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SUMMARY:Voting Rights 101 & Bridging Gaps in Community Participation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore voting rights\, barriers South Asians face\, and strategies to boost civic engagement in this pivotal election year!\n\n\nJoin us for this critical discussion exploring the importance of voting rights and inclusive civic engagement\, especially in this pivotal election year. Learn from leading experts about the barriers South Asians and other communities face in accessing the ballot box\, and discover strategies to bridge gaps in participation. Together\, we’ll discuss actionable steps to ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. \n  \nKey Discussion Points: \n  \nUnderstanding Voting Rights & Barriers: Learn about the legal protections in place\, the challenges South Asian and other marginalized communities face in accessing the ballot\, and recent threats to voting rights. \nStrategies to Increase Voter Participation: Explore practical steps to mobilize communities\, from voter registration and education to overcoming language and systemic barriers. \nBridging Gaps in Civic Engagement: Discuss how grassroots efforts\, advocacy\, and community-driven initiatives can create lasting change beyond election cycles. \n  \nRegister now to be part of this critical discussion on voting rights\, the barriers to participation\, and how to ensure every voice is heard in this pivotal election year! \n  \nAdditional details about the event’s speakers will be shared as the date approaches. Stay tuned!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/voting-rights-101-bridging-gaps-in-community-participation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Politics,Virtual
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SUMMARY:AABDC Lunar New Year Celebration - the Year of the Horse
DESCRIPTION:2026 AABDC Lunar New Year Celebration – the Year of the Horse | Feb 12\, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Federal Hall National Memorial\, 15 Pine St\, New York\, NY 10005\, USA \n\n\nFederal Hall National Memorial\, 15 Pine St\, New York\, NY 10005\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, AABDC is thrilled to celebrate the Year of the Horse in partnership with America250 at the historic Federal Hall National Memorial. This celebration is especially meaningful as 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. \n This Lunar New Year gathering will bring together community leaders\, partners\, and friends to honor Asian cultural heritage and celebrate the strength\, resilience\, and lasting contributions of the Asian American community. Set against one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks\, the evening will be a shared celebration of tradition\, connection\, and progress. \nDress Code: Festive Attire or Business Casual
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aabdc-lunar-new-year-celebration-the-year-of-the-horse/
LOCATION:Federal Hall National Memorial\, 15 Pine St\, New York\, NY\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Festival,In Person,Networking
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SUMMARY:MOCA Lunar New Year Mixer: Year of the Horse Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Taiwanese Mahjong\, almanac insights\, lunar calendar workshop\, live music\, refreshments\, and more at MOCA’s Year of the Horse mixer!\n\n\n$20 General Admission | $15 Student & Senior | $10 for MOCA Members \nCelebrate the Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America with an energizing evening of culture\, community\, and good fortune in honor of the Year of the Horse. This mixer is the perfect opportunity to gather friends\, meet new faces\, and enjoy a night of joyful connection. \nSince debuting their Pocket Chinese Almanac at MOCA in 2010\, Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith have become a cherished part of our Lunar New Year tradition. Known for blending cultural knowledge with practical guidance\, their annual reading offers a grounded way to step into the year ahead. This year\, they will explore the Year of the Horse\, a symbol of freedom\, vitality\, and perseverance. Join Joanna and Ken as they share insights on what the year may hold\, along with traditional practices and helpful considerations for moving through the year with clarity and confidence. \nTo help bring these insights into everyday life\, Chinese metaphysics practitioner and writer Julie Huang will lead a hands-on calendar workshop featuring the Glow Up Golden Calendar\, a modern timing tool designed to align decisions\, creative plans\, and personal goals with classical Chinese metaphysics. Drawing from systems such as the Day Officer calendar and BaZi charting\, Julie translates ancient wisdom into a visual\, approachable format for contemporary life. \nIn collaboration with Dragons Den Mahjong social club\, instructor Theresa Hong will guide participants through Taiwanese Mahjong. Beginners will receive easy instructions\, and experienced players can jump right into open play. These friendly games offer a fun way to mingle and learn together. \nAdding to the night’s energy\, current MOCA resident artist Yoyo Heath-Hsiao will bring the space to life with a music performance. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore MOCA’s captivating exhibitions. \nRefreshments from Tiger Sugar\, Catmint Wheel Cake\, and more will be served throughout the evening. Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage\, exploring new cultural experiences\, or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate\, MOCA’s Lunar New Year Mixer promises a warm and vibrant night of community and celebration. \nAbout the Partners \nJoanna C. Lee is a recovering pianist with a doctorate in musicology from Columbia University. An active translator and interpreter\, she has served such luminaries as former US President Jimmy Carter\, film directors Luc Besson and Peter Greenaway\, and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. \nKen Smith writes about Asian arts and culture for the Financial Times and other publications. He is the author of Fate! Luck! Chance! … the Making of The Bonesetter’s Daughter Opera. He speaks Chinese fluently in many different dialects. \nA Chinese metaphysics practitioner and writer\, Julie Huang‘s work in cultural storytelling includes Rupt & Rise on Substack\, Chinatown Restaurant Week\, Chinatown Jewelry Week\, and the Knicks viewing parties during Linsanity\, all rooted in building connection and clarity through timing. A former NY Chapter president of the National Association of Asian American Professionals\, she brings over eight years of metaphysics study and community leadership to the creation of Glow Up Golden. \nTheresa Hong is a Brooklyn-based designer and founder of Dragons Den Mahjong. Born in Taiwan\, she learned mahjong at age seven while playing daily with her extended family during summers. She now hosts mahjong gatherings and instructional events across New York City\, including at Soho House\, Dumbo House\, and Kings Co Imperial\, focused on community\, tradition\, and accessibility. She also custom made a giant Set of Oversized Mahjong Tiles to play on Rooftops and big open spaces. In 2024\, she won first place at the Food Mahjong Tournament. \nDr. Yu-Wei Heath-Hsiao\, known as Yoyo\, is an exceptional violinist\, pianist\, and educator from Taiwan\, holding a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Violin Performance from Rutgers University and an MM from the Mannes School of Music. He is a winner of the 2024 Charleston International Music Competition and a recipient of the 2023 Flushing Town Hall Arts Grant. Yoyo serves as first violin at the Berkshire Opera Festival and previously as concertmaster for the Miami Music Festival. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-lunar-new-year-mixer-year-of-the-horse-celebration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:This Was Funnier in China: Stand-Up Comedy in China with Jesse Appell
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Appell and This Was Funnier in China book cover \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, storytelling\, and cultural insights with bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell\, to celebrate the launch of his new book\, This Was Funnier in China. As part of his book tour\, he brings his new English-language comedy show\, This Show Was Funnier in China\, to Asia Society. The show blends humor with personal stories from his life as a Chinese comedian’s apprentice\, along with selected readings from the book. \nHis journey began with a Fulbright Fellowship to Beijing\, where he apprenticed under Master Ding Guangquan to learn the traditional Chinese comedy art of Xiangsheng (相声) — a traditional Chinese comedic art form known for its witty dialogue\, wordplay\, and rapid-fire banter between performers. Often compared to Western stand-up or sketch comedy\, Xiangsheng has been a cornerstone of Chinese humor for centuries. Over the next decade\, Jesse became a key figure in China’s modern comedy scene\, appearing on popular TV shows like Huan Le Xiju Ren (欢乐 喜剧人) and creating viral content that has garnered over 500 million views worldwide. \nFollowing the show\, stay for an engaging audience Q&A and discussion about comedy\, culture\, and what it means to find humor across borders. \n$15 Members\, $25 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out. \nThis Was Funnier in China will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing to follow.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/this-was-funnier-in-china-stand-up-comedy-in-china-with-jesse-appell/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Love\, Actually -- INTERACTIVE Dating Comedy Show for Asians
DESCRIPTION:Pitch your single friend in 5 minutes! They’re pre-matched with potential dates—real romance\, big laughs\, no apps.\n\n\nDating meets comedy—where Asian parents would NOT approve. Pitch your single friend in 5 minutes to pre-matched candidates. After the pitch\, candidates share their green flags and red flags and decide if it’s a match. Less swiping\, more honesty\, big laughs. \n1 drink minimum.\nDoors 6:30pm Show starts 7:00pm \nI want to pitch myself!\nhttps://forms.gle/VQCcnBK5rDUdr76e6 \nI want to pitch my single friend!\nhttps://forms.gle/cmSYF2q3Yd3UBwnU8 \nI’m single and I want to be pre-matched with a single candidate!\nhttps://forms.gle/XxGyUe8cyHenDoCM7 \nHow does it work? \nEach show features 4–5 single candidates who take turns going on stage. They either pitch themselves—or have a friend pitch them—to the audience in a 5-minute (powerpoint optional) presentation. \nBefore the show\, each candidate is pre-matched with three single audience members they’ve never met. While the pitch is happening\, those three pre-matched singles take notes\, writing down their green flags and red flags. \nAfter the pitch\, the mic goes to the three pre-matched singles. They share their green and red flags with the audience and reveal whether or not they feel it’s a match. \nLearn more about your host!\nhttps://www.instagram.com/theestherchen/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/love-actually-interactive-dating-comedy-show-for-asians/
LOCATION:Whiskey Cellar NYC\, 77 East 7th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Keynote Talk: Jessica Soho\, Filipino Journalist
DESCRIPTION:Jessica Soho is the most celebrated and most-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist in the Philippines.  Born on March 27\,1964 and proudly Ilocano\, she has forged an indelible legacy in the field of journalism. \nCelebrating her 40th year in the Philippine broadcast industry\, oho has built a remarkable career marked by unparalleled achievements and widespread recognition both nationally and internationally. She made history as the first Filipino to win the esteemed GeorgeFoster Peabody Award\, and is a two-time recipient—first in 1999 for her documentaries Kamao and Kidneys for Sale\, and again in 2014 for her in- depth coverage of the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban. \nShe also became the first Filipino to be nominated for—and to win at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards\, and has been inducted into the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards Hall of Fame\, having been named “Most Trusted TV Host for News and Current Affairs” for 13 consecutive years. \nSoho holds the distinction of being the first alumna of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication to receive the prestigious Gawad Plaridel Award for Journalism. \nA highly recognizable figure on Philippine television\, Soho began her journalism career  in 1988 as a news reporter. She rose to become the First Vice President for News Programs at GMA News\, playing a pivotal role in elevating the network to its position as the Philippines’ most trusted and dominant news organization\, until her retirement in GMA News in 2014. \nKnown for her compelling storytelling and steadfast commitment to journalistic integrity\, Soho continues to be a defining voice in Philippine media. She currently hosts Kapuso Mo\, Jessica Soho – GMA Network’s highest-rated\, most-awarded\, and the Philippines’ No. 1 television show in 2024. \nHer body of work spans investigative reporting\, human interest features\, and coverage of landmark events. With empathy\, insight\, and an unwavering dedication to  truth\, Jessica Soho remains a pillar of credibility and excellence in journalism.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/genealogy-keynote-talk-jessica-soho-filipino-journalist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
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SUMMARY:Trans Caribbean: Queer and Trans Arts\, Rights\, and Activism
DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and The Latinx Project at NYU. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality (CSGS)\, Hemispheric Institute\, Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, and the Center for the Study of Africa and the African Diaspora (CSAAD). \nDETAILS & REGISTRATION \nAs trans rights and embodiment are under attack in the United States\, trans activists and legal activists are advancing a broad trans rights agenda across the Caribbean. Colombia’s proposed Ley Integral Trans\, for instance\, aims to protect the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals\, while ensuring their full equality and participation in all areas of society. Meanwhile\, like millions of others\, queer and trans people in the Caribbean have historically lived across and beyond national boundaries. Our invited guests discuss their experiences of advocating for trans rights\, sustaining creative practice\, and convening community while crossing gendered\, legal\, and geographic boundaries. The conversations will be accompanied by two performances that illustrate the complexity of living life across boundaries. \nThe first panel\, focused on the struggle for rights\, recognition\, and equality in Colombia\, stages a conversation between Liga de Salud Trans activists Juli Salamanca Cortés and Yoko Ruiz and their artistic collaborators\, photographer Camila Falquez and author Cesar Vallejo. Moderated by Professor Bel Olid (University of Chicago). \nThe second panel examines the Trans Caribbean through its artistic\, social\, and legal movements through a conversation with advocate and program strategist Dane Lewis\, interdisciplinary artist Edrimael Delgado Reyes (LaBoriVogue)\, installation and performance artist Carlos Martiel\, and Black Trans Liberation activist Qween Jean. Moderated by Professor Leo Douglas (NYU Liberal Studies). This panel threads together experiences that cross Cuba\, Jamaica\, Haiti\, Puerto Rico\, and the United States. \nThe closing reception features performances by poet Suzanne Persard\, poet Darrel Alejandro Holnes\, and artist Edrimael Delgado Reyes. Persard is published in the poetry anthology I Will Not Go: Translations\, Transformations\, and Chutney Fractals (Kaya Press\, 2024)\, and Holnes is published in When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent (University of Arizona Press\, 2023). \nAccessibility note: This event is free and open to the public with RSVP. The building has a wheelchair ramp and elevator. For any questions or to notify us of additional accommodation requests\, please email clacs@nyu.edu at least a week prior to the event. \nImage: Samantha Siagama\, Trans-Indigenous Leader. Shot in Santuario\, Risaralda\, Colombia\, May 2023\, as a part of the Series ” Compañerx” created alongside Stylist Lorena Maza\, writer César Vallejo and trans activists Juli Salamanca and Yoko Ruiz.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/trans-caribbean-queer-and-trans-arts-rights-and-activism/
LOCATION:Espacio de Culturas\, 53 Washington Square South\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,History,In Person,Legal
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Friday\, February 13 – 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\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+ \n\n\nFAQ\nAll Advance and Door tickets are Mixed Seating and Standing. Seating is limited. \nWhen you arrive\, simply check in at the door by providing the name of the ticket purchaser to claim your Will Call tickets. \nOnly Credit and Tap to Pay are accepted for ticket sales at the door. \nMost other questions answered here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-11/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T113000
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SUMMARY:Glow Lunar New Year Celebration:  Chinese Traditional Attire Parade!
DESCRIPTION:One-of-a-kind CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE! Lion Dance\,  God of Fortune & more!\n\n\n\nGlow Cultural Center proudly presents our most popular event of the year – the 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration! \nImmerse yourself in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of a traditional Lunar New Year festival\, open to families and people of all ages as we welcome the influential Year of the Horse together. \nThe festivities kick off in the morning at Glow Cultural Center with our crowd-favorite Lion Dance Parade! Be on the lookout for the God of Fortune 福神 and the Jade Emperor 玉皇大帝 for the best Lunar New Year wishes! \n*Parade route is from Glow Cultural Center (133-29 41st Ave\, Flushing NY 11355) to Flushing Town Hall (137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing NY 11354) via 41st Ave\, Main Street\, and Northern Blvd \n*Tips for parade-observers: dress in festive attire\, and share many well-wishes! \n \nDeeply inspired by the cultural experiences that shape Asian immigrants\, GCC always strives for the most authentic exhibitors\, performers\, and atmosphere to recreate that feeling of belonging and wonder for our event participants. \n \nCelebrate with us as we embrace the Year of the Horse. Explore our additional links and continue enjoying our festivities! \nLinks pending!!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/glow-lunar-new-year-celebration-chinese-traditional-attire-parade/
LOCATION:Flushing Main Street\, 137-35 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T190000
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SUMMARY:Tết/Lunar New Year 2026 with Mekong NYC
DESCRIPTION:Tết/Lunar New Year 2026 \nJoin us next month as we celebrate the Year of the Horse at our annual Tết/Lunar New Year event! \nThis event is free to attend; however\, registration is required! \nDate February 15th\, 2026\nTime: 4PM-7PM\nLocation: Serviam Hall 2848 Bainbridge Ave\, Bronx\, NY 10458
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tet-lunar-new-year-2026-with-mekong-nyc/
LOCATION:Serviam Hall\, 2848 Bainbridge Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:HBO’s Industry: Screening with Myha’la and Ken Leung in Conversation with Jessica Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Join the stars of HBO’s critically acclaimed hit drama series Industry for a special screening of episode 6 from the new season\, followed by a conversation. \nIndustry — the razor-sharp\, adrenaline-fueled drama that turns finance into a full-contact sport — is already one of the hottest shows of the year. Season 4 finds Harper (Myha’la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) exactly where they always wanted to be: at the top of their game\, armed with ambition\, appetite\, and access. But when a flashy fintech disruptor crashes the London scene\, success turns into something far more dangerous. Meanwhile\, Eric (Ken Leung) and Harper reconcile for the formation of new company SternTao. \nFollowing the screening\, hear Myha’la and Ken Leung go inside Industry’s seductive world with entertainment journalist Jessica Shaw — unpacking the arc of their characters this season\, the psychology of ambition\, the thrill of risk\, why the show hits so hard right now\, stories from behind the scenes\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hbos-industry-screening-with-myhala-and-ken-leung-in-conversation-with-jessica-shaw/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Interview,Television
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260209T210019Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T210019Z
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SUMMARY:REAL-ASIAN-SHIPS: The Dating Show for Asian Americans
DESCRIPTION:Real contestants vie for a chance at love (and the audience makes the match) in the world’s only Asian American dating show!\n\n\nJoin comedians Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto as they host REAL-ASIAN-SHIPS\, the world’s only Asian American dating show. Here\, contestants will compete for a shot at love. \nThe twist: the audience (and real-life Asian parents) will make the match. Watch the antics\, or be unlucky in love forever!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/real-asian-ships-the-dating-show-for-asian-americans/
LOCATION:littlefield\, 635 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:NYC Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:28th Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival on February 17\, 2026. \n11:00am – 3:30pm. Opening Ceremony and Cultural Festival at Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Chrystie and Grand Streets. \n1pm to 4pm : A dozen Lion\, Dragon\, and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main streets of Chinatown (Mott\, Hester\, Bowery\, East Broadway\, Bayard\, Elizabeth\, and Pell streets) \nFebruary 17th marks the first day of the 2026 Lunar New Year\, which will be kicked off with 600\,000 rounds of colorful unique designed firecrackers\, prepared by highly trained detonation specialists. Setting off firecrackers is a traditional Lunar New Year practice believed to scare away evil spirits and welcome the New Year. Expected attendees include local and federal politicians\, community leaders and dignitaries. \nAfter opening ceremonies\, a dozen Lion\, Dragon\, and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main streets of Chinatown (Mott\, Hester\, Bowery\, East Broadway\, Bayard\, Elizabeth\, and Pell streets) from 1pm to 4pm to help ring in the New Year. A massive festival will be in Sara D. Roosevelt Park that will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American singers and dancers\, along with food\, cultural gifts vendors\, arts & crafts\, Chinese calligraphy artists\, and promotional booths \nImage Credit: Sensvector / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-lunar-new-year-firecracker-ceremony-and-cultural-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sara D. Roosevelt Park\, Chrystie and Grand Streets.\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T133000
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SUMMARY:MOCAKIDS LNY Dumpling Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s Lunar New Year or any other time of the year\, nothing beats a plate of dumplings\, bringing you family unity\, good luck\, wealth!\n\n\nJoin us for a dumpling extravaganza! Learn how to fold and cook your very own vegetable-filled dumplings\, all while bringing fortune and joy into the new year! \nWe’ll be making a few dumplings to sample rather than a full meal. Dumplings will be cooked on-site. Eat at your own risk. MOCA is not liable for any harm caused by consumption. \nTickets: $8/person ages 5 & over. Free for MOCA Family Level Members. Includes museum admission and entry to MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Museum Makeover.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocakids-lny-dumpling-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260216T180018Z
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SUMMARY:Career Ceilings Masterclass  "Personal Marketing and Mentorship"
DESCRIPTION:Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Masterclass\nFebruary 17 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the 53rd Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event\, featuring a Masterclass for Individuals on “Personal Marketing and Mentorship” \nThroughout the many events we have held over the years\, one of the observations that comes out repeatedly is the importance of engaging in effective personal marketing\, having a strong network inside and outside of the organizations that you are part of\, and developing mentors. This event will feature insights from three accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their current professional responsibilities as well as their own personal careers: Raj Gupta\, Co-Chair of the Board of Advisors\, Johns Hopkins GUPTA-KLINSKY India Institute; Former CEO\, Rohm and Hass; Bob Lee\, Chairman of the Board\, Blue Shield of California; and Deb Liu\, former President & CEO of Ancestry. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative\, will moderate. \nAfter the conclusion of the fireside chat\, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. \n  \nThe webinar will be held on February 17\, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Eastern Time / 5 pm to 6 pm Central Time / 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pacific Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-2-17-2026.eventbrite.com \nWe hope you will join us. \nBest regards\,\nPeter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nCommittee of 100 Member and New York Regional Chairman \n  \nCommittee of 100\nAsian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nFebruary 17\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “Personal Marketing and Mentorship” \n▦ Speakers: \nRaj Gupta\, Co-Chair of the Board of Advisors\, Johns Hopkins GUPTA-KLINSKY India Institute; Former CEO\, Rohm and Hass \nBob Lee\, Chairman of the Board\, Blue Shield of California \nDeb Liu\, former President & CEO of Ancestry \n  \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n▦ Time: 6:00 pm EST \n  \nAsian Americans succeed at the entry and the middle ranks of many professions\, but consistently do not do as well in the senior ranks. Over the last five years\, Committee of 100 has hosted many webcasts\, seminars and summits that have brought experts forward to share their research and individuals from many different fields\, genders and age groups to discuss their experiences\, observations and solutions. Two years ago\, we started a Masterclass Series for Individuals that features speakers who provide tutorials and advice to help individuals succeed in their careers. \n  \nThroughout the many events we have held over the years\, one of the observations that comes out repeatedly is the importance of engaging in effective personal marketing\, having a strong network inside and outside of the organizations that you are part of\, and developing mentors. This event will feature insights from three accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their current professional responsibilities as well as their own personal careers. \n  \nThe 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://c100-2-17-2026.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nRaj Gupta\, Co-Chair of the Board of Advisors\, Johns Hopkins GUPTA-KLINSKY India Institute; Former CEO\, Rohm and Hass \nRaj Gupta was born in a small village in Uttar Pradesh\, India. As a 22-year-old in Spring 1968\, he came to the United States with only $8 in his pocket to do graduate studies in Operations Research/Computer Science at Cornell. He built a 39-year career at the global Fortune 500 specialty materials company Rohm and Haas\, where he retired as Chairman and CEO in April 2009. \nOver his career\, he has served as a director at 15 public companies across a wide range of industries\, including Hewlett Packard\, DuPont\, Arconic/Howmet\, Delphi/Aptiv\, Airgas\, Tyco and Avantor. He also held long-term Board Chair positions at Delphi/Aptiv (7 years) and Avantor (12 years)\, both Fortune 500 companies. In addition\, he has served on the boards of six private companies\, including Vanguard Group\, IRI\, StrozFriedberg\, and Aceto. Raj received a BTech(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from IITBombay in 1967\, followed by an MS in Operations Research/Computer Science from Cornell in 1969 and an MBA in Finance in 1971 from Drexel University. \nAfter retiring from Rohm and Haas Company\, Raj and his wife Kamla established their family’s Ujala Foundation (which means “light” in Hindi)\, focusing on education and healthcare\, equally directed to India and the U.S. Since its inception\, the Ujala Foundation has contributed towards an endowed professor at Hopkins\, initial funding for the Drexel University Gupta Governance Institute\, fellowships at Drexel’s Business School and Cornell University’s School of Biomedical Engineering\, and other causes\, including Raj’s alma mater IITBombay\, and several civic and cultural organizations in India\, such as Pratham and AIF\, and the United States\, such as the Philadelphia Zoo\, Philadelphia Art Museum\, and the Franklin Institute. To date\, the Johns Hopkins Gupta-Klinsky India Institute represents the Ujala Foundation’s single largest commitment. \nRaj and Kamla split their time between suburban Philadelphia\, PA and Bonita Springs\, FL. They are parents to two daughts and grandparents to three boys. Raj documented his personal and professional journey in a book titled Eight Dollars and a Dream: My American Journey\, written in collaboration with Syd Havely and published in 2016. \nBob Lee\, Chairman of the Board\, Blue Shield of California \nAt the time of his retirement from Pacific Bell (now a part of AT&T) in May 1998\, Bob was a corporate Executive Vice President and President of Business Communications Services\, a business unit which included responsibility for $3B in revenue\, $1B in direct expense\, 15\,000 employees and the establishment of two new subsidiaries: Pacific Bell Internet Services and Pacific Bell Network Integration. \nDuring his twenty-six year career\, he managed work groups in operations\, sales\, and marketing. Among his specific jobs at Pacific Bell\, he was the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales for five years from 1987-1992. In this capacity\, he was responsible for all brand management\, product management\, market strategy and sales for the consumer and business markets. Several major accomplishments in this role were the expansion of distribution channels to sales agents (a first among the regional Bell operating companies) and extensive market segmentation which had major implications to products and channels. Both measures resulted in revenue growth rates greater than the overall national telecommunications market. In 1997\, he negotiated the deal with the San Francisco Giants that resulted in naming their ballpark\, “Pacific Bell Park.” \nBob is currently a director for two companies. Blue Shield of California is a not-for-profit company with revenues of approximately $14B. He has been on the board since November of 2004. He has been the Chairman of the Board since 2012. Broadvision (NASDAQ: BVSN) is an e-commerce software company with revenues in the $60M range. He has been on the board since September 2004. He chairs the compensation committee and serves on the audit committee. \nBob is also active in several nonprofit groups. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Youth Tennis Advantage\, a nonprofit group serving Bay Area inner city kids with tennis and tutoring. He is also the former Chairman of the Committee of 100\, a national non-profit group promoting strong U.S.-China relations and advancing the interests of the Chinese American community in the U.S. He is also a past board member of the Asian Pacific Fund\, serving the Asian American nonprofit community in the Bay Area. Additionally\, he is a member of the Board of Councilors for U.S.C.’s School of Engineering. Currently\, he is serving as a Big Brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister Program of the Bay Area. \nBob received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Southern California in 1970. He received his MBA from U.C. Berkeley in 1972. In his spare time\, Bob enjoys tennis\, golf and travelling. He and his wife\, Carolyn\, live in Moraga\, California. They have two grown daughters who have families of their own. \nDeb Liu\, former President & CEO of Ancestry \nPrior to joining Ancestry\, Deb was a senior executive at Facebook where she created and led Facebook’s Marketplace\, where millions of people buy and sell from one another. She also led the development of Facebook’s first mobile ad product for apps and its mobile ad network\, in addition to building the company’s games business and its payments platform\, including Facebook Pay. Named by PaymentsSource as one of the most influential women in payments and one of Business Insider’s most powerful female engineers\, Deb has worked in the tech industry for over 18 years. Prior to Facebook\, she spent several years in product roles at PayPal and eBay\, including leading the integration between the two products. \nActively involved with promoting diversity and women in tech\, she is the founder of Women In Product\, a nonprofit to connect and support women in the product management field. Deb serves on the board of Intuit\, and she’s a seed investor and advisor to several startups. She also holds several payments and commerce-related patents. \nDeb received a BS in Civil Engineering from Duke University and an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. She lives in California with her husband and three children\, and she enjoys chronicling their family adventures in her Mommy School comic. \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young \nCEO and President\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member \nPeter Young is CEO and President of Young & Partners\, a corporate strategy and 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 President and board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n● Promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \n● Advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/career-ceilings-masterclass-personal-marketing-and-mentorship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
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SUMMARY:Weeds: A Germinating Theory Book Launch with author Kwan Queenie Li and Curator Kelly Ma
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the New York book launch for Weeds: A Germinating Theory by artist Kwan Queenie Li who will be joined by curator Kelly Ma in a lively discussion about this brand new book published by MACK as part of their new Sightlines series featuring essays looking at architecture from distinct points of view\, each taking the perspective of a particular entity\, history\, discipline\, or form of writing.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/weeds-a-germinating-theory-book-launch-with-author-kwan-queenie-li-and-curator-kelly-ma/
LOCATION:Head Hi\, 146 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260215T122226Z
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SUMMARY:The Quiet Work of Healing: A Grief Recovery Session
DESCRIPTION:Grief doesn’t shout—but it lingers. It shows up in silence\, in sleepless nights\, in moments no one sees. \nThis powerful session with Grief Recovery Specialist Rhys Kiaaina creates sacred space to face what’s been buried\, name what’s been lost\, and gently begin the quiet work of healing. This workshop will guide you through a proven process of grief recovery—offering hope\, clarity\, and emotional freedom. \nWhether your loss is fresh\, distant\, personal\, or unspoken\, you don’t have to carry it alone. Healing may be quiet\, but it is holy—and it starts here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-quiet-work-of-healing-a-grief-recovery-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260216T180827Z
CREATED:20260129T103800Z
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SUMMARY:“Archival Interregnum: Caste\, Sexuality\, Indenture\,” A Lecture by Anjali Arondekar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Comparative Approaches to the Literatures of Africa\, the Middle East\, and the Global South (CALAMEGS) 2025-26 Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, NYU Department of Social & Cultural Analysis\, and Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality at NYU. \nRSVP \nWhile Mauritius remains the place from which my questions emerge\, it is also an area impossible\, a geo-epistemology that confounds histories of sexuality and caste in/and South Asia and the broader Indian Ocean world.  Indenture is the archival interregnum—especially in Mauritius—where our attachments to counter-archives\, origin-stories\, run amuck. If archives of indenture are flooded with markers of identification that suture presence to labor\, what happens to the labor of caste and sexuality that lives unaccounted within economies of such enumeration? How do we think histories of indenture outside settled archival forms\, outside technologies of historical recuperation\, where we historicize not to materialize absence\, but to speak to the weight of our historical anchors? How do we couple the abundance of historical reading with the oceanic voyages of indenture\, caste and sexuality? Caste and sexuality here are not tracked through acts/practices that might return us to identitarian forms; rather I read archival records of caste and sexuality against the settlement and lure of reproductive futurities. \nAnjali Arondekar is Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Presidential Professor of Feminist Studies\, University of California\, Santa Cruz. She was the founding director\, Center for South Asian Studies\, 2020-24. Her research engages the comparative poetics and politics of sexuality\, caste\, and historiography\, with a focus on South Asia and the broader Indian Ocean world. She is the author of two award-winning monographs: For the Record: On Sexuality and the Colonial Archive in India (Duke University Press\, 2009\, Orient Blackswan\, India\, 2010); and Abundance: Sexuality’s History (Duke University Press\, 2023\, Orient Blackswan\, 2023). Arondekar’s third book-in progress\, entitled\, Oceanic Sex: Archives of Caste and Indenture\, couples the archival forms of indenture with the oceanic voyages of caste and sexuality. \n  \nAccessibility note: This event is free and open to the public with RSVP. The venue is located on the ground level and is accessible with two sets of automatic doors. For any accommodation requests\, please email amb10317@nyu.edu.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/archival-interregnum-caste-sexuality-indenture-a-lecture-by-anjali-arondekar/
LOCATION:19 University Place\, Great Room\, 19 University Place\, first floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
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SUMMARY:Chai and Charcha: SAATH Town Hall with South Asian candidates for Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic townhall bringing together south asian candidates for an honest and insightful conversation on leadership.\n\n\nSAATH is a youth-led movement uniting South Asians in collective action toward bold political change. As more young South Asians are pulled rightward by conservative narratives\, we’re building a new path – one grounded in education\, solidarity\, and bold civic engagement. Our mission is simple: educate\, organize\, and empower. By 2026 midterms\, we aim to amplify South Asian voices in American politics and foster cross-cultural alliances to further our democracy. \nJoin us for a dynamic townhall bringing together south asian politicians from across the United States. We will be joined by  \n\nSaikat Chakrabarti (CA-11)\, \nBushra Amiwala (IL-9)\, \nJay Vaingankar (NJ-12)\, \nLisa Khanna\, and \nPia Dandiya (FL-21).\n\nOur team will follow up with the event details (virtual meeting link) closer to the date upon registration!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chai-and-charcha-saath-town-hall/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260215T114530Z
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SUMMARY:You Belong Here: English Learner Rights
DESCRIPTION:AAJC\, the Lawyers’ Committee\, UnidosUS\, and the NABE will co-host an important webinar.\nYou Belong Here: English Learner Rights\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\, at 4:00 pm ET \nEnglish Learners\, families\, community members\, and allies are invited to register for a conversation about : \n\nThe rights of English learners in public schools\nWhat families can do when schools are not meeting the needs of English learners\nWhat resources are available for students\, families\, and advocates
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/you-belong-here-english-learner-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260216T133531Z
CREATED:20260126T132241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T133531Z
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SUMMARY:Alien Enemies\, Then and Now: Connecting Primary Sources with Personal History for a Fuller Picture of America
DESCRIPTION:Join Nikkei poet and educator Alison Lubar for a 90-minute Day of Remembrance workshop tracing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 from its origins to the present day. Through primary sources—from seminal U.S. documents to the current administration’s March 2025 invocation of the Act—alongside photographs from Lubar’s family’s incarceration at Tule Lake Relocation Center\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand how language can be a tool for violence or liberation\, division or solidarity\nUse first-person accounts and primary sources to understand how policy affects people\nDiscover the power of telling our own stories and find inspiration to tell yours\n\nFacilitator: Alison Lubar and Dr. Khyati Joshi  \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Fairleigh Dickinson University\, Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/alien-enemies-then-and-now-connecting-primary-sources-with-personal-history-for-a-fuller-picture-of-america/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000
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SUMMARY:AAJA Briefing: State of AAPI Communities in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Journalists Association for a timely briefing on Friday\, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET on the current state of AAPI communities in Minnesota. Hear directly from on-the-ground community leaders and impacted community members about how immigration enforcement by ICE is affecting AAPI individuals and families\, and how local organizations are responding in real time. \nFederal officials have stated that ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis will end soon. This briefing will provide journalists with critical context\, first-hand perspectives\, and resources to better understand and be able to report on the impact of ICE on AAPI and immigrant communities in Minnesota.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/19542/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Survey,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260220T015308Z
CREATED:20260130T013748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T015308Z
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, HBO\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nVenue Policy: \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-16/
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:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Family Festival!  MOCA
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up and gallop over to MOCA for a Year of the Horse celebration that’s sure to make you neigh with delight!\n\n\nRing in the new year with a day of energetic performances\, games\, stories\, drop-in arts & crafts\, and more! \n\nMorning Session: 10 AM – 1 PM\nAfternoon Session: 2 PM – 5 PM\n\nTickets: $10/person (inclusive of EventBrite fees). Kids under 2 free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets. \nCheck back shortly for full event schedule! \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session\, if capacity allows. \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Makeover events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nMOCA’s Family Festival Series is supported with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-family-festival-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260220T023456Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing Queens
DESCRIPTION:Flushing is home to Queens’ first—and largest—Chinatown neighborhood. As such\, the area’s Lunar New Year Parade is a huge draw each year\, with vibrant costumes\, floats\, dancing and traditional Chinese celebrations. \nThe parade will be held on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 on 11am sharp in front of the 109th Precinct (corner of Union Street and 39th Ave). The opening ceremony will begin with Lion and Dragon dances. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-parade-in-flushing-queens/
LOCATION:Flushing Chinatown at Union Street and 39th Ave\, Union St and 39th Ave\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260216T181922Z
CREATED:20260203T115631Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day - Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Welcome the Year of the Horse at Asia Society’s 2026 Lunar New Year Family Day. Watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations\, learn fun New Year’s music\, make shadow puppets\, enjoy Year of the Horse arts and crafts\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moon-over-manhattan-lunar-new-year-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260116T025659Z
CREATED:20260116T023934Z
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SUMMARY:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival – Celebrating the Year of the Horse\n\n\nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with China Institute! As we mark our centennial year of bridging cultures and fostering connections\, we invite you and your family to gallop into the Year of the Horse with unparalleled cultural experiences from China\, right in the heart of New York City. \nCo-organized with the Shanghai Museum\, a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art\, this year’s festival features rich traditions\, interactive workshops\, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join us for a journey that promises to inspire\, educate\, and delight the entire family! \n\n\nSchedule \n2:00 – 2:20 PM | Lion Dance \n2:20 – 2:30 PM | Opening Remarks \n2:30 – 2:45 PM | Music Performance by Echos of China Ensemble (Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, Suona) \n\nSilk Road《丝绸之路》\n\n\nThis is NeZha《就是哪吒》\n\n2:00 – 5:00 PM | Experiential Stations: red envelope decorating\, fan making\, bronze “Fu” (福) printing\, traditional puzzles\, lantern riddles\, festive lotteries\, and Music Corner to interact with the musicians! \n3:00 – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited.) \n\nConserving Art 我在修“文物”\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑\n3:00-3:30 workshop 1\n3:45-4:15 workshop 2\n4:30-5:00 workshop 3\n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\n\nInteractive Workshops \nWorkshops are first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited. Sign-up for workshops will be available at check-in. \n\n\nConserving Art: I’m Fixing Cultural Treasures 我在修“文物” \nStep into the world of museum conservators through hands-on experiences like piecing together simulated bronzes and ceramics. Explore the brilliance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship by assembling and disassembling mortise-and-tenon joints and gain a deeper appreciation for the care behind preserving cultural heritage. \n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠 \nCoins in ancient China were more than currency—they were symbols of luck\, protection\, and hope. Using replica ancient coins inspired by the Shanghai Museum’s numismatic collection\, string together porcelain beads\, tassels\, and traditional knots to craft a charming pendant filled with New Year wishes. \n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑 \nStep into the vibrant world of the Tang dynasty\, known for its openness and artistic brilliance. Paint a 3D-printed replica of a Tang sancai equestrienne figurine from the Shanghai Museum—follow the classic colors or create your own bold design in this hands-on art adventure. \n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶 \nA cherished Spring Festival drink from China’s Jiangnan region\, Yuan Bao Tea is made by steeping a pair of olives—shaped like ancient gold ingots—in hot water. Sip this symbolic tea and share a sweet New Year wish for prosperity\, abundance\, and “piles of fortune” in the year ahead. \n\n\n\nExperiential Stations \n\n\nRed Envelope Blessings 马年红包 \nCreate your own Lunar New Year red envelope inspired by Xu Beihong’s iconic Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection. Decorate it with traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune and take home a beautifully crafted envelope filled with heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. A beloved Lunar New Year tradition\, red envelopes are given by elders to bless children with good fortune and protection in the year ahead. \n\n\nDesign Your Own “Galloping Horse” Round Fan 马奔团扇 \nDiscover the beauty of the traditional Chinese round fan\, long associated with harmony and good fortune. Using a galloping horse motif inspired by Xu Beihong’s Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection\, embellish your fan with festive stamps and create a meaningful New Year token to take home. \n\n\nMake a “Fu” Pendant 福气满满 \nThe character “Fu” (福) represents happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. Roll-print your own Fu onto a festive red ornament\, using designs inspired by bronzes\, calligraphy\, and seals from the Shanghai Museum. A joyful keepsake to bring home a little extra luck! \n\n\nA Virtual Tour along the Huangpu River VR游浦江 \nPut on a VR headset and take a virtual journey along Shanghai’s iconic Huangpu River. From historic landmarks to modern skylines\, experience the warmth\, rhythm\, and charm of the city—no passport required. \n\n\nLantern Riddles 猜灯谜 \nA favorite festival pastime\, lantern riddles combine wordplay\, wisdom\, and fun. Try solving riddles drawn from traditional sources—available in both Chinese and English—and enjoy this lively Lunar New Year tradition that challenges the mind while sharing auspicious wishes. \n\n\nWelcoming the God of Wealth 接财神 \nWelcoming the God of Wealth is a beloved Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing prosperity earned through honor and virtue. Piece together a playful puzzle inspired by a Qing dynasty print of Guan Yu\, the revered God of War and Wealth\, and celebrate hopes for a fortunate year ahead. \n\n\nDrawing a Blessing Card 抽福卡 \nRooted in traditional New Year blessing rituals\, this activity invites you to draw a card themed around “Five Blessings Arrive.” Each card carries a classic Chinese well-wish—offering a moment of surprise\, joy\, and good fortune to start the new year. \n\n\nYear of the Horse Lantern Photo Spot 马年彩灯打卡 \nStrike a festive pose in front of a wall-sized display of Year of the Horse lanterns inspired by Shanghai Lantern Art\, a national intangible cultural heritage. This glowing backdrop blends tradition with modern style—perfect for capturing joyful New Year memories. \n\n\nMusic Corner 中国音乐坊 \nJoin talented musicians from the Echos of China Ensemble after their performance and explore the world of traditional Chinese music! Try your hand at instruments like the Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, and Suona\, learn about the stories behind the music\, and enjoy an interactive experience that brings these ancient sounds to life. \n\n\n\n\nThe Shanghai Museum 上海博物馆 \nThe Shanghai Museum\, established in 1952\, is a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art. As one of the first major national-level museums in China\, the Shanghai Museum houses more than 1.02 million artifacts\, 145\,000 of which are graded national treasures. The Museum’s collection covers 33 categories\, presenting a comprehensive image of Chinese material culture. Today\, the Shanghai Museum stands among the world’s most comprehensive repositories of ancient Chinese art.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-centennial-lunar-new-year-family-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Exhibition: Touch Frequencies: Amy Cheng & Avani Patel
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibit: TOUCH FREQUENCIES: Amy Cheng & Avani Patel\nFeb 7 – 28\, 2026 \nArtist Talk: Sat\, Feb 21\, 3 – 5 pm \nViewing Hours: Thursday– Saturday\, 1- 6 pm and by appointment \nPS122 Gallery is pleased to present Touch Frequencies\, an exhibition featuring two Asian- American abstract painters who use a visual vocabulary infused with patterning\, repetition\, and ornamentation. Their penchant for working this way aligns them more with Eastern and Middle Eastern art in contrast to the Greek and Roman-based Western art tradition that emphasizes the primacy of the figure in painting. Pattern\, repetition\, and ornamentation are endemic in nature — it is in fact\, how nature is structured — and are primal in their rhythmic connection to the human nervous system. \nAlthough Cheng and Patel share a love of abstraction and ornamentation\, their focus and approach diverge in meaningful ways: Cheng works at the intersection of science\, art\, and ancient philosophies to explore the mysteries of the universe at both macro and micro levels. She paints what exists but cannot be seen. She focuses on the hard question of consciousness — something people assume is generated by brains — yet current science is discovering that  consciousness may be fundamental\, part of the fabric of the universe\, that allows access by all\nliving beings\, whether microbial\, vegetal\, aquatic\, animal\, or human. In contrast\, Patel’s work is rooted in the human and cultural realm\, drawing from ecology\, memory\, and the sensory joy of color and material. Rooted in memories of her parents’ garden in India and the U.S.\, her work explores belonging amid urban change and how materials embody emotion\, history\, and renewal. By merging personal memory with ecological and cultural imagery\, she honors the interdependence of nature and culture to inspire viewers to see and interpret the world anew. By merging personal memory with ecological and cultural imagery\, she creates spaces for pause\, tenderness\, and reconnection. \nARTISTS\nAmy Cheng lives and works in New York City. She was born in Taiwan\, raised in Brazil\, Oklahoma\, and Texas. She is a widely exhibited painter who maintains a parallel career in public art. Her paintings and works on paper are held in a number of corporate and public collections including the Hyde Collection\, Glens Falls\, NY\, Sheraton Hotels\, Brussels\, Belgium\, Florida- Atlantic University\, Boca Raton\, FL\, Novartis Pharmaceuticals\, Philadelphia\, PA\, New York University Langone Medical Center\, New York\, NY\, and Hewlett-Packard\, San Francisco\, CA. She has completed a dozen permanent commissions fabricated in mosaic\, glass\, ceramic\, terrazzo and more. These include projects at the Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport\, WA\, the Howard St. El Station\, Chicago\, IL\, the 25 th Avenue Subway Station\, Brooklyn\, NY\, and Western State Hospital\, Lakewood\, WA. She has received two New York Foundation for the Arts Painting Fellowships\, a\nSenior Research/Lecture Fulbright to USP\, São Paulo\, Brazil\, and a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship at Renmin University\, Beijing\, China. She is a Professor Emerita of the Art Department at the State University of New York at New Paltz. \nwww.amychengstudio.com\n@amycheng.studio \nAvani Patel\, born in Mumbai\, India in 1976\, immigrated with her family to Pennsylvania at the age of eleven. She holds a BA from Pennsylvania State University and an MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Patel’s paintings have been exhibited widely across the United States and internationally. From 2003 to 2006\, her work was shown at the American Embassy’s ambassador residence in Panama\, where she also led community workshops and collaborative installations. In 2005\, she was invited to the White House by Laura Bush and Colin Powell in recognition of her participation in the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program. Patel has contributed to significant public art initiatives\, including America’s Chinatown Voices in New York City and a public art project in Lillestrøm\, Norway. Her work has been reviewed and featured in Hyperallergic\, Artnet\, and The Woven Tale Press\, and is held in private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad. In 2025\, she was selected for the ArtBridge and CAMBA Affordable Housing public art project in Brooklyn. Patel lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York. \nhttps://www.avanirpatel.com                                                                                                                              @unique_avani
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/artist-talk-and-exhibition-touch-frequencies-amy-cheng-avani-patel/
LOCATION:PS122 Gallery\, 150 1st Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260203T221654Z
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SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Crazy Talented Asians & Friends (CTAF) Animation Festival for Short Films and Motion Design
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the creativity of storytelling with a festival of animated short films and motion design by Asian American and Asian artists—and their friends! The 6th Annual Crazy Talented Asians & Friends (CTAF) Animation Festival for Short Film and Motion Design will showcase the work and talents of animators from across the globe. Join us at 5 PM to see award-winning animations on the big screen and stick around for our mixer at 6:30 PM to meet with the artists\, jurors\, and professionals from the animation industry!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-6th-annual-crazy-talented-asians-friends-ctaf-animation-festival-for-short-films-and-motion-design/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260220T023212Z
CREATED:20260213T232405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T023212Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Parade in Brooklyn Sunset Park
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday \, February 22nd from 11.30 am to 2:30 pm – The Brooklyn Chinese American Association Chinese New Year Parade begins at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in Sunset Park in Sunset Park Brooklyn. \nSince 1988\, the Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Parade has been bringing in the richness of the Chinese culture to the Brooklyn as well as promoting unity among neighborhoods. To honor the tradition\, firecrackers and lion dances are used for the traditional ritual cleansing of homes and businesses to usher in a year of good luck. There are also live performances from the local schools and senior centers to show their holiday spirits. \nImage Credit: vector_lia_shanzan / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-parade-in-brooklyn-sunset-park-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Park Brooklyn Chinatown at 50th St and 8th Ave\, 50th Street and Eighth Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11220\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Parade
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