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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
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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:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
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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:20260924T190000
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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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP: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;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260918T011311Z
CREATED:20260918T011041Z
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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:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T010838Z
CREATED:20260901T010547Z
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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:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP: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:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
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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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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:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260910T192232Z
CREATED:20260910T191412Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260828T012954Z
CREATED:20260828T012954Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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;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;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T213000
DTSTAMP:20260820T131308Z
CREATED:20260820T051530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T131308Z
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SUMMARY:Guardians II - Annie Chen Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 9/22 8PM at Scholes Street Studio for Guardians II concert before we head into the recording studio this November! \n\n\nCatch us live for the Guardians II – Hidden Ministry project! Join us 9/22 at 8PM at Scholes Street Studio for a preview concert before we head into the recording studio this November! \nAfter the Guardians album released in 2024\, we continue with whole new compositions! \nAnnie Chen Guardians\, a 2022-born jazz and improvised music group featuring top-tier musicians from diverse backgrounds\, including Chinese\, Japanese\, Korean\, Swiss\, American. \nGuardians II – The Hidden Ministry is the second installment in a body of work dedicated to exploring Chinese traditional music\, experimental improvisation\, and thematic narratives centered on climate change and humanity’s relationship with nature. Featuring new compositions and arrangements by vocalist/composer Annie Chen\, this new work investigates the intimate and often unseen lives of mountain birds\, using the melodies of ancient Chinese mountain songs as a foundation for each composition. Join us in exploring the global perspectives woven into the fabric of Annie Chen Guardians’ explosive sound – a powerful narrative on climate change and cultural unity. \nAnnie Chen – voice/compositions/lyrics/narration writing\nAlex LoRe – woodwinds\nJacob Sacks – piano\nMarius Duboule – guitar\nJeong Lim Yang – bass\nSatoshi Takeishi – drums\nSpecial guest: Yoon Sun Choi – reading
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/guardians-ii-annie-chen-sextet/
LOCATION:Scholes Street Studio\, 375 Lorimer Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T193049Z
CREATED:20260910T193049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193049Z
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SUMMARY:Tastes of Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 22 at 7 pm for Tastes of Memory\, an evening of readings with special guest Ligaya Mishan @ligayamishan\, chief restaurant critic for The New York Times! \nWhat links food and memory? Can an herb\, a spice\, or a fruit be an archive of history? How does food divide us as well as unite us? Inspired by a phrase from Ligaya Mishan’s New York Times review of a Cambodian restaurant\, — “it turns out that people want this: good food\, thoughtfully made\, that tastes of memory” — this evening of readings features Crystal Hana Kim @crystalhanak\, Abeer Hoque @olivewitch\, Eve J. Chung @eve.j.chung.writes\, Kuhu Joshi @kuhus_library\, Vasvi Kejriwal @itsvasviii\, and Sumaiya Aftab Ahmed @sumaiyaa. \nPresented by Astoria Bookshop \nLocation: 18 West 21 St.\, New York\, NY 10010 \nOrganized by Vasvi Kejriwal and Sumaiya Aftab Ahmed \nIllustration by Sumaiya Aftab Ahmed
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tastes-of-memory/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T031310Z
CREATED:20260825T031310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T031310Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Foreigners by E.L. Shen
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nPerfect for fans of Pachinko and Last Night at the Telegraph Club\, this propulsive\, tender novel follows an immigrant family across generations as they navigate love\, belonging\, and the great fictions we must weave to preserve a legacy. \nFor centuries\, the Chin family has kept its secrets. \nIn 1878\, Duanfang knows he’s destined for greatness. He’ll do anything to uphold and protect the legacy of his Manchu family—even if it means hiding his past. \nIn 1965\, Zheng Yi flies from Taiwan to New York City to have a shot at attending an American college. Thrown into a world of parties\, prejudice\, and a tumultuous romance\, Yi worries that New York may be more than she can handle. But just as she is beginning to adjust\, she must make a shocking decision that will irrevocably change her life and her future forever. \nToday\, Dawn Chin’s family is opaque at best\, with heavy expectations and heavier silences. But an assignment to interview her grandmother is about to crack open her real family history: a legacy hundreds of years old\, and a lie decades in the making . . . \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nE.L. Shen is a writer and editor living in Connecticut. Her debut middle grade novel\, The Comeback (Macmillan) is a Junior Library Guild Selection\, received two starred reviews\, and was praised for its “fast- paced prose\, big emotions\, and authentic dialogue” in The New York Times. Her young adult debut\, The Queens of New York (HarperCollins) is an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults\, a New York Public Library Best Book of the Year\, a Junior Library Guild Selection\, and a Common Sense Media Selection. Her most recent novel\, Maybe It’s a Sign (Macmillan)\, published on January 23\, 2024 and is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \n\n\nCindy Pham is a queer Vietnamese-American author of fantasy books. Based in New York City\, she works as a full-time designer while moonlighting as a fiction writer and content creator. Her YouTube channel\, Read With Cindy\, has amassed over half a million subscribers and focuses on books\, movie reactions\, and candid commentary. The Secret World of Briar Rose is her debut novel.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-foreigners-by-e-l-shen/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library – NYPL\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260828T012058Z
CREATED:20260828T012037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T012058Z
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SUMMARY:A4 September Town Hall: Performing Arts & Multi-Hyphenates
DESCRIPTION:This September\, Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) presents a Town Hall centered on multi-hyphenates in the performing arts. Artists\, collectives\, and theatre companies are invited to share projects\, resources\, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community and to make connections. \nFeatured presenters include Kyoung H. Park\, the founder of K-Space International and KPB New York\, two public benefit corporations whose mission is to promote a culture of peace and non-violence through theater\, film\, television\, and the arts. \nWe’ll also hear from Miranda Gohh\, a Tony Award-nominated producer who is also the founder of Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC)\, an organization that empowers the next generation of BIPOC producers through education\, training\, and mentorship. She is also a co-founder of The Industry Standard Group (TISG)\, the first BIPOC-led commercial theatre investment and producing organization. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, but you do not have to pitch to attend. \nFor pitching guidelines and other information about A4 Town Halls\, please visit our FAQ. If you have additional questions\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-september-town-hall-performing-arts-multi-hyphenates/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T004133Z
CREATED:20260810T004107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T004133Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Daniel Tam-Claiborne – Transplants
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Daniel Tam-Claiborne on his debut novel Transplants\, a lyrical and piercing exploration of migration\, belonging\, race\, love\, and the parts of ourselves that can get lost in translation. \nSet across China and the United States during a single extraordinary year\, Transplantsfollows Lin and Liz\, an unlikely pair brought together on a university campus in rural Qixian. Lin\, a Chinese student who feels closer to her animals than to her peers\, and Liz\, a Chinese American English teacher grieving the sudden death of her mother\, each navigate hostility\, isolation\, and the uneasy boundaries of identity. After a betrayal leads to Lin’s expulsion\, their paths diverge and unexpectedly intertwine. Lin pursues a degree near Liz’s Ohio hometown\, while Liz searches for answers about her parents’ decision to leave China before she was born. As a global catastrophe heightens tensions between China and an increasingly fractured United States\, both women must confront the familiar and strange within themselves\, and within each other. \nThe conversation will explore the novel’s themes of displacement\, intimacy\, power\, and freedom\, as well as the possibilities that emerge when we open ourselves to lives and histories beyond our own. \nAbout Daniel Tam-Claiborne \nDaniel Tam-Claiborne is a multiracial writer\, multimedia producer\, and nonprofit director. His debut novel\, Transplants (Simon & Schuster\, 2025)\, was the winner of the Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award and a finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. He is the author of the short story collection What Never Leaves\, and his writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review\, HuffPost\, Catapult\, Literary Hub\, Off Assignment\, The Rumpus\, and elsewhere. A 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellow\, he has also received awards and fellowships from the U.S. Fulbright Program\, Poets & Writers\, Bread Loaf\, Sewanee Writers’ Conference\, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture\, and others. Daniel holds degrees from Oberlin College\, Yale University\, and the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. \nAbout Transplants \nA harrowing and poignant novel following two young women in pursuit of kinship and self-discovery who yearn to survive in a world that doesn’t know where either of them belong. \nOn a university campus in rural Qixian\, Lin and Liz make an improbable pair: Lin\, a Chinese student closer to her menagerie of pets than to her peers\, and Liz\, a Chinese American teacher grieving her mother’s sudden death. They’re each met with hostility—Lin by her classmates\, who mock her for dating a white foreigner; Liz by her fellow English teachers\, who exploit their privilege—and forge an unlikely friendship. \nAfter a startling betrayal that results in Lin’s expulsion\, they swap places. Lin becomes convinced to pursue her degree at a community college near Liz’s Ohio hometown\, while Liz searches for answers as to what drove her parents to leave China before she was born. But when a global catastrophe deepens the fissures between modern-day China and an increasingly fractured United States\, Lin and Liz—far from home and estranged from themselves—are forced to confront both the familiar and the strange in each other. \nUnspooling over the course of a single extraordinary year in our not-yet-distant past and in small towns from Dandong to Deadwood\, Transplants is a piercing story of migration\, belonging\, and the parts of ourselves that get lost in translation. Alternating between Liz and Lin’s perspectives\, it is a lyrical and moving exploration of race\, love\, power\, and freedom that illuminates the limits and possibilities of what can happen when we open ourselves to the unknown and reveals how even our fiercest differences may bring us closer than we might ever imagine.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-daniel-tam-claiborne-transplants/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260916T142430Z
CREATED:20260916T142430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T142430Z
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SUMMARY:Protect Voting Rights in Your Community Training
DESCRIPTION:How can we step up to support voting rights in our communities? \nWe’re making it easy! Join AAPI NJ and @aaldef for a virtual training on Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, from 12–1pm \nIn this one-hour lunchtime training\, you’ll learn:\n• What’s happening with voting rights right now\n• Common voting issues to look out for\n• What to do if you encounter a problem\n• How to report potential voting violations \nRegister at tinyurl.com/0922-voting-rights
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/protect-voting-rights-in-your-community-training/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Voting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260912T001229Z
CREATED:20260912T000350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001229Z
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SUMMARY:Lit Society Literary Salon Celebrating RF Kuang's "Taipei Story"
DESCRIPTION:Join Lit Society and William Morrow to celebrate the release of Taipei Story\, bestselling author R.F. Kuang’s widely anticipated novel about cultural exchange\, coming-of-age\, and Asian American identity. This immersive evening will explore the invisible distances between cultures\, generations\, languages\, and identities. Join at Hue House: a cultural and creative hub dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of Asian heritage. \nBeginning with a playful passport-inspired experience\, guests will journey through a series of interactive cultural moments before gathering for a moderated literary salon exploring migration\, memory\, belonging\, translation\, and what it truly means to be understood. \nTicket Includes:\n* Taiwanese-inspired cocktails & street food\n* Immersive Literary Salon experience\n* Interactive cultural activations\n* A copy of R.F. Kuang’s latest novel\, Taipei Story\n* Guided conversation\, writing prompts\, and audience reflections\n* Reflective keepsake to continue the conversation \nLocation\nHue House\n56 E 41st St\nNew York\, NY 10017
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lit-society-literary-salon-celebrating-rf-kuangs-taipei-story/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T202205Z
CREATED:20260918T201823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T202205Z
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SUMMARY:The Asian Salon: Immigration\, Visas & Building Your Future
DESCRIPTION:An intimate evening for Asian tech professionals\, founders\, operators\, and investors navigating immigration and the future of their careers in the U.S. \nImmigration is one of the biggest and often most confusing parts of building a career or company in the U.S. So we’re bringing together a curated group of 35–40 professionals for an honest\, practical conversation about visa pathways\, sponsorship\, and what comes next. \nWhat to Expect \n🎤 Immigration & Visa Conversation\nA focused 30–45 minute conversation on immigration pathways\, options\, and common questions\, featuring a Manifest representative and moderated by Naimeesha. Naimeesha will also share a bit from her own EB-1A journey\, followed by an open Q&A. \n🤝 Curated Networking\nConnect with a highly curated group of founders\, operators\, investors\, and tech professionals who are navigating similar career and immigration journeys. \n🍽️ Dinner + Drinks\nAn intimate evening with good food\, drinks\, and meaningful conversations—not a giant networking event where you collect high value LinkedIn connections. \nWho This Is For: This Salon is designed for professionals in tech\, startups\, investing\, and adjacent fields who are: \n– Exploring U.S. immigration or visa options\n– Currently navigating a visa or sponsorship journey\n– Thinking about longer-term pathways like EB-1A\n– Building a career or company in the U.S.\n– Have questions about their options and want a space to ask them openly\n– Interested in hearing from others navigating similar experiences \nSpace is intentionally limited to ~35–40 guests to keep the conversation intimate and highly curated. \nThis event is hosted by The Asian\, in partnership with Manifest Law. \nLocation:\nManifest Law\n902 Broadway\, 8th Floor\nNew York\, NY 10010 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-asian-salon-immigration-visas-building-your-future/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T020709Z
CREATED:20260909T020618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T020709Z
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SUMMARY:Chuseok Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:The @nyccouncil is hosting a Chuseok celebration on Monday\, September 21\, at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public\, but you need to RSVP by this Friday\, 9/11. \nLocation: \nCouncil Chambers\nCity Hall\, New York\, NY 10007\n(Across the street from 250 Broadway)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chuseok-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T161044Z
CREATED:20260826T161044Z
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SUMMARY:Vinay Desai + Vivek Pandya
DESCRIPTION:They’re back. Santoor virtuoso Vinay Desai and tabla master Vivek Pandya return to NYC for one night only. \nIf you caught their Ragas Live Festival performance\, you already know why this sells out. If you didn’t\, here’s your chance. \n📅 Sunday\, September 20\, 2026 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 269 W 39th St\, New York\, NY \nSeats are limited\, so grab your ticket now and lock in your spot.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vinay-desai-vivek-pandya/
LOCATION:269 West 39th Street\, 269 West 39th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T135052Z
CREATED:20260820T134858Z
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SUMMARY:Negotiated Skin
DESCRIPTION:An immersive solo exhibition by Freda Xinyue Xia exploring body\, repair\, and transformation through biomaterial textiles and paintings. \n\nNegotiated Skin is an immersive\, interdisciplinary solo exhibition by New York-based artist Freda Xinyue Xia\, presented at Gallery 456\, the visual arts exhibition space of the Chinese American Arts Council. Bringing together wearable sculpture\, suspended fiber works\, mineral-pigment paintings\, and Chinese paintings\, the exhibition creates an evolving environment in which soft sculptural forms and paintings enter into dialogue across body\, material\, culture\, time\, and space. \nFor this exhibition\, Xia develops translucent\, membrane-like forms through layering\, suspension\, collapse\, and visible acts of repair. Instead of depicting the body directly\, these works register its presence\, moving between garment\, sculpture\, and installation. Alongside them\, mineral-pigment paintings of heads glimpsed in New York City subway spaces offer a figurative counterpoint\, tracing bodies in motion\, proximity\, and separation. \nAcross these media\, Negotiated Skin explores boundaries between intimacy and exposure\, abstraction and figuration\, material fragility and shared presence. Skin emerges not as a fixed border\, but as a changing surface shaped by pressure\, contact\, and repair. Visitors are invited to move through the installation and encounter the work through proximity\, movement\, and perception. \nChinese American Arts Council’s Gallery 456 Visual Arts Exhibition Series is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/negotiated-skin/
LOCATION:Gallery 456 / Chinese American Arts Council\, 456 Broadway\, #3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T183000
DTSTAMP:20260904T235600Z
CREATED:20260904T235513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T235600Z
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SUMMARY:James Tom Does A New Show\, Casual Style
DESCRIPTION:James Tom Does A New Show\, Casual Style – Sunday\, September 20 – 4:30pm Doors / 5:00pm Show \nJames Tom (Netflix\, HBOMax\, Comedy Central) works out a new show about starting life over in your 30s\, transitioning from a lesbian top to a gay boy twink bottom\, and how to come out to your family when they are totally emotionally repressed. \nWith special guest Youngmi Mayer \n4:30pm Doors / 5:00pm Show\n$12 advance / $15 at the door (mixed seated / standing)\nAges 21+ (valid physical ID is required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/26849/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T183000
DTSTAMP:20260827T153243Z
CREATED:20260827T150911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T153243Z
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SUMMARY:Between Earth and Water: Readings on Migration\, Belonging\, and Survival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Salon is kicking off the fall 2026 season in true literary style! On September 20\, we will host “Between Earth and Water: Readings on Migration\,\nBelonging\, and Survival\,” an official @bkbookfest Bookend event! We have an incredible lineup not to miss — Alison Kinney\, Joseph O. Legaspi\, Ed Lin\, and Sunday Salon’s very own Nita Noveno taking the stage 🔥 \nWhat does it mean to live between worlds—between countries\, languages\, identities\, and selves? On September 20th\, Sunday Salon NYC presents Between Earth and Water\, a reading featuring four writers whose new and recent work explores migration\, belonging\, the body\, and survival across borders and generations. Spanning hybrid memoir\, poetry\, fiction\, and narrative nonfiction\, their work moves from the Philippines to Southeast Alaska to New York\, tracing how people endure\, adapt\, and claim space—on the page and in the world. With Alison Kinney\, Ed Lin\, Joseph O. Legaspi\, and Nita Noveno. DJ DubSix Spins. \n🎤 With your dancing proud co-hosts: Carissa and Wil \n🎶 Music by DJ DubSix
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/26391/
LOCATION:Von Bar\, 3 Bleecker St.\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T234724Z
CREATED:20260911T234724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T234724Z
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SUMMARY:Tarka Mela
DESCRIPTION:In the subcontinental regions of South Asia\, Melas are vibrant\, festive gatherings pulsing with community and unique energy. On September 20th\, Tarka brings that energy to Brooklyn\, taking over The Meadows\, an indoor/outdoor space in Bushwick\, for a full day of live bands\, DJ sets\, games\, and highly curated vendors you won’t find anywhere else. \nWander indoors for old-school games like Ludo and Snakes & Ladders\, check out music by record label Bilna’es\, connect with community social justice organizations\, and enjoy live music from Mehrnam Rastegari and Saudi-American rapper Nory. Then head outside in the open air for music by DJs Disconesia and Arjun Shah\, treat yourself to henna\, tarot\, and human design readings with a cup of chai. Feast on specialty foods\, shop jewelry and cosmetics\, and then head back inside for dancing to music by ZEM\, DJ Fatin\, and Zara Dekho & Dynoman. \nJoin Tarka Project for this unique and unforgettable experience! \nLocation\nThe Meadows\n17 Meadow Street\nNew York\, NY 11206
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tarka-mela/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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