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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Echoes of Arrival: Becoming
DESCRIPTION:Immigration is never a single arrival but an ongoing process of becoming. Beyond legal status and paperwork\, immigrants navigate displacement\, alienation\, adaptation\, and the long\, sometimes complicated journey toward belonging. What did you have to learn to survive and build a life in the United States? What did you choose to carry with you from the culture you came from? What was lost in translation? And what new part of yourself emerged along the way? \nEchoes of Arrival returns to the Museum of Chinese in America for a new iteration\, Becoming. Through a collection of personal stories\, the ensemble explores the many ways immigrants remake themselves while making a life in a new country. These stories of change\, resilience\, loss\, discovery\, and belonging illuminate how immigration does not simply transform individuals. It continues to shape the rich and ever-evolving cultural fabric of the United States. \nCREATIVE TEAM\nConceived by Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li\nDevised & Performed by Shan Y. Chuang\, Nikkiesha N. McLeod\, Timmy Ong\, Pascal Phoa\, Jeremy Rafal\, Nedelka Sotelo\, Fang Tseng\n  \nPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE\nFriday 10/2\nShan Y. Chuang\, Nikkiesha N. McLeod\, Pascal Phoa\, Jeremy Rafal\, Fang Tseng\nThursday 10/8\nShan Y. Chuang\, Timmy Ong\, Pascal Phoa\, Jeremy Rafal\, Fang Tseng\nFriday 10/16\nShan Y. Chuang\, Timmy Ong\, Pascal Phoa\, Jeremy Rafal\, Nedelka Sotelo\nThursday 10/22\nShan Y. Chuang\, Nikkiesha N. McLeod\, Timmy Ong\, Nedelka Sotelo\, Fang Tseng\nFriday 11/6\nNikkiesha N. McLeod\, Timmy Ong\, Jeremy Rafal\, Nedelka Sotelo\, Fang Tseng
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-echoes-of-arrival-becoming/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Art of Manga
DESCRIPTION:Be drawn into the world of manga.\nArt of Manga is the first major exhibition in the Americas to explore manga—Japanese comics and graphic novels—as an art form. Marking its East Coast debut\, the Brooklyn Museum’s presentation is packed with more than 600 drawings that showcase manga’s immersive power and social impact. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for US audiences to encounter an astonishing selection of original manga artworks\, including examples from beloved series Inuyasha\, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure\, Ōoku: The Inner Chambers\, ONE PIECE\, and many more. \nA global phenomenon\, manga is driven by those who design\, draw\, and very often author the stories that define the medium. Discover influential manga artists\, or mangaka\, and their distinct approaches to storytelling. Through compelling narratives and captivating imagery\, each mangaka’s work invents a universe that may be familiar or supernatural\, historical or futuristic\, contemplative or action-packed. These tales address universal themes such as coming of age\, tapping into hidden strengths\, and finding beauty in the ordinary—as well as contemporary issues such as environmentalism\, gender roles\, LGBTQ+ rights\, and socioeconomic inequality. Whether you enter as an otaku or a novice\, you’ll leave Art of Manga fluent in this vital medium. \nGo all-access with “Art of Manga.” The Manga Fan Pass gives one adult and one guest unlimited entry throughout the exhibition’s run—plus a slew of other perks especially for manga fans. \nThe $75 pass includes… \n⚫ Unlimited entry for you and a guest to “Art of Manga” (subject to availability) as well as general admission to Museum galleries \n⚫ Invites to Member Previews and select Member Evenings for “Art of Manga” \n⚫ Exclusive presale access to “Art of Manga” public programs \n⚫ 10% discount at the Café and Museum Shop (excluding gashapon machines) \n⚫ A collectible badge for you to wear and show off your love of manga (wear your badge each time you return to get a new pin to build your collection!)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-of-manga/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Parkway\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:King of the Yees
DESCRIPTION:For nearly twenty years\, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association\, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren\, a playwright living in New York\, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears\, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him\, embarking on a surreal\, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee\, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee.  \n \nAbout the Playwright \n \nLAUREN YEE is proud to be a Signature Theatre resident playwright. She is an award-winning playwright\, screenwriter\, and librettist based in New York City. Prior to the pandemic\, Lauren was named by American Theatre as the second-most-produced playwright of that upcoming season. Recent plays include Cambodian Rock Band with music by Dengue Fever (South Coast Rep\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, La Jolla Playhouse\, Signature Theatre\, East West Players)\, The Great Leap (Denver Center\, Seattle Rep\, Atlantic Theatre\, Steppenwolf\, American Conservatory Theatre)\, King of the Yees (Goodman Theatre\, Center Theatre Group)\, and Mother Russia (Seattle Rep\, Signature Theatre\, upcoming at Hampstead Theatre\, South Coast Rep\, Trinity Rep). She is writing the book for the musical adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time\, with music and lyrics by Heather Christian. Honors include the Doris Duke Artists Award\, Whiting Award\, Steinberg/ATCA Award\, American Academy of Arts and Letters literature award\, Horton Foote Prize\, Kesselring Prize\, Primus Prize\, a Hodder Fellowship at Princeton\, and the #1 and #2 plays on the 2017 Kilroys List. TV: ”Pachinko” (Apple)\, “Soundtrack” (Netflix)\, “Interior Chinatown” (Hulu)\, “Billions” (Showtime)\, “Clipped” (FX). She’s previously developed pilots for Netflix and Apple and is currently developing TV and feature projects for Netflix and Universal. BA: Yale\, MFA: UCSD. laurenyee.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/king-of-the-yees/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 480 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon
DESCRIPTION:Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon is the first New York solo museum exhibition of the Japanese modern artist Gen’ichirō Inokuma (1902–1993). Organized by Japan Society Gallery in collaboration with the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA) in Marugame\, Japan\, the exhibition explores Inokuma’s paintings shown at the Willard Gallery and various multimedia works created during his twenty-year residence in NYC (1955–1975). Along with important holdings from MIMOCA\, the exhibition presents Inokuma’s works in the Japan Society collection and the recently discovered Hirose Family Collection. \nInokuma’s Manhattan sojourn was shaped by meaningful connections with the American avant-garde: Jasper Johns\, Mark Rothko\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Alexander Calder\, David Smith\, Isamu Noguchi\, Yoko Ono\, John Cage\, Merce Cunningham\, and many others. Inokuma and his wife\, Fumiko\, also served as a social and cultural bridge between American and visiting Japanese artists and architects\, often hosting gatherings at their New York apartments. The exhibition features photographs\, film footage\, and ephemera documenting these artistic interactions. \nBy illuminating Inokuma’s little-known role in postwar American art history\, NYC Salon brings new insights into New York City’s mid-20th-century art world—both its collaborative artistic atmosphere\, and its vibrant international social scene \nTimed Tickets: $20 Nonmembers\, $15 Students and seniors \nGallery Exhibition Hours\n\nTuesdays-Fridays: 11 am-5 pm\n\n\nSaturdays & Sundays: noon-6 pm\n\n\nFree First Fridays: 5 pm-7 pm*\n\n\n*October 9\, 2026; November 6\, 2026; December 4\, 2026\, January 8\, 2027
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/genichiro-inokumas-nyc-salon/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000
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SUMMARY:Works & Process Presents Minnesota Opera: The Many Deaths of Laila Starr
DESCRIPTION:Works & Process presents The Many Deaths of Laila Starr\, a performance from the Minnesota Opera by Kamala Sankaram and Minita Gandhi on Monday\, October 12\, 2026 at 7PM at the Peter B. Lewis Theater\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/guggenheim/3515/event/1476994. \nWitness the transformation of BOOM! Studios’ acclaimed graphic novel The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V. and Filipe Andrade into a vivid and transporting tale for the operatic stage by composer Kamala Sankaram and librettist Minita Gandhi. Commissioned and developed by Minnesota Opera’s groundbreaking New Works Initiative\, the opera explores the blurred boundary between divine and human through the lens of magical realism when the goddess of Death is cast down to Earth to live as a mortal named Laila Starr. \nAhead of the world premiere in Saint Paul join Ram V.\, Sankaram\, Gandhi\, and members of the opera’s creative team––including director Mary Birnbaum\, scenic designer Mimi Lien\, costume designer Oana Botez\, and choreographer Rohit Gijare––for a conversation about their collaborative process\, interwoven with cast members performing excerpts. Infused with elements of Konnakol\, Raga\, and EDM\, this fantasy on purpose and impermanence unfolds with both kinetic energy and striking clarity\, as a god made mortal begins to see the world––and life itself––through fresh eyes. All are invited to continue the conversation at a reception in the rotunda. \nMinnesota Opera’s New Works Initiative is a groundbreaking commissioning program aimed at invigorating the operatic canon with an infusion of contemporary works. Launched in 2008\, it has resulted in the premiere of nine new operas including Silent Night\, The Shining\, Doubt\, Edward Tulane\, The Song Poet\, and more. The initiative is centered around a six-person creative cohort of three composers and three librettists who work in different pairings to collectively create three full-scale operas\, three chamber operas\, and three song cycles. The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is the second opera from the current cohort—composers Kamala Sankaram\, David Hanlon\, and B.E. Boykin and librettists Minita Gandhi\, John de los Santos\, and Harrison David Rivers—to premiere\, following Boykin and Rivers’ My Name is Florence in January 2026.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/works-process-presents-minnesota-opera-the-many-deaths-of-laila-starr-by-kamala-sankaram-and-minita-gandhi/
LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000
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SUMMARY:Baruch Mid-Autumn Festival and Mahjong Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the Baruch Asian Heritage Alumni Network for our new celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival! Hosted at a trendy lounge in Chinatown\, you’ll enjoy buffet food\, drinks\, and even a Mahjong tournament! (Don’t worry\, beginners. We’ll teach you how to play in this friendly competition for players of all skill levels). \nTypically celebrated in late September in China and across much of East and Southeast Asia\, the Mid-Autumn Festival focuses on family\, gratitude for the harvest\, and prayers for good fortune\, centered around the symbolism of the full moon. We look forward to seeing you at this new Baruch tradition! \nPlease email the Office of Alumni Relations with any questions about this event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/baruch-mid-autumn-festival-and-mahjong-tournament/
LOCATION:100 Feast & Lounge\, 100 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T210000
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SUMMARY:Japas Cervejaria x Yu & Me Books Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Japas is a Brazilian craft beer brand founded by women of Japanese descent\, blending Japanese heritage with Brazilian creativity. \nThrough bold flavors\, playful storytelling\, and distinctive design\, the brand creates beers that celebrate identity\, culture\, and connection. More than a brewery\, Japas is a platform for sharing stories and building community across cultures. \nFor ONE NIGHT ONLY\, the Japas is team is coming into town and taking over the Yu & Me Books bar! We’re staying open late to celebrate beers\, books\, and new buddies! Come stop by\, hang out\, and have a beer! Free RSVP.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japas-cervejaria-x-yu-me-books-takeover/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
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SUMMARY:Trio Azura
DESCRIPTION:This October\, Carnegie Hall presents the Carnegie Hall debut of Trio Azura\, winners of the 2025 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the organization’s first-ever ensemble-in-residence. \nFeaturing Korean cellist Yejin Hong\, the trio has been praised by Gramophone for its “intelligence and imagination” and “profound emotion\,” and won multiple prizes at the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2024. For their Carnegie Hall debut\, the musicians perform timeless piano trios by Maurice Ravel and Felix Mendelssohn\, alongside Jennifer Higdon’s acclaimed first Piano Trio.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/trio-azura/
LOCATION:Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall\, 881 7th Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T223000
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SUMMARY:The 2046: A World of Wong Kar Wai
DESCRIPTION:The Red Pavilion presents The 2046: A World of Wong Kar Wai\, a chamber ensemble experience inspired by the films of Wong Kar Wai. Led by Victor Lin\, the music draws from In the Mood for Love\, 2046\, Days Of Being Wild\, and related works\, shaped by the understated\, recurring motifs that define his cinematic language. \nBuilt on restrained\, cyclical phrasing\, the ensemble moves through slow waltzes and suspended harmonies\, where small shifts in texture carry emotional weight. The sound is intimate and deliberate\, connecting what remains physically separate but emotionally intertwined.  As the music unfolds\, it becomes a point of convergence – where memory\, distance\, and longing gather just beneath the surface\, giving voice to what cannot be expressed openly. \nBring your would-be lover\, your lover’s lover\, or come as your wistful self.\nJust remember: Love is all a matter of timing.\n \n\nWalk-ins welcome pending availability. 2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-2046-a-world-of-wong-kar-wai-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:Puppet Theater: Kojiki de Creation
DESCRIPTION:CONTEMPORARY PUPPET THEATER | WORLD PREMIERE \nThursday\, October 15 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members\nFriday\, October 16 at 7:30 pm—Preceded by a Pre-Performance Lecture\nSaturday\, October 17 at 7:30 pm—Preceded by a Pre-Performance Lecture\nSunday\, October 18 at 2:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A \nFollowing the acclaim of 2022’s 9000 Paper Balloons\, New York-based puppeteer Maiko Kikuchi returns to Japan Society with Kojiki de Creation — a world premiere animating the gods\, islands\, critters and howling chaos of the Kojiki\, Japan’s oldest mythological chronicle. As a lone reader opens the book\, an ancient world erupts from its pages onto the stage: Kikuchi fashions fearsome Shinto gods from everyday objects and draws primordial creatures into being before your eyes. The result is a theatrical conjuring of the birth of Japan itself — assembled\, with characteristic whimsy\, from paper\, ink and imagination. \nOn Friday\, October 16 and Saturday\, October 17\, a pre-performance lecture on Japanese creation myths and the Kojiki begins at 6:30 pm.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/puppet-theater-kojiki-de-creation/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Puppet Show
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SUMMARY:1st New York Korean Independent Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎬 ANNOUNCING THE 1ST NEW YORK KOREAN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (NYKIFF) 🎞️✨ \nMark your calendars! This October\, the Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents the inaugural New York Korean Independent Film Festival (NYKIFF). \nDedicated to bold storytelling and visionary filmmaking\, NYKIFF brings the most compelling voices of contemporary Korean independent cinema to New York City—featuring 15 films and 10 special guests attending in person for screenings\, talks\, and Q&As. \nMore exciting details\, guest announcements\, and special events will be unveiled soon\, so stay tuned! 🔥 \n🗓️ FESTIVAL DATES\nOctober 15 – October 25\, 2026 \n📍 LOCATION\nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY) \n⏰ MARK YOUR CALENDAR:\n📢 Full Lineup Reveal: Tuesday\, Sept 22 @ 12:00 PM EST\n🎟️ RSVP Open: Thursday\, Sept 24 @ 12:00 PM EST
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/1st-new-york-korean-independent-film-festival/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Film and the Power of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening & Conversation: The Bengali\nPart of the #UnderOurSun Impact Campaign \nRSVP Link: https://forms.gle/LKw1uFY6jUvQcP9H6 \nJoin for an evening of film\, conversation\, and community at Turkevi Center (Turkish House) to explore the stories you inherit\, the identities you carry\, and the unexpected connections that shape the world. \nIn The Bengali\, named one of Nonfics’ Top 20 Documentaries\, director Kavery Kaul takes an American woman to India to uncover her grandfather Shaik Mohamed Musa’s past. He was one of the early group of men who arrived in the late nineteenth century and married African American women. Her unlikely quest triggers a boldly different encounter between East and West. A personal search becomes a deeper journey into culture\, memory\, and identity\, breaking barriers and building bridges\, revealing how histories travel\, and families form across unexpected places. \nThe Bengali has inspired the @Under.Our.Sun impact campaign\, a digital storytelling movement that invites everyone to share their own cultural heritage and lived experience. Through in-person screenings\, lively panel discussions\, and digital storytelling\, the campaign sparks timely conversation about migration and belonging. \nThe Alliance of Women Film Journalists calls The Bengali “a lyrical and poetic documentary that shows how stories and presumptions can change\, forging connections that are rich and real — not just to the past\, but to the world at large.” \nProgram\n5:30 PM — Reception\n6:00 PM — Film Screening\n7:15 PM — Conversation & Audience Q&A \nFeaturing\nKavery Kaul\, Director\, The Bengali\nGordon Tapper\, President\, Give Them a Hand Foundation\, Former Section Chief\, United Nations\nModerated by Bedatri D. Choudhury\, Arts Editor\, Philadelphia Inquirer and Programmer\, DOC NYC
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-evening-of-film-and-the-power-of-storytelling/
LOCATION:Turkevi Center (Turkish House)\, 821 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Speaking In Shadows: An Invocation of Migrant Presence
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Almeida Arturo\, Nyssa Chow and Jennifer Wen Ma \nOctober 15\, 6-8pm\, Join us for an open house and meet the three artists behind the installation where they will be in residency with our community to invoke what is lost and remembered across experiences of migration. \nABOUT THE ARTIST: Jennifer Wen Ma (1973\, Beijing\, China) is a visual artist who moved to the United States in 1986\, and received her Master of Fine Art degree in 1999 from Pratt Institute\, New York. Ma works and lives between New York and Beijing. Ma’s interdisciplinary practice bridges varied media such as installation\, drawing\, video\, public art\, design\, performance\, and theatre; often bringing together unlikely elements in a single piece\, creating sensitive\, poetic and poignant works.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/speaking-in-shadows-an-invocation-of-migrant-presence/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T010634Z
CREATED:20261009T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T010634Z
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SUMMARY:Viet Craft & Chat
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to be back with another **Viet Craft & Chat**! 🎃✨ \nCome join us for a fun **Halloween pumpkin painting night**! We’ll spend the evening painting our own mini pumpkins\, practicing Vietnamese\, and connecting with fellow creatives. Bring your creativity and get ready to craft\, chat\, and celebrate the spooky season together! 🎨👻 \n📍 **Hien From Vietnam** — 121 Mott St\, New York\, NY 10013\n📅 **Thursday\, Oct. 15 | 6:30–8:30 PM**\n🎟️ **$15 ticket — includes a drink from the café!** ☕️
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/viet-craft-chat-2/
LOCATION:Hien From Vietnam\, 121 Mott St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260927T213652Z
CREATED:20260927T213357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T213652Z
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SUMMARY:CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit
DESCRIPTION:On October 15\, join @cpcbcs_nyc for our annual Harvest Moon Benefit! \nWe are especially proud to share that our very own President and CEO is being honored at this year’s event. It will be a wonderful night to celebrate her leadership\, gather with friends \, and support the work CPC does across our neighborhoods!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cpc-brooklyn-harvest-moon-benefit/
LOCATION:New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant\, 912 65th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260902T203328Z
CREATED:20260716T021254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T203328Z
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SUMMARY:CAAAV Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our rich history and four decades of organizing grassroots movements! \n\nCAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities organizes working class Asian immigrants and youth in New York City neighborhoods on the frontlines of gentrification. Since 1986\, we have been building power in communities across the city\, organizing South Asian taxi drivers\, Filipina domestic workers\, Chinese and Bangali tenants\, and more to fight for racial\, gender\, and economic justice. Come celebrate with food\, music\, culture\, and community as we honor our accomplishments and rally for what’s next. \n\n\nWhen\nOctober 15\, 2026 from  6:00 PM to 10:00 PM \nLocation\nBrooklyn\, NY \nContact\nEmail: gala@caaav.org \nEvent Fee(s): $150 and up
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/caaav-gala/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T212405Z
CREATED:20260919T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T212405Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Filipino Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:This Filipino American History Month\, we’re exploring a largely forgotten chapter of Brooklyn’s past. 🇵🇭 💙 Filipino seamen and their families once built a vibrant waterfront community in the working-class neighborhoods around the Brooklyn Navy Yard. \nUrban renewal and changing immigration policies eventually erased much of this history—but contemporary historians\, artists\, and community members are working to remember and reimagine it. \nJoin us for Reimagining Filipino Brooklyn\, a conversation that honors this important legacy.\n📆 Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\n🕒 6:30–8 PM\n📍 Center for Brooklyn History
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/reimagining-filipino-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Center for Brooklyn History\, 128 Pierrepont Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260927T013408Z
CREATED:20260927T013408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T013408Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Arts Workshop Series: Sip & Brush – Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by MOCA’s special exhibition Ed Young’s Bright Worlds\, the Chinese Arts Workshop Series at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites participants to explore traditional and contemporary Chinese art through creative practice. This fall\, discover the cultural histories\, philosophies\, and stories behind Chinese art forms in a welcoming space for learning\, experimentation\, and connection. \nThe series opens with two evenings of Chinese calligraphy led by Teaching Artist Yu Rong. In a relaxed\, social studio setting\, participants will learn foundational brush techniques and create characters and compositions inspired by autumn. They will also have the opportunity to practice writing their names in Chinese calligraphy\, with personalized guidance from the artist. \nAll materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an evening of artistic exploration at MOCA. You’ll leave with your own calligraphy artwork\, new creative skills\, and a deeper appreciation of Chinese artistic traditions. \nRegistration Notes \nPlease register using your full name and include your Chinese name if you have one. If you do not have a Chinese name\, the artist will prepare a phonetic rendering of your name in Chinese characters. Please also register at least one week before the workshop date to give the artist time to prepare personalized writing instructions. All art supplies\, including Chinese calligraphy brushes and ink\, are included. \nAbout Yu Rong \nYu Rong is a New York–based multimedia artist and educator whose practice blends Eastern and Western art traditions. She works across painting\, printmaking\, ceramics\, digital art\, and fiber arts\, with exhibitions at Milan Design Week\, London Design Fair\, Prague Design Week\, Ceres Gallery\, and ARC Gallery. Yu holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from the New York Studio School. As a teaching artist at the Museum of Chinese in America and a workshop leader for organizations such as Microsoft\, Google\, and Columbia University\, she fosters creativity\, cultural exchange\, and well-being through art. Learn more at www.yurong.work and @yurong.work
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-arts-workshop-series-sip-brush-calligraphy/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T013228Z
CREATED:20260915T013035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T013228Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Taiwanese? by Eric Sze
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \n\n75 recipes tell the story of Taiwanese cuisine\, with essays\, itineraries\, and stunning photography that explore Taiwan’s vibrant food culture. \n\n\nAn exhilarating exploration of Taiwanese food in all its complexity and deliciousness\, with over 70 recipes.     \nEric Sze\, a chef and restaurateur in New York City\, explores what makes Taiwanese food so multi-faceted and idiosyncratic with co-author Elyse Inamine. He travels back to Taiwan to unpack the dishes he grew up eating in Taipei\, like Lu Rou Fan and Oyster Omelet\, as well as gives an inside look at the method and madness behind the recipes he’s made in restaurants\, at pop-ups\, and at home in New York City\, like Beef Noodle Soup Ragù and Mochi Gnocchi with Chili Oil Pumpkin Puree. \n\nA new take on Taiwanese cuisine: Eric combines his deep knowledge of Taiwanese cuisine with his experimental approach to cooking\, creating dishes that he calls “authentically inauthentic.”\nPersonal storytelling: Follow Eric’s journey from a food-obsessed kid in Taipei to his evolution into a chef and restaurateur in New York City. \nArmchair travel: Discover the best bowls of Lu Rou Fan in Taipei and beyond\, as well as essays and itineraries that transport you to the island’s incredible food scene.\nStunning visuals: Photography by Alex Lau captures the kinetic energy of Taiwan’s beer houses and bustling markets and Eric’s pop-ups and restaurants in New York.\n\nTaiwanese? is a rowdy celebration of the richness and depth of Taiwanese food\, in all its contradictions and complexities. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nEric Sze is the chef and co-owner of Wen-wen and 886 in New York City. Born and raised in Taipei\, Eric taught himself how to cook—and in turn learned about where he comes from\, where it’s going\, and how all that forms him. In 2021\, he was recognized as an Eater New Guard and later received two stars for Wenwen from the New York Times. Now Eric is publishing his first cookbook (this one!)\, and you can follow him through @esze.e on TikTok\, Instagram\, and YouTube as he continues to explore and examine Taiwanese food.\nHeadshot by Alex Lau. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nElyse Inamine is a writer and editor in New York City. Previously\, she was the restaurant editor Bon Appétit\, where she first collaborated with Eric on a hot pot primer that was nominated for a James Beard media award. These days\, Elyse writes for the New York Times\, TASTE\, Food & Wine\, and Bon Appétit\, and is working on a couple more cookbooks (you can follow her on Instagram at @elyseinamine). Once she found out about this cookbook\, she immediately texted Eric to ask if he had a co-author—and the rest is history.\nHeadshot by Heami Lee.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-taiwanese-by-eric-sze/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library – NYPL\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260926T221545Z
CREATED:20260926T221217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T221545Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Gurjar with Christina Chaey
DESCRIPTION:NYC chef Rachel Gurjar shares a joyful celebration of the immigrant experience through the universal language of food in her new cookbook! \n\n\nRachel Gurjar presents East to East: Recipes and Stories from Mumbai to New York \nIn conversation with Christina Chaey \nFood reception to follow \nMumbai-raised\, New York City–based chef Rachel Gurjar shares the triumphs\, hardships\, and delicious discoveries that come from leaving your home and navigating a foreign country in her new cookbook East to East. A joyful celebration of the immigrant experience told through the universal language of food\, East to East is brimming with raw\, beautiful storytelling with recipes that draw on a global pantry and burst with flavor\, to fill your heart and table. Brooklyn writer and recipe developer Christina Chaey joins Gurjar for a discussion and audience Q&A\, followed by a reception with complimentary samples from the cookbook and signing!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rachel-gurjar-with-christina-chaey/
LOCATION:Greenlight Bookstore\, 686 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260927T214221Z
CREATED:20260927T214221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T214221Z
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SUMMARY:Filipino Diaspora Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Filipino American History Month this October\, join Alexander Nicolas for this month’s Filipino Diaspora Listening Circle — a space to gather\, listen\, reflect\, and connect around our experiences of culture\, identity\, family\, migration\, belonging\, and diaspora. \nCome as you are. There is no single way to be Filipino\, Filipino American\, or part of the diaspora. 💛 \nDate: Thurs\, 10/15/26\, 8pm-930pm EST via ZOOM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/filipino-diaspora-listening-circle/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T224500
DTSTAMP:20260927T193451Z
CREATED:20260927T193419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T193451Z
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Downtown: City Pop\, J-Pop\, Synthwave\, Disco
DESCRIPTION:Step into a shimmering dream of 1980s Tokyo as Kuni Mikami’s Tokyo Downtown brings the smooth\, soulful sounds of City Pop to life! Immerse yourself in the nostalgic groove of sleek synths\, funky basslines\, and lush melodies that defined Japan’s golden age of pop music. \nFrom the neon-lit streets of Shibuya to the breezy coastal drives of Yokohama\, Tokyo Downtown channels the iconic vibes of artists like Tatsuro Yamashita\, Mariya Takeuchi\, and Anri\, transporting you to a world of high-rise romance and midnight escapades. \nKuni Mikami (Keyboard)\, Chihiro Tainaka (Vocal)\,Yuko Ito (Vocal)\, Kumiko Arikawa (Vocal)\, Ruco Nishino (Vocal)\, MJ Kahng (Bass)\,Tomoya Ogawa (Guitar)\, Rintaro Mikami (Drums) \n21+ ID Required. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum per person. All sales are final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-downtown-city-pop-j-pop-synthwave-disco-3/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260919T210107Z
CREATED:20260919T210107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T210107Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Home: Tibetan Singer Yungchen
DESCRIPTION:Her name translates to “Goddess of Melody and Song”—a title bestowed upon her by a Tibetan lama\, and one she has carried across the globe.\nㅤ\nAfter leaving Tibet on foot across the Himalayas in 1989\, Yungchen Lhamo turned her sacred vocal tradition into a vehicle for global healing\, peace\, and radical compassion. She has since performed in over 80 countries\, collaborating with icons from Philip Glass to Annie Lennox. You don’t need to speak Tibetan to be moved by her music—her voice is a universal language that bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the soul.\nㅤ\nWe are honored to host Yungchen Lhamo at La MaMa for two distinct events this October:\nㅤ\n📍 LOCATION: Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa\nㅤ\n🗓️ EVENT 1: Friday\, October 16\, 2026\n• One Drop of Kindness Fundraising Day — A special community-focused event benefiting the One Drop of Kindness Foundation\, supporting global humanitarian and healing initiatives.\nㅤ\n🗓️ EVENT 2: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\n• “An Evening of Happiness” Concert — Yungchen Lhamo live in concert\, accompanied by guitarist John Alevizakis\, for an extraordinary evening of music and sacred song.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/coming-home-tibetan-singer-yungchen/
LOCATION:Ellen Stewart Theatre\, 66 East 4th Street\, 2nd floor\, New York\, NY\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260714T023535Z
CREATED:20260714T023244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T023535Z
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SUMMARY:NYC South Asian Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Three Nights. One Historic Festival.\nOne stage. Every voice. Every accent. Every story. \nThe premier desi comedy festival in New York City. South Asian stand-up comedy October 2026 — brown comedy shows across Manhattan featuring comedians from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, and Sri Lanka. \nThe NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is produced by Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian comedy show. For four consecutive years\, Laughing Lassi has sold out its monthly shows\, building a loyal audience and becoming a home for South Asian stand-up comedy in New York. Over the years\, we have featured more than 200 comedians from New York\, across the United States\, and around the world. Every comedian who performs at the festival is selected through a multi-judge review process that evaluates submissions based on the quality of their material and performance. The final lineup brings together acclaimed headliners\, rising stars\, and standout new voices who have been making audiences laugh across New York and the U.S. comedy scene. \nThe festival celebrates the full diversity of South Asia by featuring comedians from different countries\, cultures\, languages\, and comedic styles. From clean to edgy\, every show offers a unique experience. Held in the heart of New York City across multiple venues over several days\, the festival also includes after-parties every night\, with an opening night celebration featuring a live DJ and dance party. We keep ticket prices as affordable as possible so more people can experience the festival while ensuring comedians are fairly compensated. This is our stage\, our stories\, and our community. When you join us\, you’ll feel right at home.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-south-asian-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T011518Z
CREATED:20261009T011518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T011518Z
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SUMMARY:Korean Thanksgiving Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:🍂 Celebrate Chuseok with us at the Flushing YMCA! 🎉 \nJoin us for our annual Korean Thanksgiving Community Celebration as we come together to celebrate Korean culture\, community\, and tradition. ❤️ \nEnjoy an evening featuring:
✨ Cultural performances
🥢 Delicious snacks (first come first served)
🎁 Free giveaways
🤝 Community resources and more! \n📅 Friday\, October 16
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Flushing YMCA\, 138-46 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11354 \nA special thank you to the Southpole Foundation\, our main sponsor\, for helping make this community celebration possible!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/korean-thanksgiving-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Flushing YMCA\, 138-46 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000
DTSTAMP:20261003T034641Z
CREATED:20261003T034641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T034641Z
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SUMMARY:Transpacific Chinatowns in Rural Wyoming: The Archaeology of Chinese Labor\, Racial Violence\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:The Evanston and Rock Springs Chinatowns were constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad Company after 1869 as they needed labor for the railroad and coal mines. At the same time\, Chinese laborers were scapegoated for white unemployment\, which culminated in the passage of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Newspapers emphasized that Chinese laborers\, mostly men\, were “heathens” who sent remittances to family in China. Within this context of anti-Chinese sentiment\, a fight broke out between white and Chinese coal miners on September 2\, 1885 and white miners led a mob that burned the Rock Springs Chinatown and murdered at least 28 Chinese residents. The Almy community of Chinese coal miners were robbed and driven out with the massacre survivors to the Evanston Chinatown. This talk discusses preliminary results from archaeological collaboration with Dr. Dudley Gardner and Chinese American descendants on the Wyoming Chinatowns\, which provide tangible insight into silenced histories of Chinese immigrant labor\, transpacific migration\, and racial exclusion.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/transpacific-chinatowns-in-rural-wyoming-the-archaeology-of-chinese-labor-racial-violence-and-community/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Chinatown,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20261004T145741Z
CREATED:20261004T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T145741Z
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SUMMARY:APA VOICE South Brooklyn Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the APA VOICE South Brooklyn Candidate Forum — a non-partisan opportunity to meet the candidates running to represent US in Senate District 17 & Assembly District 49! \n🗓️ Friday\, October 16\, 2026 | 6PM–8PM \n📍 Homecrest Community Services\, Bensonhurst Center at 6915 15th Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11228 | Entrance on 15th Ave \n🗣 Interpretation available in Mandarin\, Cantonese & ASL. CART available upon request by Oct. 7. If you need interpretation\, please arrive between 5:30–5:45 PM at the 15th Ave entrance. \n✅ RSVP NOW TO ATTEND https://bit.ly/apavoice-2026-brooklyn \nThis is your chance to ask questions\, hear directly from the candidates\, and make sure our community’s concerns are front and center. Democracy works best when we show up — invite your family\, friends\, and neighbors!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apa-voice-south-brooklyn-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Homecrest Community Services – Bensonhurst Center\, 6915 15th Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics,Voting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T234025Z
CREATED:20261009T234025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T234025Z
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SUMMARY:China Institute Calligraphy\, Music and Mandarin Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the rush of the city and spend an evening exploring Chinese culture through art\, music\, language\, and community. \n🎶 Enjoy live performances of guzheng (古筝)\, pipa (琵琶)\, and Chinese percussion\n🖌️ Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy\, with guidance from a master calligrapher\n💬 Practice your Chinese at our relaxed Mandarin Language Table during intermission\n🍵 Enjoy tea and light refreshments while meeting fellow culture lovers \nNo experience is needed\, and all calligraphy materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-calligraphy-music-and-mandarin-meetup/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Language,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T202000
DTSTAMP:20260822T223147Z
CREATED:20260822T223147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T223147Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Jazz Noir x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Old Chinatown and let The Red Pavilion Jazz Band transport you to a bygone era of jazz noir. \nWith smoky melodies and sultry rhythms\, the music evokes the allure and mystery of America’s historic Chinatowns\, capturing the gritty and seductive atmosphere they once held\, with its notoriously dangerous streets and fun establishments of vice. \nThe night blends jazz with a touch of intrigue\, conjuring images of hidden alleyways\, dimly lit lounges\, and secret stories whispered in the dark. Immerse yourself in this moody\, neo-noir vibe for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. \nWalk-ins welcome.  2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-jazz-noir-x-the-red-pavilion-jazz-band-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T233000
DTSTAMP:20260903T205844Z
CREATED:20260903T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T205844Z
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SUMMARY:Desi Night
DESCRIPTION:🔥 **BEST OF NYC | OPENING NIGHT OF THE NYC SOUTH ASIAN COMEDY FESTIVAL** 🔥 \nNew York City’s biggest South Asian comedy weekend starts with an **all-star comedy showcase + a massive South Asian after-party!** \n🎤 **Gauri B** headlines\, with **Ayanna Dookie\, Vik Pandya\, Shenuque Tissera\, Shounak Vale\, Bhavik Patel\, Maryam Prinzi** and **Ali Mehedi**. \nThen the comedy ends and the party begins! 🪩 **Bollywood • Punjabi • Afrobeats • Hip-Hop • Desi Club Anthems** with live DJs until 1 AM. \n📍 Loft 23\, NYC\n📅 Friday\, October 16 • 7 PM\n🎟️ **One ticket gets you the comedy show AND after-party.** \nOpening night of the **NYC South Asian Comedy Festival\, America’s most prestigious South Asian comedy festival and the world’s largest South Asian comedy festival.**
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/desi-night/
LOCATION:Lofte 23\, 22 West 23 St.\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music
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