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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Highlighting Immigration Stories
DESCRIPTION:New York City\, a city founded by immigrants\, has been shaped and enriched by generations of newcomers across the five boroughs. Each story of immigration is deeply personal and unique; at the same time\, many immigrants share core experiences of settling in a new place. Finding community\, speaking a second language\, navigating institutions and paperwork\, staying connected to culture—these experiences shape the lives of countless people who call the city home. \nThis event brings together authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio\, Grace M. Cho\, and Ruben Reyes Jr. in conversation with author and journalist Maria Hinojosa to explore modern stories of immigration. They’ll discuss the connections between their work\, navigating the world of publishing\, and how immigrant stories can speak to our moment.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-borders-highlighting-immigration-stories/
LOCATION:53rd Street Library\, 18 W 53rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T173000
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SUMMARY:Moving Objects: Modes of Conveyance & the Making of Global Asias
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Pennsylvania State University’s Global Asias Initiative. \nThe Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Pennsylvania State University’s Global Asias Initiative are pleased to present “Moving Objects: Modes of Conveyance & the Making of Global Asias\,”  a one-day symposium at NYU and a Convergence feature for a special issue of the journal Verge: Studies in Global Asias. “Moving Objects” examines  the varied modes of conveyance and the material infrastructures that facilitate the movements of people\, cultural objects\, and materials\, by which Global Asias come into existence. \nWhat are the objects\, vehicles\, and vessels of migration\, circulation\, and exchange that connect Asians to one another and to others? What are the platforms and material environments through which Global Asias are built? How do cultural and political representations of such moving objects serve to make diasporic passages possible? How are such passages re-routed with the arrival of new modes and technologies of travel and transit? How do moving objects shape the national\, ethnic\, racial\, and religious subjectivities of those who inhabit Global Asias? What cultural and political meanings attach to the objects of movement and the paths they take? \nOnline registration will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday\, April 24. Guests will also be able to register onsite.  \nSymposium schedule\n9:45 a.m. Registration \n10:00-10:15 a.m. Opening Remarks\n \nCrystal Parikh\, Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\nTina Chen\, Penn State’s Global Asias Initiative \n10:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Objects Moving People \nAnel Rakhimzhanova\, “Performing Transit: Mobility and the Spatial Imagination in Central Asia”\nAnn Ngoc Tran\, “Boat Materialities: The Maritime Objects of Vietnam’s Postwar Exodus”\nChristopher Capozzola\, “Trapik\, or\, How Manila Got Hooked on Cars”\nJulia H. Lee\, “Tracking Global Asias”\nModerated by Junyoung Verónica Kim\, New York University\n \n12:05-2:00 p.m. Break \n2:00-3:40 p.m. People Moving Objects  \nKyoungjin Bae\, “The Crisis of Portable Infrastructure: Tea Chests between Nineteenth-Century China and India”\nEve Oishi\, “Correspondences: Three Missing Letters\, the Postal Service\, and Global Asias”\nAlisha Elizabeth Cherian\, “Kavadis in Motion: Routes of Belonging across Tamil Singapore and Malaysia”\nModerated by Krishnendu Ray\, New York University \n3:45-4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks\n \nCrystal Parikh\, Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\nTina Chen\, Penn State’s Global Asias Initiative \n4:00 p.m. Reception \n  \nNYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to the public. Registration is required. Non-NYU guests may be asked to present a government-issued photo ID. NYU guests must present their NYU ID. \nAccessibility note: This venue has an elevator and is accessible for wheelchair users. There are single-stall\, all gender restrooms and a lactation room available. If you have any access needs\, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu. \nCredit: “Kavadi Thaipusam” by hams37 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moving-objects-modes-of-conveyance-the-making-of-global-asias/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T203000
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-4/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260416T171538Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: Edible Tales: Ho’oulu
DESCRIPTION:Edible Tales by Dancers Unlimited explores cultural heritage\, social justice and environmental\nsustainability through a bi-coastal food lens from Hawai’i and NYC. \nPart of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-edible-tales-hooulu/
LOCATION:Ellen Stewart Theatre\, 66 East 4th Street\, 2nd floor\, New York\, NY\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170821Z
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SUMMARY:La MaMa Kids: Hula Magic / Storytelling Through Dance
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to experience the beauty\, rhythm\, and storytelling of traditional hula in this joyful\, hands-on workshop led by Kumu Hula ʻAuliʻi Aweau. Through movement\, chant\, and cultural learning\, keiki will explore how hula shares stories of nature\, place\, and community. This interactive session introduces basic hula steps\, hand motions\, and the meaning behind the dance while nurturing confidence\, creativity\, and respect for Hawaiian culture. The workshop is welcoming to all experience levels and encourages children to move\, learn\, and connect through the spirit of aloha. Perfect for young dancers\, curious learners\, and families interested in experiencing the living tradition of hula.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/la-mama-kids-hula-magic-storytelling-through-dance/
LOCATION:La Mama – Community Arts Space\, 66 East 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Day,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:THE CAREER ACCELERATION SUMMIT Career Capital: Building Your Next Move
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your career game and build the skills that’ll launch your next big move.\n\n\nThe EliteLink Women Summit 2026 is a curated\, one-day leadership and strategy gathering designed for modern women navigating multiple identities- entrepreneur\, executive\, investor\, creator\, partner\, and future leader. \nCareer Capital: Building Your Next Move\n​Hosted by EliteLink Women Foundation \n​📅 April 25\, 2026\n📍 55 Broadway\, New York City\n🌐 www.elitelinkwomen.com \n​\nThe Future of Your Career Will Not Be Linear.\n​It Will Be Strategic.\n​The most successful women today are not just climbing ladders. \n​They are building career capital — influence\, networks\, ownership\, and opportunities that compound over time. \n​On April 25th in New York City\, the EliteLink Women Foundation will bring together 200+ extraordinary women leaders\, founders\, investors\, and rising changemakers for an immersive one-day summit designed to help you accelerate your next move. \n​This is not another networking event. \n​This is where strategy meets opportunity — and where the next chapter of your career begins. \n​\nWhat You’ll Gain\n​Build Real Wealth \n​Learn how women leaders are moving beyond salary to create ownership\, equity\, and long-term financial power. \n​Think Like a Founder \n​Adopt the entrepreneurial mindset that allows professionals to create opportunities instead of waiting for them. \n​Elevate Your Personal Brand \n​Position yourself as a thought leader and industry authority in an era where visibility drives opportunity. \n​Lead in the Age of AI \n​Understand how emerging technologies are reshaping industries — and how you can stay ahead. \n​Expand a Powerful Network \n​Connect with 200 curated founders\, executives\, investors\, and innovators in a high-trust environment designed for meaningful relationships. \n​\nWho Will Be in the Room\n​This summit gathers a powerful mix of women shaping the future across industries. \n​You’ll meet: \n​• Founders building high-growth companies\n• Corporate executives leading global organizations\n• Investors and venture leaders\n• Next-generation entrepreneurs and creators\n• Professionals ready to make their next big move \n​The result is a room filled with ambition\, insight\, and opportunity. \n​\nSpecial Opportunity\n​Female Founders Showcase & Growth Cohort\n​The EliteLink Women Foundation will select 5 outstanding women founders to present their ventures at the summit. \n​📍 Live Founder Showcase — April 25\, New York City \n​Selected founders will present their company in front of 200 curated executives\, investors\, and industry leaders. \n​Selected Founders Receive \n​• Complimentary premium showcase space\n• Direct access to investors and strategic partners\n• Strategic advisory support through a post-Summit growth cohort\n• Visibility within the EliteLink global network \n​This is a rare opportunity to accelerate your startup with real connections and strategic support. \n​📌 Application Deadline: April \n​Apply here:\nhttps://www.elitelinkwomen.com/showcaseapplication \n​\nWhy EliteLink Women Foundation\n​EliteLink Women Foundation is building a global ecosystem for ambitious women across entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and innovation. \n​Through curated programs\, education initiatives\, and strategic gatherings\, we connect women with the networks\, knowledge\, and opportunities needed to thrive. \n​Our mission is simple: \n​When visionary women collaborate\, extraordinary impact happens. \n  \n​Join Us in New York\n​If you are ready to: \n​• Expand your influence\n• Build meaningful career capital\n• Connect with powerful women leaders\n• Take your next professional leap \n​Then this summit is designed for you. \n​Seats are limited to maintain a curated experience.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-career-acceleration-summit-career-capital-building-your-next-move/
LOCATION:55 Broadway\, 55 Broadway\, FL 1 The Mezzanine\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113203Z
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SUMMARY:CTAF Workshop on Motion Design\, Animation and Illustration Portfolio Review
DESCRIPTION:Get 1-on-1 feedback from professional motion designers\, animators\, illustrators\, VFX\, and compositing artists from major companies and more!\n\n\nImportant INFO: Entrance Fee: $10 for students\, $15* for non-students. Payable to the museum MOCA at its ticket office in person. 100% goes to benefit MOCA\, Museum of Chinese in America. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 25th @ 2 – 5 pm \nLocation: MOCA at 215 Centre St\, New York\, NY \nLimited spots available. Register soon! \nFeaturing \n✶ Panel Discussion: Breaking into the Entertainment and Advertising industries \n✶ One-on-One Reel Review: With professional artists from the industry \n✶ Get feedback from: Professional motion designers\, animators\, illustrators\, VFX and compositing artists from major companies\, and more! \nEntrance Fee: $10 for students\, $15* for non-students. Payable to the museum MOCA at its ticket office in person. 100% goes to benefit MOCA\, Museum of Chinese in America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ctaf-workshop-on-motion-design-animation-and-illustration-portfolio-review/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T161500
DTSTAMP:20260424T113732Z
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SUMMARY:Holi Dance & Music Celebration: Festival of Colors
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Holi with ullas (joy)\, sahbhaajan (sharing) & prem (love) at our dance concert as we invite you to experience India’s rich folk-dance legacy with live musical accompaniment. Abha B. Roy and Srijan Dance Company perform lively dances from Bengal\, Jammu-Kashmir\, Tamil Nadu\, Rajasthan and Gujarat\, Uttar Pradesh. Featuring the renowned classical Hindustani vocalist\, Sanjukta Sen alongside Tapan Modak on tabla and Mirashi Gulam on harmonium. Delicious Indian food\, drinks and more for sale by Chef Nupur Arora and Queens Curry Kitchen.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/holi-dance-music-celebration-festival-of-colors/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T131537Z
CREATED:20260428T131537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T131537Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Up Webinar Series: Protect AANAPISIs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar hosted by Southeast Asia Resource Action Center aims to inform a broad audience about the importance of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on Southeast Asian American educational attainment. Despite their proven effectiveness\, AANAPISIs and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) face serious threats\, including recent federal funding cuts and challenges to their legal standing—putting essential student support systems at risk. Policymakers\, community members\, and the general public are encouraged to attend. Register at bit.ly/RisingUpPt1
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rising-up-webinar-series-protect-aanapisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132536Z
CREATED:20260330T132458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T132536Z
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SUMMARY:Learning and Unlearning Asian American Representation in Film: The Intersection of Pop Culture and Policy
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the history of Asian American representation in visual media\, with a focus on film. Participants will examine how policies and laws have shaped—and been reflected in—film through recurring archetypes\, tropes\, and narratives. Together\, we will trace the intersection of policy and popular culture\, analyzing how these representations have evolved over time and how they continue to influence public perception and understanding of Asian American communities. \nFacilitator: Kathryn LeBlanc\, TAAS Fellow \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/learning-and-unlearning-asian-american-representation-in-film-the-intersection-of-pop-culture-and-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:High School,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224819Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey Briefing
DESCRIPTION:WHERE DO OUR COMMUNITIES STAND \n2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey \nAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders made a critical difference in the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections\, and they are poised to do so again this year\, especially in rapidly diversifying Congressional districts in California\, Texas\, New York\, and elsewhere. \nOn Wednesday\, April 29 at 12pm PT | 3pm ET\, the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) and AAPI Data will host a virtual briefing to release the results of the 2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey. \nThe briefing will feature national leaders discussing how various policy issues are playing out across the country\, with insights that can inform news coverage and community outreach. \nIn this pivotal midterm election year\, we’re sharing timely data about where AANHPI communities stand on government representation\, immigration\, rights and freedoms\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-aapi-policy-priorities-survey-briefing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Politics,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121709Z
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SUMMARY:The Arts and Asian America David Henry Hwang
DESCRIPTION:David Henry Hwang sits down with Heidi Kim to discuss his assessment of the artistic direction and economic needs of the arts in the U.S.\n\n\nDavid Henry Hwang has a prolific career in theatre\, television\, and opera\, from his Tony Award-winning play M. Butterfly to his most recent opera\, The Monkey King\, and his new rewrite of the book of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song. Fresh off the premiere of this new piece in Los Angeles\, Hwang sits down with Heidi Kim\, a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UNC Chapel Hill\, to discuss his work and his assessment of the artistic direction and economic needs of the arts in the United States today. \nDavid Henry Hwang\, Professor of Theatre Arts in the School of the Arts\, is best known as the author of M. Butterfly\, which won the 1988 Tony\, Drama Desk\, John Gassner\, and Outer Critics Circle Awards\, and was a Finalist for the 1989 Pulitzer Prize. He also sits on the Council of the Dramatists Guild and is a Professor of Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts. Prof. Hwang is a Tony Award winner and three-time nominee\, a Grammy Award winner and twice-nominated\, and a three-time OBIE Award winner. \nHeidi Kim\, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, served as the founding director of the Asian American Center. Works in progress include Asian American Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press) and Beyond Reparations\, a study of the cultural and political history of American governmental apology and repair. \nPlease see Columbia University Center for American Studies for more information. \n\n\nFaculty House\, Second Floor\nEntrance via Wien Hall on West 116th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Avenue. \n\nEach guest must register individually\nColumbia University ID required for campus access.\n*** If you’re a non-Columbia affiliate\, you must register by 5 pm Monday\, April 27\, and email AmericanStudies@columbia.edu to receive a campus QR access code. (This will be a different QR code from your Eventbrite ticket.)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-arts-and-asian-america-david-henry-hwang/
LOCATION:Faculty House\, 64 Morningside Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T004834Z
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SUMMARY:A Place for Kids: Mahjong Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:🎉 You’re invited to A Place for Kids‘ inaugural FUNdraiser! Come join us for an exciting evening of mahjong\, food\, and festivities while celebrating the amazing work of APFK ! Get ready to test your mahjong playing skills while making new connections with like-minded folks. 🎉 \nAll proceeds will benefit our children at APFK whose mission is to provide quality cultural enrichment programs to support a child’s opportunity to succeed in the future.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-place-for-kids-mahjong-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Golden Unicorn\, 18 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T203000
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SUMMARY:Film- History of NYC's Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration
DESCRIPTION:History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration\nDocumentary Screening and Filmmaker April 29 6:30 (MoCA) \nw/ Virgo Lee & Chester Lee Q&A \nA newly released documentary from NYC Media that traces the origins of one of New York City’s most enduring neighborhoods. Through sweeping historical insight and intimate community voices\, the film centers the Toishanese immigrants who helped build not only America’s railroads\, but the foundations of Chinatown itself. \nAcross decades shaped by exclusion and resilience\, early arrivals forged a world of their own through family associations\, storefronts\, dialects\, and traditions. Within a few dense blocks\, they created networks of care that sustained generations and preserved cultural memory. Over time\, those roots extended beyond Manhattan\, shaping new Chinatowns in Sunset Park\, Flushing\, and Elmhurst\, each reflecting new waves of migration and evolving identities. \nFeaturing appearances from MOCA and members of the community\, the film offers a glimpse into a living history still unfolding. Following the screening\, stay for a conversation with producers Andrew Chow Guidone and Joy Lau\, joined by community members Virgo Lee and Chester Lee featured in the film. Together\, they will reflect on the process of documenting Chinatown’s layered histories and the urgency of preserving stories that are too often left untold.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-history-of-nycs-chinatown-the-toishanese-migration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122503Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Jimin Han: Dreamt I Found You w/ Marie Myung-Ok Lee (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:” inspired outing from Han…It’s an engrossing story of the power of family and true love.” —Publishers Weekly\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nEach ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card.\nAdditional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.\nA signing will follow the talk.\nHome address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.\nThe event will also be livestreamed for free here: https://youtube.com/live/_Amck32bCXg\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net. \n  \nFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of Korea’s Romeo & Juliet\, as the cousin of the star-crossed lovers helps them avoid a tragic fate. \nWhen Dahee Shin was nine years old\, she made a promise to protect her favorite cousin\, Channing\, who has always been like a sister to her. Now\, at thirty\, Dahee has found herself in a Korean American community in a New England beach town\, once more running to the rescue of her debt-ridden relative. Ever the idealist\, Channing—who has spent her life haunted by the tragic story of Chunhyang and Mongryong\, Korea’s parallel Romeo & Juliet—has fallen in love with Minjae Oh\, all the while fending off the advances of powerful\, manipulative Kent Cho\, a local politician. As Channing and Minjae’s romance blossoms\, and as Kent’s suspicion and obsession grow\, Dahee begins to realize that it may be up to her to make sure her cousin and beloved escape Chunhyang and Mongryong’s doomed end. \nFor fans of Hello Beautiful\, Dreamt I Found You is a wondrous\, tender retelling of Korea’s most classic love story\, steeped in the travails of a rigid class system\, the power of premonition\, and shot through with Korean folklore and magic. \nJimin Han was born in Seoul\, South Korea\, and grew up in Providence\, Rhode Island; Dayton\, Ohio; and Jamestown\, New York. She is the author of A Small Revolution and The Apology. She has written for NPR’s Weekend America\, Poets and Writers Magazine\, Catapult Magazine\, Platypus Press\, and Citric Acid Literary Journal\, among others. She teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and Pace University\, as well as at community writing centers. She lives outside New York City. \nMarie Myung-Ok Lee is the author of the novel The Evening Hero. A cofounder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, she is also on the board of the National Book Critics Circle and teaches fiction at Columbia University.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-jimin-han-dreamt-i-found-you-w-marie-myung-ok-lee/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260603T122958Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
DESCRIPTION:Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. \nIndian Princesses\nby Eliana Theologides Rodriguez\ndirected by Miranda Cornell \nn the summer of 2008\, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities\, camp-like adventures\, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? Inspired by the playwright’s experiences in a father-daughter program of the same name\, Indian Princesses is a tender satire that explores the stories we tell\, the histories we omit\, and the truths that live inside us\, waiting to come out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-indian-princesses-with-discount-on-may-17/
LOCATION:Linda Gross Theater\, 336 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123515Z
CREATED:20260424T045711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T123515Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Identity in 2026: Conversation
DESCRIPTION:What issues continue to unite Asian America as a political formation\, and what issues divide ethnic Asian communities right now?\n\n\nHamilton Hall\, Room 317\n\nEach guest must register individually\nColumbia University ID required for campus access.\n*** If you’re a non-Columbia affiliate\, you must register by 5 pm Tuesday\, April 28\, and email AmericanStudies@columbia.edu to receive a campus QR access code. (This will be a different QR code from your Eventbrite ticket.)\n\nPlease see Columbia University Center for American Studies for more information.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-identity-in-2026-conversation/
LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, 1130 Amsterdam Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T194500
DTSTAMP:20260428T160039Z
CREATED:20260428T144843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160039Z
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SUMMARY:Book Event: Mother Dearest: Understanding our Mothers
DESCRIPTION:A conversation will traverse three countries to explore the most fundamental relationship of all: mother and child.\n\n\nMother Dearest: Understanding our Mothers\nAll PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. Please confirm the time and location of your event before finalizing your purchase. \nAs much as we are shaped by mothers\, they too are shaped by their times and social milieu. \nIn three new books\, Abdellah Taïa\, Gish Jen\, and Molly Jong-Fast grapple with their mothers and the complexity of those difficult and loving relationships. In Living in Your Light (tr. Emma Ramadan)\, Taïa follows three moments in the life of Malika\, a Moroccan countrywoman and fictionalized version of his mother\, from 1954 to 1999. In Bad Bad Girl\, Jen blends autofiction and memoir to trace her mother’s life from her birth in Shanghai in 1924 in an attempt to understand why her mother was so hard on her. Jong-Fast’s memoir How to Lose Your Mother follows a year in the author’s life as she navigates her mother’s dementia and looks back on her sometimes chaotic childhood as the daughter of a celebrity mother. \nModerated by Dalia Azim (Country of Origin)\, this conversation will traverse Morocco\, Shanghai\, and 1970s New York City to explore the most fundamental relationship of all: mother and child. \n\n\nThe 2026 PEN World Voices Festival is a celebration of world literature and free expression. The 2026 edition will be the 21st World Voices Festival. Over four days\, over 140 writers from over 40 countries will be featured in engaging talks\, panels\, readings\, and activations in New York City and greater Los Angeles. \n\n\nACCESSIBILITY:\nThis space is ADA compliant. A street level accessible entrance is located on 12th street. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our Box Office team at publicprograms@pen.org by April 15th to request. \nPlease ask a Box Office Attendant or festival representative upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact publicprograms@pen.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mother-dearest-understanding-our-mothers/
LOCATION:The Church of the Village\, 201 West 13th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T194500
DTSTAMP:20260428T160335Z
CREATED:20260428T144951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160335Z
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SUMMARY:Book Event: Techidemic with Tochi Onyebuchi\, Cory Doctorow\, and Alia Dastagir and Sarah Jeong
DESCRIPTION:Examine how life online has devolved and ask whether a better future online might still be possible.\n\n\nTechidemic\nAll PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. Please confirm the time and location of your event before finalizing your purchase. \nOnce\, the internet and social media platforms promised connection and community. Today\, that promise has been replaced by toxicity\, tribalism\, racism\, and misogyny. \nIn this riveting discussion\, Tochi Onyebuchi\, Cory Doctorow\, and Alia Dastagir will examine how life online has devolved. In Racebook: A Personal History of the Internet\, Onyebuchi reflects on three decades online\, exploring the relationship between race and the internet. Dastagir’s To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person investigates the online abuse women face\, the mental health toll that it takes\, and how women resist. Doctorow’s Enshittification reveals how tech giants have intentionally degraded online public squares and raises solutions to save these diseased platforms. \nTogether with moderator and award-winning tech journalist Sarah Jeong\, they’ll unpack what the internet has become and consider whether a better future online is still possible. \n\n\nThe 2026 PEN World Voices Festival is a celebration of world literature and free expression. The 2026 edition will be the 21st World Voices Festival. Over four days\, over 140 writers from over 40 countries will be featured in 40+ engaging talks\, panels\, readings\, and activations in New York City and greater Los Angeles. \nVisit https://pen.org/world-voices-festival/ for more information about the entire festival\, as well as PEN America. \n\n\nACCESSIBILITY:\nThis venue is ADA compliant. The space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our Box Office team at publicprograms@pen.org by April 16th to request. \nPlease ask a Box Office Attendant or festival representative upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact publicprograms@pen.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/techidemic/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T124053Z
CREATED:20260424T091946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T124053Z
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SUMMARY:ACC Voices: Art at the Intersection of Social Change
DESCRIPTION:A conversation exploring how art inspires and drives social change.\n\n\nHow do artists and arts professionals activate their practices to create meaningful change? On Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 PM ET ACC Voices: Art at the Intersection of Social Change will explore the powerful role of art in driving social impact and fostering mutual understanding. \nThe conversation features independent curator and Co-Founder of Art at a Time Like This\, Barbara Pollack\, alongside Mei Ann Teo\, Artistic Director of Pink Fang. Together\, they will share insights on how creative practices can respond to urgent global issues and spark dialogue across communities. A reception with light bites and refreshments will follow the discussion. While this event is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required\, and space is limited. Register by April 23. \nDoors will open at 6:15 PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive before 6:30 PM to fully enjoy the program. \nBarbara Pollack is an arts writer and curator with a focus on artists responding to socio-political crises. She has written about contemporary art for such publications as the Village Voice\, Vanity Fair\, the New York Times\, Art in America\, Artnet\, Ocula\, Ursula and many others. \nConsidered a leading expert on Chinese contemporary art\, Pollack has published books\, monographs and essays focusing on this field. She has consistently curated shows at museums and galleries\, in the US and China. Based on her research in this field\, she received two grants from Asian Cultural Council and the prestigious Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant. \nPollack is also the co-founder and co-director of Art at a Time Like This Inc.\, a 501c3 arts organization that provides platforms for free expression for a global range of artists. \nMei-Ann Teo makes theatre & film at the intersection of artistic/civic/contemplative practice. As a director/devisor/dramaturg\, Teo creates across genres\, including music theatre\, intermedial participatory work\, reimagining classics\, and documentary theatre. Profiled in American Theatre’s Role Call: Theatre Workers to Watch\, Teo’s work has toured the U.S. and internationally. \nTeo was the director featured at the MIT’s Symposium “Next Wave: The Future of Asian American Theatre”\, and has presented at national conferences including Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas\, Association for Theatre in Higher Education\, Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists\, Network of Ensemble Theatres\, and Arts In the One World. \nTeo was the first cohort for the Hemera Foundation Tending Space Fellowship and ArtEquity Facilitator Training and has received grants and fellowships from the Center for Cultural Innovation\, the Asian Cultural Council\, Network of Ensemble Theatres\, Performance Project at University Settlement\, and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/acc-voices-art-at-the-intersection-of-social-change/
LOCATION:8 W 38th St 3rd floor\, 8 West 38th Street\, #3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T124328Z
CREATED:20260309T211839Z
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Sake New York 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Joy of Sake returns to New York on April 30 with 492 different labels from throughout Japan and the U.S. available for tasting. Sake-themed appetizers from top New York restaurants add to the enjoyment\, making The Joy of Sake the event of the year for the city’s sake enthusiasts. The admission fee includes appetizers from participating restaurants and unlimited samplings of sake.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-joy-of-sake-new-york-2026/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Pavilion\, 125 West 18th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260428T160939Z
CREATED:20260428T160939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160939Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Cantonese & Toisan Contributions & Language
DESCRIPTION:The Cantonese & Toisan Contributions & Language Exhibit taking place at Sour Mouse NYC in Chinatown May 1 to 2. \nThis exhibit will highlight the cultural and historical contributions of Cantonese and Toisan communities\, aiming to preserve the language. This venue has a fun bar\, game hall and food! \nMay 1 –  6:30pm to 9pm \nMay 2 –  4pm to 6pm \nRSVP to proudtobecantonese@gmail.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-cantonese-toisan-contributions-language/
LOCATION:Sour Mouse\, 110 Delancey Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T124806Z
CREATED:20260416T025003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T124806Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Taiwan 2026 Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s Talking Taiwan Gala is Celebrating Taiwanese Women in Music with the musical talents of:  \n\nZen Micheline Hung\, age 15 (Piano Prodigy\, Composer\, and Animal Activist)\, who started playing piano at three\, and earned her first honor at age six. When she was in the sixth grade her piano playing was featured in the song of a major recording artist. \nPaige Su (Harpist\, Singer & Composer)\, whose artistry defies categories. Her work has earned major recognition at the Golden Melody Awards and Golden Indie Music Awards in Taiwan. \nWen-Ting Wu (Drummer & Percussionist) known for her versatility and emotive expression. She has performed at prestigious venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Smoke Jazz Club\, The Met Museum and Smalls Jazz Club.\n\n\nThere will also be an opening performance by the Rico Jones Trio. Jones is a six-time Downbeat Magazine Award winning tenor saxophonist and composer.\n \nOur emcee\, the hilarious and talented Vickie Wang (王宇平)\, will bring her signature wit and energy to guide us through the evening. Her monthly stand-up show Wang’s World Comedy takes place at Comedy Village in Times Square every second Thursday of the month. \n3 TICKETING TYPES: \n1) Full Talking Taiwan Experience [INCLUDES: Talking Taiwan Podcast Experience LIVE!\, Live Band Karaoke\, dinner & beverages + After Party at the Talking Taiwan Studio] \n2) Late Admission @ 6:4Opm Ticket [INCLUDES: Second Talking Taiwan Podcast Experience LIVE!\,  Live Band Karaoke\, beverages + After Party at the Talking Taiwan Studio **NOTE: Dinner is NOT Included] \n3) After Party @ 8:30pm Ticket [Held at the Talking Taiwan Studio\, INCLUDES: Live Band Karaoke\, beverages\, light snacks] NOTE: This ticket does NOT ALLOW ADMITTANCE to the Talking Taiwan Gala \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n5:00 pm Opening Jazz Set \n5:30 pm Opening and Greetings from the Talking Taiwan Team (Felicia Lin & Kaju Roberto) \n5:45 pm Talking Taiwan Podcast LIVE Interviews with Wen-Ting Wu\, Zen Micheline Hung + Musical Performances \n6:15 pm LIVE Band Karaoke Set 1 and Dinner begins \n6:40 pm Doors Open for Late Admission Ticket Holders \n6:45 pm Talking Taiwan Podcast LIVE Interview with Paige Su + Musical Performance \n7:15pm LIVE Band Karaoke Set 2 \n7:45 pm Raffle & Announcements \nThe Fun Continues at the After Party! \n8:30 pm After Party as LIVE Band Karaoke Continues at the Talking Taiwan Studio \nATTIRE: Elegant & Stylish
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/talking-taiwan-2026-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:Eichholtz Manhattan\, 155 West 18 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talking Taiwan":MAILTO:jpanyc388@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125012Z
CREATED:20260424T080926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T125012Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Kat Cho with June Tan and Swati Teerdhala
DESCRIPTION:Local bestselling author Kat Cho launches Gods & Comics with a special panel discussion to kickoff AANHPI month\, for ages 12 and up!\n\n\nBook Launch (and Panel Discussion): Kat Cho presents Gods & Comics\nIn conversation with June Tan and Swati Teerdhala \nLocal New York Times and international bestselling author Kat Cho (the Gumiho duology and Once Upon a K-Prom) launches Gods & Comics at Greenlight\, with a special panel to kickoff Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander month\, for ages 12 and up! Returning with a fresh contemporary\, fantasy romance\, Gods & Comics follows a teen whose life is upended when the gods in her anonymous viral web comic\, inspired by a forgotten Korean myth\, come to life and the hero falls in love with her. Literary peers June Tan\, the critically acclaimed\, bestselling author of the Darker By Four duology and Jade Fire Gold; and Swati Teerdhala\, local author of Maya in Multicolor and The Tiger at Midnight trilogy\, join Cho for a discussion\, before an audience Q&A and signing!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-kat-cho-with-june-tan-and-swati-teerdhala/
LOCATION:Greenlight Bookstore\, 686 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073955Z
CREATED:20260316T065234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T073955Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S. (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the history\, development\, and impact of Vietnamese dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs in five U.S. states.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vietnamese-dual-language-bilingual-education-programs-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260818T202523Z
CREATED:20260818T202523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T202523Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh"
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place\, since 1972\, immediately after the birth of the country in 1971. Featuring articles such as printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists\, handcrafted tools\, and relevant media\, the exhibition serves as a homage to learn\, reflect\, discuss\, and heal. \nBangladesh\, Not “Bhaangadesh” seeks to raise social (in)justice awareness through showcasing Bangladeshi artistic expression\, and persistent crimes against humanity from the summer of 2024–of government-implemented curfews\, with “shoot-on-sight” commands\, country-wide internet revoked\, houses raids\, innocent lives taken\, and unnecessary arrests made\, etc. After decades of corruption and nepotism\, Bangladeshi students stood up against the unjust quota system of prioritizing government positions rather than basing hiring on skill\, talent\, and merit–for descendants of ancestors prominent in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-not-bhaangadesh/
LOCATION:King Manor Museum\, 150-03 Jamaica Ave\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T155425Z
CREATED:20260428T150521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T155425Z
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SUMMARY:RRR Papermaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free papermaking workshop on Saturday\, May 2! \nCome to Resist Recycle Regenerate’s papermaking workshop on Saturday\, May 2 at Chatham Square Library (33 East Broadway)! The fellows collected lots of colorful confetti on Super Saturday — now help us turn it into recycled handmade paper! \nThe workshop is FREE and open to all ages – stop by the Community Room on the third floor any time between 12:00 and 2:00pm. The library is wheelchair accessible. \nRSVP preferred; walk-ins welcome. \nPlease email yuki@wowprojectnyc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rrr-papermaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library – NYPL\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T141332Z
CREATED:20260428T041620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T141332Z
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SUMMARY:Join CAPA & Potluck Asian America at Gotham Park's Annual Community Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join CAPA and Potluck Asian America for a fun-filled day of music\, skate\, food\, and community engagement at Gotham Park’s fourth annual Community Block Party! \nIn light of May being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (aka AANHPI month)\, the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) and various AAPI organizations will be participating at Gotham Park’s Block Party. The organizations will be involved in many activities including arts and crafts\, calligraphy\, providing info on various AAPI events\, selling books\, providing resources regarding anti-Asian hate\, providing info on Broadway plays\, providing resources on how to be more active in your community\, and selling food. Come on out and celebrate with us! The following AAPI organizations and participants who’ll be there include: \nCoalition of Asian Pacific Americans\nPotluck Asian America\nChinese Progressive Association\nKorean Community Services\nTze Chi\nGordon and Lili children’s books\nKorean American Civic Empowerment\nJoanna Lee (info. on Broadway plays)\nChee Wang Ng (Corky Lee books)\nBurmese food vendor \nThere will also be live music from Fogo Azul\, Church Street School for Music & Art\, Spotlight Kids\, and opera by Teatro Grattacielo\, alongside educational activities with Pace\, New York Public Library and others. \nDon’t miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast at the Spring Community Block Party! \nRSVP tickets are free but donations are welcome!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/potluck-asian-america-at-gotham-parks-annual-community-block-party/
LOCATION:1 Rose Street\, NY\, NY\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172032Z
CREATED:20260408T165106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172032Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Magnificent Street Trees of Flushing
DESCRIPTION:Kissena Park\, Flushing\, NY \nCelebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! From a living fossil to a species nearly extinct in the wild\, explore the Asian origins and cultural uses of Flushing’s magnificent street trees. \nLocation: 164th Street and Oak Avenue in Kissena Park\nCost: Free\nRegistration: Registration not required.\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\nContact Number: (718) 846-2731 \nPhoto credit: Raman Patel\, CC BY 3.0\, via Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-historic-chinatown-parks-and-monuments/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:History,Walking Tour
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SUMMARY:Intangible Cultural Heritage Hand-Painted Lacquer Fan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Design a one-of-a-kind hand fan using the ancient Chinese art of floating lacquer! Learn this rare heritage technique alongside elements of \n\n\nJoin 7s Art for an immersive DIY Workshop where you’ll discover the traditional Chinese craft of 漂漆 (floating lacquer)—a centuries-old technique that transforms simple surfaces into flowing works of art. \nLed by artist Kevin Ge\, this hands-on experience not only introduces the floating lacquer method but also integrates elements of Chinese painting and calligraphy. You’ll explore brush techniques\, basic strokes\, and how to incorporate poetic or symbolic motifs into your design—making your fan a truly personalized expression of East Asian aesthetics. \nNo prior experience needed—our instructor will guide you step-by-step. All materials are provided\, including fan surfaces\, lacquer pigments\, brushes\, and tools. At the end of the session\, you’ll take home your finished lacquer fan and a deeper appreciation for traditional Chinese artistry.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/intangible-cultural-heritage-hand-painted-lacquer-fan-workshop/
LOCATION:36 E Broadway\, 36 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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