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SUMMARY:Japan Village Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, August 21st at the Japan Village Courtyard for a vibrant evening of refreshing beer\, food\, and live performances\, and vendors. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer vibe!🏮🍢 \nPerformers Lineup:\n@ayanocat\n@fune_kitagawa\n@mari___aoki \n📍Japan Village Courtyard\n🗓️Friday\, August 21st\n⏰ 4-8 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-village-night-market-2/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories
DESCRIPTION:🔥🎭 Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories 🎭🔥 \nJoin us for our annual Summer Community Event! Our fourteen Summer Youth have spent the past few weeks writing their own screenplay\, designing backdrops\, and rehearsing their hearts out. \nCome see their hard work come to life through a live play performance\, plus a fashion showcase. \n📅 August 21\, 2026\n🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Serviam Hall\, 2848 Bainbridge Ave\, Bronx\, NY 10458 \nCome support our youth and celebrate their creativity! See you around the campfire.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mekong-nyc-presents-campfire-stories/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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SUMMARY:Resonance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Resonance is a 2 hr immersive show at the roulette in Brooklyn: walk into a night market of vendors\, games\, and hands on activations that builds straight into a full dance performance exploring AAPI+ and queer identity through street and club dance\, jazz\, and contemporary. Come experience all of it! \nLocation: The Roulette\, Brooklyn @roulette_intermedium\nDates: Aug 21\, 6pm | Aug 22\, 3:30p & 6:30p\nPrice: Tickets start at $35\, price goes up Aug 7 \nGet your tickets now (link in bio) \nPhoto by @lipyanskiy_photo\nCostumes @adhdesigns5
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/resonance-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
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SUMMARY:Art Hirahara Trio
DESCRIPTION:Live at Mezzrow \n\nFri Aug 21\nSets at 9:00PM &10:30PM \nArt Hirahara / Piano \n\n\n\nGary Wang / Bass \nJay Sawyer / Drums
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-hirahara-trio-2/
LOCATION:Mezzrow\, 163 West 10th Street\, Basement\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000
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SUMMARY:Film: The Wailing (곡성)
DESCRIPTION:The Wailing (곡성)\nThursday\, August 20th\, 2026 at 9:00 PM \nDirector: Na Hong-jin \nSynopsis: Never be deceived. \nThe bait has been taken. \nA quiet village is thrown into chaos by a series of mysterious and violent incidents that begin shortly after the arrival of a mysterious outsider. Although the police initially conclude that the cases are the result of mass wild mushroom poisoning\, rumors quickly spread that the stranger is responsible for everything that has happened. \nPolice officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) begins to believe the rumors after meeting a woman known only as Moo-myeong (Chun Woo-hee)\, who claims to have witnessed the events firsthand. \nWhen his daughter Hyo-jin starts exhibiting symptoms similar to those of the victims\, Jong-goo becomes desperate. Determined to save her\, he confronts the outsider and seeks the help of the shaman Il-gwang (Hwang Jung-min). \nBut as the mystery deepens\, Jong-goo finds himself drawn into a terrifying battle between faith\, fear\, and the unknown… \nTickets: Free (RSVP Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-the-wailing-%ea%b3%a1%ec%84%b1/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | Nice Places by Vincent Chu
DESCRIPTION:Pre-purchase your copy of the featured title to guarantee your signed copy! This helps ensure that everyone who wants a book goes home with one\, in case we sell out at the event.\n\nABOUT THE BOOK \nPhilosophical\, tender\, and hilariously observed\, NICE PLACES subverts the “go find yourself” travel story\, unpacking our shared desire for meaning\, connection\, and a true place in the world. \nWhen Georgie quits his job at Oats Technologies to travel the world for one year\, he hopes to escape the daily existential discomfort of corporate life. But after a meditation guru robs him on his way to the airport\, he awakens in a guest house in the rundown yet vibrant Panhandle neighborhood of his own city. \nAlone with his phone and a desperate urge to assure his friends and family all is well\, Georgie shares a photo of “authentic” boat noodles. To his surprise\, everyone loves the post and believes he is overseas. Ant\, a mixed media artist from Berlin\, proposes a collaboration. With her vision and the help of a charming cast of guests and locals\, Georgie’s unlikely adventures unravel in ways he never imagined. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nVincent Chu is author of the debut novel Nice Places (Forest Avenue Press\, 2026) and story collection Like a Champion (7.13 Books\, 2018). His fiction has appeared in Muumuu House\, STILL Magazine\, Pithead Chapel\, PANK Magazine and elsewhere. Vincent is a Hambidge Fellow\, former Headlands Center for the Arts Affiliate Artist\, and Pushcart Prize nominee. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. Vincent lives in Oakland\, California. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nEd Lin\, a native New Yorker of Taiwanese and Chinese descent\, is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards. His new book\, The Dead Can’t Make a Living\, is the latest in the Taipei Night Market mystery series published by Soho Crime. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife\, actress Cindy Cheung\, and son.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-nice-places-by-vincent-chu/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Summer Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years\, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA\, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture\, conversation\, and shared experiences. \nJoin us this summer for a lively evening of friendly competition\, community building\, and fun. Whether you are a seasoned player\, a casual enthusiast\, or completely new to the game\, you will find a welcoming table waiting for you. Experienced players can jump right into open play\, while beginners are invited to learn the fundamentals through hands on instruction in a supportive and relaxed environment. . On August 20\, instructor Sokie Lee leads an evening of Hong Kong Mahjong. Both are among the most widely played variations of the game and offer players the opportunity to experience distinct traditions\, strategies\, and styles of play. \nPull up a chair\, gather around the table\, sip on a beer or glass of wine\, and enjoy a summer evening at MOCA filled with lively play\, cultural connection\, and good company. \nSokie Lee is passionate about promoting Hong Kong Mahjong and making the game accessible to everyone. She has introduced countless beginners to Chinese Mahjong\, helping new players learn and play within 15 minutes. Sokie initiated the popular Mahjong Game Nights at the Museum of Chinese in America and has led workshops for Mastercard\, JPMorgan Chase\, W. W. Norton & Company\, NBC Universal\, and Blackstone. She has also partnered with Potluck Asian America\, Pearl River Mart and Think!Chinatown to bring Mahjong to diverse communities. Besides being a Mahjong educator\, Sokie is a New York State–licensed massage therapist\, Tai Chi and Qigong instructor\, and avid table tennis player.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-summer-mahjong-night/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
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SUMMARY:Test Thursday Pop-Up: Charah
DESCRIPTION:​As an AAPI- and woman-owned small business\, their small batch char siu BBQ marinade brings Hong Kong to your kitchen. Bold and sweet-savory\, it’s crafted with traditional soy sauce\, fresh aromatics\, and a carefully guarded blend of spices\, including fermented tofu (think cheese\, but soy-based and funky in the best way). \n​Drop by The Hub (115 Bowery St.) from 5:30pm to 8pm to sample some food for free and buy some to take home! \n​The sampling menu will include bite-sized char siu BBQ pork\, chicken\, or tofu and chili oil noodles. Charah’s Char Siu BBQ Sauce (12oz) and Chili Oil (6oz) will also be available for purchase at the event! \n​The event is open to all! NO required RSVP but sign up via Luma to stay in touch for future events! \n​About the Founders: Flora and Clara are the makers of Charah. They both share deep roots in Hong Kong\, were globally raised\, and now proudly rooted in Brooklyn\, New York. Caught between our identities as proud Hong Kongers and Americans\, Charah is their way of honoring the city that shaped and fueled them.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/test-thursday-pop-up-charah/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T093000
DTSTAMP:20260806T012436Z
CREATED:20260806T012436Z
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SUMMARY:New Leadership\, New Directions: Bangladesh and Nepal After Political Transition
DESCRIPTION:The start of 2026 marked a pivotal moment for South Asia as Bangladesh and Nepal ushered in new governments through consequential elections. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is nearing six months in office\, while Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah marked the first 100 days of his administration last month. Both leaders came to power amid widespread public frustration with the political establishment\, demands for greater accountability\, and concerns over the economic prospects of their countries’ rapidly growing youth populations. \nJoin the Asia Society Policy Institute for an expert webinar to assess the two governments’ early performance\, examining progress on electoral promises\, domestic reforms\, economic priorities\, and governance. Panelists will also evaluate the two governments’ evolving foreign policy approaches\, their efforts to navigate an increasingly complex regional landscape shaped by key players like India and China\, and their engagement with Washington. The discussion will explore what these early policy choices reveal about the future trajectories of Bangladesh and Nepal and their implications for regional geopolitics. \nThe virtual discussion will feature Anil Giri\, Chief Sub Editor\, The Kathmandu Post; Raheed Ejaz\, Special Correspondent\, Prothom Alo; and Rishi Gupta\, Assistant Director\, ASPI Delhi. Farwa Aamer\, Director of South Asia Initiatives\, ASPI\, will moderate the discussion. \n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnil Giri is the Chief Sub Editor at The Kathmandu Post\, Nepal’s largest English-language daily\, where he reports on diplomacy\, geopolitics\, international relations\, and national politics. With over two decades of journalistic experience\, he is widely regarded as one of Nepal’s leading voices on foreign policy and regional affairs. Giri previously served as the Delhi Correspondent for The Annapurna Post\, covering India-Nepal relations and South Asian geopolitics. His analyses and reporting have appeared in The Himalayan Times and the BBC Nepali Service\, among other national and international outlets. \nHe has authored and co-authored chapters in several books and conducts research on geopolitics. He also engages with global media platforms such as Hindustan Times\, INAS\, and others\, offering informed perspectives on regional and global issues. \nHe is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)\, New Delhi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaheed Ejaz is one of the Special Correspondents at Prothom Alo\, the largest Bangla-language daily in Bangladesh. Since 2009\, he has been serving as the newspaper’s Diplomatic Correspondent\, covering a wide range of issues including geopolitics\, geo-economics\, international trade and investment\, human rights\, migration\, refugee crises\, water sharing\, border management etc. \nWith over 25 years of experience in journalism\, Raheed has contributed to several leading Bangladeshi media outlets including Daily Sangbad\, The New Age\, Jai Jai Din\, and bdnews24.com. He began his career in May 1999 with Daily Sangbad. \nAs media landscape evolves\, Raheed’s interests have expanded to include digital media management and emerging media trends. Beyond daily reporting\, he writes op-eds and analytical pieces on international affairs and frequently appears as a commentator on television talk shows. \nRaheed also contributes to academic discourse\, recently serving as a resource person for diploma courses on humanitarian diplomacy at North South University (NSU)\, one of Bangladesh’s premier academic institutions. \nRaheed participated in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on U.S. Foreign Policy in 2007. He is also the co-author of several books\, including a notable work on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. \nHe has held leadership roles in the Diplomatic Correspondents Association\, Bangladesh (DCAB)\, serving as its President and General Secretary in 2007\, 2008\, 2011\, and 2019. \nRaheed earned his post-graduate degree in American Literature in 1998 and his undergraduate degree in English Literature in 1996\, both from the University of Chittagong. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRishi Gupta is Assistant Director at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New Delhi – a division of the Asia Society India Centre\, Mumbai. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA)\, Kathmandu\, Nepal. He was previously associated with the Vivekananda International Foundation and Center for Air Power Studies\, New Delhi. \nHe completed his PhD from the School of International Studies\, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)\, New Delhi\, India\, MPhil in Foreign Policy Studies from the Institute of Foreign Policy Studies\, Kolkata\, and MA in South Asian Studies from the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) at Pondicherry University\, Pondicherry. He was an Exchange Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies\, Sichuan University\, Chengdu\, China. His areas of research interest include the Indo-Pacific\, South Asian Regional Security\, Himalayan Politics\, and India’s National Security. His research writings regularly appear on various national and international platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarwa Aamer (moderator) is the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) in New York and Editor of ASPI’s monthly South Asia Snapshot. In this role\, she leads ASPI’s policy work\, strategic engagement\, and programming across South Asia. \nFarwa brings extensive experience in regional diplomacy\, U.S.–South Asia relations\, and emerging policy challenges in the region. Prior to joining ASPI\, she led research at the Stimson Center on the political\, security\, and socio-economic dimensions of transboundary river governance in the Himalayan region. Her work has supported high-level Track II dialogues and discussions designed to facilitate greater inter-and intra-regional cooperation on issues and opportunities concerning water\, energy\, and climate security and sustainable development in South Asia\, MENA\, and Central Asia. \nFrom 2017 to 2021\, Farwa was with the EastWest Institute (EWI) in New York where she also served as the Director of South Asia Program. At EWI\, Farwa worked on promoting non-traditional channels of diplomacy and establishing multi-stakeholder platforms to advance regional cooperation on shared geopolitical\, economic\, and resilience priorities. In this role\, she convened policy shapers\, media leaders\, academics\, and private-sector experts from across South Asia\, the United States\, and the wider international community to drive dialogue and collaborative action. \nFarwa received her Bachelors of Science degree in Economics from University College London (UCL) and has a Masters in Management with Finance from BPP Business School\, London.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-leadership-new-directions-bangladesh-and-nepal-after-political-transition/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Politics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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SUMMARY:Anime NYC
DESCRIPTION:Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast\, in the biggest city in the US! Bringing together 150K fans from around the world for four days of excitement\, it showcases the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits\, exclusive screenings and experiences\, and appearances by top creators from Japan and beyond. \nAUG. 20 – 23\, 2026 \nTHURSDAY: 1 PM – 8 PM \nFRIDAY: 10 AM – 7 PM \nSATURDAY: 10 AM – 7 PM \nSUNDAY: 10 AM – 4 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anime-nyc/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T034408Z
CREATED:20260817T034134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T034408Z
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SUMMARY:Merchandising Masterclass: 1:1 Sessions with The Locavore
DESCRIPTION:Hop on this opportunity for a 1:1 masterclass from a true retail expert!\nBook a 1:1 consultation with Caroline Weaver\, founder of The Locavore Guide and The Locavore Variety Store (or perhaps you’ve seen her on your TikTok feed sharing business owner BTS). \nDuring your session\, Caroline can share her expertise as a small business owner. We recommend bringing photos! Caroline can review your retails displays (whether brick and mortar or pop-up) and share expert recommendations from signage and displays to storytelling and customer engagement. \nGet advice on:\n\nUsing signage to guide customers and tell stories\nOrganizing displays to engage customers\nInexpensive and easy display solutions\nMerchandising to maximize customer engagement\nMaking a plan to de-clutter and get organized\nUsing visual storytelling to create great displays\n\n\nMeet Caroline Weaver:\nCaroline Weaver is a retail advocate and founder of The Locavore Guide — a directory and platform that’s all about shopping local in NYC. As a seasoned shop owner herself\, she’s on a mission to identify the cracks and navigate a more sustainable future for independent retail. \nCaroline also owns The Locavore Variety Store\, an emporium of local goods\, all grown / baked / fabricated / assembled / crafted / concocted / sewn / stuffed / pickled within 100* miles of NYC. The Locavore Variety Store specializes in independently-owned local brands. The cool ones\, the old-school ones\, the ones you’ve never heard of. It’s all about leaving the apartment\, talking to your neighbors and discovering something great\, while checking a thing or two off your shopping list. It’s a shop about shopping! It’s a shop about New York! Go see it for yourself in the heart of Greenwich Village.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/merchandising-masterclass-11-sessions-with-the-locavore/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260812T072424Z
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SUMMARY:Koshari\, Kitchari\, Arroz con Gandules: Food of the Masses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tasting and Teach-In about Egyptian\, Indian\, and Puerto Rican dishes featuring Rice and Lentils!\n\n\nRice and Lentils together form the basis of nutritious\, delicious\, and cheap meals that have fed our peoples for generations. At this event\, we will serve small portions of three different dishes that feature Rice and Lentils: Koshari (Egyptian)\, Kitchari (Indian)\, and Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican). \nBut there’s more! Come for the tasting\, and stay for a teach-in on how these foods of the masses tell our personal and cultural stories. It will range from family anecdotes to the history of how Boricuas\, Indians\, and Egyptians have fought to provide self-sustenance and forge a cultural identity amidst colonialism. \nThroughout the event\, attendees will have space to be in community with each other and reflect on the foods that connect them to their own identities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koshari-kitchari-arroz-con-gandules-food-of-the-masses/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T091104Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Showcase & Festival Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers will share their stories and projects with the public to close out this year’s Storytelling festival on August 18th. \nStorytellers were selected from the Open Call for Community Works. Each presenter will share their project followed by a short discussion.  We’ll have a reception where you can meet & greet our storytellers to close out our Storytelling Festival 2026! More details to come. \nRSVP with Donation
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/storytelling-showcase-festival-closing-party/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,In Person,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173710Z
CREATED:20260805T173718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173710Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: Dabke Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Malikah and Yaa Samar Dance Theatre for a Dabke workshop\, followed by a community potluck and conversation.\n\n\nLooking for a fun way to connect with your community? Join Malikah and Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre for an exciting Dabke workshop at the Malikah Safety Center! Whether it’s your first time dancing or you already know the steps\, everyone is welcome. We recommend that attendees wear comfortable shoes and clothing that allows you to move with ease. \nAfter the workshop\, stay for a community potluck and conversation. We encourage you to bring a dish to share. Enjoy complimentary desserts\, matcha\, and handcrafted mocktails from Zainoubia Café as you connect with fellow attendees. \nCome dance\, eat\, connect\, and celebrate culture with us for a memorable evening of movement\, community\, and fun!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dabke-workshop/
LOCATION:Malikah Safety Center | مركز ملكة\, 25-61 Steinway Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T172826Z
CREATED:20260731T143930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T172826Z
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SUMMARY:Model ShakesParody: A Comedy Night of Errors (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Come see Shakespeare as skewered by one of the most acclaimed sketch comedy teams in New York (or come see Model Majority inspired by one of the most acclaimed playwrights in history\, depending on your point of view). \nModel Majority is proud to be a feature selection of the Little Shakespeare Festival\, brought to New York by Frigid NYC. With a festival theme of “ShakesPUNK”\, Model Majority’s talented writers and performers will bring a variety of hysterical comedy sketches inspired by the works of the Bard for a fun and memorable evening. \nFeaturing:\nVeronica Dang\nKevin Chew\nCarol Lee\nElijah Guo\nNicole Hendrickson\nAllie Sharma Nelson
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/model-shakesparody-a-comedy-night-of-errors-hybrid/
LOCATION:Under St Marks Theater\, 94 St Mark's Place\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T135424Z
CREATED:20260525T135424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T135424Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Taiwanese Waves 10th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open: 5:00 PM \nCentral Park\, Rumsey Playfield\, New York\, NY\, 10021 \nTaiwanese Waves is celebrating its 10th anniversary by showcasing a diverse lineup of artists from across the musical spectrum. This year’s program includes a trio of R&B and hip-hop acts: 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”)\, a jazzy singer-songwriter with strong R&B\, neo-soul\, and hip-hop influences; ØZI\, a singer-songwriter and rapper known for blending urban American styles with Mandopop; and YELLOW 黃宣\, the fashion-forward avant pop artist with a flair for the dramatic. You’re likely to hear some of their collaborations\, such as ØZI and 9m88’s song “Black Out\,” or the 9m88 and YELLOW (黃宣) single “怪天氣Strange Weather.” They’re joined by Chance Emerson\, a relative of Ralph Waldo Emerson born in Taiwan to a Taiwanese mother and American father and a singer-songwriter who explores the human condition with humor and empathy; Mong Tong\, Taiwanese brothers who channel Southeast Asian mythology and folklore through the hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies of ‘60s and ‘70s psychedelic music; and a DJ set from Chinatown Records\, the archival project from DJ and historian yiuyiu 瑶瑶 that stewards more than 30 distinct vinyl\, CD\, and cassette collections inherited from her family & neighbors\, spanning nearly 100 years of Chinese music and beyond.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/concert-taiwanese-waves-10th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Central Park Summerstage
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T171500
DTSTAMP:20260709T214527Z
CREATED:20260709T214527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T214527Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Shozo\, a Cat and Two Women
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nShozo\, a Cat and Two Women\nShiro Toyoda\, Japan\, 1956\, 35mm\, 135 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nShiro Toyoda\, known as a master of prestige literary adaptations\, turns to the text of literary giant Jun’ichiro Tanizaki for this wry and award-winning comedy of domestic strife. Why should Shozo pay heed to his new wife or his ex when the sweet purrs of Lily the cat are what makes his heart flutter? \nThe film’s titular quadrangle\, like a prism\, magnifies the competing impulses towards modernity\, tradition\, and escape. Popular comic veteran Hisaya Morishige plays the hapless Shozo\, while screen legend Isuzu Yamada plays kimono-clad ex-wife Shinako. Bursting out of a closet in full beach attire\, Kagawa is introduced as the mambo-crazed moga (modern girl) Fukuko. Cast far against type\, and to great dramatic effect\, Kagawa goes toe to toe in competitive frenzy with her acting role model\, Yamada\, in a performance praised by Tanizaki himself. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the Japan Foundation.  \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-shozo-a-cat-and-two-women/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T071824Z
CREATED:20260807T104850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T071824Z
UID:10003027-1786892400-1786896000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Eastwind Summer Book Club: Orphan Bachelors by Fae Myenne Ng(Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Summer Book Club where we’ll be discussing Fae Myenne Ng’s intimate and striking memoir Orphan Bachelors!\n\n\nJoin us for an heartfelt discussion on Orphan Bachelors\, the Fae Myenne Ng’s award-winning memoir on being a confession baby\, Chinatown daughter\, baa-bai sister\, caretaker of exotics\, literary balloon peddler\, and grand historian of a doomed American family. \nPlease RSVP for the Zoom link. This will be a virtual event\, so come in your comfiest clothes and have your favorite snacks on hand. We encourage you to finish the book before the event\, but you’re more than welcome to join us no matter how far you’ve read. We look forward to seeing you! \nThere is also a special book club sale for the book on our website. The paperback is $5 off for book club attendees! \nAbout the Book \nIn pre-Communist China\, Fae Myenne Ng’s father memorized a book of lies and gained entry to the United States as a stranger’s son\, evading the Exclusion Act\, an immigration law which he believed was meant to extinguish the Chinese American family. During the McCarthy era\, he entered the Confession Program in a failed attempt to salvage his marriage only to have his citizenship revoked to resident alien. Exclusion and Confession\, America’s two slamming doors. As Ng’s father said\, “America didn’t have to kill any Chinese\, the Exclusion Act ensured none would be born.” \nNg was her parents’ precocious first born\, the translator\, the bossy eldest sister. A child raised by a seafaring father and a seamstress mother\, by San Francisco’s Chinatown and its legendary Orphan Bachelors — men without wives or children\, Exclusion’s living legacy. She and her siblings were their stand-in descendants\, Ng’s family grocery store their haven. \nEach Orphan Bachelor bequeathed the children their true American inheritance. Ng absorbed their suspicious\, lonely\, barren nature; she found storytelling and chosen children in the form of her students. Exclusion’s legacy followed her from the back alleys of Chinatown in the 60s\, to Manhattan in the 80s\, to the high desert of California in the 90s\, until her return home in the 2000s when the untimely deaths of her youngest brother and her father devastated the family. A a child\, Ng believed her father’s lies; as an adult\, she returned to her childhood home to write his truth.Orphan Bachelors weaves together the history of one family\, lucky to exist and nevertheless doomed; an elegy for brothers estranged and for elders lost; and insights into writing between languages and teaching between generations. It also features Cantonese profanity\, snakes that cure fear and opium that conquers sorrow\, and a seemingly immortal creep of tortoises. In this powerful remembrance\, Fae Myenne Ng gives voice to her valiant ancestors\, her bold and ruthless Orphan Bachelors\, and her own inner self\, howling in Cantonese\, impossible to translate but determined to be heard.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/eastwind-summer-book-club-orphan-bachelors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T032714Z
CREATED:20260805T032714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T032714Z
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SUMMARY:AYT Studio Soft Opening: Off-Menu Vietnamese Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Our tea studio in Chinatown NYC is opening for the first time. 🥹 \nWe’re celebrating by hosting our 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Help us warm up our space for an afternoon taste and talk featuring exclusive teas to this event\, field notes\, footage\, and stories from Anna’s recent spring sourcing trip through northern Việt Nam. \n📍Anna Ye Tea Studio @eastbroadwayworkshop\n27 East Broadway\, 7th Floor \n⏱️ Sunday\, August 16 • 2 to 4 PM \n🌿 Taste a selection of teas Anna brought home along the way. Some are too limited for our regular collection\, some come from new and evolving relationships\, and others are teas we’re still feeling out. \nAll of them have something worth sharing– and something to teach us. \n🍵 Explore the places\, makers\, conversations\, and reflections that shaped our sourcing journey this year. \n🧠 Begin with a guided tasting and visual journey\, then transition into a walk-around tasting and explore more off-menu teas\, compare them side by side\, and swap notes with one another. \nWhether you’re deeply immersed in tea or simply curious about how our teas are sourced and selected– come taste a deeper range of Vietnamese tea\, learn about the realities behind our sourcing and effort of bringing greater visibility and market access to Vietnamese tea\, AND get a first look at our new Chinatown studio before its official opening in September!! 🥳
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ayt-studio-soft-opening-off-menu-vietnamese-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T171542Z
CREATED:20260717T070952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T171542Z
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SUMMARY:44th The World's Largest India Day Parade New York
DESCRIPTION:For over more than 4 decades FIA India Day Parade is culminating every year on August month is observed as Indian Anniversary of Independence. It is considered to be the largest parade outside the India brings together over hundred-thousand members of the Diaspora for one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas in New York City. \nThis India Day Parade event marks the unique mix of togetherness of Indo-America where Indian immigrants residing in the USA come together with the visitors of different countries participating in the parade by holding aloft an Indian flag\, and witness Indian culture\, its identity and exchange social bonding with cultural understandings. The parade showcases an exuberance of pageantry displays\, each meticulously crafted in accordance with its respective theme\, serving as a representation of the prosperous culture and historical legacy of India. Bollywood celebrities\, cricket greats\, civic and community leaders\, successful businesspeople\, and eminent diasporan trend-setters have all historically participated in the procession and enhanced its magnificence. Prominent networks including ABC News\, Channel 9\, Timesnow\, News 18\, NDTV\, Yupp TV\, TV9\, and TV Asia have covered the march LIVE\, drawing in over 4 million people from 53 countries.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/44th-the-worlds-largest-india-day-parade-newyork/
LOCATION:Madison Avenue & East 38th Street\, E 38th St\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T040000
DTSTAMP:20260807T121138Z
CREATED:20260807T121138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T121138Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Azaadi Beats
DESCRIPTION:Our communities have always turned struggle into solidarity. At a time when immigrant families are organizing against deportations\, detention\, and attacks on our rights\, we invite you to join us for Azaadi Beats a night of live music\, DJs\, dancing\, and community. \nFeaturing live music by Cole Quest and Alex Deane\, with DJs Cardamami\, 444\, Undocubougie\, and Sri. \nTogether\, we’ll raise funds to continue DRUM’s organizing for immigrant justice and worker power at \nAzaadi Beats\nSaturday\, August 15\n9 PM – 4 AM\nStarr Bar\n214 Starr Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11237 \nFeaturing live music by Cole Quest and Alex Deane\, with DJs Cardamami\, 444\, Undocubougie\, and Sri.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-azaadi-beats/
LOCATION:Starr Bar\, 214 Starr Street\, Brooklyn\,\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T085104Z
CREATED:20260805T025922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T085104Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Spirits from Both Sides: Arturo O’Farrill x Vincent Hsu
DESCRIPTION:Six-time Grammy Award-winning pianist\, composer\, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis)\, a leading voice in Afro-Latin Jazz\, is joined by longtime collaborator\, bassist and composer Vincent Hsu (@vincenthsujazz)\, whose award-winning music fuses Jazz and Afro-Cuban sounds with his Taiwanese roots\, Making their U.S. debut\, the two masters will perform at FTH’s theater. Don’t miss out on an evening of Afro-Taiwanese Jazz with a live orchestra\, dancing\, food\, and drinks! \nAfter the concert\, the party continues! Stay for a talk between O’Farrill and Hsu\, moderated by former Executive Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Tracy Hyter-Suffern. \nGet tickets early for a lower price! Tickets available on our website or using the link in bio! \nFTH Members! Before the show\, join us for a Pre-Show Members Lounge at 6:30 PM in our gallery for small bites\, beverages\, and great company. If you’re coming to the performance and are not a member\, take this opportunity to support our efforts to bring global arts to our global community\, by joining our Circle of Friends\, to enjoy this special event and many other exclusive member benefits! \nCo-presented by Flushing Town Hall and Belongó (@afrolatinjazz)\, with additional support from the Taipei Cultural Center (@taipeiculturalcenter).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/spirits-from-both-sides-arturo-ofarrill-x-vincent-hsu/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T204500
DTSTAMP:20260709T214219Z
CREATED:20260709T214219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T214219Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Five Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nFive Sisters\nSeiji Hisamatsu\, Japan\, 1954\, 35mm\, 100 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nSeiji Hisamatsu’s buoyant shomin-geki (“common-people’s drama”) adapts Sakae Tsuboi’s short story collection A Calendar the same year that Keisuke Kinoshita was filming the author’s better-known Twenty-Four Eyes (1954). Set on the same island within the Seto Inland Sea\, Five Sisters interrogates marriage in a contemporary Japan amidst the lively and dynamic sisterhood of the Hinata family. \nWith Kinuyo Tanaka as Michi\, the eldest\, and a great Yoko Sugi as the spirited Kuniko\, Kagawa plays Mie\, the youngest and the heart of the distinguished ensemble. Harboring vigor and youth in one of the clearest distillations of her predominant screen persona (emblematized by the prior year’s Tokyo Story)\, Kagawa stretches the canvas further in this memorable leading role given life amidst an atmospheric beauty rivaling the aforementioned films. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the National Film Archive of Japan. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-five-sisters/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T223000
DTSTAMP:20260813T045355Z
CREATED:20260813T045253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T045355Z
UID:10003078-1786818600-1786833000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Movie Night: Crazy Rich Asians
DESCRIPTION:Bring a picnic blanket\, some snacks\, and a lawn chair\, and get ready for a screening of Crazy Rich Asians. \nMovie nights are back for the summer! Join us on August 15 for a screening of Crazy Rich Asians. \nCome early for crafts\, concessions and activities. Movie starts at 8 pm after the sun sets. \nMembers visit free. Non-Members $6 (includes Garden Admission). \nQBG’s Movie Nights are made possible with support from Main Street Radiology. \nLocation: Front Lawn
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-night-crazy-rich-asians/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main St\, New York\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T173000
DTSTAMP:20260709T213940Z
CREATED:20260709T213940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T213940Z
UID:10002825-1786807800-1786815000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Film: Tokyo Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nTokyo Rendezvous\nChihiro Ikeda\, Japan\, 2008\, 35mm\, 104 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nUnder the weight of debts passed on by his father\, salaryman Takashi (Hidetoshi Nishijima) returns to his grandfather’s property with the idea of selling the land. Instead\, he finds himself inhabiting the space with a cohort (Ryo Kase\, Azusa Takehana) at a crossroads in their lives. Together\, and with the elders at the neighborhood bar (Kagawa\, Sansei Shiomi)\, shared space and time leads to breakthroughs in character. \nThe debut feature of Chihiro Ikeda\, a student (and later collaborator) of Kiyoshi Kurosawa\, Tokyo Rendezvous unites new talent with veterans of the industry. Amidst glowing 16mm frames shot by the great Masaki Tamura (Lady Snowblood\, Eureka)\, we feel the living charge of humble stardom across generations. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of Transformer.  \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-tokyo-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260807T182644Z
CREATED:20260807T105155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T182644Z
UID:10003028-1786807800-1786811400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Filipino Canadian Book Festival: Across the Page\, Across Canada: A Community Reading and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual community reading and conversation celebrating Filipino Canadian literature and diasporic storytelling.\n\n\nFacilitated by award-winning Filipino Canadian author Renato Gandia\, this special gathering brings together authors Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez\, Chris Gatchalian and Mark Sy for readings and a thoughtful discussion about migration\, faith\, memory\, sexuality and belonging. \nRecently named the first Filipino recipient of the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers and winner of the Pacific Spirit Poetry Prize from PRISM international\, Gandia’s work offers a powerful meditation on the complexities of identity\, history and home. \nThrough featured readings and an open discussion\, we will reflect on how writing can connect communities across distance\, hold complicated histories and create space for recognition\, tenderness and possibility. \nTime: 12:30–1:30 p.m. PST\nFormat: Virtual panel with a live audience \nThis event will also be streamed live at the Museum of Vancouver. If you’d like to attend in person\, please RSVP here. To attend virtually\, please RSVP using this page!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/across-the-page-across-canada-a-community-reading-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T204142Z
CREATED:20260728T203756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T204142Z
UID:10002954-1786806000-1786813200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Chinatown Records Radio: Taiwanese Waves Takeover
DESCRIPTION:10 year anniversary of the Taiwanese Waves concert\, going behind the scenes with the people who bring it all to life on/offstage \n𝗦𝗔𝗧 𝟬𝟴/𝟭𝟱\n3-5PM (NYC) // 3-5AM (TW) \n𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘\n🌐 chinatownrecords.us/radio \n𝟯-𝟰 @taiwanesewaves x @chinatownrecordsproject\n𝟰-𝟱 @mongtongband x @vickihuang8 \n🎊 celebrate onstage on 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝟬𝟴/𝟭𝟲 at @summerstage central park with the full @taiwanesewaves lineup ~ @9m88 @ozifp @y3loooooo @y310club @chance.s.emerson @mongtongband @chinatownrecordsproject @rochellehkwan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwanese-waves-takeover/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T173005Z
CREATED:20260724T173005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T173005Z
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SUMMARY:Chhaya Housing and Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Chhaya is hosting a free Housing and Community Resource Fair on Saturday\, August 15\, from 2–5 PM at the Leo Kearns Parking Lot in South Richmond Hill. \nRenters\, homeowners\, and people interested in buying a home can meet with housing and government agencies\, speak with housing experts\, and get information about tenant protections\, the home-buying process\, Chhaya’s services\, and other resources. \nThere will also be music and children’s activities. Services will be available in English\, Bangla\, Punjabi\, and Spanish. The event is free and open to all. \nLocation: Leo Kearns Parking Lot\, 103-33 Lefferts Blvd.\, South Richmond\, NY 11419
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chhaya-housing-and-community-resource-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Education,Fair,Resource Fair
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Qixi\, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night\, Niulang and Zhinü\, the cowherd and weaver girl\, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü\, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! \nIn the traditional story of Qixi (click here to read!)\, magpies fly together to make a bridge for Niulang and Zhinü to meet. Add a magpie to our collaborative artwork to ensure this happy reunion! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE with admission! RSVP appreciated. MOCA Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. NYC residents can purchase pay-what-you wish tickets online or with our Visitor Services team. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-qixi-for-you-me-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs
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SUMMARY:Chunxiang: a Queer Musical
DESCRIPTION:This August\, join us for the first public presentation of Chunxiang: A Queer Musical\, an original Mandarin musical inspired by The Peony Pavilion. \nABOUT THIS WORKSHOP \nThis event is a work-in-progress staged musical reading workshop featuring the first half of the musical. It is not a complete production or a fully staged performance. \nThrough live readings and musical performances\, audiences will have an early opportunity to experience the world\, characters\, and music of the piece as it continues to take shape. \nThe presentation will be followed by a conversation with the creative team. We invite audience members to share their responses\, questions\, and ideas. Your feedback will become part of the musical’s ongoing development. \nRather than simply attending a finished performance\, you are being invited into the creative process and helping us discover what this story may become. \nABOUT THE MUSICAL \nChunxiang: a queer musical is an original Chinese-language musical reimagining the Ming-dynasty classic The Peony Pavilion through a queer-feminist lens. The piece blends the lyricism of Chinese opera with the emotional immediacy of contemporary musical theatre\, exploring desire\, death\, and rebirth across time. \nAt its heart is the belief that queerness is not a modern invention\, but as old as human longing itself. By restoring queer voices within canonical texts\, the work bridges tradition and the present\, offering both continuity and new ways of seeing. \nThis August in Flushing\, join us for a work-in-progress musical reading workshop\, and become part of the musical’s development. \nLanguage: Mandarin Chinese with EN supertitles \nWhether you’re a theatre lover\, a fan of new musicals\, or simply curious about new stories\, we‘d love to have you with us at this early stage of the journey. \n📅 Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\n🕒 2:00–4:00 PM\n🏠 Glow Cultural Center\n📍 133-29 41st Ave\, Flushing\, NY\n🗣️ Performed in Mandarin Chinese with English supertitles\n🎟️ Donation-based RSVP
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chunxiang-a-queer-musical/
LOCATION:Glow Cultural Centre\, 133-29 41st Avenue Floor 1 Flushing\, NY 11355\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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