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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:“A Tree Grows in Palestine” Outdoor Photo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:“A Tree Grows in Palestine” is a free outdoor photography exhibition featuring 14 life-size portraits of Palestinian farmers\, photographed on their farms in the West Bank. Presented by Treedom for Palestine with support from Penny Appeal USA\, the exhibition is produced by Photoville and hosted by NYC DOT Art\, and will be installed in St. Andrew’s Plaza\, steps from City Hall. It opens September 21\, the International Day of Peace\, and runs through October 5.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-tree-grows-in-palestine-outdoor-photo-exhibition/
LOCATION:Saint Andrews Plaza\, 1 Saint Andrews Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260918T010413Z
CREATED:20260918T010413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T010413Z
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SUMMARY:Take Me Home
DESCRIPTION:Anna (Anna Sargent making her acting debut)\, a middle-aged Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability\, cares for her aging parents in a fragile balance of meeting one another’s needs. Alongside her sister Emily (Ali Ahn) and her father (Victor Slezak)\, they must confront challenging questions about the future\, but she remains determined to build a life where all of them can thrive. \nLiz Sargent’s intimate debut drama examines the shifting demands placed on a unique — and uniquely challenged — family in a Florida suburb. Expanded from Sargent’s acclaimed short (2023 Sundance Film Festival)\, Take Me Home exposes the indignities of the American health care system and the structural challenges faced by disabled people. The film also gently and imaginatively traces a path for Anna’s independence and connection to a community of chosen family. By turns quietly devastating and bracingly optimistic\, Take Me Home confronts us with an impossible situation\, while holding out hope for Anna’s future. \nWed\, Sep 23: 6:50 show introduced by recording artist Lachi\, plus Q&A with writer/director Liz Sargent & actors Ali Ahn\, Victor Slezak & Marceline Hugot! \nThu\, Sep 24: Q&A with writer/director Liz Sargent moderated by CNN/NBC/MSN NOW anchor Richard Lui\, hosted by Disability Belongs after 4:25 show!  \nThu\, Sep 24: 6:50 show introduced by Emmy Rossum and Steve Way\, plus Q&A with writer/director Liz Sargent\, actors Ali Ahn & Victor Slezak\, and exec. Prod. Lydia Storie! \nSat\, Sep 26: Q&A with writer/director Liz Sargent\, co-producer Aubrey Meiling\, and AHRC EVP/COO Lorelie Vargas moderated by filmmaker Charlotte Glynn\, hosted by AHRC & sibsNY after 4:25 show!  \nSun\, Sep 27: Q&A with writer/director Liz Sargent hosted by Best Buddies after the 4:25 show!  \nTues\, Sep 29: Post-screening conversation between Tribeca Studios’ Bryce Norbitz & line producer Jonathan Hsu. Hosted by Tribeca Studios\, an instrumental partner in the development of TAKE ME HOME\, after 7:00 show! 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/take-me-home/
LOCATION:IFC Center\, 323 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260828T012954Z
CREATED:20260828T012954Z
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SUMMARY:School of Visual Arts’ After School Special 2026
DESCRIPTION:Featuring some of School of Visual Arts’ most accomplished film\, television\, animation\, and visual effects alumni — the majority of whom are Asian or Asian American — this multi-day festival will include screenings and Q&A’s with industry insiders that offer behind-the-scenes looks at the world of television and cinema. A full schedule and list of participants is below (subject to change) and can also be found at svatheatre.eventbrite.com. \nSeating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. RSVPs via the Eventbrite pages are appreciated\, but not necessary\, and do not guarantee entrance — all events are first-come\, first-served. \nDoors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to each screening. Guests can enjoy a special selection of music videos from Annapurna Interactive’s RPG Musical\, People of Note\, in the lobby while waiting to enter. Alumni from SVA’s BFA Computer Art\, Computer Animation and Visual Effects program — Timothy Doolen and Ben Meyer — served on the creative team of the video game. \nAll events are free and open to the public and take place at SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY 10011. Directions\, as well as local restaurants\, hotels\, and attractions\, can be found here. SVA Theatre does not offer concessions\, but will offer water to guests. \nIf you would like to attend any of these events\, but require assistive devices and/or accommodations\, please email svatheatre@sva.edu or call 212-592-2980 at least one week prior to the event. \nWednesday 9/23/26\n7:00PM Anora (2024) \nHear from production sound mixer Boris Krichevsky (BFA 2017 Film)\, who was on set for the 2025 Best Picture winner\, which racked up a total of five Oscars and the Cannes Palme d’Or! See (and hear) it again — or for the very first time — on the big screen. \nThursday 9/24/26\n7:30PM Disability & Visibility \nAn evening dedicated to bringing visibility to the disability community. Take Me Home (2023) is director Liz Sargent and producer Minos Papas’ (BFA 2004 Film and Video) short film about a cognitively disabled woman struggling to move on after the death of a parent. Their proof-of-concept short led to the award-winning feature film of the same name that’s opening in New York this week! Following the short\, we’ll welcome director Ben Duffy (BFA 2014 Film and Video) with the world premiere of his experimental feature documentary\, No Pinnacle Without The Miraculous (2026)\, which centers on Duffy’s mental health struggles while filming a documentary about those with physical disabilities. \nFriday 9/25/26\n8:00PM SVA Premieres: Best of 2026 \nSchool of Visual Arts spotlights exceptional live action\, documentary\, and animated shorts by its most recent graduates. Join many of the filmmakers and artists\, who will be in attendance. Preceded by a music video from Annapurna Interactive’s RPG musical\, People of Note\, introduced by Ben Meyer (BFA 2022 Computer Art\, Computer Animation\, and Visual Effects) of the video game’s creative team. \nSaturday 9/26/26\n2:00PM KPop Demon Hunters (2025) \nJoin award-winning production designer Dave Bleich (BFA 1992 Illustration) for a screening of Netflix’s 2026 Best Animated Feature Oscar winner. Preceded by the NYC premiere of the animated short film “First Haircut” by Disney·Pixar artist Ivo Kos (MFA 1991 Computer Art). \n7:30PM The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (2025) \nNetflix’s compelling documentary traces the origins of one of the most-recognized photographs of the 20th century\, “Napalm Girl”. Join director Bao Nguyen (MFA 2011 Social Documentary Film) for a remarkable discussion after the film. \nSunday 9/27/26\n2:00PM Cutting Through Rocks (2025) \nFilmmakers Sara Khaki (MFA 2011 Social Documentary Film) and Mohammadreza Eyni will be on hand to screen and discuss their riveting\, Academy Award-nominated documentary\, about the first female councilor of an Iranian village. \nPlease contact svatheatre@sva.edu with questions. Guests and films subject to change.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/school-of-visual-arts-after-school-special-2026/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260910T192232Z
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Stephanie Evangelista Fukuda & Daigo Fukuda
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 23 from 5PM as authors Stephanie Evangelista Fukuda (@mallowboo) and Daigo Fukuda (@diggymungo) visit Kinokuniya New York for a special author conversation\, meet & greet\, and book signing celebrating the release of PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME CLUB! 🎨📚✨ \nPerfect for fans of Fangirl: The Manga and The New Girl\, this charming manga-style YA graphic novel explores friendship\, crushes\, and rivalries through the lively world of a high school anime club! \nDon’t miss this special opportunity to hear from the authors\, celebrate graphic storytelling\, and connect with fellow readers and manga fans! \nLearn more:\nusa.kinokuniya.com/events
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-and-greet-with-stephanie-evangelista-fukuda-daigo-fukuda/
LOCATION:Kinokuniya\, 1073 6th Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anime,Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T021600Z
CREATED:20260902T021600Z
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SUMMARY:Town Hall: Community Building Session
DESCRIPTION:Our free weekly wellness circles for September are here 💙 \nHosted by Asian Mental Health Project\, “Stay in\, Check-in” is a series of free weekly wellness circles for folks to learn from educators in mental health and wellness\, as well as unpack feelings. These sessions are to provide a brave space to unpack\, share experiences\, gather resources and heal. \nWe’re also looking for speakers AND for anyone who wants to shape the future of Asian Mental Health Project. Along with our usual programming\, this month we are opening a town hall! We hope you’ll join us and make your voices heard!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/town-hall-community-building-session/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T010318Z
CREATED:20260915T010318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T010318Z
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SUMMARY:On Cinematography - a talk with DP Tinx Chan
DESCRIPTION:Cinematographer Tinx Chan\, who works both in dramatic and documentaries\, talks about his work\, with tips for emergiing filmmakers. \nTinx Chan\, a native New York cinematographer\, has been working for two decades in film around the world- shooting narratives\, documentaries\, commercials and music videos. Named a 2023 “Rising Star” by ASC (American Society of Cinematographers)\, and a recipient of ICG’s Emerging Cinematographer Award in 2019\, his credits include Our Father the Devil\, Starring Jerry as Himself\, The Velvet Underground\, The Problem with Jon Stewart\, and more… \n\n\n\nHear from Tinx on his career\, getting into film\, and his thoughts on approaching work with directors and more. Light refreshments provided. \nWhen: Sept 23\, 2026 \nWhere: City College of NY\, Shepard Hall Room 290\, 259 Convent Avenue at 140th street (SE corner) #1 to 137th st\, ABCD to 145th Street. ID needed to enter building. \nA presentation of Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY and cosponsored by AAARI\, Asian American/Asian Research Institute at CUNY
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/on-cinematography-a-talk-with-dp-tinx-chan/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260810T003317Z
CREATED:20260810T003317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T003317Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Clarissa Wei
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes award-winning food writer Clarissa Wei for an engaging conversation celebrating her new cookbook\, Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery. In discussion with second-generation Taiwanese herbalist and recipe collaborator Stella Wang and moderated by food editor Genevieve Yam\, the program explores the rich culinary traditions surrounding postpartum recovery in Chinese culture and the enduring wisdom behind the practice of 坐月子 zuò yuè zi\, or “sitting the month.” \nAcross Chinese communities\, the first month after childbirth has long been regarded as a vital period of healing\, supported by rest\, herbal remedies\, and nourishing meals believed to restore strength and replenish the body. Inspired by her own experience as a new mother in Taiwan\, Wei combines 88 nourishing recipes with practical guidance and personal storytelling to illustrate a centuries-old tradition for contemporary home cooks. Together\, the speakers will discuss the intersections of food\, motherhood\, health\, and cultural identity while examining how culinary practices preserve family knowledge and connect us to our heritage. Whether you are an expectant or new parent\, a caregiver\, a food enthusiast\, or simply curious about culinary traditions\, this conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of care\, resilience\, and the enduring power of food to nourish both body and community. \nWith generous support from Chiyo\, which offers nutrition programs for fertility\, pregnancy\, and postpartum\, attendees can also enjoy complimentary bites of Gingery Chicken Congee\, Spiced Goji Berry Brownies\, and Astragalus & Jujube Tonic from the cookbook. \nAbout Clarissa Wei\nClarissa Wei is the author of Made in Taiwan\, winner of an IACP Award and finalist for a James Beard Award. Her writing has been published in The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and Bon Appétit. The cofounder of single-origin soy sauce brand HEYDOH\, she lives in Taiwan with her husband and two children. \nAbout Stella Wang\nStella Wang is a second-generation Taiwanese herbalist\, mom\, and owner of EDD Herbs\, a herbal dessert and tea shop that she operates out of her father’s Chinese medicine shop in Taipei. \nAbout Genevieve Yam\nGenevieve Yam is a senior editor at Serious Eats. Prior to joining Serious Eats\, she was an editor at Epicurious and has contributed to Food52\, Bon Appétit\, King Arthur Baking\, and more. She grew up between Toronto and Hong Kong and is a graduate of the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She currently lives in New York with her husband\, two kids\, and two cats. You’ll often find her at the farmers market with a tote bag full of vegetables or at home burying her nose in a wrinkled copy of Nigella Lawson’s How to Eat.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-clarissa-wei/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T010838Z
CREATED:20260901T010547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T010838Z
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SUMMARY:Sharam Nahi Comedy
DESCRIPTION:We’re on our worst behavior again! Join us for our monthly comedy showcase\, featuring some of your favorite comedians from the Asian diaspora and beyond. \nCome laugh with us – 6 comedians\, a surprise guest\, and lots of delicious food and drink \n🩴@sharamnahicomedy 🩴\n🗓️Wednesday\, September 23rd\n🕗 Doors at 7:00 PM\, show at 8:00 PM \nJoin us at Cheeni for our monthly comedy showcase\, featuring some of your favorite comedians from the Asian diaspora and beyond: \nAli Sultan @alisultancomedy – Colbert\, Comedy Central\, PBS\nMaya Deshmukh @mayadesh – TruTV; HBO\nNeel Ghosh @neel.ghost – The Comedy Store; UCB\nSubha Agarwal @subhaha – Little Late with Lilly Singh; Comedy Central\nPriya Blunts @priyablunts – Broadway Comedy Club; the Comedy Store \nPLUS a surprise guest 🤫\nHosted by @kesav_wable \nAdvanced tickets via Resy – $20 (includes a free drink ☕ 🍺🥂)\nLimited tickets available at the door\, so get urs now
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sharam-nahi-comedy/
LOCATION:Cheeni\, 485 Tompkins Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260918T011311Z
CREATED:20260918T011041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T011311Z
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SUMMARY:Mỹ Anh with Juliet By Night\, hosted by Leo Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Vietnamese R&B and pop artist Mỹ Anh brings her first US headline run\, the phases of the moon tour\, to Brooklyn\, at Market Hotel. This is her first ever New York headline show. Known for her COLORS performance and appearances at Head in the Clouds LA and Vivid Sydney\, Mỹ Anh blends silky R&B vocals with self-produced pop. Supported by Juliet By Night\, hosted by Leo Nguyen. All ages. \nIG: instagram.com/myanhtruongg \nWatch her live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jN3HF7U0_A \nUse promo code MEKONG5 for $5 off your ticket.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/my-anh-with-juliet-by-night-hosted-by-leo-nguyen/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T150454Z
CREATED:20260821T150454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T150454Z
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SUMMARY:JH Art Talks #62 Jae Hi Ahn and Ellen Jing Xu
DESCRIPTION:Community Arts Grantee: JH Art Talks \nDate:\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 \nLocation:\nEspresso 77 Cafe\n35-55 77th St.\nJackson Heights\, NY 11372 \nSculptor/installation artists Jae Hi Ahn and Ellen Jing Xu will each present images of their work for 20-25 minutes\, followed by a Q&A in this informal community event. \n\nFor more information on JH Art Talks\, click here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jh-art-talks-62-jae-hi-ahn-and-ellen-jing-xu/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260927T171218Z
CREATED:20260912T020258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T171218Z
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SUMMARY:Maedeup: Weaving Shin Yun-bok
DESCRIPTION:Presented by La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club \nTickets: Free Admission (RSVP Required) \nA live\, non-verbal performance that reimagines Korean classical painting through contemporary performance \nNamed after the Korean word for “knot\,” maedeup evokes the weaving together of image\, movement\, sound\, and memory. Inspired by the visual world of Shin Yun-bok (Hyewon)\, an 18th-century Korean painter renowned for his portrayals of women and everyday life\, the work unfolds without spoken text. Foley performance\, tableau vivant\, live visuals\, and live camera work transform his paintings into living\, time-based events in which body\, sound\, and image converge in real time. Created by kNOT and produced by the Seoul Institute of the Arts with support from the Kansong Art and Culture Foundation\, the production offers an encounter with Korean visual heritage beyond language and cultural boundaries. \nAn artistic initiative of the Seoul Institute of the Arts\, the project brings Korean cultural heritage into contemporary performance and\, through its presentation at La MaMa\, into dialogue with international audiences. Led by director and professor Kim JiYoung\, the production brings together professional performers connected to SeoulArts in an interdisciplinary collaboration spanning theatre\, visual art\, sound\, photography\, and live media. Kim’s recent work explores new ways of connecting Korean tradition with contemporary expression. \nFor more information\, visit Maedeup: Weaving Shin Yun-bok – La MaMa – Experimental Theatre Club in New York
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/maedeup-weaving-shin-yun-bok/
LOCATION:The Downstairs Theatre at La Mama\, 66 E 4th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260827T235435Z
CREATED:20260827T235413Z
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SUMMARY:The Recursion of a Moth
DESCRIPTION:A story about time\, memory\, diaspora\, and the futures we dare to imagine\, can we break the cycles we are born into\, or are we destined to repeat them? \n\n\nOn the Moon\, Icarus dreams of soup. Across the ocean\, Mikey dreams of war. At Purdue\, Chrys dreams of a yellow house. In a future where time travel has become as mundane as bureaucracy\, three descendants of a diaspora try to find a corner in the universe to call home. When their efforts threaten to change the events of a predetermined timeline\, they must find a way to break their destructive\, cyclical realities; or face the violent\, memory-destroying consequences of the Reset. \nWritten by Brandon Zang\, directed by Seonjae Kim and produced by Cellunova Productions \n\n\n🎟️ Tickets are now on Early Bird Sale via LINK IN BIO! Use code EARLY15BIRD for a special discount. \n🎁 We’re also offering a limited special blind box gift donation package for the run! \n📅 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE\nSeptember 24 – September 26 @ 7:30PM\nSeptember 27 @ 2PM\nOctober 1 – October 3 @ 7:30PM\nOctober 4 @ 2PM \n📍Teatro Circulo\, Second Stage\n64 East 4th Street\, New York\, NY 10003 \nIllustration by Tracy Li @ltracy006
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-recursion-of-a-moth/
LOCATION:Teatro Circulo\, 64 East 4th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20261003T035608Z
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SUMMARY:Hold These Truths
DESCRIPTION:During World War II\, student Gordon Hirabayashi fights the US government’s orders to forcibly incarcerate people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. Struggling to reconcile his country’s betrayal with his passionate belief in the Constitution\, he journeys toward greater understanding of America’s triumphs – and confrontation with its failures. A 36-character solo play inspired by civil rights pioneer Gordon Hirabayashi. \nby Jeanne Sakata – directed by Lisa Rothe
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hold-these-truths/
LOCATION:Luna Stage\, 555 Valley Rd.\, West Orange\, NJ\, 07052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T153254Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Canvass
DESCRIPTION:Walk the neighborhood with us and help build a real-time database of Chinatown’s storefronts! \nVolunteers who register will receive a code for free co-working (9am–5pm) at the Hub for the day of the event. \nWhy canvass storefronts? \n​Chinatown has been on the defensive for decades. Critical support often only arrives after it’s too late: After a legacy business closes\, after a block loses its character\, after displacement is irreversible. To change that\, we need to understand what’s happening in real time. \nThrough storefront canvassing\, we can: \n\nTrack closures and openings\, and see what businesses immediately need WtC support\nSpot trends in business types\, and identify commercial corridor shifts – what’s growing\, what’s disappearing\nAdvocate with real evidence\, and give policymakers and media the data they need to support Chinatown’s future\nPreserve culture and legacy by building a historical record of Chinatown’s commercial corridor\n\n​This is a monthly event that will take place every 4th Thursday of the month
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/coffee-canvass/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | What's a Snow Leopard to You? by Chen-Fu Hsu
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \n\n\n\n*Winner of the 2021 Taiwan Literature Award* \nA captivating fusion of travelogue\, fiction\, and cultural meditation that journeys deep into the heart of Tibet. \nChen-Fu Hsu’s debut novel begins with a young Taiwanese naturalist on an arduous quest for the elusive snow leopard\, weaving in excerpts from translated entries from a left behind diary of a fictional Japanese monk\, which bears witness to the seismic transformations of Tibet across the decades under Chinese rule. \nFollowing his deeply spiritual connection to Tibet\, the protagonist sets off on multiple journeys to the region\, describing in brilliant detail the vast beauty of the Tibetan plateau and the wildlife that has existed since time immemorial. However\, on his third visit to the region\, he is harassed at every turn by the Chinese police who confiscate his belongings\, including his books\, eventually forcing him to leave for Taiwan. One book overlooked by the Chinese police is the long-lost diary of Udagawa Ekai\, a Zen monk who traveled to Lhasa in the postwar years. The diary tells the monk’s story up until his death as a recluse\, and paints a picture of a Tibet that has a diverse and deeply religious culture that has fought against invaders on multiple fronts. \nHsu laces excerpts from Ekai’s diary within his narrative\, tracing the changes sparked from the horrors of the Chinese military annexation in the 1950s through the Cultural Revolution and into the contemporary age of forced economic development. Through encounters with the people of Tibet and their stories\, What’s a Snow Leopard to You? spans the divide between an intimate portrait of a land in flux and a philosophical inquiry into humanity’s fraught yet enduring bond with nature. This richly layered work braids history with myth\, environmentalism with art\, and creates a single story of change in one of the world’s most sparsely inhabited regions. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nChen-Fu Hsu (徐振輔) was born in Taipei in 1994. He holds a BS in Entomology and an MA in Geography from National Taiwan University. His work has long explored the entanglements between human and non-human worlds. He has been selected four times for the Chiu Ko Publishing Annual Prose Selection and has received several literary awards\, including the Taipei Literature Annuity. What’s a Snow Leopard to You? is his debut novel\, which has already received multiple literary awards in Taiwan. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nStephan Zguta is an editor at Skyhorse Publishing\, where he works primarily on titles for Arcade Publishing\, an imprint specializing in literary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. He lives in Queens\, New York\, with his wife and son.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-whats-a-snow-leopard-to-you-by-chen-fu-hsu/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260913T004529Z
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SUMMARY:KCS Small Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Community Services (KCS)\, in partnership with Shinhan Bank America\, invites local small business owners to an upcoming Small Business Workshop focused on SBA loan options and resources to help support your business. \n🗓Thursday\, September 24\n⏰ 6:00 PM\n📍 KCS Bayside HQ\n203-05 32nd Ave\, Bayside\, NY 11361 \nTopics include SBA loan uses\, business acquisition\, starting or expanding a business\, refinancing\, and a Q&A session. \nCome learn\, ask questions\, and connect with resources that can help your business grow. 😊
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kcs-small-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Korean Community Services (KCS)\, 203-05 32nd Ave.\, Bayside\, NY\, 11361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T222427Z
CREATED:20260902T222356Z
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SUMMARY:Koreatown\, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand
DESCRIPTION:In the past decade\, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition\, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys\, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan\, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists\, drawing them in with its bars\, restaurants\, and day spas. Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan’s Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave\, what she dubs a “transclave.” This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption\, leisure\, and entertainment\, and has been shaped by South Korea’s nation-branding strategy\, new economic and cultural strategies\, patterns in Korean migration\, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown\, especially those who are not of Korean descent\, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to “brand Korea” as a space to “consume ethnicity\,” reflecting the landscape of South Korea’s consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. \nIn this talk\, Kim explores the recent popularity of Korean food in New York City by focusing on both transnational and domestic factors\, leading to the new trend of commercialization of ethnic food\, emphasis on authenticity\, and rise of the omnivore society\, by delivering the voices of ordinary people. While Koreatown’s authenticity has been largely defined by commercialized ethnic cuisine by local entrepreneurs\, the Korean government\, and franchises\, Kim argues that Koreatown’s authenticity has represented the collective imaginations and narratives of various consumer groups–Korean nationals\, Korean Americans\, and non-Koreans. \nThis program will be recorded then released on October 1. \nJinwon Kim is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Smith College. She is the author of Koreatown\, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand and a co-editor of Koreatowns: Exploring the Economics\, Politics\, and Identities of Korean Spatial Formations.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koreatown-nyc-the-consumption-of-a-transnational-brand-2/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260810T004950Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Yellow Rose
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for May 7\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \nYellow Rose (2019)\nDirected by: Diane Paragas\nRuntime: 94 minutes \nYellow Rose is a coming-of-age musical drama that follows Rose Garcia\, a Filipina teenager growing up undocumented in a small Texas town. When her mother is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, Rose is forced to navigate an uncertain future while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music singer. Starring Eva Noblezada in her feature film debut alongside Lea Salonga\, the film explores identity\, belonging\, resilience\, and the pursuit of the American dream through the unexpected lens of country music. \nPremiering at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in 2019\, Yellow Rose received widespread critical acclaim and became one of the first Filipino American films to receive a wide theatrical release from a major Hollywood studio. Balancing intimate storytelling with timely social issues\, the film offers a deeply human portrait of the undocumented immigrant experience while celebrating the power of music to provide hope\, community\, and self-expression. \nStarring: Eva Noblezada\, Dale Watson\, Princess Punzalan\, Lea Salonga \nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator and NYAFF’s Programmer\, starting around 8:10 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-yellow-rose/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T040305Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Mackenzie Reed and Katie Jung
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell and You’re the One That I Haunt\, we’re hosting a BK event with Mackenzie Reed and Katie Jung. \nThere will be a book signing to follow. This is a ticketed event that includes a paperback copy of either Mackenzie’s I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell or Katie’s You’re the One That I Haunt. \nCan’t attend the event? Signed books from Mackenzie and Katie will be available for Brooklyn pick-up and shipping here. Must order by September 17. \nAbout I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell: \nWhen staying late at the office leads to witnessing an exorcism\, Brie Benson’s mundane life takes a hellish turn…literally. \nAfter her parents’ death\, twenty-seven-year-old Brie has mastered the art of compartmentalization to survive her mind-numbing routine as a receptionist at a life insurance company. But when she accidentally catches her hot\, uptight boss\, Luke\, performing an exorcism on Debra from accounting\, her carefully ordered world implodes. \nSwearing Brie to secrecy\, Luke reveals he’s from a line of demon hunters and that demonic activity is spiking. But when her emotional support coworker vanishes\, Brie is determined to find her. With nothing left to lose\, she convinces Luke to let her join his rescue mission. \nThe problem? Their destination is hell. And the entrance is in Times Square. \nNow Brie and Luke must navigate a corporate underworld of monsters and bureaucratic nightmares while racing to save their colleague and repair a tearing veil between worlds. All before their growing feelings become irrelevant and hell claims them forever. \nAbout Mackenzie Reed: \nMackenzie Reed is the author of two young adult novels\, The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials. She cultivated her love of storytelling at Nazareth College\, where she graduated with a BA in communication and media. A native of upstate New York\, she can usually be found spending time with her family\, trying to outwalk her plot holes\, and living out her authorly dream of writing in local cafes. I Hope This Email Finds You in Hellis her first adult novel. \nAbout You’re the One That I Haunt: \nTo save her best friend and lifelong crush from his family’s deadly curse\, Libby must team up with (and try not to catch feelings for) a handsome ghost only she can see \nLibby Lakoski has two major problems. First\, she’s secretly in love with her best friend\, Carter Coldwell\, and second\, he’s marrying someone else. Carter’s the only person who has ever made Libby feel chosen\, and sure\, his fiancee is a British diamond heiress\, but Carter and Libby have years of shared history and longing looks between them. Not to mention\, Libby is the only person Carter trusted enough to tell about the dark magic that plagues his family. \nBut then a third and related problem presents itself—or\, himself. Trip Coldwell is Carter’s handsome\, smart\, flirtatious cousin who also happens to be… a ghost. Trip’s “unfinished business” is to break the Coldwell curse\, but the solution hinges on Libby encouraging Carter to allow his wedding to proceed. Unfortunately\, Libby is the only person who can see Trip\, and her objective is the exact opposite. Can Libby put aside her pining for Carter and work with his hot and not-quite-living cousin to save both men? \nAs they follow a trail of clues across New York City\, Libby finds herself questioning just how much Carter reciprocated her friendship\, feeling perplexed by a growing attraction to Trip\, and fantasizing about actually touching him. With the countdown to the wedding in full swing\, Libby must choose between saving the Coldwells and holding tight to her own happily ever after. \nAbout Katie Jung: \nKatie Jung writes romance about the messy parts of being human\, and what it means to define our own happily-ever-afters. She lives in upstate New York with her husband and three children. You’re the One That I Haunt is her debut novel.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-event-mackenzie-reed-and-katie-jung/
LOCATION:The Ripped Bodice\, 218 5th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
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SUMMARY:Voices Rising: Korean Diaspora Voices in Performance
DESCRIPTION:Park Avenue Armory’s Making Space public programming series partners with the Serica Initiative and WNET’s ALL ARTS for Voices Rising: Korean Diaspora Voices in Performance. The latest in a series of conversations by Serica and ALL ARTS\, this evening convenes company members from Simon Stone’s Korean language adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard and others to reflect on how Korean and Korean American diasporas have shaped the evolution of Asian American theater\, dance\, music\, and performance. The program considers how Korean artists are influencing US culture\, from the global reach of K-pop and K-drama\, to the vitality of the contemporary stage\, while carrying forward deep artistic traditions through two panel conversations and two live performances by Korean and Korean American artists. Participants include The Cherry Orchard producer Min K. Shin and actor Nam Yun-ho\, Netflix’s XO\, Kitty actor Joshua Hyunho Lee\, violinist Kristin Lee\, ABT ballerina Hee Seo\, operatic performer Jasmine Rice LaBeija\, and moderators Panney Wei and Kyung Yoon. \nPresented in partnership with the Serica Initiative \nSchedule \nPanel I: The Cherry Orchard and the Korean Diaspora in Theater & Performing Arts \nThe evening begins with an opening operatic performance by Jasmine Rice LaBeija\, followed by welcome remarks from The Serica Initiative and ALL ARTS. \nFeaturing producer Min K. Shin and actor Nam Yun-ho\, moderated by Kyung Yoon\, this conversation uses The Cherry Orchard as a starting point for a wider discussion of Korean artists and performing arts across cultures and borders. \nThe panel explores the production itself\, international artistic collaboration\, Korean theater and performing arts\, and the experiences of artists and creative leaders whose work moves between Korea and international stages. \nPanel II: The Wider Global Impact of Korean Diasporic Arts & Culture \nThe second half of this event opens with a violin performance by Kristin Lee. \nModerated by Panney Wei and featuring Hee Seo\, Kristin Lee\, and Joshua Hyunho Lee\, the second panel expands the conversation across movies\, television\, music and dance. \nThe discussion will consider the wider global impact of Korean diasporic arts and culture and how Korean artists are influencing US culture—from the global reach of K-pop and K-drama to contemporary performance—while carrying forward deep artistic traditions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/voices-rising-korean-diaspora-voices-in-performance-2/
LOCATION:Park Avenue Armory\, 643 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260828T014150Z
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SUMMARY:icchā by Barkha Patel Dance Co.
DESCRIPTION:icchā is an interdisciplinary solo kathak work by barkha patel dance co\, presented by Tribeca Performing Arts Center. \nicchā weaves original music\, film\, and set design with the Gujarati folk form garba to explore a question that many carry quietly: who do we hold within us\, and what do we owe them? \nIn Hindu philosophy\, vasanas (unfulfilled longings) are believed to survive the body and pass through bloodlines as living desire\, or icchā. In this work\, barkha is visited by her maternal ancestors in a dream\, women shaped by survival\, loss\, intimacy\, and the denial of dance and embodied selfhood. She becomes the vessel to express what they could not. \nIt’s a rare\, embodied meditation on matrilineal memory that honors the women whose stories often go unrecorded and untold. It reclaims dance and the body as sites of cultural inheritance\, at a moment when many South Asian diaspora communities are actively reckoning with what’s been lost and what’s worth reclaiming. It also offers a shared language\, ancestral reverence\, for audiences to process their own family histories together.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/iccha-by-barkha-patel-dance-co/
LOCATION:Tribeca Performing Arts Center\, 199 Chambers St.\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260912T015649Z
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SUMMARY:Yunie’s Magical Adventure: A Musical Dreamscape for the Whole Family
DESCRIPTION:Yunie’s Magical Adventure is an imaginative family music theater production that brings beloved Korean children’s songs and traditional games to life through storytelling\, multimedia\, and the vibrant sounds of both Western classical and Korean traditional music. \nThe story follows Yunie\, a curious young girl who discovers a magical world when tofu and bean sprouts suddenly come to life and become her new friends. Together\, they set off on a joyful adventure filled with music\, play\, friendship\, and unexpected discoveries. \nFeaturing a live chamber orchestra\, interactive games\, colorful visuals\, and engaging storytelling\, the performance invites children and families to experience some of Korea’s most beloved traditional games\, including Kkomaya Kkomaya (Little Child)\, Mugunghwa Flower Has Bloomed (Korean Red Light\, Green Light)\, Dong Dong Dongdaemun (Gate Game)\, Toad\, Toad (Sandcastle Game)\, Hide-and-Seek\, and Ganggangsullae (Circle Dance). \nThrough music\, movement\, and imaginative play\, Yunie’s Magical Adventure offers children and families a joyful introduction to Korean culture while exploring universal themes of family\, friendship\, imagination\, and belonging. \nTimed around Chuseok\, one of Korea’s most important traditional holidays\, the performance also celebrates the spirit of togetherness and shared memories that make the season especially meaningful for families. \n\nFriday\, September 25\, 2026 at 6PM\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 at 4PM\n\n\nGreat for families with children of all ages! \nAdmission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required) \n* RSVP and seating are on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets will be available.\n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yunies-magical-adventure-a-musical-dreamscape-for-the-whole-family/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260912T021159Z
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SUMMARY:HOME: Kinetic Roots
DESCRIPTION:About the Work  \nHome is not a fixed place\, but a space that continues to be created through the time and memories we have lived through\, and through the relationships we form with the people we meet along the way. \nBodies and sounds originating from different places and times follow the sensations of movement and memory\, departure and staying. \nBody and object\, music and poetry look at the same journey through different languages. \nThrough beings who move with memories of the past\, form relationships in unfamiliar spaces\, stay for a while\, and then leave again\, the work asks questions about the places where we stay and the relationships we create. \nPART 1. \nThe Body of the Past \nThe body exists in the present while carrying traces of time already lived. Images and objects call up the past; the body walks\, looks\, repeats and transforms\, moving between past and present. \nPART 2. \nHome in Relation \nDifferent bodies and sounds enter an emptied space. Poetry\, music and movement respond to one another\, creating temporary relationships and\, for a moment\, a home. \nSeptember 25 – 26\, 2026 at 7:30 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/home-kinetic-roots/
LOCATION:Fridman Gallery\, 169 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260927T171721Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Connection
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Bangladeshi American Artists Forum (BAAF)\nCurated by Kaiser Kamal and Kyoko Sato \nArtist-in-Residence from Japan: Nobuko\nExhibiting Artists: Arthur Azad | Alma Leya | Barkia Azam | Bishwajit Chowdhury | Bonnie Astor | Dina Zaman | Dipa Debnath | Farhana Yasmin | Kaiser Kamal | Kaniz Husna Akbory | Kazol Anthony Das | Kyaw C Maung | Mohammed Hassan Rokon | Nobuko (Japan) | Ruddro Md Ayudh Jahangir | Salma Sinha Kaniz | Sazada Sultana | Shinobu (Japan) | Sherry X Chen | Shameem Subrana | Sujit Kumar Saha | Syed Azizur Rahaman | Tajul Imam | Tariq Julfiker | Zebun Nesa Kamal \nEach year from May through October\, more than two dozen arts and cultural organizations activate the historic houses on Governors Island through the Governors Island Arts’ Organizations in Residence program. The program provides a unique platform for artists and cultural organizations to present free exhibitions\, public programs\, workshops\, and artist residencies in one of New York City’s most distinctive cultural settings. Over the next decade\, New York City and the Trust for Governors Island plan to expand this seasonal initiative toward year-round permanent homes for cultural organizations on the Island. \nAgainst this extraordinary setting between the waters of New York Harbor and the city skyline\, the Bangladeshi American Artists Forum (BAAF) has been presenting Between River and Harbor: Stories That Carry Us\, a multidisciplinary cultural program exploring migration\, memory\, identity\, belonging\, and the ways stories travel across generations and borders. \nThis fall\, curated by Kaiser Kamal and Kyoko Sato\, the program transforms one of Governors Island’s historic houses into a space of encounter—a place where personal histories\, ancestral memories\, artistic practices\, and different cultural perspectives can meet and resonate with one another. \nA significant new dimension of this fall’s program is BAAF’s collaboration with New York–based curator Kyoko Sato\, with the support by the Art Incubation Association of Japan\, which brings artists from Japan into the Governors Island program for the first time. This collaboration expands the conversation beyond a single diasporic experience and creates a broader dialogue between Bangladeshi American and Japanese artistic perspectives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bridging-the-connection/
LOCATION:Bangladeshi American Artists Forum\, 16 Nolan Park\, Governors Island\, New York\, NY\, 10004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260918T204411Z
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SUMMARY:KOBA Korean BBQ Free Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Lunch is on us\, FiDi! 🥢🌕 \nJoin KOBA Korean BBQ for FREE LUNCH as we celebrate Chuseok — the Korean Harvest Festival! \nWe’re celebrating with gratitude\, good food\, and our downtown community. Whether you’re a longtime regular or visiting for the first time\, we’d love to welcome you. ❤️ \n📅 Friday\, September 25\, 2026
🕛 12 PM–2 PM
📍 KOBA Korean BBQ
136 William St.
New York\, NY 10038 \nBring your coworkers\, bring a friend\, and celebrate with us! \nWhile supplies last. Limit one per customer. In-store only. William Street location only.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koba-korean-bbq-free-lunch/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T050636Z
CREATED:20260820T050217Z
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SUMMARY:Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony at K. Minamoto
DESCRIPTION:Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony\, enjoy freshly prepared matcha\, and savor a seasonal Japanese treat at K. Minamoto NYC. \n\n\nExperience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony at K. Minamoto New York 5th Avenue store. \nOur tea master will demonstrate the traditional way of preparing and serving matcha while explaining the meaning and philosophy behind each step. \nWhether you are new to Japanese tea ceremonies or already familiar with matcha culture\, this experience offers a relaxing and memorable moment in the heart of New York City. \nEach participant will enjoy:\n• A cup of freshly prepared Matcha\n• One piece of seasonal Japanese confectionery: \nLocation:\nK. Minamoto New York 5th Avenue\n604 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY 10020 \nDate:\nFriday\, Sep 25th 2026 \nTime Slots:\n12:00 PM\n1:00 PM\n2:00 PM\n3:00 PM\n(Approximately 40 minutes per session) \nFee:\n$30 per person\n(Includes matcha and confectionery) \nNon-refundable\nReservation Required
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/authentic-japanese-tea-ceremony-at-k-minamoto/
LOCATION:K. Minamoto\, 604 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T183000
DTSTAMP:20260910T192118Z
CREATED:20260910T192118Z
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet: Misako Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the release of Double Trouble: Lost in Japan and How to Draw Kawaii Manga PETS by Misako Rocks! with a meet & greet event at Kinokuniya New York! Get your copies of these exciting new releases and have them autographed by the author! There will also be an author talk followed by a fun manga drawing tutorial\, so be sure not to miss this special event. While you’re there\, don’t forget to check out the rest of the Bounce Back series\, too! \n*Please note book purchase is required to receive autograph // Available while supplies last
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-greet-misako-rocks/
LOCATION:Kinokuniya\, 1073 6th Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anime,Book
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SUMMARY:Japan Village Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last Night Market of the year🎤🍻 \nCome hang out with us at Japan Village for a night of live performances\, good food\, Japanese drinks\, beer\, and more. Bring your friends\, grab a bite\, have a drink\, and hang out with us for the night! \n📍Japan Village Courtyard\n🎟️ Free Entry
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-village-night-market-3/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night Market
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SUMMARY:Modern Mooncake Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mooncakes have been bringing families together for centuries — shared over tea\, under the full moon\, at the center of Mid-Autumn Festival. We’re putting our own spin on tradition with a light\, buttery shortbread crust and a decadent white lotus paste filling. \nCome make a batch of your own\, and take a little bit of the celebration home with you. \n*The lotus paste contains peanut oil.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/modern-mooncake-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Kitsby\, 393 Broadway\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260810T005629Z
CREATED:20260810T005629Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Wonggongchang Mega Explosive
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America proudly presents Wonggongchang Mega Explosive\, the second full-length album by Taiwanese composer\, electronic musician\, and producer Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang\, a.k.a Kaiwei. \nSet for 2026 release under AAPI artist collective Choaspace\, Wonggongchang Mega Explosive is a ten-track sonic narrative and song cycle centered on one of the deadliest man-made disasters in Chinese history: the 1626 Tianqi Explosion\, with over 20\,000 casualties. Drawing from ancient Chinese classical texts and historical documentations\, each piece reimagines anecdotal episodes from the event\, unfolding in a format influenced by anthological drama\, film and video game soundtracks. Through a contemporary lens\, the work integrates found sounds\, text-to-speech\, and Y2K-influenced sonic cues for explorations of artificiality\, emotional detachment\, and modern desensitization to large-scale violence in the age of information overload. \nAccompanied by live Mandarin narration\, texts\, and animations drawn by Taiwanese graphic artist Nancy Hsiaowen Hu\, the performance invites audiences to experience history\, through modern perspectives\, as a living\, resonant field shaped by sound\, story\, and interpretation. \nABOUT Tianqi Explosion \n\nThe Wanggongchang Explosion (also known as the Tianqi Explosion) was a catastrophic disaster that occurred on May 30\, 1626\, in Beijing during the late Ming Dynasty. Centered at a major gunpowder factory and armory\, the blast destroyed a large area of the city and reportedly killed around 20\,000 people. \nContemporary accounts describe a sudden rumbling sound\, followed by a massive explosion that flattened buildings within a radius of about 2 kilometers\, sent debris flying across the city\, and was felt over 150 kilometers away. \nThe exact cause of the explosion remains unknown. While many believe it was an accidental gunpowder detonation\, other theories—including a meteor airburst or natural gas explosion—have been proposed\, with no definitive consensus. \nBeyond the immediate destruction\, the disaster had major political and cultural consequences. It was widely interpreted at the time as a form of divine punishment\, weakening confidence in the Tianqi Emperor and further destabilizing the already declining Ming Dynasty. \n\nABOUT Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang \n\nKaiwei is the progressive electronic music project of Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang\, a NY-based Taiwanese electronic musician\, composer\, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Active in both NY and East Asia’s contemporary music scenes\, Chang’s style blends Industrial\, Noise\, Ambient\, Dance and Pop\, often explored through experimental techniques\, diverse composition methods\, and innovative forms. Chang’s works often combine a broad range of improvisational vocabularies with non-traditional post-production\, songwriting\, and sound design approaches. Chang composed for director Ichen Wang’s 2022 stage play\, “Dress In Code”. His debut LP\, “Reprocessor” (“darkly invigorating\, glitchy soundscapes\, touting a dynamic range from unsettling spaciousness to dexterous rhythmic haunts\, at times resembling a cross of Burial and Oneohtrix Point Never” – Obscure Sound 2024) was released under Long Echo Records\, 2023. Chang was a 2024 Found Sound Nation – OneBeat Taiwan fellow\, and was most recently a recipient of Taiwan’s National Cultures & Arts Foundation Grant for his production for composer Chloe Yuchun Hu’s 2025 record\, “The Impermanence Of Permanence”. His second LP\, Wonggongchang Mega Explosive\, is due for 2026 release under AAPI artist collective\, Choaspace.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-wonggongchang-mega-explosive/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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