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SUMMARY:Taste of Korea in the Bronx 2026
DESCRIPTION:The premier Korean culture event of The Bronx is coming back\, one last time in 2026\, October 3rd-4th. \nJoin us for a weekend celebrating Korean food\, culture\, music\, and community right here in the Bronx! October 3rd & 4th\, 2026\, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. We are Just 2 blocks from the 6 Train at 138th Street. Come experience the taste and culture of Korea in the heart of the Bronx! \nWe’re bringing a beloved menu of Korean dishes\, bites\, and desserts\, along with handmade non-alcoholic drinks\, Korean games and activities for the kids\, K-beauty consultations and products for your glow-up\, live entertainment outside\, and plenty of photo-friendly spots for that perfect Instagram post. \nEnjoy exciting dance performances\, join a fun K-Pop dance class\, and let the kids get creative with face painting! \nChallenge your friends and family with a variety of traditional Korean games and activities that bring a taste of Korea’s culture and fun to the Bronx. \nWant to step into Korean tradition? Try on a beautiful Hanbok\, Korea’s traditional dress\, and take a memorable photo! \nAnd for the fans of Squid Game\, you may even have the chance to dress up in Squid Game-inspired costumes and snap some fun pictures! \nCome eat\, play\, dance\, dress up\, and experience Korea right here in the Bronx! \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taste-of-korea-in-the-bronx-2026-new-dates/
LOCATION:171 Lincoln Ave\, 171 Lincoln Avenue\, The Bronx\, NY\, 10454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, HBO\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nVenue Policy: \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-24/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T213000
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CREATED:20260918T012411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T012637Z
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SUMMARY:KAFSC’s 2026 Benefit Gala
DESCRIPTION:KAFSC’s 2026 Benefit gala is almost here! Join us on Friday\, October 2 as we celebrate nearly four decades of providing survivors and families with safety\, healing\, and hope. \nThere’s still time to become a sponsor and help KAFSC continue to be a chinjung\, a place of refuge and belonging for survivors and families. \nTo learn more\, visit our website at kafscgala2026.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kafscs-2026-benefit-gala/
LOCATION:Cipriani Wall Street\, 55 Wall Street\, New York\, NY\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T232117Z
CREATED:20260929T194510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T232117Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: "What America Means to Me"
DESCRIPTION:“What America Means to Me\,” an informal writing workshop with author Ed Lin. Bring something to write with\, either a pad of paper or a phone or laptop. We’ll explore using our words for creative nonfiction\, poetry\, and fiction. Sharing is encouraged\, but not necessary. \nEd Lin is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards\, and is currently interim executive director of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. His latest book\, the mystery “The Dead Can’t Make a Living\,” was published in April by Soho Crime. \nRSVP to Ed Lin at elin@aaww.org \nManhattan location shared after registration.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/writing-workshop-what-america-means-to-me/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260823T034455Z
CREATED:20260720T081504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T034455Z
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SUMMARY:Koreatown\, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand
DESCRIPTION:This book explores how Manhattan’s Koreatown transformed into a “transclave”—a commercialized ethnic hub driven by South Korea’s global nation-branding strategy and the diverse cultural mosaic of New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koreatown-nyc-the-consumption-of-a-transnational-brand/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260926T210752Z
CREATED:20260926T210052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T210752Z
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SUMMARY:K-Pop Dance Classes at Gotham Park
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for K-Pop dance classes at Gotham Park – a free class for all ages and abilities happening every Friday from 6-7pm! \nDates: Every Friday from 10/2 through 11/6
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/k-pop-dance-classes-at-gotham-park/
LOCATION:Gotham Park\, Rose Street\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T051243Z
CREATED:20260820T051033Z
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SUMMARY:Sake Day Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:Event Highlights: \nPremium Sake Tasting all night! \n\nTaste sake from over 50 Breweries!\nBrewery tours available!\nDJ playing all night!\nRaffles and give aways for Sake Classes & Swag!\nFood pop ups in the courtyard!\n\n  \n\n\nEvent Highlights: \nPremium Sake Tasting all night: Taste sake from dozens of breweries from all over Japan. The SAKE will be flowing and featured brands and varieties being poured will change at 7pm. Enjoy a wide variety of tastes all night! \nJoin a Sake Brewery Tour! \nWant to see behind the scenes where sake is made? Join a brewery tour on Sake Day! Brewery Tour Tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis when you check in for the event. We have limited availability for the brewery tours so come early to secure your tour Ticket! \nCulinary Delights: \nFood will be available for purchase from an array of pop up vendors! we’re planning oysters\, ramen\, onigiri\, dessert and other food! \nDJ: \nListen in for our DJ to provide hours of entertainment \nRaffle: \nWe’re giving away Brooklyn Kura Swag and Sake Tasting Classes at the sake studies center! Win prizes and giveaways throughout the night! \nEvent Location \nThe Event is at the Brooklyn Kura Taproom in Sunset Park Brooklyn. \nNote: We are located in Industry City\, inside Building 6\, with the taproom entrance accessible in the inner courtyard.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sake-day-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Kura\, 34 34th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T003358Z
CREATED:20260918T003240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003358Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Self-Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover Makko Ho\, a Japanese stretching practice for flexibility\, relaxation\, and wellness. Led by Kumiko Kanayama of Five Lights Center. \nMakko Ho (真向法) is a traditional Japanese self-care stretching practice combining gentle movement\, breathing\, and body awareness to support flexibility\, relaxation\, and overall well-being. \nLed by Kumiko Kanayama\, Founder & Director of Five Lights Center of Shiatsu. \nNo experience or special flexibility is needed. Come stretch\, breathe\, and experience Japanese wellness culture in Brooklyn! \n📍Japan Village Cabin
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/makko-ho-japanese-self-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260911T205314Z
CREATED:20260911T205314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T205314Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join @redcnyc for a free Know Your Rights workshop on the renewal process and the differences between permanent residency and U.S. citizenship! \nIn Mandarin and Cantonese \nEvent Details\n>> Date: October 2nd\, 2026\n>> Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n>> Location: 1409 W 7th St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11204 \n🎁 Bonus: Special gifts will be provided at the end of the workshop for attendees! \nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to secure your spot today by scanning the QR code.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/know-your-rights-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Citizenship,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260903T205930Z
CREATED:20260903T205645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T205930Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown Mid Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival all weekend (Oct 2 to 4)\, and it’s approaching fast so mark your calendars! 🌕 \nAs one of the most celebrated holidays across East & SE Asia\, it marks a time of unity\, family & gratitude for the harvest. \nWe’re hosting the 3-day outdoor event in partnership with @gothamparknyc\, featuring 100+ community-painted lanterns\, art installs\, 20+ local AAPI vendors across food/drink\, artwork\, & retail categories. And we’ve topped it off with live performances! \nNo RSVP required\, just join us at Gotham Park\, anytime between 1pm to 7pm during the first weekend of Oct\, and let’s eat\, drink\, dance\, and reflect together\, under the fullest moon of the year. \nScreenshot
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatown-mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:Gotham Park (Rose St under Brookln Bridge Manhattan side)\, Gotham Park\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T213100
DTSTAMP:20260912T025420Z
CREATED:20260912T025420Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Korea on Screen: House of the Seasons (장손)
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents Peafowl as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films\, documentaries\, short films\, and independent productions\, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York City. \nOh Jung-min’s House of the Seasons begins on a sweltering summer day as three generations of a family gather at their hometown in Daegu for an ancestral memorial rite. Seong-jin’s father has inherited and now runs the family tofu factory\, with other family members helping with the business. What at first appears to be a harmonious family gathering gradually begins to unravel after the memorial rite\, as differing perspectives and long-standing tensions come to the surface. In the midst of the growing conflict\, Seong-jin makes a startling declaration: he has no intention of taking over the family business. Following the lives of this three-generation family with a calm and restrained gaze\, Oh Jung-min reflects on what disappears and what is passed on to the next generation. \nHouse of the Seasons premiered at the 28th Busan International Film Festival\, where it won three awards: the KBS Independent Film Award\, the Aurora Media Award\, and the CGK Award. The film was recognized for its nuanced portrayal of multigenerational family life\, Korean tradition\, and generational conflict. \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)\n * RSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\n* Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.\n* Your tickets will be released to the standby line 10 minutes before the show\, so we recommend you arrive early to secure your seats.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-korea-on-screen-house-of-the-seasons-%ec%9e%a5%ec%86%90/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T032329Z
CREATED:20260825T032329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T032329Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | Mud on the Moon by Nita Noveno
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nMUD ON THE MOON is a hybrid memoir that weaves a daughter’s journey of discovering her Filipino immigrant father’s hidden past with imaginative storytelling\, offering a look into migration\, identity\, and the intergenerational legacies that shape who we are.  \n\n\n\nBorn in Southeast Alaska\, Nita Noveno traces the legacy of her father\, who arrived in the US in 1928 as part of a wave of Filipino men seeking better opportunities through manual labor in agriculture and other industries. The book alternates between Nita’s coming-of-age story and imagined chapters of her father’s life\, revealing the gaps and silences that lie between their experiences. With a blend of personal and historical imagery\, Mud on the Moon offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Filipino immigrants in America. It is a meditation on how family\, memory\, and identity are shaped by the stories we inherit\, both spoken and unspoken\, across generations. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nNita Noveno is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s Prose Prize from Red Hen Press for her hybrid memoir Mud on the Moon\, published in August 2026. Publishers Weekly calls it “a moving blend of autobiography and imagination” and “an auspicious first outing.” A graduate of the MFA Creative Writing Program at The New School\, her creative nonfiction and hybrid work has appeared in MĀNOA\, Hippocampus\, The Margins\, and elsewhere. She teaches creative nonfiction\, composition\, and literature at the Borough of Manhattan Community College\, City University of New York\, and is the founder\, curator\, and host emeritus of Sunday Salon\, a long-running reading series in New York City. The child of immigrant parents from the Philippines\, she grew up in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska and now lives in Queens\, NY. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nNina Sharma’s work has appeared in outlets such as The Los Angeles Times\, The New Yorker\, Harper’s Bazaar and Electric Literature. Her debut personal essay collection is The Way You Make Me Feel: Love in Black and Brown(Penguin Press 2024). The Washington Post praises\, “Sharma’s debut is remarkable for its daring\, how unafraid it is to eschew rosy visions of racial solidarity.” Nina received her MFA in writing from Columbia University’s School of the Arts and has been awarded residencies from Vermont Studio Center and  St. Nell’s Humor Writing Residency. Nina is formerly the Programs Director at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and with Quincy Scott Jones she co-created Blackshop\, a column that thinks about allyship between BIPOC people\, featured on Anomaly. A two-time Asian Women Giving Circle grantee for her workshop\, “No Name Mind: Stories of Mental Health from Asian America\,” she currently teaches at Barnard College and the Manhattanville University MFA in writing program. She is a proud co-founder of the comedy troupe Not Your Biwi Improv.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-mud-on-the-moon-by-nita-noveno/
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:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T165940Z
CREATED:20260828T165940Z
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SUMMARY:Pro-Bono Concierge: Financial Foundations Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This concierge session\, Financial Foundations Conversations\, will help you build your own personal money operating system. \nCreate a practical framework for managing your finances\, including cash flow\, emergency savings\, goal prioritization\, budgeting\, debt management\, and building healthy financial habits. This session serves as a foundation\, with deeper dives into individual topics in future workshops. \nTopics may include:  \n\nCash Flow\nBudgeting\nDebt Management\n\nNew York Life Insurance Company’s Manhattan General Office team of financial professionals is visiting The Hub to offer personalized\, one-on-one financial guidance to small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Chinatown community — no question is too big or too small. \nThese discussions are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any specific financial product. Please consult your own tax or legal professional for advice regarding your specific situation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pro-bono-concierge-financial-foundations-conversations/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175910Z
CREATED:20260928T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175910Z
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SUMMARY:Rea Tajiri's "History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige"
DESCRIPTION:Filmmaker Rea Tajiri blends interviews\, memorabilia\, and a pilgrimage to the camp where her mother was interned\, ruminating on the difficult nature of representing the past – especially a past that exists outside traditional historic accounts. More than simply calling attention to the gaps in the story of the Japanese American internment\, this important film from 1991 raises questions about collective history; questions that prompt Tajiri to daringly re-imagine and re-create what has been stolen and what has been lost. This 30-minute documentary short will be followed by a discussion between the filmmaker and choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch. \nComplimentary drinks and popcorn will be served! \nHosted by the Wythe Hotel Art Program. Curated by Benjamin Akio Kimitch. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM.\nScreening begins at 7:00 PM\, followed by Q&A. \nWythe Hotel Screening Room\n80 Wythe Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249 \n(Please use the downstairs speakeasy entrance on Wythe Avenue) \nCapacity is limited. If you’re no longer able to attend\, please notify us as soon as possible: jason@showshow.co. \nThis special film screening is part of a series of activations accompanying the world premiere of a new dance work Allegra by Benjamin Akio Kimitch. More info here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rea-tajiris-history-and-memory-for-akiko-and-takashige/
LOCATION:Wythe Hotel\, 80 Wythe Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T215013Z
CREATED:20260927T214900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T215013Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown Runs
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown Runs\, where the neighborhood gathers to run once a month while supporting a local small business. \n​The scene: A relaxed 5K starting from The Hub to Gotham Park and back. This month’s feature is Sampaguita Eats\, one of our vendors for our Mid-Autumn Festival at Gotham Park\, who will cater small bites after our run! \n​What to Expect: \n\n​Free to attend\, with space limited to 30 runners\n​Run Distance: 5K\, about 3.1 miles\n​Beginner-friendly\, led at an easy pace\n​Walk Distance: About 1 mile\n\n​The Details: \n\n​Runners and walkers are welcome to leave their belongings at the WtC Small Business Innovation Hub (115 Bowery) during the run.\n​Featured Small Business: This month’s run will end with refreshments for runners from Sampaguita\, who will also be at our Mid-Autumn Festival at Gotham Park!\n\n​Please Note: Every month\, we make best efforts to accommodate dietary restrictions while providing a sampling of a business’ menu. However\, we may not always be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions.\n\n\n​Spots are limited\, so let us know if you can’t make it\, and let a fellow runner on the waitlist claim your spot.\n​An orientation and safety briefing will take place before we start\n\n​See you in the neighborhood!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatown-runs/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T021809Z
CREATED:20260902T021809Z
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SUMMARY:Money\, Mindset\, and the Identity We Inherited
DESCRIPTION:Our free weekly wellness circles for September are here 💙 \nHosted by Asian Mental Health Project\, “Stay in\, Check-in” is a series of free weekly wellness circles for folks to learn from educators in mental health and wellness\, as well as unpack feelings. These sessions are to provide a brave space to unpack\, share experiences\, gather resources and heal. \nWe’re also looking for speakers AND for anyone who wants to shape the future of Asian Mental Health Project. Along with our usual programming\, this month we are opening a town hall! We hope you’ll join us and make your voices heard!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/money-mindset-and-the-identity-we-inherited/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T005613Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T005613Z
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SUMMARY:JLF New York 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating books\, ideas\, and dialogue\, the Jaipur Literature Festival — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” — returns to New York in 2026. A caravan of pre-eminent writers\, performers\, essayists\, commentators\, and raconteurs is almost here to take you on a journey to worlds woven by words and ideas. This year’s JLF includes Kai Bird\, Sam Dalrymple\, Mahmood Mamdani\, Susan Goldmark and Nitin Seth.  \nThe iconic Jaipur Literature Festival\, held annually at the Pink City of Jaipur in India’s Rajasthan state\, has always believed in the spirit of community and the hope\, strength\, and vitality that literature gives. Join us for the tenth annual JLF New York\, returning to Asia Society to celebrate the cosmopolitan spirit and boundless energy of New York City and bringing forth JLF’s signature camaraderie\, the mosaic of ideas\, and the enrapturing flow of conversations that continue to make the festival truly incredible! \nSchedule\nSchedule timings\, speakers subject to change. Watch this space for updates.  \n3:40 – 4:20 p.m. \nShattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia\nSam Dalrymple in conversation with Prashant Jha \nShattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple traces five partitions that carved twelve nations\, reshaping borders\, identities\, and lives. Drawing on archival research\, memoirs\, and eyewitness accounts across multiple languages\, this compelling narrative illuminates the wars\, migrations\, and legacies that forged modern Asia. In conversation with writer Prashant Jha\, Sam explores the dramatic unmaking of Britain’s colonial Empire\, once spanning from the Red Sea to Southeast Asia. \n4:30 – 5:10 p.m. \nThere Is A Ghost In My Room\nSanjoy K. Roy in Conversation with Sohaila Abdulali \n5:20 – 6:00 p.m. \nAI: The Modern Double Helix\nNitin Seth\, Vinita Gupta and Meredith Broussard in conversation with Roopa Unnikrishnan  \nAs humans and machines enter a new era of co-intelligence\, the challenge is how we can collaborate with it responsibly\, creatively\, and ethically. This evolving partnership raises profound questions about knowledge\, trust\, originality\, and what remains uniquely human. A panel of experts discuss the possibilities of an innovation that has altered technology and work as we know it. \n6:10 – 6:50 p.m. \nSlow Poison: Uganda and the Afterlives of Empire\nMahmood Mamdani in conversation with Neeraj Kaushal \n7:00 – 7:50 p.m. \nAmerican Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey\nKai Bird and Susan Goldmark in conversation with Sree Srinivasan \nIn American Scoundrel\, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird\, with Susan Goldmark\, uncovers the extraordinary and unsettling life of Roy Cohn\, the ruthless lawyer\, fixer\, and political operator whose methods and worldview helped shape modern American politics and whose most enduring protégé was Donald Trump. From the fevered anti-communism of the McCarthy era to the boardrooms of New York\, the corridors of Washington\, and the glittering excess of Studio 54\, Cohn emerges as a charismatic\, manipulative\, and sinister presence. Bird and Goldmark’s meticulous research and gripping storytelling trace the making and unmaking of a man whose divisive influence deeply impacted the workings of the US for years to come.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jlf-new-york-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260912T002851Z
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SUMMARY:Gay Asian Drink & Draw
DESCRIPTION:A Figure Drawing Group by GAYSIAN ART GANG. Come draw and mingle with Queer Asian creatives. POC models & artists encouraged to join. \nHosts:\nDerek (@theotherderekluu)\nSammy (@sammysinsss)\nZihao (@people_i_love__) \n30 Seat Capacity. Doors open at 7:30pm.\nBring your own supplies.\n$15 at the door. Cash/Venmo accepted.\nDiscounted tickets available online through DICE app. \n\nLocation\nC’mon Everybody\n325 Franklin Ave.\nBrooklyn\, NY 11238
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gay-asian-drink-draw/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T134708Z
CREATED:20260820T134414Z
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SUMMARY:Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal
DESCRIPTION:A book talk with author Sandip Roy \n\n\nJoin NYU’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality for a book talk with author Sandip Roy on Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal: The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator \nAs the last great female impersonator of Bengali theater\, Chapal Bhaduri—known as Chapal Rani—once held audiences spellbound in the jatra tradition\, where men became goddesses and heroines. But when women finally took their place on stage\, Chapal found himself exiled from the world he had ruled. In this groundbreaking biography\, Sandip Roy captures the rise and fall of a performer whose art was inseparable from his identity. \nTold in Chapal’s own voice and interwoven with evocative fictional vignettes\, Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal brings to life Kolkata’s golden age of theater and the resilience of a man who refused to disappear. Through decades of research and deeply personal interviews\, Roy crafts a moving portrait of gender and belonging. \nSandip Roy is a writer\, columnist and podcaster currently living in Kolkata. He is a columnist for Mint Lounge\, the Hindu and the host of the Sandip Roy Show on Indian Express. His weekly audio dispatches from Kolkata have been airing on public radio KALW in San Francisco since 2012. His work has appeared in publications like the New York Times\, BBC\, the San Francisco Chronicle\, NPR\, the Times of India\, Firstpost\, Huffington Post\, Conde Nast Traveller and other publications. He has been part of anthologies like Out! Stories from the New Queer India\, The Phobic and the Erotic\, Q&A: Queer in Asian America\, Men on Men 6\, Because I Have a Voice\, Story-wallah!\, House Spirit: Drinking in India and Cat People. For more than a decade\, Roy was editor of Trikone\, the world’s oldest magazine on LGBTQ+ South Asian issues. His first novel is Don’t Let Him Know. His latest book is Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal – The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator. \nCopies of the book will be sold at the event. The talk will be followed by a catered reception and refreshments. \nNYU campus access guidelines: Registration is required. Non-NYU guests may be asked to present a government-issued photo ID. NYU guests must present their NYU ID. \nAccessibility note: This venue has an elevator and is accessible for wheelchair users. There are single-stall\, all gender restrooms available. If you have any access needs\, please email csgs@nyu.edu
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chapal-rani-the-last-queen-of-bengal/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Sq\, 20 Cooper Square\, 3rd floor lobby\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260926T213304Z
CREATED:20260926T213100Z
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SUMMARY:Sonya Rhie Mace in conversation with Molly Emma Aitken
DESCRIPTION:The Tenth Edition of JLF New York continues at the National Arts Club with two blockbuster events. \n\nJLF New York  @ NAC \nWith hundreds of thousands of spectators worldwide\, and mini-festivals from Houston to Doha\, India’s iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is known as “the greatest literary show on Earth” (Tina Brown). \nIn conjunction with the Asia Society and the Center for Fiction\, NAC will host the tenth edition of JLF New York\, an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival —which celebrates conversation\, bold ideas and exceptional storytelling\, in the voices of speakers ranging from novelist Alka Joshi and curator Sonya Rhie Mace to Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird. \nSession 1 at 11 a.m. \nPahari Paintings: Art and Stories – Sonya Rhie Mace in conversation with Molly Emma Aitken \nBetween the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries\, the Pahari kingdoms of the northwestern Himalayas created a luminous world of painting—intimate\, expressive and richly coloured. In this richly illustrated session\, celebrated curator Sonya Rhie Mace explores a remarkably dispersed collection that offers new ways of seeing these works. Moving beyond questions of attribution\, the conversation with art historian and professor Molly Emma Aitken\, traces artists\, patrons and practices across regions\, revealing a shared visual culture shaped by movement and exchange. \n\nThis event occurs in person. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jaipur-nac-sonya-rhie-mace-in-conversation-with-molly-emma-aitken/
LOCATION:The National Arts Club\, 15 Gramercy Park South\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T141420Z
CREATED:20260916T141420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T141420Z
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SUMMARY:Discover: New Musicals
DESCRIPTION:National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) is pleased to present this year’s “Discover: New Musicals\,” an evening of short new musicals by new and emerging artists\, including artistic teams Jesse Ayala/Brandon Scott Grayson\, Seth Christenfeld/James Ballard\, and Iris Yang/Sam Ahn. \nThis Equity Approved Showcase will feature work from many talented artists from our community\, including the direction of @brianjose \, Cassey Kikuchi Kivnick\, and @ninazoie; and musical direction of Minhui Lee\, Andrew Orbison\, and Ruiran Xun. \nDon’t miss this exciting NAAP program\, designed to showcase AANHPI writers\, composers\, performers\, and creatives. We hope to see you there! \nhttp://www.naaproject.org for more information.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/discover-new-musicals/
LOCATION:Theater 315\, 315 W 47th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260809T202656Z
CREATED:20260809T202632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T202656Z
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SUMMARY:B&N celebrates Min Jin Lee's AMERICAN HAGWON
DESCRIPTION:B&N Union Square welcomes Min Jin Lee to celebrate AMERICAN HAGWON at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on Monday\, September 28th at 7PM. \n\n\n\n\nBarnes & Noble – Union Square welcomes Min Jin Lee on Monday\, September 28th at 7pm at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for a discussion of AMERICAN HAGWON\, a moving and powerful epic of a modern family struggling to educate their children and survive in a fast-changing world circumscribed by global economic shocks. \nShe will be joined in conversation by Miwa Messer for a live-taping of the Poured Over Podcast. \nPLEASE NOTE: The event will be held at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church\, with entrance at 708 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY 10019. \nPhoto credit: Art Schreiber
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bn-celebrates-min-jin-lees-american-hagwon/
LOCATION:Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church\, 708 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260828T173947Z
CREATED:20260828T173511Z
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SUMMARY:32nd JAA Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd JAA Charity Golf Tournament at New York Country Club in Rockland County\, New York. \nEnjoy a day of golf with exciting prizes\, including an ANA Business Class round-trip ticket between New York and Tokyo and Hole-in-One prizes. Breakfast\, a post-tournament meal\, and raffle prizes are also included. \nThe tournament is one of JAA’s most important annual fundraising events. Individual players are welcome\, and we sincerely appreciate your participation and support. \nLocation: New York Country Club\, 103 Brick Church Road\, New Hempstead\, NY 10977
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/20th-jaa-fall-health-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T044357Z
CREATED:20260813T044119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T044357Z
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SUMMARY:World Sake Day NYC 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Sake Day NYC 2026 with the best sake tastings\, food pairings\, and cultural experiences! \n\n\n\n\n📍 BK Loft Rooftop\, Brooklyn \n📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 \n🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM General Admission : (5PM-9PM) \n🎟️ General Admission: $77.53\nIncludes 15 tastings + souvenir sake glass \n✨ VIP Experience: $112.39\nIncludes unlimited sake tasting\, Priority Check-In\, access to VIP Exclusive Sake Selections\, sponsor giveaways\, and a special gift bag.\n(Limited to 30 guests) \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍶 What is World Sake Day NYC? \nWorld Sake Day NYC returns for its 6th year\, celebrating Japan’s national beverage with New Yorkers and sake enthusiasts from around the world. \nFounded in 2021at MIKA bushwic\, World Sake Day NYC has grown into one of New York City’s unique consumer-facing sake and cultural events\, welcoming approximately 300–400 guests annually and featuring breweries\, distributors\, chefs\, artists\, and hospitality professionals from Japan and the United States. \nPast events have been honored by the attendance and opening remarks of representatives from the Japanese Consulate and have featured collaborations with Michelin-starred restaurants\, renowned chefs\, hospitality professionals\, and local artists. \nThis year\, we are excited to introduce a new collaboration with Ambassador Wine\, creating a direct pathway from tasting to purchasing. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase selected bottles featured at the event. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of premium sake\, Japanese culture\, delicious food\, and vibrant community. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍶 Event Features \n• Premium sake selections from 35+ breweries and distributors\n• 15 tasting tickets included with General Admission\n• Unlimited tasting with VIP Experience\n• Souvenir sake glass to take home\n• Direct bottle purchasing opportunities through Ambassador Wine\n• Curated Japanese food vendors\n• Sake cocktails by Best bartenders\n• Rooftop venue with stunning Manhattan skyline views\n• Event photographer\n• Asian artisan vendor market (crafts\, ceramics\, fashion\, candles & more) \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n21+ only. Valid government-issued ID required. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🤝 Participating Breweries & Brands \nFeatured breweries\, distributors\, and participating brands will be announced as they are confirmed. \nReturning and past participants have included: \n• Kato Sake Works\n• GoSakeman\n• Dassai Blue\n• Kubota\n• Brooklyn Kura\n• Hatsumago / UKA\n• MTC \n…and many more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/world-sake-day-nyc-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260912T001947Z
CREATED:20260912T001947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001947Z
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SUMMARY:World Dance Festival 2026 Showcase and Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join Lotus Music and Dance on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 at Alvin Ailey Studios for a Lotus Music and Dance Showcase and Benefit to raise funds for this year’s World Dance Festival! See a sneak peek of the artists performing at the World Dance Festival and take part in a silent auction\, which includes an array of art\, jewelry\, books\, classes from Lotus artists’ and even gift certificates to some of your favorite New York City restaurants. Light refreshments will be served. \nPurchase tickets at www.lotusmusicanddance.org or call our office manager at 212-627-1076.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/world-dance-festival-2026-showcase-and-benefit/
LOCATION:Alvin Ailey Studios\, 405 West 55 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260913T145659Z
CREATED:20260913T145659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T145659Z
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SUMMARY:TAP-NY x Dance Social Club Boba & Boogie 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join TAP-NY and Dance Social Club (DSC) for Boba & Boogie\, a fun and beginner-friendly dance workshop that blends movement\, music\, and mingling — no experience needed! \nLed by *Tiffany Huang* Tiffany fell in love with dancing in college by doing Kpop covers and performing. Dance to her is a creative outlet to express herself and connect with others through music and culture. She loves when people show their own styles through the same choreography. She believes dance is all up to interpretation and there is no “right” or “correct” way! \nTo keep your energy up\, we’ll be sampling Allie Beauty Protein’s Boba Milk Tea flavor — made with real black tea sourced from Nantou\, Taiwan and manufactured in Taiwan. Each scoop packs 20g of protein\, collagen\, probiotics\, and MCT oil\, plus 1/3 of your daily vitamins and minerals — all in one cup\, because what’s better than dancing and sipping something sweet? Introduce yourself to Yukiko (the founder) for a special event-day discount! \nWhether you’ve never danced before or you’re just looking to shake off the Sunday scaries\, this is your space to explore movement\, build confidence\, and connect with community. \nAll levels welcome — come as you are\, and boogie with us! \nDate: Sunday\, September 27\nTime: 3:00–5:00 PM\nLocation: Ripley-Grier Studios: 305 W 38th St #207\, New York\, NY 10018\, USA\nCapacity: Limited to 35 participants\nIncludes: Dance workshop + Boba samples \nEvent Flow:\n\n3:00 PM – Arrivals + boba + mingling\n3:15 PM – Stretch + warm-up\n3:25 PM – Foundation dance drills\n3:40 PM – Choreo drills\n4:00 PM – Learn full choreography\n4:30 PM – Group performances\n4:50 PM – Social wrap-up + vibes
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tap-ny-x-dance-social-club-boba-boogie-2026/
LOCATION:Ripley-Grier Studios\, 305 W 38th St #207\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T180642Z
CREATED:20260821T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180642Z
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SUMMARY:Milna Market
DESCRIPTION:The wait is finally over! Milna Market is back at Industry City on September 27 🍂 \n​Milna Market is a curated South Asian pop-up market in NYC\, transforming 11\,000 sq. ft. into a modern bazaar featuring 60+ South Asian brands and makers across food\, fashion\, jewelry\, beauty\, home\, lifestyle\, and more. \n​In Hindi\, milna means both “to meet” and “to find\,” which is exactly what the market is all about. Join us for a full day of community\, discovery\, and shopping South Asian-owned businesses! \n​🎟️ $4 Entry (plus tax)\nGuests under 12 and over 65 receive free admission. \n​Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Organizer. \n​🎉 We will have carrom\, henna\, and more activities! \n​🎁 The first 25 attendees will receive a FREE Milna Market tote! \n​🛍️ Our Mini Totes are also available to preorder for pickup only at Milna Market on September 27. Select the Milna Market Mini Tote option above to purchase yours! Totes can be picked up at the first-floor check-in area.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/milna-market/
LOCATION:Industry CIty\, 220 36th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T214122Z
CREATED:20260902T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T214122Z
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SUMMARY:Su Dongpo: An Enduring Light of Chinese Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Few figures in Chinese history have embodied the richness and complexity of Chinese culture as fully as Su Shi (1037–1101)\, better known as Su Dongpo. Poet\, essayist\, calligrapher\, painter\, statesman\, and philosopher of life\, Su achieved distinction in an extraordinary range of fields. To understand Su Dongpo\, however\, is to explore something larger than the accomplishments of a single literary genius. His life and writings offer a window into some of the deepest currents of Chinese thought and culture. \nThe Renwen Society at China Institute is pleased to present an online lecture\, “Su Dongpo: An Enduring Light of Chinese Civilization\,” by renowned scholar and lecturer of Chinese classical literature Ben Wang\, on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. Focusing on three representative works from Su Dongpo’s later years\, Crossing the Sea (《渡海》)\, Watching the Tidal Bore (《观潮》)\, and Xing Xiang Zi (《行香子》)\, the lecture will explore Su’s thought\, emotions\, and philosophy of life through a close reading of his poetry. \nAt the heart of Su Dongpo’s life and thought was an extraordinary sense of balance\, a quality deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophical idea of the “middle.” Confucian ideals shaped his commitment to moral principle\, public service\, and good government\, while Daoist thought helped him cultivate detachment and transcendence in the face of suffering. In his writings\, seriousness and humor\, heroic spirit and tenderness\, sorrow and joy\, engagement with the world and freedom from it could exist side by side. \nThis balance did not mean compromise when fundamental principles were at stake. Su’s refusal to yield to what he regarded as injustice contributed to a political career marked by imprisonment\, repeated demotions\, and exile to increasingly remote parts of the empire. Yet adversity did not diminish his attachment to life. As Ben Wang has observed\, it was precisely Su’s resilience\, perseverance\, and philosophical outlook that enriched his literary achievement. Even during his darkest years\, his writings reveal an abiding love for life and an extraordinary capacity to discover beauty\, humor\, and meaning in the world around him. \nSu Dongpo’s literary achievement was equally remarkable. More than 2\,000 of his shi poems have survived\, while his approximately 350 ci poems helped transform the status and expressive possibilities of the genre. His writing could possess the celebrated quality of haofang (豪放)\, or “heroic abandon\,” yet it could also convey intimacy\, compassion\, humor\, and joie de vivre. Through this unusual breadth of temperament and expression\, Su created a body of work in which seemingly contradictory dimensions of human experience are brought into harmony. \nChina Institute once devoted four semesters and some eighty hours of instruction to Su Dongpo\, and even that could offer only a glimpse of the full range of his poetry\, prose\, calligraphy\, and painting. For this Renwen Society lecture\, after careful consideration\, Ben Wang has chosen three works that he believes capture essential dimensions of Su’s thought and sensibility: Crossing the Sea\, Watching the Tidal Bore\, and Xing Xiang Zi. \nThrough a close reading of these three works\, Ben Wang will examine how Confucian and Daoist traditions came together in Su Dongpo’s understanding of life\, literature\, and public responsibility; how he maintained his moral convictions amid political persecution and personal hardship; and how he ultimately found a distinctive equilibrium among life and death\, sorrow and joy\, suffering and transcendence. The lecture will also consider why Su Dongpo\, nearly a thousand years after his death\, continues to speak so powerfully to generations of readers and remains an enduring light of Chinese civilization.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/su-dongpo-an-enduring-light-of-chinese-civilization/
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CATEGORIES:History,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260912T023525Z
CREATED:20260912T021930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T023525Z
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SUMMARY:Insun Park & Generals
DESCRIPTION:26% Discount PROMO CODE: KOREA \nExperience a groundbreaking fusion of rock\, Korean traditional music\, and mask dance rhythms with Insun Park & Generals. \nA master of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance\, designated as Korea’s National Intangible Heritage\, Park leads the quartet\, blending her dynamic vocal and dance performances with the talents of Donghyuk Heo (composer/guitar)\, Hyunmo Yang (drums)\, Johyun Kim (taepyeongso/flute)\, and Hahyungki Baek (bass guitar). Together\, they create a dynamic blend of ancestral art and contemporary sound\, seamlessly merging traditional rhythms with modern rock influences. This ensemble pushes creative boundaries\, offering a fresh perspective on Korea’s cultural heritage while making traditional mask dance more accessible to today’s audiences. \nInsun Park stands out as one of the few female masters of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance\, a tradition historically dominated by men. Renowned for her innovative spirit\, she reimagines age-old songs and performance styles to connect with modern audiences. Continuously exploring new creative directions\, Park has become a leading force in shaping the future of Korean traditional performing arts. \nFor more information\, visit https://jctcenter.org/ \n◆ Insun Park \nInsun Park is a Seoul based mask dancer redefining Korean traditional performance through solo works that bridge ritual\, social critique\, and contemporary expression. A practitioner of Gangnyeong Talchum\, a form of Korea’s National Intangible Heritage\, she began training in elementary school and later studied traditional performance at university. Though rooted in a centuries old form\, her artistic voice has developed in dialogue with modern urban life. \nTraditionally\, mask dance (talchum) combined rhythm\, song\, movement\, and dialogue into a comprehensive art form known as yeonhui. While its satire of aristocrats offered audiences catharsis\, female and disabled characters were often reduced to stereotypes. Park’s work critically engages this legacy\, asking how tradition can be preserved while also responding to contemporary values of gender equity and social inclusion. \nHer major solo project\, The Purpose of Mask Dance (2021)\, explores how mask dance can remain socially meaningful today. In this work\, female characters lead the narrative as witty\, confident\, and self determined figures rather than caricatures. Performing as a one woman ensemble\, dancing\, singing\, playing janggu (Korean drum)\, and shifting roles through masks\, Park transforms a historically male and group based genre into a space for personal and social reflection. In 2023\, she expanded this vision through her band Insun Park & Generals\, an innovative quintet fusing rock music\, Korean traditional sounds\, and mask dance rhythms.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/insun-park-generals/
LOCATION:Jersey City Theater Center at White Eagle Hall\, 337 Newark Ave.\, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:ANIMA
DESCRIPTION:A concert featuring the sacred music heritage of the Philippines from the Romantic period to present day.\n\n\nIn celebration of the Journey to 20 Years of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir of New York\, Inc. and the 80th Anniversary of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music (Manila\, Philippines)\, Ilustrado\, LLC—where art meets brand\, proudly presents: \nANIMA: The Sacred Music Heritage of the Philippines \nSaturday\, September 26\, 7:30 PMBasilica of Saint Patrick’s Old Cathedral\, New York City \nThis inspiring evening will feature the San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir of New York\, the UST Conservatory of Music Alumni on the East Coast\, and the Emerging Young Artists of MAD Institute in a celebration of the rich tradition of Philippine sacred music from the Romantic period to present day. \nTickets:• General Admission – $25• Patron – $50• Sponsor – $100 \nA portion of the proceeds will support the Anima Choral Project of MAD Institute\, an initiative dedicated to establishing community-based choral training societies throughout New York City’s five boroughs and New Jersey\, making quality vocal ensemble education more accessible while fostering artistic excellence\, cultural appreciation\, and community through music.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anima/
LOCATION:The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral\, 263 Mulberry Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
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