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SUMMARY:YELLOW: An Open Mic Centering Asian Voices
DESCRIPTION:YELLOW is a monthly open mic centering Asian voices. Zoom TBA.\n\n\n“In the West\, yellow’s unsavory status went back centuries…The color grew to represent envy\, jealousy…duplicity…and cowardice. \nYellow was a contemptible color in the Western imagination\, and it fit snugly with the Western idea of the Oriental human being\, especially as he became a threat first to the American workingman\, then to the chaste American woman\, and finally to Western civilization itself. \n– Excerpts from “Big Little Man” by Alex Tizon \n  \nFor Asians\, yellow represents soil & earth\, life\, resistance\, courage\, rebirth\, revolution\, & unity. \nWe are reclaiming and rewriting all narratives that undermine the richness and complexity of Asian individuals\, cultures\, traditions\, & longing. Join us in amplifying and celebrating Asian heritage with song\, dance\, poetry\, performance\, & discourse. \nFor a peek into the power & creativity of some of our Asian artists\, delight in our gift bag from CommemorASIAN: Shame is Not Ours to Keep (performances are marked in the caption). \nThere is no need to sign up to perform. Anyone can perform as long as they are amplifying Asian voices\, artists\, & experiences. A list of Asian artists will be shared for participants to peruse their work and share whatever resonates with them – of course\, you are welcome to add to our list! \nEach artist will have 5 minutes to share. \nSee you on December 22nd\, at 10am PST/1pm EST! \nZoom info TBA!!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yellow-an-open-mic-centering-asian-voices/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Boogie: Japanese Jazz\, Blues\, Enka\, Swing
DESCRIPTION:Travel to the vibrant dance floors of 1960s Tokyo with Kuni Mikami’s sensational Tokyo Boogie Band with vocalist Asako Jazz! Enjoy the captivating rhythms of live Japanese jazz\, enka\, boogie and swing – don’t miss this electrifying fusion of nostalgia and modern flair. \nKuni Mikami (Keyboard)\, Asako Takasaki (Vocal)\, Daisuke Konno (Drums) Bonz Sato (Sax)\, Tomoya Ogawa (Guitar) \nTickets are $18 and up. 21+ ID Required. There is a 2-drink minimum per person on Fridays and Saturdays\, 1-drink minimum per person all other days.  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-boogie-japanese-jazz-blues-enka-swing/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T021258Z
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SUMMARY:Year-End Celebration with KAAGNY & KANY
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to party at the KAAGNY x KANY’s Joint Year-End Celebration – it’s gonna be lit!\n\n\nJoin us for our Year-End Celebration hosted with KANY\, the Korean Attorneys of New York! Expect a night of fun\, entertainment\, and celebration at the Korean American Association of Greater New York. Get ready to mingle with friends (we will have icebreakers!)\, enjoy delicious food and drink\, and play traditional Korean games. This in-person event is the perfect way to wrap up the year\, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to come together with the KAAGNY and KANY communities. See you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/year-end-celebration-with-kaagny-kany/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Me\, in Print! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Step into the role of designer and editor of your very own magazine! \nExperiment with ways to bind your zine and use its pages as a canvas for self-expression. Whether you’re sketching outfits\, writing articles\, or chronicling your perfect day\, celebrate who you are and who you want to become—one creative page at a time! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE! RSVP optional\, but appreciated. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: http://www.yurong.work!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-me-in-print-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T160000
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SUMMARY:Music: MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia\, Day 3 - Yibin Yang
DESCRIPTION:“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. In this presentation\, resident artists will share the vision for their projects and present a draft of the project. Audience will have the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with the resident artists on the projects\, and learn about the cultural significance behind each of resident artists’ works. \nIn this performance\, Theater/Performance Director YIBIN WANG will present a documentary performance project\, Tongues\, illuminating the cross-cultural experiences of Asians in America through the prism of our mother tongues. It will be structured around personal stories and daily-life experiences of Asian performers\, exploring themes of cultural heritage and identity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-moca-performs-heteroglossia-day-3-yibin-yang/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T203000
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi New Year’s Eve Standup Comedy Show!\n\n\n🎉 Laughing Lassi: New Year’s Eve Comedy Special 🎉 \nRing in the New Year with side-splitting laughter at Laughing Lassi’s special New Year’s Eve show! We’re bringing together the best South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe for an unforgettable night of hilarity\, celebration\, and joy. With a proven track record of selling out every show this year\, this one is sure to be a hot ticket—secure yours now before they vanish! \n🎭 Why You’ll Love Laughing Lassi \n\nLaugh your way into 2025 with some of the funniest South Asian American comedians in the game.\nCelebrate the New Year with a diverse audience and performances that connect us all through comedy.\nThe show is in English and welcomes everyone\, so bring your friends from all backgrounds to join the fun!\n\n📸 Follow the Fun on Instagram\nCatch a glimpse of the laughter\, energy\, and unforgettable moments from past shows by following us @LaughingLassi. \n⏰ Special Event Details \n\nDoors Open: 6:30 PM\nShow Starts: 7:00 PM sharp—don’t miss a minute of the laughter!\nVenue Policy: A minimum of 2 drinks per person is required (non-alcoholic options are available).\n\n🎟️ Tickets Are Selling Fast!\nDon’t wait—this special New Year’s Eve event will sell out quickly. Reserve your spot now and join the celebration. \n🚨 Important Notes: \n\nThe lineup is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.\nRefunds are available only up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds will be issued on or after the event date.\n\nJoin us for an extraordinary night of laughter\, camaraderie\, and celebration as we toast to new beginnings at Laughing Lassi: New Year’s Eve Comedy Special! Let’s make it a night to remember! 🥂 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags: \n#westvillage #tiktok #southasian #desi #indian #bollywood #broadway #indianfood #brooklyn #greenwichvillage #art #culture #browngirls #bengali #love #bangladesh #standupcomedy #funny #jokes #SouthAsianEvent #funnymemes #meme #hilarious #viral #timesquare #louisck #joerogan #photooftheday #nyc #newyork \ncomedy cellar nyc \ncomedy shows nyc \nnew york comedy club \ncomedy club nyc \ncomedy club nyc \ncomedy club new york \nny comedy club \nnyc comedy club \nthe comedy cellar nyc \nsouth asian standup comedy show \nindian standup comedy show in new york city \ndesi standup comedy show in new york city \nLive Standup Comedy Show in New York City \nSouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New Jersey \nPakistani Standup Comedy Show \nBangladeshi Standup Comedy Show \nBest Standup Comedy Show in New York City \nBest Comedy Show in West Village \nComedy Cellar \nComedy Cellar New York \nGotham Comedy Club \nCheap Comedy Tickets New York \nStandup Comedy Show \nComedy Show \nStandup Comedy Show New York City \nBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York City \ncomedy cellar nyc \nTHE KING’S JESTER \nHasan Minhaj \nRadio City Music Hall \nRussell Peters \nAct Your Age \nThe Best Standup Comedy Show in Manhattan \nThe Best Comedy Show in Manhattan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T030000
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SUMMARY:Music: ZHU at Terminal 5
DESCRIPTION:EMW Presents: ZHU @ Terminal 5! Zhu will perform a 2 Hour Ball Drop set with support by Maahez\, One True God\, SOHMI. Ring in 2025 with an optional VIP 3-hour open bar 10PM – 1AM. With his sleek synth melodies\, billowing basslines\, and undeniable hooks\, the GRAMMY-nominated artist ZHU creates tracks that are as sexy as they are sinister. Though many know ZHU as a producer and DJ\, he’s much more than that: he’s also a singer\, performer\, instrumentalist\, and\, importantly\, a songwriter and filmmaker\, two facets he delves into for his ambitious new album and film GRACE. ZHU first made his presence known to the world with his 2014 single\, “Faded\,” which was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2015 Grammy Awards. He stamped his spot with his genre-blurring 2016 debut\, GENERATIONWHY. He only continued to evolve with subsequent projects like RINGOS DESERT (2018)\, DREAMLAND 2021 (2021)\, Musical Chairs Mixtape (Vol. 1) (2022) and Days Before Grace EP (2023)\, a prologue to Grace.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-zhu-at-terminal-5/
LOCATION:Terminal 5\, 610 W 56th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T203000
DTSTAMP:20241227T081142Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Homeseeking author\, Karissa Chen with Kirstin Chen
DESCRIPTION:Join Yu & Me Books at New Design High School to celebrate the book launch of with Homeseeking author\, Karissa Chen! \nABOUT THE BOOK \nAn epic and intimate tale of one couple across sixty years as world events pull them together and apart\, illuminating the Chinese diaspora and exploring what it means to find home far from your homeland. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nKarissa Chen is a Fulbright fellow\, Kundiman Fiction fellow\, and a VONA/Voices fellow whose fiction and essays have appeared in The Atlantic\, Eater\, The Cut\, NBC News THINK!\, Longreads\, PEN America\, Catapult\, Gulf Coast\, and Guernica\, among others. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nKirstin Chen is the New York Times best-selling author of three novels. Her latest\, Counterfeit\, is a Reese Witherspoon book club pick\, a Roxane Gay book club pick\, and a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Her next novel\, Tech Wives\, is forthcoming.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-with-homeseeking-author-karissa-chen-with-kirstin-chen/
LOCATION:New Design High School\, 350 Grand Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T170000
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SUMMARY:Culture Bridge: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Live Puppet Show by Chinese Theatre Works
DESCRIPTION:“Hao Bang Ah!” is a common Chinese expression meaning “Great!” or “Well done!” Each year\, Chinese Theatre Works celebrates the Lunar New Year season with an original “budaixi” traditional Chinese glove-puppetry production that features the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This year’s show stars the Snake\, who presides over a jolly selection of wild puppet skits\, dances\, popular songs\, and well-known Chinese sayings that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals. \nIn Person and Zoom
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/culture-bridge-celebrate-lunar-new-year-with-a-live-puppet-show-by-chinese-theatre-works/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Puppet Show,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T213000
DTSTAMP:20241227T083121Z
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SUMMARY:Movie + Live Score: CAN I KICK IT? Featuring The Last Dragon
DESCRIPTION:CAN I KICK IT? (CIKI?) is a film experience presented by SHAOLIN JAZZ that caters to lovers of Kung-Fu flicks\, the music they inspired\, and everything else in between. At each event\, cult classic martial arts and action films are scored live (scene-by-scene) with a blend of Hip-Hop and other music genres mixed by DJ 2-Tone Jones. To date\, over 150 film titles have been screened at CIKI? events\, including at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, SXSW\, Smithsonian National Gallery of Art\, New York Asian Film Festival\, PAX East Convention\, FanX Salt Lake Comic Con\, and more. On January 9\, join us for a one-night-only screening of the 1985 film The Last Dragon at the David Rubenstein Atrium.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-live-score-can-i-kick-it-featuring-the-last-dragon/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T082657Z
CREATED:20241218T031518Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Gregg Jones on ‘Most Honorable Son’
DESCRIPTION:Join journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gregg Jones as he discusses his newest book\, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II.  This comprehensive biography vividly tells the story of war hero Ben Kuroki\, the only Japanese American in the U.S. Army Air Forces to serve in combat operations in Europe\, North Africa\, and the Pacific theater during World War II.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gregg-jones-on-most-honorable-son/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTSTAMP:20250109T090622Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Dance Festival: Japan + East Asia
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dance Festival celebrates its 20th showcase of East Asia’s juiciest contemporary dance with three ensemble pieces. \nFrom Japan\, Where we were born\, choreographed by Ruri Mito and performed by ensemble Co. Ruri Mito\, weaves and unravels delicately and intricately connected dancers\, creating one kaleidoscopic body. \nFrom Taiwan\, …and\, or…\, choreographed by I-Ling Liu\, a former dancer with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company\, features two dancers whose relationship rapidly shifts through delicate and sharp movements in a non-music/sound environment. \nAnd\, from South Korea\, Trivial Perfection\, choreographed and performed by Dae-ho Lee with ensemble C.Sense\, builds complex shapes in this crescendoing\, exuberant piece combining modern dance\, hip-hop and martial arts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/contemporary-dance-festival-japan-east-asia/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T210000
DTSTAMP:20241226T224123Z
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Saturday\, January 10 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual\, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast\, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen\, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows\, featuring comics from HBO\, Comedy Central\, and your Twitter feed. \nHosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto \nWith special guests TBA \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-3/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T154500
DTSTAMP:20241227T082928Z
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Dance Festival at APAP (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an afternoon of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company\, and J CHEN PROJECT. \nPlease note this is Day 1 of a two-day festival. Day 2 is on Sunday\, Jan 12 from 4:15–6:15pm also at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (link here). \nThe AAPI Dance Festival at APAP is a part of the Dance Managers Collective Showcase. \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25. If you would like to attend both days\, we encourage you to reserve a Two-Day Pass at the special price of $30. We hope you’ll join us for both showcases!\nProgram: \n1:45 pm – TBD by Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\n“As the Roots Undo” centers around the idea that the longer you stay in a new place\, the more you distance yourself from the version of you that existed before. The original piece is meant to be a snapshot depicting the feeling of living through each seemingly identical day\, understanding the necessity of adaptation in order to survive. The dancers see that they’re not alone and find strength in collective perseverance. \n2:00 pm – “Mirage no Wana” by by Kanon Sugino\nThis work is an exploration of Japanese culture\, heritage\, language\, societal norms\, body image\, and mental health\, portraying the multidimensionality of the culture and its people. Amidst the richness and beauty of Japan is a concealed toxic and self-deprecating culture. \nDancers: Manatsu Aminaga\, Kira Shiina\, Kanon Sugino\, and Mamiko Usuda \n2:15 pm – “Leaving Pusan” by Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company \n“Leaving Pusan” tells the story of Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s great grandmother’s emotional and physical departure from Korea in 1903 – she voyaged to Oahu\, Hawai’i on the first steamship\, the Gaelic\, that delivered Koreans to work on the sugar cane and pineapple plantations. She worked on the Del Monte plantation her entire life. \n2:45 pm – “AAPI HEROES” (Excerpt) by J CHEN PROJECT\n“AAPI HEROES” entertains and pays homage to the vibrant legacy of Asian American history! We follow our young explorer\, Kai\, on a captivating journey across time to discover iconic Asian American figures such as Anna May Wong\, Hollywood’s first Chinese American star\, and Bruce Lee\, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings to life the mythic NuWa\, Goddess of Creation\, and the global K-POP phenomenon. \nDancers: Chieh Hsiung\, Sumire Ishige\, Maya Lam\, and Carl Ponce Cubero \n3:15pm pm – Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nExperience the artistry of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, celebrated for its authentic and diverse programs that spotlight AAPI dance and foster cross-cultural collaboration. This dynamic performance highlights the Company’s innovative approach to blending tradition with modernity:
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-dance-festival-at-apap-day-1/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Dream Big! Vision Boards with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year off right by designing a personalized vision board! \nStart the new year off right by designing a personalized vision board! Magazine designers use vision boards to find the perfect look and feel for their magazine— something that is visually appealing\, draws readers in\, and reflects the content of the articles. We can use our vision boards to envision our goals and dreams for the year ahead. What color palette embodies your hopes for 2025? What words can motivate you? What new things do you want to try? Whether you want to master new recipes\, excel in a sport\, or read a record number of books\, a vision board can keep you on track and inspired. \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE! RSVP optional\, but appreciated. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-dream-big-vision-boards-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T183000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PRESENTS - Threads of Home\, A Participatory Theatre Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore “home” during Lunar New Year in Threads of Home\, an immersive theater workshop with personal reflections.\n\n\nDuring the Lunar New Year\, family reunions can be moments we eagerly anticipate—or seek to avoid. The concepts of “family” and “home” mean vastly different things to each of us. How do we then celebrate the Lunar New Year? What might a reunion dinner look like? Director Zhenyu Meng (PhD in Theatre and Film Studies from the Shanghai Theatre Academy) collaborates with SpArkling Theatre Studio to present New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Gene Frankel Theatre from January 17 to 19. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is delighted to host Director Zhenyu Meng and the production team for a participatory theater workshop\, Threads of Home. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to glimpse the creative process behind the production\, using Chekhov’s acting techniques. Participants will step into the floor plan of a typical northern Chinese household and reflect on their personal experiences. Through guided theatrical activities\, participants will engage in an immersive exploration of “home\,” where every detail — from props to dialogue to imagined memories — carries intentional meaning. This workshop is open to general public and will be conducted in English. \n  \nABOUT Zhenyu Meng \nZhenyu Meng is a performance instructor\, theatre director\, and PhD candidate in Theatre and Film Studies at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. A researcher and practitioner of the Michael Chekhov Technique. She is temporarily based at the CUNY Graduate Center doing acting training method research. Her directorial works include Requiem\, The Blue Bird\, Forever Young\, To Be Or Not To Be\, and Classic of Mountains and Seas\, among others. Frequently featured in the Shanghai International Arts Festival. \nABOUT SpArkling Theatre Studio \nFounded in January 2024 by Annora Dong (董语柔) and Sophia Zhu (朱婕宁)\, SpArkling Theatre Studio was born from the creative synergy and unique resonance between their distinct artistic sensibilities. The two founders first met at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in the Experimental Theatre Wing. Drawing inspiration and creative energy from diverse places such as New York and Shanghai\, SpArkling is dedicated to illuminating people and the world through avant-garde experimental theatre and physical theatre forms. The studio’s core mission is to transcend cultural boundaries through art\, fostering profound human connections and advancing cross-cultural artistic exchange on the international stage. \nABOUT New Year’s Eve Dinner \nOn New Year’s Eve\, an ordinary northern Chinese family gathers to welcome the arrival of the New Year. Yet\, what lingers in the air is not celebration\, but unspoken tension and heavy silence. The story unfolds within the close quarters of a cramped two-bedroom apartment\, where every piece of furniture and every crack in the walls\, bears the weight of lingering emotions and unresolved conflicts that bind and divide the family. The show will be bilingual in both Mandarin Chinese and English with a corresponding introduction and explanation of each scene. The story is depicted through visual pictures. Audiences with all backgrounds and cultures are welcome. \nFor show information\, please visit: http://www.genefrankeltheatre.com/now-playing.html
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-presents-threads-of-home-a-participatory-theatre-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T201500
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SUMMARY:Drag Comedy Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of hilarious comedy and dazzling cabaret performance by the one and only British Asian beauty Lady Bushra!\n\n\nLive laugh comedy? Want something different? Love British humor? Then get ready to be in stiches as the ICONIC BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted drag comedian Lady Bushra brings you a comedy night like no other!\n⭐ “Dazzling!” – LA Times \n⭐ “Drag Royalty” – Theatre Reviews North \n⭐ “Talented performer. .. a sensation”• Telegraph and Argus \n⭐ “The OG Bradford bad girl” – Manchester Evening News \nPlayed by Amir Dean\, Lady Bushra’s drag persona is ‘Vicky Pollard meets Bollywood’. Known for her razor-sharp and quick-witted humor Lady Bushra has amassed a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content has been viewed globally over 35 million times. \nSince 2022\, this British Asian beauty has been touring the UK and parts of Europe with his often sold out\, solo show ‘Drag Comedy Cabaret’. Now stationed in New York\, expect to see a well-dressed\, traditional beauty perform standup comedy but with a musical twist…all from a British South Asian perspective! \nThe Details: \n\nDate: Saturday 11th January\nTime: 7:00PM – 8:15PM\nVenue: The Laurie Beechman Theatre\, New York City\nTickets: $25 ($25 food/beverage minimum)\n\nThe legendary Laurie Beechman Theatre will be our venue for this event\, who will be happy to serve you with their fabulous food and drink concoctions in a cabaret style setting. $25 food/beverage minimum per guest. \nLady Bushra in Action! \nInstagram: @lady.bushra\nFor any questions email: enquiries@ladybushra.com \nSee you all then!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/drag-comedy-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Laurie Beechman Theater\, 407 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T113000
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SUMMARY:In-Store: Storytime w/ Monique Truong & Thai Nguyen: Mai's Áo Dài
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year with this colorful picture book!\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nAll attendees are encouraged to wear face masks at all times.\nRSVP is highly encouraged but not required.\nAdditional copies of the event book will be available for purchase in-store.\nThe reading will be followed by a book signing.\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.  \nCelebrity fashion designer Thai Nguyen from Netflix’s Say I Do joins forces with bestselling author Monique Truong and illustrator Dung Ho in this irresistibly charming picture book about embracing your heritage and the traditions that tie generations together—centered around Tet\, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. \nIt’s the morning of Tet\, and Mai can’t wait to celebrate at her beloved grandmother’s home. With the perfect dress: a poofy\, sparkly Cinderella dress that makes Mai look like the movie star she dreams of being! But when Mai’s father suggests that she wears an áo dài\, a traditional Vietnamese outfit\, to her Ba Noi’s party\, Mai is disappointed. Stars don’t wear áo dài\, she thinks. Then Ba tells her the story of a true star\, her very own Ba Noi\, who sewed beautiful\, highly sought-after áo dài in Vietnam and brought her magic with her when she immigrated to the United States. \nSo maybe stars wear áo dài after all! But how can Ba Noi know what Mai’s wearing when Ba Noi is losing her eyesight? Ba tells her every áo dài is sewn with love\, and the beauty of love is that you don’t need to see it to know it’s here. \nWhen Monique Truong (pronounced Trurn) was six years old\, she came to the United States as a refugee from S. Vietnam. She and her family then lived in North Carolina\, Ohio\, and Texas. She is the bestselling author of The Book of Salt\, which was a New York Times Notable Book\, a PEN/Robert W. Bingham Fellowship winner\, a Stonewall Book Awards – Barbara Gittings Literature Award winner\, among countless others. She is also the author of Bitter in the Mouth\, which received the American Academy of Arts and Letters Rosenthal Family Foundation Award\, and The Sweetest Fruits\, named a best fiction of 2019 by Publishers Weekly. Her home is now in Brooklyn\, New York\, where she writes novels and libretti\, always cooks enough to have leftovers\, and takes long afternoon naps. She was also once a lawyer with degrees from Columbia Law School and Yale College. Mai’s Áo Dài is her debut picture book. \nThai Nguyen (pronounced Tie-Win)\, born in My Tho\, learned to sew at the age of nine sitting in on classes at his parents’ sewing school in Saigon\, Vietnam. In 1993\, the family immigrated to the United States\, where Thai is now a fashion designer\, based in Orange County\, California. His designs\, for clients such as Jennifer Lopez\, Ariana Grande\, Kelly Marie Tran\, Ali Wong\, Katherine McPhee\, and Cindy Crawford\, have been featured in top publications and have graced the red carpets of the Met Gala\, the Oscars\, the Grammys\, and film and television premieres. Thai’s love of the áo dài\, this iconic symbol of Vietnam\, has been and will continue to be the wellspring for all his creations. Mai’s Áo Dài is his debut picture book.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-storytime-w-monique-truong-thai-nguyen-mais-ao-dai/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
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SUMMARY:Name & Gender Marker Change Event
DESCRIPTION:Come to Apicha Community Health Center on Sunday afternoon\, Jan 12\, for a Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic hosted by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and Advocates for Trans* Law Students (ATLS)\, in partnership with Assembly Member Catalina Cruz\, CITG and Make the Road. \nAttendees can also get free HIV/STI testing and enroll for medical insurance. \nPlease bring a government issued ID. \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/name-gender-marker-change-event/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Jackson Heights\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Legal,Medical
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T181500
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Dance Festival at APAP (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an evening of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Luna Beller-Tadiar\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company\, and J CHEN PROJECT. \nPlease note this is Day 2 of a two-day festival. Day 1 is on Sunday\, Jan 11 from 1:45–2:45 pm also at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (link here). \nThe AAPI Dance Festival at APAP is a part of the Dance Managers Collective Showcase. \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25. If you would like to attend both days\, we encourage you to reserve a Two-Day Pass at the special price of $30. We hope you’ll join us for both showcases!\nProgram: \n4:15 pm – TBD by Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\nIn “All the Pretty Visitors\,” we\, the Aswang\, dance in celebration and defiance – dance the dances of those we’ve devoured. \n4:30 pm – “Mercury” by Luna Beller-Tadiar\nIn “Mercury”\, a mercurial body becomes a substrate\, a platform for shifting codes of use\, uncannily animated by unseen forces. Undeniably live\, yet\, to a modern/colonial viewer\, not quite human\, this figure plies the continuities between brown colonized bodies\, robots\, NPCs\, and AI. Inspired in part by invisibilized Filipino service labor\, in this piece social worlds erupt into the nowhere\, non-space of the virtual\, making sensible the ghost in the machine. \n4:45 pm – “Leaving Pusan” by Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company \n“Leaving Pusan” tells the story of Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s great grandmother’s emotional and physical departure from Korea in 1903 – she voyaged to Oahu\, Hawai’i on the first steamship\, the Gaelic\, that delivered Koreans to work on the sugar cane and pineapple plantations. She worked on the Del Monte plantation her entire life. \n5:15 pm – “AAPI HEROES” (Excerpt) by J CHEN PROJECT\n“AAPI HEROES” is an evening that entertains and pays homage to the vibrant legacy of Asian American history! We follow our young explorer\, Kai\, on a captivating journey across time to discover iconic Asian American figures such as Anna May Wong\, Hollywood’s first Chinese American star\, and Bruce Lee\, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings to life the mythic NuWa\, Goddess of Creation\, and the global K-POP phenomenon. \nDancers: Chieh Hsiung\, Sumire Ishige\, Maya Lam\, and Carl Ponce Cubero \n5:45 pm – Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nExperience the artistry of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, celebrated for its authentic and diverse programs that spotlight AAPI dance and foster cross-cultural collaboration. This dynamic performance highlights the Company’s innovative approach to blending tradition with modernity:
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-dance-festival-at-apap-day-2/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T220000
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SUMMARY:Music: An Evening with Kalani Pe’a / Taimane  (with Discount Code)
DESCRIPTION:3-time GRAMMY award winner Kalani Pe‘a and Hawai‘i’s 2023 and 2019 Favorite Entertainer of the Year Taimane take the stage at Sony Hall on Monday\, January 13 for a night of innovation and tradition. Both Pe‘a and Taimane are pushing the music of Hawai‘i forward into the stratosphere\, breaking glass ceilings while paying homage to the roots of their creations and wowing audiences around the world. \nDiscount Code 20% off : Halawai \nNative Hawaiian Peʻa is a dynamic and charming performer with vocal brilliance and a wide range of songs and styles\, from Hawaiian to Classical to R&B\, that showcase his deep cultural roots and ‘Hawaiian contemporary soul’ sensibility. Peʻa just received his 4th Grammy nomination for his latest release “Kuini.” He is the only Hawaiʻi music artist nominated for the 2025 Best Regional Roots Music Album. \nHapa Samoan (part indigenous Samoan and part caucasian) Taimane is best known for her fierce and inventive style of playing the ukulele merging a wide-array of genres\, from Bach to rock\, flamenco infernos to tribal hymns\, summoning a seemingly limitless palette of emotions via an instrument previously viewed as restricted. \nAt Sony Hall\, Pe‘a and Taimane will share the stage for the first time ever\, with Pe‘a performing an opening set with his musical ensemble and dancers\, Taimane performing a closing set with her band and dancer\, and both collaborating during the show.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-an-evening-with-kalani-pea-taimane-with-discount-code/
LOCATION:Sony Hall\, 235 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T173000
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Saint Malo: The First Permanent Asian American Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo\, Louisiana\, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States\, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry\, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo\, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry as a medium to learn about St. Malo while also analyzing and evaluating outsider accounts of Saint Malo to unearth the truth of the settlement. Educators will leave the workshop with new historical insights and classroom-ready activities to teach about Asian Americans’ enduring role in shaping the United States. Perfect for lessons on immigration\, colonization\, and early American life\, this session sheds light on an important yet often overlooked chapter of our shared past. \nFacilitators: Rachael Richard & Dr. Khyati Joshi \nFree and open to all.\nProfessional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories\, AAPI New Jersey\, and Fairleigh Dickinson University
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rediscovering-saint-malo-the-first-permanent-asian-american-settlement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grades K–5,High School,History,Middle School,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T203000
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SUMMARY:Songs of Love from Hawai‘i: A Special Screening and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Korean American heritage with a luau-themed movie night featuring Songs of Love from Hawaiʻi\, dinner\, and networking!\n\n\nEvent Title: Songs of Love from Hawaiʻi: A Celebration of Korean American Heritage \nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, January 14\, 2025\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nLocation:\n149 W 24th St\, #6\, New York\, NY 10011 (6th floor) \nEvent Description:\nJoin the KAAGNY Next Generation Committee for an evening of history\, culture\, and connection as we present Songs of Love from Hawaiʻi\, a musical drama that explores the untold stories of sacrifice\, love\, and unbreakable bonds of the first Korean immigrants in Hawaiʻi. \nThis special event honors the 65th Anniversary of the Korean American Association of Greater New York and 122 years of Korean American immigration to the United States. Escape the winter cold and immerse yourself in the warmth of Hawaiian culture with luau-themed festivities! \nSchedule: \n\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception with a welcome cocktail\, Hawaiian snacks\, and seating\n6:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Screening of Songs of Love from Hawaiʻi\n7:15 PM – 7:45 PM: Discussion and Q&A led by Director Jinyoung Lee\n7:45 PM – 8:30 PM: Hawaiian-Korean fusion dinner\, makgeoli pairings\, and networking\n\nDress Code:\nLuau-themed attire encouraged—bring the tropics to life in the heart of winter! \nTickets:\n$40 per person (includes welcome cocktail\, Hawaiian snacks\, fusion dinner\, and paired makgeoli). \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate our shared heritage\, honor our history\, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with the KAAGNY community. \nReserve your spot today—seating is limited! \nQuestions? Contact office@nykorean.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/songs-of-love-from-hawaii-a-special-screening-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Food,In Person,Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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SUMMARY:Theater: Cymbeline
DESCRIPTION:The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present an all-femme\, all-Asian American production of Cymbeline in New York City in January–February 2025. Cymbeline is one of Shakespeare’s final plays and is about the British king Cymbeline and his daughter\, Imogen. The production features a modern verse translation by Andrea Thome that brings the play’s language into the present. The director\, Brown-Fried chose an all-femme cast to examine gender identity\, performance\, masculine toxicity\, sexual politics\, and power.  \nIn a world shattered by tyranny and poisoned by misogyny\, Cymbeline tells the story of a young woman’s flight from despair to heroism as she rediscovers her lost siblings and brings order to a kingdom ruled by chaos. Performed by an ensemble of eleven women\, Cymbeline is a story of hope and rebirth in the unlikeliest of circumstances. \nCast: Amy Hill as Cymbeline\, Purva Bedi\, Annie Fang\, Anna Ishida\, Narea Kang\, Jennifer Lim\, KK Moggie\, Maria-Christina Oliveras\, Julyana Soelistyo\, Sarah Suzuki\, and Jeena Yi. \nCreative team: Stephen Brown-Fried as director\, Ant Ma as scenic designer\, Mariko Ohigashi as costume designer\, Yiyuan Li as lighting designer\, and Caroline Eng as sound designer.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-cymbeline/
LOCATION:Lynn F. Angelson Theater\, 136 E 13th St\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T170000
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SUMMARY:Culture Bridge: Celebrate Tết-Vietnamese Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Tết celebration with Katherine Thuy Tien Hung as we explore the rich traditions\, stories\, and vibrant culture of Vietnam’s most important holiday. Experience a live-streamed cooking demonstration where you’ll learn to make crispy Vietnamese spring rolls (chả giò) and candied ginger\, a traditional New Year sweet. The program has two sessions: Wednesday\, January 15 and 22\, 4pm EST \nThis is a live-streamed event\, but you’re invited to watch with us in person.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/culture-bridge-celebrate-tet-vietnamese-lunar-new-year/2025-01-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Storytelling,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T193000
DTSTAMP:20250113T024147Z
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SUMMARY:How to Prepare for AI’s Industry Transformation and Job Market Disruption?
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and redefining future of work at this must-attend event hosted by China Institute in America. This program features insights from top experts in venture capital\, asset management\, and equity markets. These top-tier experts\, who drive strategic investments across a broad spectrum of industries and business types—from innovative startups to large-scale enterprises—bring unparalleled insights into emerging AI-driven trends. With their unique perspective and firsthand knowledge\, they will share actionable strategies to help you navigate rapid technological advancements\, adapt to a transforming job market\, and seize new opportunities. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to excel in the age of AI. \nSpeakers & Moderator \nSeamon Chan\, Founding Partner at Palm Drive Capital \nYan Gu\, Managing Director in Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) \nQingyi Huang\, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley in Research \nSusan Yuqing Feng\, Moderator\, Director of Programs at China Institute in America
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-ais-industry-transformation-and-job-market-disruption/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20250109T081208Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Cuckoo  By Jaha Koo \nA journey through the last 20 years of Korean history told by a bunch of talkative rice cookers.\nOne day when his electric rice cooker informed him that his meal was ready\, South Korean artist Jaha Koo experienced a deep sense of ‘Golibmuwon’ (고립무원). Twenty years ago a major economic crisis hugely impacted Jaha Koo’s generation of South Korean youth. ‘Golibmuwon’ is the untranslatable Korean word for the feeling of helpless isolation that arose for many. In bittersweet and humorous dialogues with Jaha’s clever rice cookers\, Cuckoo takes you on a journey through the past two decades of Korean history\, combining Jaha’s personal experiences with political events and reflections on happiness\, economic crises\, and mortality. \nIn English & Korean\, with English surtitles. and Run time: 55 minutes \nPost-show Discussion: Jan 17\nJaha Koo\, the visionary creator and performer of Cuckoo\, sits down with celebrated South Korean playwright and Whiting Award recipient Hansol Jung to discuss the creative process\, themes\, and inspirations behind the show. \nPresented in partnership with Under the Radar and Supported by Flanders State of the Art. \nPhoto: Eunkyung Jeong
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-cuckoo/
LOCATION:Perelman Performaing Arts Center – NYC PAC\, 251 Fulton St\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T120000
DTSTAMP:20250115T045200Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Exit Poll 2024 Report
DESCRIPTION:Tune in on Thursday\, January 16 at 11am EST to hear from AALDEF on key findings from the 2024 Asian American Exit Poll about the issues Asian American voters care about and the barriers they faced at the polls last election season. You’ll hear reflections and insights from on-the-ground organizations\, including AAPI New Jersey\, MinKwon Center\, and APIA Vote Michigan. \nRSVP here: bit.ly/ExitPollWebinar \nAALDEF deployed over 600 volunteers who spoke to over 5\,500 voters as they monitored polls and surveyed voters on the ground in 10 key states (Florida\, Georgia\, Massachusetts\, Michigan\, New Mexico\, New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Texas\, and Virginia)\, and by phone in 2 states (Arizona and California). Our nonpartisan\, multilingual exit poll was conducted in English and 10 Asian languages (Arabic\, Bengali\, Chinese\, Gujarati\, Hindi\, Korean\, Punjabi\, Tagalog\, Urdu\, and Vietnamese).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-exit-poll-2024-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T043820Z
CREATED:20250115T043820Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Throughout their history in the United States\, Chinese Americans have made important contributions to the art and film industry and to the country’s food and cuisine. In this workshop\, participants will learn about Chinese American actors and artists who have used their platforms to highlight their experiences. They will examine the diversity and expansiveness of Chinese food and restaurants in the United States\, and how these were shaped by immigration policy. Participants will gain classroom resources for teaching these contributions in the classroom. \nThis workshop will be offered twice on Thursday\, January 16 to accommodate educators in different time zones. Each session will present the same content.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-american-excellence-in-the-arts-cuisine/2025-01-16/1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTSTAMP:20250115T153240Z
CREATED:20241218T080302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T153240Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Career Lessons –   Developing a Personal Brand
DESCRIPTION:▦ Topic: “ Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Developing a Personal Brand” \n▦ Speakers: Jerry Won\, CEO of Just Like Media \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 ▦ Time:  \nThere are many skills that Asian Americans can use or develop in order to succeed and overcome the Career Ceilings problems in this country. Although much has been said about finding mentors\, incorporating a more aggressive approach in the workplace\, identifying and overcoming biases and stereotypes\, less is said about the importance of purposely developing a personal brand. Our speaker\, Jerry Won\, is a well-known expert and speaker on this topic and will share his observations\, thoughts and recommendations with us that\, we hope\, will allow you to add some additional tools to your arsenal to aid your success in your careers and\, perhaps\, also in your daily lives. \nThe master class will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative. The webinar will be one hour long. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last ten minutes of the webinar. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-1-16-2025.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bio: \nJerry Won   CEO of Just Like Media \nJerry is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media\, an innovative storytelling company home to the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast\, whose guests include Vice President Kamala Harris\, the Asian Creator Awards\, and more. He is also the Founder & CEO of World Class Speakers\, a speaker coaching and training company that educates and empowers speakers to elevate their influence\, impact\, and income. \nHis speaking partners include JPMorgan\, Harvard Business School\, SXSW\, Google\, Pepsi\, Meta\, and more. In May of 2023\, he was invited by The White House to host a conversation with Vice President Harris at The White House Forum for Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders. He has been featured for his expertise in Forbes\, Business Insider\, LinkedIn\, and more. \nJerry earned his B.S. from USC Marshall & MBA from Michigan Ross\, He lives in Southern California with his wife Kyunghwa and children. \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative: \nPeter Young   CEO\, Young & Partners\,  Committee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-lessons-developing-a-personal-brand/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual,Webinar
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