viewpoints that undeniably elevate Hmong American Yang’s poignant\, longing prose. Intricate full-color details—hanging flyswatter\, scattered sneakers\, fading hopscotch grid\, a child too small to reach the faucet—add resonating depth\, underscoring a loving family in constant motion.” —Kirkus Reviews \n \nAbout the illustrator\nJen Shin is an interdisciplinary artist and urbanist. The daughter of immigrants and granddaughter of refugees\, she is fascinated by what it means to make a home and by the places where communities create home together. A Flatbush resident\, Jen has contributed illustrations to Voices of Lefferts\, a community history project in Flatbush/Prospect Lefferts Gardens. She lives and works in Brooklyn. \n \nAbout Andrea Chiney\nAndrea Chiney is an architect and educator with Peruvian\, Chinese\, and Japanese roots. She brings over a decade of experience in architecture\, specializing in public engagement. Prior to joining A+A+A\, she collaborated with institutional clients\, including the Brooklyn Public Library\, Queens Public Library\, and the Crystal Bridges Museum\, to develop community engagement and impact strategies for new libraries and public art installations. Drawing from her multicultural background\, Andrea applies her design skills to bridge connections between diverse groups\, enriching public spaces with varied perspectives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jen-shin-launches-the-blue-house-i-loved-with-andrea-chiney/
LOCATION:Lofty Pigeon Books\, Church Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, USA\, 743 Church Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11218\, United States
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SUMMARY:State of AANHPI Charitable Giving
DESCRIPTION:State of AANHPI Charitable Giving \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin AAPI Data\, AAPIP\, Asian Pacific Community Fund\, Asian Pacific Fund\, and Korean American Community Foundation for this funder briefing on the State of AANHPI Charitable Giving. This briefing will share the latest insights from the most comprehensive survey sample of Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders\, administered by AAPI Data and AP-NORC. Specific findings will include the reasons why AANHPIs choose to give to charitable causes\, demographics\, and what the future of giving will look like for the coming generations.\n\nAAPI Data and AP-NORC surveyed the largest sample of Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders to date.  This session provides data to inform grantmaking strategies and understand evolving patterns in AANHPI philanthropy. \nSpeakers: \n\nKarthick Ramakrishnan\, Executive Director\, AAPI Data\nChun-Yen Chen\, Executive Director\, Asian Pacific Community Fund\nTamara Chao\, President and Executive Director\, Asian Pacific Fund\nKyung B. Yoon\, President and CEO\, Korean American Community Foundation\nModerator:  Connie Chung Joe\, President and CEO\, AAPIP
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/state-of-aanhpi-charitable-giving/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data,Survey,Virtual
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SUMMARY:New York City Council: Lunar New Year Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:New York City Council\nLunar New Year Celebration 2026 \nMonday\, February 9\, 2026 \nDoors: 5:00 pm\nEvent: 5:30 pm \nCouncil Chambers\, City Hall\nNew York\, NY 10007
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-city-council-lunar-new-year-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, City Hall\, New York\, NY\, 10007
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T170000
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Feasting - Rasa\, Flavor & the Indonesian Table:  a Rasa Lab
DESCRIPTION:Taste Indonesian rasa with Miranti: explore spice palettes\, aromatics\, and flavor-building—learn to recognize authentic Indonesian flavors.\n\n\nThe Joy of Feasting is an interactive food experience exploring Rasa—the Indonesian concept of taste\, feeling\, and essence—through the flavors\, aromatics\, and shared practices of Indonesian cuisine. \nGuided by The Joy of Feasting and chef Miranti\, this session invites participants to taste\, smell\, learn\, move\, and reflect on how Indonesian food is built: not from single dishes\, but from layered flavor foundations shaped by land\, trade\, migration\, and community. \nRather than a cooking class or lecture\, this is a sensory\, participatory gathering. We’ll explore key spices and aromatics\, compare Indonesian flavor profiles with other Asian cuisines\, and learn how balance\, contrast\, and intention shape everyday meals. Movement\, conversation\, and collective tasting support the experience—reminding us that eating is relational\, cultural\, and alive. \nNo cooking experience is required. Come curious\, hungry for knowledge\, and ready to engage your senses. \n“Not everyone knows how to cook\, but everyone knows how to eat.”\n— The Joy of Feasting \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nguided tasting of Indonesian flavor foundations\nintroduction to key spices and aromatics\ncomparison of Indonesian flavor profiles with other Asian cuisines\nreflection on food as culture\, memory\, and relationship\n\nAccessibility & Care\n\nno cooking experience required\ntasting is invitational\, not mandatory\nmovement and participation are gentle and optional\nyou may listen\, observe\, or engage at your own pace\n\nIf you have specific dietary concerns\, you’re welcome to reach out in advance. \nWho This Is For\nThis session is for anyone interested in: \n\nIndonesian food and the spice archipelago\nunderstanding flavor beyond recipes\nfood as culture\, relationship\, and memory\nslowing down and tasting with awareness\n\nAll backgrounds and levels of food knowledge are welcome. \nPart of Rasa Labs\nThis session is part of Rasa Labs\, a series of embodied workshops by Moving Rasa exploring culture\, creativity\, and connection through different mediums. Each lab stands alone. \nFor discounts and package pricing or just to learn more go to: www.movingrasa.com/rasalabsabout \n\n\n\n\nMiranti is an Indonesian native\, the founder of The Joy of Feasting\, a lifestyle brand exploring the intersection of food & culture. With a background in art\, design\, performance and self taught cook\, she uses food as a canvas for artful creations and memorable experiences\, and was described by celebrity chef Graham Elliott as a “Culinary Poet”. \nMiranti is particularly known for her sensitive palette and exceptional and daring flavor combinations. Currently\, Miranti is working towards developing a line of  Joy Of Feasting pantry products\, designed to introduce and preserve her family’s culinary legacy\, and a surprise project due this Fall.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-joy-of-feasting-rasa-flavor-the-indonesian-table-a-rasa-lab/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260203T121548Z
CREATED:20260104T031828Z
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SUMMARY:El Souq Ramadan Pop-Up Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:NYC holiday pop-up market featuring independent SWANA & South Asian brands and makers.\n\n\nEl Souq Presents: Ramadan 2026 \nSunday\, January 25th | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nIdeal Glass Studios | 9 W. 8th St.\, New York\, NY \nAs the winter holidays come to a close\, we’re ringing in the new year with our first pop-up of the year\, in celebration of the upcoming Ramadan and Eid season. \nJoin us for an incredible day that’s all about connection\, intention\, and supporting small independant SWANA and South Asian businesses as we prepare for a special time of year. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n  \n✨ The El Souq Experience\nShop from a curated lineup of 40+ independent brands and makers rooted in SWANA and South Asian heritage\, offering handcrafted gifts\, home décor\, jewelry\, fashion\, art\, and culinary delights— perfect for your holiday gifting and personal indulgence. \nJoin us for a day-long celebration of the best SWANA & South Asian independent brands where you will enjoy delicious bites\, soulful global sounds\, high vibrations and the most special community in NYC! \nStay tuned for special performances \nPlus: Every ticket includes a raffle entry for a chance to win exclusive products from our incredible vendors! \n🎟️ Your Ticket Includes: \n\nEntry to the event\nOne raffle entry\nAccess to all vendor booths and experiences\n\nSupport small businesses\, find one-of-a-kind gifts that tell a story\, and celebrate the season with friends\, family\, and community — everyone’s welcome! \nFollow us on Instagram @el_souq for vendor spotlights\, raffle previews\, and event updates! \n⏱️11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n📍Location: 9 W. 8th St. New York\, NY \nEl Souq. Like No Other.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/el-souq-ramadan-pop-up/
LOCATION:9 W 8th St\, 9 West 8th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260203T121254Z
CREATED:20260203T115616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T121254Z
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SUMMARY:Music Global Mashup: The George Gee Swing Orchestra Meets the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet (Ballroom Dance Meets Mambo)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a high-energy\, pan-Jazz experience for a GLOBAL MASHUP between the George Gee Swing Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet. On February 7\, these master musicians play together for the first time\, igniting the stage with their signature sounds.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/global-mashup-the-george-gee-swing-orchestra-meets-the-arturo-ofarrill-afro-latin-octet-ballroom-dance-meets-mambo/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260203T120948Z
CREATED:20260203T115614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T120948Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: The Red Envelope Show
DESCRIPTION:In its 11th year\, the Red Envelope Show features artists from across the country and their interpretations of that integral Lunar New Year tradition\, the red envelope. Albert Chau\, the show’s curator\, hands out the same envelope to the artists (about 100 this year) but all are encouraged to create their own vision. Some celebrate the artists’ personal loves\, such as cats\, favorite foods\, and space exploration\, but most center on this year’s Chinese zodiac animal\, the horse.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-reception-the-red-envelope-show/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260204T182328Z
CREATED:20260204T182328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T182328Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Abrons Arts Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Abrons Arts Center\, lucky risograph and The W.O.W. Project hosts an afternoon of all-ages arts activities\, karaoke\, and a lion dance performance to celebrate the year of the fire horse. We invite you to imagine what an abundant new year will look like for the Chinatown and Abrons communities. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-abrons-arts-afternoon/
LOCATION:Abrons Art Center\, 466 Grand St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260203T213449Z
CREATED:20260203T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213449Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year at Kitsby’s indoor market with 60+ AAPI vendors\, food\, art\, and community in LIC. \nJoin Kitsby for our Lunar New Year Night Market\, a two-day indoor celebration honoring community\, culture\, and creativity! Taking place at our brand new Kitsby HQ in Long Island City\, this special Lunar New Year market brings together over 60 AAPI-owned local businesses under one roof.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-market/
LOCATION:44-02 11th St\, 44-02 11th Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260203T113321Z
CREATED:20260203T102646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T113321Z
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SUMMARY:LAAL x Apicha “Joyeeta” Screening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community and storytelling with “Joyeeta” — a night full of joy and connection! ✨\n\n\nJoin Apicha Community Health Center and LAAL NYC for a special community screening of Joyeeta (Victorious)\, a documentary uplifting the stories of Bangladeshi immigrant women navigating life\, language\, isolation\, gender roles\, and resilience in New York City! The film highlights the healing power of community and culturally rooted mental health support. \nJoyeeta (Victorious) was inspired by Laal’s 2020 Mental Health Initiative\, which studied over 60 Bangladeshi immigrant womxn in the Bronx\, NYC to understand their mental health conditions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the lens of Samsun Chowdury (Farida) and Nasima Alam\, the documentary unveils the challenges faced by immigrant Bengali womxn as they navigate life in a new country\, language barriers\, social isolation\, gender roles\, and poverty in the United States. Joyeeta aims to foster open dialogue on access to culturally appropriate mental health services\, reduce stigma surrounding it\, and showcase the deep healing power of community. \nThe evening includes a featured performance by Bangladeshi artist\, Niha\, and a panel discussion with the aunties from the film and members of the LAAL’s and Apicha’s team\, creating space for shared stories\, reflection\, and collective healing! \nAbout LAAL \nLaal supports Bangladeshi women in the Bronx and Queens through wellness programs\, literacy\, arts\, and community‑building. Their work centers with joy\, safety\, and culturally grounded empowerment. Support Laal: https://givebutter.com/LAALNYC \nAbout Apicha CHC \nApicha Community Health Center provides inclusive\, culturally responsive primary care\, behavioral health\, sexual health\, and community services for immigrants\, LGBTQ+ people\, and underserved New Yorkers. \n  \nMeet our Partner Organizations: \nAsiyah Women’s Center is an emergency center in New York City addressing the gap of appropriate residential services for the Arab\, Middle Eastern\, Muslim\, South Asian (AMEMSA) and Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC) populations \nBangladeshi Ladies Club is a member based collective dedicated to Bangladeshi women’s self determination; a space for women whose livelihood are too engage to their children\, family & work\, to learn\, chill\, think & organize together. \nBengali Mental Health Movement is a community-driven initiative dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and enhancing accessibility to culturally sensitive resources within the Bengali community. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Bengali communities and mental health services in New York City and beyond. \nChhaya CDC builds inclusive and thriving neighborhoods by fostering the self-determination\, housing stability\, and economic well-being of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities across New York City \nCyber Collective is dedicated to creating a world where all people can experience technology safely\, privately\, and with dignity. \nDesis Rising Up & Moving (DRUM) is a multigenerational\, membership led organization of low-wage South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrants\, workers and youth in New York City. \nSakhi for South Asian Survivors is a community-based organization in the New York metropolitan area committed to ending violence against women.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laal-x-apicha-joyeeta-screening/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260203T091306Z
CREATED:20260203T084624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T091306Z
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SUMMARY:BE READY STAY READY: Basics To Protest Safety & Situational Awareness Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Women Lead is partnering up with Kalaya’an Mendoza again for a virtual workshop where Kala will teach attendees the basics of protest safety & situational awareness. This is ideal for beginners and those who want to freshen up their skills. Join us!\n\n\n\nThis event will be moderated by AAPIWL’s Executive Director Dr. Connie Wun. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Workshop Feb 5\, 2026 | Thursday 5 PM- 7 PM PST 8 PM -10 PM EST\nRegistration Required\nRecommended donation: $10-20 Donations are encouraged and will help us to continue our work.\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for our newsletter to receive updates and a copy of our emergency bag check list at www.aapiwl.org/resources
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/be-ready-stay-ready-basics-to-protest-safety-situational-awareness-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Protest,Safety,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260116T221423Z
CREATED:20260116T212708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T221423Z
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SUMMARY:NYAFF Innovators & Icons Soiree
DESCRIPTION:A spirited gathering celebrating vision\, talent\, and community. A signature NYAFF blend of discovery\, delight\, and genuinely good vibes. \nAttire: Festive Cocktail \nHighlights\nNight Market Experience \nCocktail reception-style with Night Market tasting stations from top NYC Asian restaurants\, curated beverages\, and night-market energy carried by music that moves you. Not a ho-hum dinner!! \nINDUSTRY LOUNGE \nA dedicated space for filmmakers\, industry guests\, cinephiles and supporters – featuring enhanced refreshments. \nFireside Chat — Beyond the Frame: No Filter\n\nModerator: Vicky Nguyen\, NBC News anchor and Emmy\, Edward R. Murrow\, and Gerald Loeb Award-winning investigative journalist.\nSoo Hugh\, visionary creator and showrunner of Pachinko\, whose groundbreaking multilingual storytelling has reshaped global prestige television.\nLloyd Lee Choi\, filmmaker whose Cannes-selected short Same Old and outstanding debut feature Lucky Lu have garnered major international recognition.\nKevin Lin\, talent and literary agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)\, representing leading artists including Celine Song\, Ashley Park\, David Henry Hwang\, Leslie Odom\, Jr.\, Danielle Brooks\, and Darren Criss.\n\nBeyond the panel\, the soirée brings together a curated guest list of filmmakers\, producers\, cultural leaders\, and media voices across entertainment\, fashion\, and the arts\, many of whom are actively championing the next wave of Asian and Asian American projects. \nJoin us for this sparkling evening. \nTax Deductibility: \n$200 of each $300 ticket is tax deductible. Please consider company matching donation for the $200 tax-deductible portion of your ticket \nNew York Asian Film FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 non-profit (Tax ID: 83-2724218). NYAFF is produced by New York Asian Film FOUNDATION
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyaff-innovators-icons-soiree/
LOCATION:China Institute Grand Hall\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food,Fundraiser,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260203T215452Z
CREATED:20260203T215452Z
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SUMMARY:MDD's Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change: February 5th
DESCRIPTION:The VSPS 2026 theme is Dance and Social Change.\n\n\nMark DeGarmo Dance’s 16th annual interactive Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change (VSPS) presents 12 Global Choreographers with 4 Alternate Artists on Thursdays\, Feb. 5\, Mar. 5\, & Apr. 2 at 7:00 PM ET via Live Zoom* with the VSPS 2026 theme Dance and Social Change. \nMDD’s February 5th VSPS is a curated sharing of original transcultural transdisciplinary work from Florida\, Michigan\, New York\, and North Carolina. MDD’s Thursday\, February 5 salon features the work of Andrea Agostini (Florida)\, Barbara Mahler (NYC)\, Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers (Michigan)\, and Tanu Sharma (North Carolina). The Alternate Artist is Kara Brems (Michigan).  \nVirtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change provides an opportunity for the public to view and engage with original performing arts and dance works-in-progress of curated artists. Since 2019\, Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change has featured the work of 566 presenting artists and performers from over 31 countries and 23 U.S. states in 39 in-person and live virtual salons. \nTickets: \nBy donation on Eventbrite \nSuggested donations: \nSalsa — $10 \nStep — $15 \nBreak — $20 \nImprov — $50 \nAerial — $100 \nOther \n*Zoom Link will be sent to attendees by 5:00 PM ET the day of the performance from info@markdegarmodance.org. If a donation for tickets is made after that time\, the MDD staff will send the link via email as soon as possible. Contact info@markdegarmodance to communicate regarding ticket status. \nAbout the Artists & Works-in-Progress \nThe artists will present a range of dance works-in-progress exploring the VSPS 2026 theme\, Dance and Social Change. The works will explore themes of immigrant resilience\, rest\, recognition\, and respect (Andrea Agostini; Florida)\, women’s autonomy\, resistance\, and embodied response to political control (Barbara Mahler; NYC)\, a global water crisis and melting ice caps (Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers; Michigan)\, and women’s sacrifice\, resilience\, and the invisible labor imposed by patriarchal norms (Tanu Sharma; North Carolina). \nAbout MDD’s Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change \nFounded in 2010 by choreographer and curator Mark DeGarmo\, the Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change (VSPS) encourages discourse between the public and choreographers to support the creation of original dance and movement works-in-progress. The goal of VSPS is to produce under-recognized choreographers from New York City and State\, the U.S.\, and globally. The series encourages the works-in-progress of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)\, Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC)\, Hispanic and Latinx\, and Multiracial artists as well as those who are people with disabilities\, LGBTQIA+\, and over 50\, 60\, 70\, and 80 years old. \nhttps://markdegarmodance.org \nFollow Mark DeGarmo Dance on Facebook Instagram Vimeo YouTube.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mdds-virtual-salon-performance-series-for-social-change-february-5th/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260104T195920Z
CREATED:20251204T085559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T195920Z
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SUMMARY:InspiredWordNYC Presents Singer/Songwriter King Fear at Sugar Mouse
DESCRIPTION:InspiredWordNYC Presents Singer/Songwriter King Fear at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan’s East Village\n\n\n\nInspiredWordNYC Presents Singer/Songwriter King Fear at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan’s East Village.\n\n$10 cover + 1 drink minimum. $15 24 hours before the event and at the door.\n\n18+ Age Limit.\n\nBio:\nKing Fear is a 22-year old singer/songwriter/musician based in New York City.\n\nWhen he graduated from Stanford University in 2025\, he could have chosen the traditional\, stable route of an elite college alum. Instead\, he decided to build a music career. It’s his way of answering the question: “what happens when you finally stop playing it safe?”\n  \nKnown as Richard Yuan by friends\, King Fear is blazing a path for Asian-American artists in an industry that has yet to recognize its own biases. The name King Fear is inspired by Shakespeare’s play King Lear – a tribute to Richard’s focus on meaningful writing and theatrical stage presence. Both are on full display any time he performs live\, singing with a voice that toys with control and collapse/\n\nProduced by Mike Geffner Presents The Inspired Word\ninspiredwordnyc.com\n\nSUBWAY LINE – SUBWAY LINE – 14th Street – Union Square subway station on the L\, 4\, 5\, 6\, N\, Q\, R\, and W lines.\n\nRefunds up to 24 hours before the event
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/inspiredwordnyc-presents-singer-songwriter-king-fear-at-sugar-mouse/
LOCATION:Sugar Mouse NYC\, 47 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260204T193827Z
CREATED:20260115T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T193827Z
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SUMMARY:Screening and Reading: After All This: Making Your Second Work
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a screening of After All This\, featuring Sarah Thankam Mathews\, Andrew Nadkarni\, and Maryam Mir!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a screening of the documentary short After All This profiling Margins alumna\, Sarah Thankam Mathews\, directed by Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Andrew Nadkarni and produced by Open City alumna\, Maryam Mir! \n– \nAfter All This (15 mins) follows author Sarah Thankam Mathews after the success of her debut novel\, All This Could Be Different\, as she embarks on her second novel\, drawing from her adolescence between India and Oman. As Sarah excavates lost place and time\, she must contend with the weight of truthful representation and the contradictions within her childhood memories. \nFollowing the screening\, Sarah will do a live reading of her novel in progress\, never before shared publicly. The reading will be followed by a conversation and Q&A between Sarah and director Andrew Nadkarni\, moderated by producer Maryam Mir. They’ll talk about the process of making their sophomore project\, writing across mediums (literary and film)\, and how they find flow and sustenance when embarking on new creative endeavors. \nFilm screening\, reading\, and conversation will last around an hour\, followed by an informal reception with light refreshments. \nSarah Thankam Mathews is the author of All This Could Be Different\, which was shortlisted for the the Discover Prize\, the Aspen Words Literary Prize\, and 2022 National Book Award in Fiction. Mathews’ debut novel was also a New York Times Editor’s Choice and named a Best Book of the Year by NPR\, Vogue\, Vulture\, Los Angeles Times\, TIME\, Slate\, and Buzzfeed. Mathews grew up between Oman and India\, immigrating to the United States at seventeen. She was a Margins Fellow at AAWW. \nAndrew Nadkarni is a Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker of Indian heritage whose work excavates diaspora narratives\, resilience\, and identity. His film\, Between Earth & Sky (POV/PBS)\, won Best Documentary Short at multiple film festivals\, earned Critics’ Choice and Cinema Eye nominations\, and screened at over 60 festivals before being shortlisted for the 2024 Oscars. \nMaryam Mir is an award-winning filmmaker and writer whose work centers belonging\, joy and intercultural connection. Her film\, Sweet Refuge\, played at over 45 festivals\, won a Directors Guild of America Jury Award\, and was acquired by AMC+ for their Rising AAPI Stars Collection. She curates the “In Pursuit of Light” screening series at the workshop and was a 2019 Open City Fellow at AAWW. \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. \nWe are located on the 9th floor of 18 W 21st Street (between 6th and 5th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for any additional requests. This space is for YOU! \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/after-all-this-making-your-second-work-2/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260203T112702Z
CREATED:20260203T103254Z
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SUMMARY:Flavors of Lunar New Year: Exploring and Tasting Traditional Ingredients
DESCRIPTION:Taste the luxurious Cantonese dish Ho See Fat Choy (braised conpoy with dried oyster and sea moss) and discover traditional ingredients.\n\n\n$20 General Admission | $15 Student & Senior | $10 for MOCA Members \nIn collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行\, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging Lunar New Year tasting and conversation that celebrates the flavors and stories behind traditional ingredients. Join Sophia Tsao\, Executive Vice President of Po Wing Hong\, for a guided introduction to staple ingredients commonly used for New Year cooking\, from premium dried seafood and nourishing soup components to herbs and pantry essentials shaped by generations of culinary wisdom. \nThrough a lively presentation and a curated tasting of the classic and luxurious Cantonese dish Ho See Fat Choy (braised conpoy with dried oyster and black sea moss)\, you will learn what these ingredients are\, how families use them at home\, and why certain foods carry auspicious meanings for the season. This traditional dish typically features dried oysters\, symbolizing well-being; dried scallops\, symbolizing fortune; and sea moss\, symbolizing prosperity\, all braised together in a rich\, savory sauce. \nWhether you are a seasoned Lunar New Year cook or simply curious about traditional ingredients\, this program offers a delicious entry point into the cultural knowledge held in everyday kitchens. Come ready to sample\, ask questions\, and leave with practical shopping and cooking tips\, along with a deeper understanding of how food connects memory\, tradition\, and community across generations. \nAbout Sophia Tsao \nSophia Tsao is the Executive Vice President of Po Wing Hong Food Market Inc.\, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years. A graduate of Boston University’s School of Management\, Sophia never expected to join the family business founded by her parents\, Patrick and Nancy Ng. But over time\, she came to see that leading Po Wing Hong is not only a professional calling—it is a way to preserve and celebrate Chinese food culture in America. Today\, she guides the company’s growth across wholesale\, retail\, and e-commerce while ensuring Asian American communities continue to have access to high-quality\, traditional Chinese ingredients. \nBeyond her role at Po Wing Hong\, Sophia is an active community advocate and serves on the Board of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center\, a nationally recognized HRSA Quality Leader. \nAbout Po Wing Hong \nSince 1980\, Po Wing Hong Food Market has been fueling kitchens and nourishing communities in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Founded by Patrick and Nancy Ng\, we bring the flavors of Hong Kong to New York through a thoughtfully curated mix of Cantonese staples—premium dried seafood\, traditional herbs\, and soup ingredients rooted in generations of wisdom. We believe health is wealth\, and we proudly embrace the Eastern philosophy of food as medicine\, where every ingredient plays a role in supporting balance and well-being. \nWe live by three simple values: quality\, honesty\, and expertise. With decades of hands-on knowledge behind every recommendation\, we’re not just selling ingredients—we’re helping keep Chinese culinary traditions alive\, one bowl at a time. \nOur Brooklyn-based wholesale division\, Po Wing Trading\, delivers daily to restaurants and retailers across New York City and has been sharing our flavors around the world since the early 1990s. \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/flavors-of-lunar-new-year-exploring-and-tasting-traditional-ingredients/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Join Potluck Asian America at the Theater: Meet Playwright Lauren Yee and Get a VIP Ticket for Her New Play Mother Russia!
DESCRIPTION:Join Potluck Asian America for AANHPI night for a preview performance of Mother Russia\, the newest play by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee. \nTWO TYPES OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE:  \n\nExclusive meet and greet reception with playwright Lauren Yee at 6pm and VIP seating for the preview performance of Mother Russia at 7pm on February 4 for $75. Supply is limited. Purchase at link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/meet-playwright-lauren-yee-and-get-vip-seats-for-her-new-play-mother-russia    NOW SOLD OUT\n\n\nSee the Play only on February 4th at 7pm with Discount of 20% off with promo code “potluck20” on the upper right hand corner of the screen for any non-VIP seat. Discount will be applied once seat(s) have been selected.  Purchase at link: https://order.signaturetheatre.org/9078/9568\n\nMOTHER RUSSIA by Lauren Yee: \nThe setting of Mother Russia is St. Petersburg\, 1992: the Soviet Union has collapsed\, McDonald’s has risen\, and Evgeny\, a young man at a loss\, stumbles into a job working surveillance with his old friend Dmitri. Their target: Katya\, a former pop singer with questionable allegiances and a mysterious past. As their lives riotously intertwine\, Evgeny finds himself falling in love and losing his bearings\, all while grappling with the taste of freedom (and fast food) along the way. Lauren Yee’s savvy\, off-kilter tale of identity\, espionage\, and the cost of capitalism makes its New York premiere in this razor-sharp dark comedy. \nLauren Yee is an award-winning playwright\, screenwriter\, and librettist. Her plays include CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND\, THE GREAT LEAP\, CHING CHONG CHINAMAN\, and KING OF THE YEES. In addition to her work on the stage\, she has been a writer on: PACHINKO (Apple)\, INTERIOR CHINATOWN (Hulu)\, BILLIONS (Showtime)\, CLIPPED (FX)\, and SOUNDTRACK (Netflix).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-meet-and-greet-playwright-and-play-mother-russia-by-lauren-yee-with-potluck-asian-america/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 480 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels in the Classroom - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Graphic novels (memoirs and nonfiction) and comic books are an integral tool in increasing literacy and engagement in the classroom. Through this workshop\, educators will learn the scholarship and research behind the benefits of using comics and graphic novels in the classroom while also gaining access to learning activities and materials to support this work.  Participants will learn about the current research on literacy in social studies and how graphic novels improve literacy\, reading comprehension\, and engagement. The workshop ends with a walk-through of various activities and novels that educators can use in their classrooms. Participants will receive a workshop folder filled with classroom activities and lesson extensions at the end of the session. This workshop is ideal for middle school – high school social studies and ELA teachers. \nFacilitator: Rachael Richard\, TAAS Ambassador \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/harnessing-the-power-of-graphic-novels-in-the-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,High School,Middle School,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Asian Americans & Nature - Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative workshop exploring the ways Asian Americans relate to nature through reflections on migration\, labor\, and place!\n\n\nAsian Americans & Nature \nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 3rd at 5PM PST / 8PM EST for our next People’s School for Justice session! \nThis will be a collaborative workshop exploring the ways Asian Americans relate to nature through reflections on migration\, labor\, and place! \nHow have Asian Americans historically been positioned in relationship to nature? What new relationships to our environment can we create? How might we question settler urges to own and commodify nature – what new ways of inhabiting the earth are possible? \nParticipants will come together to reflect on the landscapes and everyday environments that shape Asian American lives. Thinking expansively about both “Asian America” and “nature\,” and centering lived experience\, we will explore how migration\, family history\, and place influence our relationships with our environment. \nNo prior knowledge needed. We will begin with short grounding/framing\, historical context\, and case studies around Asian American relationships to nature drawn from my scholarly research\, and then move through guided prompts and shared conversation. Looking forward to being in community with you. ❤️ \nMeet the Facilitator \nK Yin (they/them/ta) is a writer and scholar. They are currently a PhD student in American Studies at Brown. Broadly\, they have interests in and teach on Asian American art\, race and ethnic studies\, and the environment. Their research explores 19th-century visual archives alongside contemporary Asian American art and performance. \nThey were raised between Sonoma County and Zhejiang. They love leaf-wrapped foods of all kinds (tamales\, zongzi\, etc.). You can find their culinary creations at congee_baby on Instagram. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-americans-nature/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:A4 January Town Hall: Fashion
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 3\, 6:30–8:30pm. \nIt will still take place at Prime Produce\, 424 W 54th Street\, New York\, NY 10019. \nFor our first Town Hall of the year\, A4 is focused on fashion. Designers and leaders in fashion are invited to share their projects\, resources\, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community\, as well as make new connections. \nFeatured presenters include designer Rujuta Sheth\, who will share the ins and outs of running her namesake collection that is expressed through organic\, handwoven textiles and traditional techniques. We’ll also hear from Tsui Pappas\, a consultant in sustainable sourcing practices\, who will share about her work spanning design\, development\, and production partnering with prominent brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim\, Zac Posen\, and Herve Leger\, as well as organizations like CFDA. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. A4 will provide drinks. \nThank you to our event partner Prime Produce\, a grassroots collective of friends\, family\, and neighbors committed to better serving our communities. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, but you do not have to pitch to attend. \nFor pitching guidelines and other information about A4 Town Halls\, please visit our FAQ. If you have additional questions\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org. \nAccessibility: Prime Produce is wheelchair accessible and has gendered restrooms. \nIf you need CART Transcription\, ASL interpretation\, large print\, or any other accommodations for this event\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before this event. \nAbout Rujuta Sheth \nRujuta Sheth is a New York-based designer creating vibrant\, effortless clothing that blends modern style with artisanal craftsmanship. Inspired by travel\, color\, and culture\, her pieces celebrate individuality and comfort while supporting artisans and sustainable practices\, making everyday wear expressive and beautifully crafted. \nShe travels often\, and draws inspiration from the cultures and landscapes she experiences. Born in India\, she grew up surrounded by artisans\, weavers\, beaders\, and embroiderers. When she launched her namesake line in 2015\, she naturally returned to tap into the creativity and craftsmanship she knew so well. Her collection juxtaposes traditional technique with modern silhouette\, expressed through organic and handwoven textiles. Rujuta is committed to sustainability and longevity in all facets of design\, production\, and wearability. \nAbout Tsui Pappas \nTsui Pappas is a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She is a creative executive with over 25 years in the fashion industry. Her career started in design and has expanded to become an expert in sustainable sourcing and practices. \nShe held roles as the VP of Development and Production for global brands\nsuch as Theory\, Alexander Wang\, and 31. Phillip Lim. Tsui is a fellow with the nonprofit Bulid-a-Nest that supports artisan businesses worldwide. Tsui is a frequent lecturer at Parsons School of Design\, FIT\, and Columbia University. She serves on the board of Fashion Arts Xchange\, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for POC in the fashion industry through education and internships. \nTsui currently runs a creative consultancy pioneering in sustainable sourcing and practices. With a deep understanding of supply chain worldwide Pappas Creative LLC assists in business development with the ability to pivot between design\, development\, and production. Clients include Zac Posen; Herve Leger (Centric Brands) Breakers Hotel Palm Beach\, CFDA\, SEMS Footwear\, Ground Up Intl – footwear\, Consifex Portugal\, and Les Fearns. Tsui is also a partner in the tech startup TheFitted.com\, a new technology that combines measurements and images for a virtual try-on delivering the desired fit and product for consumers. \nAbout A4’s Town Hall \nTown Hall is A4’s bi-monthly community gathering event that features presentations\, pitches\, and power networking over a potluck meal. We welcome artists of all disciplines\, as well as arts organizations\, to share upcoming projects\, find collaborators\, or discover new opportunities in a lively space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-january-town-hall-fashion/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion,In Person
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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\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming! This year\, not only do we keep our optional after-party — we’re introducing a brand-new audience spotlight segment! \n🔥 One lucky audience member will get 1–2 minutes on stage to tell their joke.\n💬 Just submit your joke when purchasing your ticket.\n📣 If selected\, you’ll perform live — and your set will be featured on our social media! \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW!\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 6:30 PM | Show starts 7:00 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: IG@LaughingLassi\, Medium@LaughingLassi\, TikTok@LaughingLassi \n  \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks. 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 as we have limited seating.\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\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-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:Ma-Jong & Games: A CINGS Lunar New Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Lunar New Year with a night that’s equal parts play\, culture\, and connection. \nJoin CINGS (China Institute Next Generation x The Serica Initiative) x Chop Suey Club  for a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration featuring Mahjong\, games\, drinks\, delicious bites\, and community\, all set inside the China Institute in the heart of NYC. \nWhether you’re a seasoned Mahjong player\, totally new to the game\, or just here for the vibes\, this night is designed for maximum fun and zero intimidation. \n🎓 Mahjong Origins & Beginner Lesson | 6:00–6:30 PM\nCurious about Mahjong but never learned? We’ve got you. \nThe evening begins with a short\, engaging introduction to the history and cultural origins of Mahjong\, followed by a guided beginner lesson led by Ruoyi and her team at Chop Suey Club. With dedicated instructors and multiple Mahjong sets\, beginners will learn the basics and jump right into play—no experience required. \n🀄🎲 Games Night Open Play | 6:30–10:00 PM\nAfter the lesson\, the floor opens up for open play all night long: \nMahjong (beginner & intermediate tables) \nPoker \nDoudizhu (Landlord) \nBoard and table games \nCasual drop-in play with friends old and new \nPlay as many games as you like\, hop between tables\, and meet fellow game-lovers in a lively\, social setting.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ma-jong-games-a-cings-lunar-new-year-party/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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SUMMARY:Asian American Career Ceilings  “Advice and Networking Event - Industrial"
DESCRIPTION:The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative\n“Advice and Networking Event – Industrial”\nJan 29\, 2026\nCall for Advisors\n\n\nThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n“An Advice and Networking Event (Industrial)” \nJanuary 29\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET \nWe are pleased to invite you to the 52nd event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This virtual event will enable Asian Americans of all ages to get valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the Industrial professions. We have been holding this event for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future. \nWe will start with a 20 minute panel\, followed by virtual breakout rooms where experienced Asian American advisors will host individual breakout rooms that attendees can join. The attendees will have a list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which breakout rooms they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. We will have breakout rooms for the different functional areas in business: sales/marketing\, general management\, strategy/BD\, manufacturing\, finance and research and development. The attendees will be able to move from room to room as they wish. \nThis will be a unique opportunity to explore these professions with experienced practitioners and make personal connections. Discussions will be frank and informative as each breakout room host will answer your questions and share personal insights about their functional area\, including both the upsides and the downsides. \nWe hope this event will help those of you who are either just starting out or are in the early to mid-stages of their career to enhance their career planning. We hope that this event will you overcome obstacles and to accelerate your careers. \nIf you would like to join us for this networking/advisory event\, please register at: \nRegistration: https://c100-1-29-2026.eventbrite.com \nRegards\, \nPeter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n  \nUpcoming Asian American Career Ceilings Advice and Networking events: \n· Finance Advice and Networking Event on February 18 at 6 pm ET \n· Investing Advice and Networking Event on March 11 at 6 pm ET \n· Arts and Entertainment Advice and Networking Event on April 8 at 6 pm ET \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 37 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. You can reach the headquarters office at 212-371-6565. \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations \n28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-ceilings-advice-and-networking-event-industrial-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The 14th Amendment & Our Communities–Defending Birthright Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Birthright citizenship—a cornerstone of the 14th Amendment—is once again under attack. In partnership with Asian Law Caucus\, this lunch and learn will explore the history and ongoing relevance of the 14th Amendment\, and how Asian Americans have played a pivotal role in shaping its legacy. \nTogether\, we’ll examine landmark moments including the Chinese Exclusion Act\, United States v. Wong Kim Ark\, and Executive Order 14160\, while reflecting on the broader question: Who gets to be an American citizen? \nA legal representative from the Asian Law Caucus will join us for a live Q&A to address current threats to birthright citizenship and answer your questions. Attendees will leave with historical context\, up-to-date legal insights\, and resources to understand and advocate around this critical issue affecting our communities. \nThe contents of this webinar are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-learn-the-14th-amendment-our-communities-defending-birthright-citizenship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grades K–5,High School,Middle School
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