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SUMMARY:Wuhan Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Duck Wit
DESCRIPTION:Stand-up\, comedy rap\, and martial arts collide as Bernice Ye reclaims “Wuhan” with hip-hop swagger and immigrant fire.\n\n\nWu-Tang energy meets immigrant storytelling in a high-octane solo show blending stand-up\, comedy rap\, martial arts\, and multimedia swagger.            \nIn Wuhan Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Duck Wit\, Bernice Ye (aka Godmutha Ye) brings audiences into her fully realized comedic universe — where immigrant survival stories collide with hip-hop energy\, martial arts discipline\, and razor-sharp stand-up.           \nBorn and raised in China and now a U.S. citizen\, Bernice reclaims the word “Wuhan” and turns it into a symbol of resilience\, reinvention\, and power. Through original comedy raps\, physical stage presence\, and immersive LED visuals\, she transforms stories about the one-child policy\, naturalization tests\, UFC obsession\, and cultural whiplash into something bold\, funny\, and deeply human.            \nThis is a show about identity\, ambition\, and building your own clan when the world doesn’t hand you one.        \nBernice Ye is a stand-up comedian\, comedy rapper\, and martial artist known for her explosive stage presence and sharply intelligent storytelling.        \nBorn in China\, she moved to the U.S. in 2004 with $1\,000 and later left a successful tech career at Microsoft and Hulu to pursue comedy full-time. Her work has amassed over 80 million views online\, and she has performed at the New York Comedy Festival\, Laugh After Dark Comedy Festival\, Burbank Comedy Festival (Best of the Fest)\, and San Diego Comedy Festival.         \nHer original comedy rap songs have streamed in over 68 countries\, and she has performed sold-out international shows in Singapore. She is also the creator and producer of live comedy shows including Fine Imports\, Camano Comedy Nights\, and Ultimate Fighting Comedians.          \nOn stage\, Bernice blends humor\, music\, movement\, and vulnerability into a performance style that feels both commanding and completely authentic.              \nAUDIENCE PRAISE      \n“High-energy and hilarious — Bernice keeps surprising you.”          \n“She’s a true all-rounder: comedian\, rapper\, martial artist\, musician\, dancer. You leave lighter\, with her songs stuck in your head.”       \n“Beautifully woven from personal experience… resilient\, sharp\, and universally resonant.”         \n“Mixing jokes\, songs\, and choreography into one of the best live acts I’ve seen.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wuhan-clan-aint-nuthin-ta-duck-wit/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Music: Min Kwon: America/Beautiful 250
DESCRIPTION:For her project America/Beautiful\, Korean-American pianist Min Kwon commissioned almost eighty leading composers across the United States to each write a variation on America the Beautiful\, producing a vast mosaic of voices\, aesthetics\, identities\, and histories. No two variations are alike. Some are tender and lyrical\, others bracing and dissonant; some meditate\, others protest. Together they form a living portrait of a country in conversation with itself. Now\, as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary\, Kwon returns to the Catacombs with music from this monumental project – timed to the release of her complete recording of all 76 variations. What began as a question has become a document of its time: a sonic archive of how America’s leading creative voices\, in all their diversity\, heard this moment in history.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/min-kwon-america-beautiful-250/
LOCATION:The Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs\, 500 25th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132947Z
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SUMMARY:A4 Unscripted and Immersive Acting Audition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist looking to sharpen your skills in unscripted and immersive theater? Are you an actor or actress with no experience in this growing expression but are looking for resources on how to audition with confidence? \nJoin A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive experience centered on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-unscripted-and-immersive-acting-audition-workshop/
LOCATION:Pearl Studios NYC\, 500 8th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T225924Z
CREATED:20260526T225924Z
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup – Your Monthly Cultural Escape
DESCRIPTION:Step into a beautiful evening where art\, music\, and language come alive. Each month\, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal\, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush\, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  \nAs music fills the room\, slow down and immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy\, guided by a master calligrapher. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, you’ll receive hands-on guidance — all materials (ink\, paper\, brushes) are provided.  \nWant to practice Mandarin? Join our Mandarin Language Table during intermission for a fun\, relaxed conversation with support from our language instructors.  \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and experience a unique night of art and connection in the heart of NYC!  \nNo experience is needed — just bring your curiosity! We can’t wait to share this inspiring evening with you.  \nThis program is in partnership with the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup-your-monthly-cultural-escape/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Sisters of a Halved Heart by Nayantara Roy with Dani Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nThe electric story of two sisters and an unthinkable betrayal. \nMira Guhathakurta is a poetry editor at a distinguished literary magazine in New York\, a dream job that has given her nearly everything she’s always wanted. And then she reconnects with Jack from college—kind\, funny\, intelligent Jack—and suddenly Mira feels as if she might have found her soulmate. They’ve woven their lives together so thoroughly; all that remains is for Jack to meet her family: her beloved father and dear sister Joy. But when Joy commits an unthinkable act of betrayal\, the sisters are impossibly fractured and their father’s heart is broken. As the sisters navigate their tumultuous relationship and Mira starts over\, it turns out that Joy isn’t the only one who has been—or continues to be—dishonest. \nIn a propulsive story of love and passion and the ultimate pull of family\, Sisters of a Halved Heart examines the lengths we will go to in order to make our own narratives of love work out\, the lies we tell ourselves\, and the ways in which the truth\, often right in front of you\, can be impossible to see.\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\n\n\n\n\nNayantara Roy’s debut novel\, The Magnificent Ruins\, was a New York Times Editor’s Choice novel of 2024\, an LA Times Editor’s Pick\, a Washington Post Best Book\, a People Magazine Best Book and an Apple best debut among others. The book is currently being adapted for television.  In 2018\, Roy won the Rick DeMarinis Short Story Prize for her short story\, “8C.” Her plays have been performed internationally\, in the UK and India. By day\, she is the Senior Vice President of Television at Sandbox Entertainment where she acquires and develops original scripted series. She was born in Kolkata and now lives in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\n\n\nIN CONVERSATION WITH\n\nDani Shapiro is the author of eleven books\, and the host and creator of the hit podcast Family Secrets. Her most recent novel\, Signal Fires\, was named a best book of 2022 by NPR\, Time Magazine\, Washington Post\, Amazon\, and others\, and was a national bestseller. Her most recent memoir\, Inheritance\, was an instant New York Times Bestseller\, and named a best book of 2019 by Elle\, Vanity Fair\, Wired\, and Real Simple. Both Signal Fires and Inheritance were winners of the National Jewish Book Award. Dani’s work has been published in fourteen languages and she’s currently developing Signal Fires and Inheritance for feature film adaptation. Dani’s book on the process and craft of writing\, Still Writing\, was recently reissued on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. She occasionally teaches workshops and retreats\, and is the co-founder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano\, Italy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-sisters-of-a-halved-heart-by-nayantara-roy-with-dani-shapiro/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T170707Z
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SUMMARY:Gaysian Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, June 19th from 7–10pm at the Hub for a night celebrating queer AAPI small businesses\, art\, food\, community\, and culture. hosted by Mother Lauren Chan @lcchan model\, TV personality\, and AAPI + LGBTQ+ advocate. \n🌈come shop\, eat\, vibe\, and be in community with some of the most talented gaysian creators in NYC \n🗓️ June 19 | 7–10PM\n📍 The Hub\, 115 Bowery \n🪭 @emigrate_drag — Brooklyn-based drag artist best known for singing in multiple languages\, and for her explorations of queer narratives within the Asian-Pacific Islander diaspora.\n🪭@feliciaohnyc Felicia Oh is the full frontal fellatio fantasy of NYC. She is not your model minority – she’s just a model.\n🪩 @haoranchen_ DJ Haoran — Featuring Mandopop & Cantopop\n🀄 @gaysiantileparty — NYC’s only mahjong social club for queer & trans Asians\n📚 @blasianmarch — Black-Asian solidarity through art\, education & joy — book giveaway + tarot readings on-site\n🏳️‍🌈 @pflagnyc — 53+ years of showing up for LGBTQ+ youth & families \n💜 @nibbline — tea-flavored cakes & cookies\n💜@ltlt.ny — Filipino desserts from generations of family recipes\n💜 @toastsupperclub — Viet-Filipino street food & heritage flavors\n💜 @edible.affairs / @sidequestbb — fantuan\, papaya milk & bespoke vibes\n💜 @glasscandies2ml — playful & delectable fragrances\n💜@lumpy_studios — nostalgic objects for the culturally in-between\n💜@kwon_sohn_floral — inspired ceramics and arrangements\n💜@gary_af — whimsically silly ceramics\n💜 @jhuangstudio — ceramics & illustration rooted in lived experience\n💜 @nessafiesta — Vietnamese-American illustration with a cheeky edge\n💜@chaoticneutralny / @coversbymp3 — laser-cut accessories + Korean diaspora storytelling through music
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gaysian-night-market/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
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SUMMARY:barkha patel:  icchā / desire
DESCRIPTION:TOPAZ ARTS presents barkha patel: icchā/desire: a new interdisciplinary solo kathak work weaving original music\, film\, set design & garba.\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, 4-6pm: TOPAZ ARTS hosts an intimate showing of a new work icchā / desire by barkha patel\, AAPI Dance Artist-in-Residence. \nIn Hindu philosophy\, vasanas are unfulfilled longings that survive the death of the physical body\, passed down through bloodlines as living\, present icchā / desire. \nicchā is a new interdisciplinary solo kathak work weaving original music\, film\, set design\, and garba. Set in Gujarat\, barkha\, a daughter whose path has diverged dramatically from her lineage\, is visited by her maternal ancestors in a dream. They choose her to express\, release\, and fulfill their desires: born from survival\, loss\, intimacy\, violence\, and the denial of dance and embodied selfhood. \nicchā is meant to be a somatic shraadh\, an ancestral reverence. The work confronts the body as a site of ancestral history\, creating space within it to welcome unnamed matriarchs to breathe again and to ask ourselves what in our body might be their unfinished reaching? \n \nbarkha is set to premiere this work on Sept 25th – 26th\, 2026 in NYC with the support of the Princess Grace Foundation Special Projects grant. \n \nbarkha patel is a TOPAZ ARTS 2025-26 AAPI Dance Artist-in-Residence\, a program which supports and celebrates new works by Asian American and Pacific Islander dance artists\, made possible by TOPAZ ARTS\, Inc. in part with funds from the NYS DanceForce\, a partnership program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. \n \nphoto by: Jimmy Chen
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/barkha-patel-iccha-desire/
LOCATION:Topaz Arts Inc\, 55-03 39th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11377\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T124807Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: Inside Look: Community Garden!
DESCRIPTION:J CHEN PROJECT presents Inside Look: Community Garden! \nA gathering where J CHEN PROJECT company members plant seeds of identity\, community\, and diversity\, organized by JCP company dancers Grace Blackmar and Tsubasa Nishioka\, moderated by artistic director Jessica Chen. \nFree and open to the public with RSVP. \n🗓️June 20\, 2026 | 5pm\n📍Dance Lab Studios\, Studio 6\n307 W 38th St\, Floor 9\nNew York\, NY 10018
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-inside-look-community-garden/
LOCATION:Dance Lab Studios\, 307 W 38th St\, Floor 9\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260327T063359Z
CREATED:20260327T063359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T063359Z
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Egg Rolls\, Egg Creams & Empanadas Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to Eldridge Street between Canal and Division for the Museum at Eldridge Street’s signature event!\n\n\nOn Sunday\, June 21st\, from 12:00–4:00 PM\, the Museum at Eldridge Street will celebrate its 25TH ANNUAL Egg Rolls\, Egg Creams\, and Empanadas Street Festival\, a unique and beloved summertime tradition on the Lower East Side since the summer of 2001. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this very special milestone anniversary together. \n \nExplore Chinese\, Jewish\, and Puerto Rican tastes\, sights\, sounds\, and crafts alongside talented artisans\, stage and street performers\, and visitors from near and far! Set in front of the Museum’s Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue home\, the festival takes over one block of Eldridge Street between Canal and Division Streets for a folklore fest unlike any other for people of all ages to enjoy! \n \nThe street festival event is FREE and open to the public. \n \nAbout the Museum at Eldridge Street:The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the Eldridge Street Synagogue\, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Opened in 1887\, the Synagogue is the first great house of worship built in America by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Today\, it is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public who wishes to visit Jewish New York. Exhibits\, tours\, public programs\, and education initiatives tell the story of Jewish immigrant life\, explore architecture and historic preservation\, inspire reflection on cultural continuity\, and foster collaboration and exchange between people of all faiths\, heritages\, and interests. \n \n \nImage Credits: Photos by Louise Bartolotta\, 2024\, Courtesy of the Museum at Eldridge Street; Photo by Emeline Lotherington\, Courtesy of the Museum at Eldridge Street.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/25th-annual-egg-rolls-egg-creams-empanadas-street-festival/
LOCATION:Eldridge Street between Canal & Division Streets\, 12 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T125747Z
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SUMMARY:Radical Relations: Creative Conversations on Solidarity\, Legacy\, Activism + Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for creative conversations on solidarity\, legacy\, activism + art with Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson\, traci kato-kiriyama + special guests. \n\n\n\nAlongside a few special guests\, the afternoon will feature: \nAkemi Kochiyama-Ladson speaking on the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project\, which honors Yuri’s legacy and carries on her commitment to bring people together and build cross movement\, cross racial solidarity in support of human rights\, dignity\, and self-determination for all oppressed people. \ntraci kato-kiriyama reading from their book of poetry\, Navigating With(out) Instruments and talking about a new installation-performance-community organizing project linking actions and conversations on provenance\, Reparations\, solidarity\, collective healing\, and the reclamation of “items” that are missing/stolen/lost. \nMFA Design for Social Innovation at the School of Visual Arts is excited to host this event at the DSI studio in Chelsea\, New York City\, to share projects\, engage in conversations\, mingle over snacks\, and stimulate meaningful interaction and connections among all present. \nPLEASE SAVE THE DATE + RSVP \n\n\nAccessibility Notice: MFA DSI wants to ensure persons with disabilities have access to this event. If you are a person with a disability who requires additional accommodations to access or participate in this event\, please reach out to us at dsiinfo@sva.edu
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/radical-relations/
LOCATION:SVA\, 136 W. 21 Street\, 5th flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T121302Z
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SUMMARY:Radical Relations: Creative Conversations on Solidarity\, Legacy\, Activism + Art
DESCRIPTION:Alongside a few special guests\, the afternoon will feature:\n\n\n\nAkemi Kochiyama-Ladson speaking on the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project\, which honors Yuri’s legacy and carries on her commitment to bring people together and build cross movement\, cross racial solidarity in support of human rights\, dignity\, and self-determination for all oppressed people. \ntraci kato-kiriyama reading from their book of poetry\, Navigating With(out) Instruments and talking about a new installation-performance-community organizing project linking actions and conversations on provenance\, Reparations\, solidarity\, collective healing\, and the reclamation of “items” that are missing/stolen/lost.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/radical-relations-creative-conversations-on-solidarity-legacy-activism-art/
LOCATION:MFA Design for Social Innovation at School of Visual Arts\, 136 West 21st Street\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T214500
DTSTAMP:20260617T122611Z
CREATED:20260617T122611Z
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SUMMARY:The Slaysians: Pride Show!
DESCRIPTION:Come witness the sheer majesty of The Slaysians: New York City’s first all-queer and all-Asian improv team!\n\n\nDOORS: 8:15 PM \nSHOW: 8:30 PM \nBCC Pig Pen \nPride Month being right after AAPI Heritage Month can only mean one thing: queer Asians are at their most powerful. Come witness the sheer majesty of The Slaysians: New York City’s first all-queer and all-Asian improv team! Though we are usually known for our filthy freak-prov\, this Pride show is gonna be a lil different. In addition to improv\, we’ll also be showcasing the various talents of our incredible Slaysians: sketch\, standup\, clown\, and more! \nLine-Up: \nThe Slaysians (@theslaysiansnyc): \nJ Bala (@instant.lewdles) \nAbby To \nAndrew Wang \nChelsea Wang (@chelswang) \nDaniel Um (@danielum90) \nDaQuann Chung (@lovin_dq) \nEmilie Chen \nEmily Huang (@emilydoesimprov) \nEmily Wu (@emilehw) \nKenny Park-Yi (@kennyparkyi) \nSeyoung Kim (@seyoungjkim) \nSylvia Li \n \nFine Print: \n\nMust be 18+ to attend. No alcohol is allowed in the space.\nThere are 35 seats – first come\, first serve – and then standing room up to capacity.\nAll ticket sales are final – no refunds. If you must miss your show\, email us at info@brooklyncc.com with at least 24 hours notice and we can transfer your tickets to any upcoming show at the BCC. Answers to most other questions can be found here.\nIf show is sold out\, limited tickets will be available at the door.\nIf you have questions about accessibility needs at our venue\, please reach out to info@brooklyncc.com.\nLineup subject to change.\n\n \n \nPhotographic Consent DisclaimerBy purchasing a ticket\, you consent to be photographed\, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the venue. Your attendance constitutes your consent to such photography\, filming and/or recording and to any ongoing use in social media or future promotional materials at the BCC. You understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you attending this event. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please email us at info@brooklyncc.com after the show\, and we will make sure not to use your image in our promotional materials.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-slaysians-pride-show/
LOCATION:The BCC Pig Pen\, 144 Boerum Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T232957Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Arrange and Engage
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for Flower Arrange and Engage\, a fun hands-on workshop to create beautiful blooms together!\n\n\nFlower Arrange and Engage\nJoin OCA-NY for a relaxing evening of flower arranging\, community building\, and conversation. Connect with fellow community members while learning more about OCA-NY’s work\, opportunities for civic engagement\, and ways to get involved—all while enjoying a glass of wine. \nParticipants will receive resources on voting and the upcoming election and learn more about OCA-NY’s mission and programs. Admission is free for OCA-NY members\, and non-members may purchase tickets for $10. Space is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/flower-arrange-and-engage/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T122041Z
CREATED:20260604T122041Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Ruth Ozeki: The Typing Lady (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Booker Prize finalist and award-winning author of The Book of Form and Emptiness Ruth Ozeki returns for a reading from her dazzling debut story collection\, The Typing Lady. \nDiving into the depths of childhood ambition\, youthful desire\, midlife reinvention and the unsparing clarity of old age\, Ruth Ozeki’s new collection brings us into eleven singular\, richly imagined worlds and cements her as a writer at the height of her powers. A college student falls for her professor and learns to transmute longing into language. A disquieted husband watches as the ghost of his wife’s ambition roams the woods outside their home. A long-deceased Beat poet hijacks the mind of a young publishing assistant and rails against the state of modern literature. Intimate\, expansive\, and deeply philosophically engaged\, Ozeki uncovers the human drive to record ourselves in language — and how language\, over time\, records us in return. \nIn a revelatory evening of reading and conversation about the stories we tell ourselves\, the stories we abandon\, and the stories we become\, hear Ozeki discuss the art of writing and the lives — real and imagined — that shape us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-ruth-ozeki-the-typing-lady-hybrid/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260617T131922Z
CREATED:20260617T121305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T131922Z
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SUMMARY:NYC AAPI STUDIES K-12 Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join the The Asian American Education Project and CACF for an information and Q+A session about the need for AAPI curriculum in NYC schools\, how NYC AAPI Studies K-12 can impact their child’s school\, as well as the resources available to NYC schools\, teacher and students. Learn about important AAPI history as well! \nTuesday\, June 23\, 12:00 PM or\nWednesday\, June 24\, 7:00 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-aapi-studes-k-12-workshop-for-parents-and-caregivers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114811Z
CREATED:20260617T114811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T114811Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Showing Up featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Showing Up \nShowing up for one another matters. Based on this simple premise\, Share Our America presents a streaming event exploring the power of service and connection featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in conversation with MS NOW’s Jonathan Lemire. Hear from inspiring local nonprofit leaders\, former NYC Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh\, and more on Tue\, Jun 23. FREE
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-power-of-showing-up-featuring-former-us-surgeon-general-dr-vivek-murthy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260614T042441Z
CREATED:20260614T042441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T042441Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Convention in Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:AAJA’s 2026 convention will be in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, from June 24-28\, 2026. Our annual convention brings together the AAJA community\, provides opportunities to meet with recruiters\, fosters learning through our carefully crafted lineup of panels and workshops and allows for collective reflection on AAPI representation\, leadership and ownership within the field of journalism. We look forward to welcoming our #AAJAFamily\, from the ones who have been with us since 1981\, to those who have joined within the past year\, for an illuminating week of conversations\, community and skills-building. To learn more about convention\, check out our archives. \nThis year’s programming will bring together journalists\, media leaders\, students\, and storytellers for conversations on leadership\, innovation\, representation\, career growth\, and the future of the industry. Many sessions are available in the AAJA26 app\, with additional programming continuing to be added on a rolling basis. \nProgramming highlights include: \n\nFrom locker rooms to headlines: Sports coverage through a cultural lens\nResponsible AI in the newsroom\nCash money in nonprofits: How to investigate private institutions that may or may not be charitable\n\nDate: June 24-28\, 2026 \nLocation: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\n1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN 55403
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-journalists-association-aaja-convention-in-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,In Person,Journalism,Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260626T063405Z
CREATED:20260626T062802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T063405Z
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SUMMARY:Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K - The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
DESCRIPTION:This is the Largest Event of the Summer! Experience the Ultimate Korean Beauty Experience from June 13th (Grand Opening) to August 31. \n\n\n🏰2 HOUSES 1 ADDRESS — ALL AT HANA HOUSE 🏰 \nNew York’s most immersive K-beauty & culture experience is here for the summer — and it’s back better than ever ✨ \nHaus of K is a space where discovery meets culture: get personalized skin & color analysis from top-tier brands\, join tea omakase tastings\, try on traditional Hanbok\, learn K-dessert secrets\, and connect with a community of people who love Korean culture as much as you do. \nNew experiences\, new brands\, new reasons to come back — every single week. \nWHAT’S WAITING INSIDE \n✦ Curated K-Beauty Lounge: Top-tier brands\, personalized skin & color analysis\, and pro K-makeup masterclasses\n✦ Immersive Cultural Workshops: Exclusive tea omakase tastings\, custom jewelry making\, and traditional Hanbok wearing experiences\n✦ K-Café & Desserts: Sip on trendy Korean drinks and indulge in iconic treats (plus\, learn the secrets yourself in our K-dessert making classes)\n✦ Wellness & Movement: Reset with regular yoga sessions\, K-wellness programming\, and community running clubs\n✦ The Energy: All-day lounge vibes\, community networking\, and live DJ sets \nHANA HOUSE VIP PACKAGE \nThose who opt for the HANA HOUSE VIP PACKAGE will receive K-Beauty Products + Complimentary Drink/Hana House T-Shirt + Raffle entry to Hana House sponsor giveaways including brands from Coca Cola\, Hachette\, Penguin Random House\, Igloo\, and more! \nGRAND OPENING EXCLUSIVES \nJune 13 & 14: First 30 guests in line each day receive a curated PR gift bag packed with handpicked K-beauty goodies. \nJune 13–20: First 100 guests receive an exclusive key 🗝️— unlocking special discounts\, perks\, and surprise benefits all summer long. A new batch drops daily — don’t sleep on it. \nHOURS \nJune 13: 10 am to 8 pm (Grand Opening + Brand Showcase)\nJune 14–20: 11 am to 7 pm (Grand Opening + Brand Showcase)\nJune 21–Aug 31: 10 am to 7 pm \nBrands include I’m From\, Apothe\, melixir\, TOCOBO\, VT\, ludient\, Laboreve\, LEPS\, PURE’AM\, Serumkind\, Haeskin\, fvrts\, SINSURU\, let’s kared\, roobliss\, breezytail\, LizK\, Dr. Eve\, and YYYLAB.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hana-house-presents-haus-of-k-the-ultimate-k-beauty-event-of-the-summer/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260609T024407Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Nights
DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown Night Market team is back! This year as Chinatown Nights*.\nFriday\, June 26 & Friday July 10\, 2026\nLast summer\, we thought it was our last. Site conditions on Forsyth Plaza (broken street lights\, human excrement\, discarded needles\, unhoused settlements) became increasingly challenging. Permitting and red tape from various City agencies added barriers and costs at every turn. Corporate sponsorship ended. It was too overwhelming for us to even think about taking it on again. \nThen we heard the outpour of love from our community and from our vendors. Despite dealing with all these challenges\, we realized that we too would be sad without this summer event in Chinatown. \nSo\, we’re back…with some changes to make it possible for us to continue this tradition. The Chinatown Night Market team returns June 26 & July 10 to Forsyth Plaza\, this year as Chinatown Nights*. Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nSee you there. \n*Chinatown Nights is a throw back to how it all started in 2021 as a pandemic response to gather community outdoors and to give local Chinatown artisans and shops an opportunity to vend. Since then this summer festival has grown and evolved into the Chinatown Night Market and now will transition back to Chinatown Nights centering arts and culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-nights/
LOCATION:Forsyth Plaza\, Forsyth St & Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Food,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T113723Z
CREATED:20260617T113723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T113723Z
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SUMMARY:AI - Assisted Career Transition
DESCRIPTION:Navigating a career transition\, re-entering the workforce\, or impacted by recent layoffs? Experience the power of the Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to support career insights\, networking\, and actionable support. \n\nThis week\, Bartholomew Jae\, Co-President of the Ascend New England chapter\, will facilitate the discussion around generative AI and how it can help us discover what we want to do next\, identify and pursue roles that align with those requirements\, and stand out during the interview process.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-assisted-career-transition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T151754Z
CREATED:20260609T023926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T151754Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! - Potluck Asian America Presents: Dinner & Book Talk with Artist/Illustrator Ria Sim
DESCRIPTION:$25 Tickets (includes a copy of her book)\nDinner & Book Talk with Artist Ria Sim\, Author of “Dear New York\, I Love You”\nJoin us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe)\, who will discuss her art book\, Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City\, which celebrates New York’s colorful streets\, classic haunts\, and simple pleasures. \nRia sees the best in the city. She’s moved by the simplicity of the buildings against the sky\, a single flower on a not-so-clean sidewalk\, and the ever-rotating\, meticulously curated decorations adorning a brownstone in the West Village. She draws everything from strangers’ doorsteps and snow-covered yellow cabs\, as well as historic landmarks like the Stonewall Inn to newer\, beloved institutions such as Spongies Cafe in Chinatown. \nIn addition to the discussion\, admission includes a hardcover copy of her book Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City that Ria can sign\, as well as a buffet dinner featuring the famously delicious\, light\, and airy Hong Kong-style paper-wrapped spongecakes in a wide array of original and special flavors from one of the inspirations behind her drawings: Spongies Cafe! \n \nThe event location will be held in the Flatiron/Union Square area in Manhattan and shared only with confirmed RSVPs. \nAbout Ria Sim: Ria is a self-taught illustrator and is the creator of the popular Instagram account @coffeecakescafe. She was born in Indonesia and lived in the Bay Area after her family immigrated from China. In 2022\, Ria moved to New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/potluck-asian-america-presents-dinner-book-talk-with-artist-illustrator-ria-sim/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Author Interview,Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T134453Z
CREATED:20260617T122239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T134453Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: GHAR/BA: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Allies welcome. An ancient folk dance (Garba) meets House (‘Ghar’) Techno & Disco. For those wanting more than just ‘pride as usual.’\n\n\nGHAR/BA  \nGhar. The Gujarati word for house. \nGarba. An ancient folk dance from Gujarat\, danced in ancient circles to honor the divine feminine\, the generative force at the center of all things. Add the pulse of House\, Techno\, and Disco. That’s GHAR/BA. A home for everyone. \nĀVARTAN (Sanskrit: आवर्तन) : a complete cycle of rhythm. The thing that brings you back around. A chance to start anew. \n————- \nA different type of pride celebration. Not a social mixer with movement as a backdrop\, but an intentionally curated movement gathering in which the rhythm propels participants to build something together. The kind of altered state that can only come from within. Generated by the circle itself. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n2 hours of guided movement and open floor. \nPart 1 — Dandiya warm-up and Garba drills. \nBreak \nPart 2 — Garba combinations moving into open Garba. The circle takes over. \nDandiyas provided. Snacks and hydration included. \nWHO THIS IS FOR \nLGBTQ folks + allies. Those wanting more than just pride as usual. People ready to be fully in the room. Prior Garba experience is not required — but willingness to sweat\, to follow\, to surrender self-consciousness\, and to give yourself to the collective intention of the space is key. \nDRESS CODE — strictly observed \nBreathable\, loose or flowy athletic wear\, streetwear\, or Indian/Garba dancewear. \nColor palette: solid/blocked- black\, white\, navy/royal\, gold/silver \nSneakers allowed \nNo metal or glass ornamentation — you will be moving in close proximity to others. \nNote: This event will be photographed and filmed for documentation and social media. Purchasing a ticket constitutes consent to this use. \n  \nDietary accommodations for snack allergies must be communicated in advance — accommodations subject to notice received. Please email: avartangarba@proton.me \n  \nRefunds available up to 14 days before the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/avartan-presents-ghar-ba-pride-edition/
LOCATION:A Manhattan Dance Space\, to be revealed to ticketholders\, New York\, NY\, 00000\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T064457Z
CREATED:20260514T061457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T064457Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming. \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience\, a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:15 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast\, grab yours now!💬 Follow Us: IG @LaughingLassi | Medium @LaughingLassi | TikTok @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important InformationLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.Tickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks.Refunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating. \nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n\n“Say something in Bengali!” \n\n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassiCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n\n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n\n\n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n\n\n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \n\nTickets sell out fast.Seats are limited.And every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-7/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T172042Z
CREATED:20260612T171708Z
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SUMMARY:Indonesian Liwetan Feast
DESCRIPTION:IWETAN FEAST IS BACK – COME & JOIN US to experience more Indonesian culture at our INDONESIAN LIWETAN FEAST \nA feast of  friendship\nNasi Liwet\, Ayam Bakar\, Sambal\, Lalapan\nServed together on banana leaves\, Liwetan style\nNo plates\, just gotong royong & community\nDrink & Dessert… \nSaturday\, June 27 ‘ 2026\n1PM – 3PM\n8407 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373 \nTicket : @$30 / person\n$50 ( For 2 Person ) \nRSVP :  347-615-2003\nBefore June 20\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/indonesian-liwetan-feast/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 84-07 Broadway\,\, Elmhurst\, NY\, 11373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T065255Z
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SUMMARY:Pantry Pollination Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join Nadine Nelson for a community potluck that explores diasporic food traditions from around the world.\n\n\nPantry Pollination is a community gathering and potluck exploring the connections between Black\, Asian\, Caribbean\, Middle Eastern\, and African diasporic food traditions. Through tea\, small bites\, seed sharing\, and conversation\, the event highlights how everyday ingredients and markets carry stories of migration\, exchange\, and cultural influence. Guests are invited to bring a small dish or ingredient to share. \nNadine Nelson is a multidisciplinary artist\, chef\, and educator whose work uses food as a medium for cultural connection and community engagement. Born in Toronto to Jamaican parents\, her practice brings together global food traditions\, storytelling\, and social practice. She is a James Beard-celebrated chef and the owner of Global Local Gourmet\, an interactive culinary event company specializing in cooking classes and experiential events. \nYou can follow Nadine Nelson here: @globallocalgourmet\, @chefnadinegreenqueenofcuisine\, @artistnadinenelson \nWebsite: https://pantrypollination.lovable.app/ \n \nNon-Members: $6 (Includes Admission)| Members: Free \nLocation: Visitor & Administration Building Auditorium \n \n*Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs\, year-round FREE Garden admission\, parking passes and discounts\, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens\, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all the benefits\, click here: queensbotanical.org/membership \n \nKnow Before You Go: \nHealth & Safety \nReference current health & safety guidelines\, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go \n \nRefund Policy \nTickets are non-refundable\, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer. \n \nCancellations \nIn the case that an event is canceled\, you will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nCommunications \nBy purchasing tickets and attending QBG events\, you hereby opt in to receiving communications from the Garden and NYC Bird Alliance. You may receive updates about future QBG events and news through the addresses you provide. If you do not wish to receive future communication\, simply click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of an email or write to info@queensbotanical.org. \n \nPhotography & Videography \nQueens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials\, including print\, online\, broadcast\, and social media. By attending this event\, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity\, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote\, publicize\, or advertise the Garden\, its activities\, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image\, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG cannot be held responsible for third-party outlets. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \nGarden Etiquette \nQBG staff strives to provide a place of peace\, beauty\, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum\, a collection of gardens for the study\, culture\, exhibition\, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore\, enjoy\, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette\, visit our website. \n \nGetting to QBG \nBy public transportation\, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street\, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing\, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus. \nFor driving directions and more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions \n \nParking \nOn-site parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden\, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street\, Flushing\, NY 11355. For parking fees\, please call 718.886.3800 or check our website: queensbotanical.org/directions \n \nAbout Queens Botanical Garden \nQBG is an urban oasis where people\, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens\, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York\, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, Queens Borough President\, the New York City Council\, State elected officials\, the New York State Department of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation\, along with corporate\, foundation\, and individual supporters. For more information\, visit http://www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800d
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pantry-pollination-potluck/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main St\, New York\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T071554Z
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SUMMARY:Panel: Sanctuary After Dark: Legacies of Queer Nightlife
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary After Dark: Legacies of Queer Nightlife\nPresented in collaboration with Body Hack\nAlice O’Malley\, Body Hack Collective\, Julie Tolentino\, Lola Flash\, and more\nSaturday\, June 27 | 2pm-10pm | Body Hack’s Pride Nonstop will continue all weekend long \nSanctuary After Dark is free and open to the public\, but RSVP with donation is strongly encouraged\, to support Body Hack’s fundraising for Black Trans Liberation Kitchen and The Celebration of Black Trans Women Cookout. The ticket for Body Hack’s Pride Nonstop is sold separately.\nThe club\, the party\, the disco\, the bar\, the rave\, the rager\, the afters\, the carry. Are these all sanctuary\, however imperfect? \nSanctuary After Dark unfolds legacies of nightlife as sites of sanctuary\, particularly as refuge for queer communities across generations in New York City. Artists including Lola Flash\, Alice O’Malley\, and Julie Tolentino will reflect upon queer 90s nightlife and its echoes through today through different creative engagements. These will include a thread of lineage drawn between Body Hack and the Clit Club. Operating from 1990 to 2002\, the Clit Club was a legendary queer party in New York’s meatpacking district that organized and galvanized queer communities through years of crisis and upheaval. Active since 2018\, Body Hack is a collective and event series producing multi-faceted parties and fundraisers supporting trans and gender non-conforming community members. \nSanctuary After Dark will occur during Body Hack’s 2026 Pride Nonstop at Nowadays\, a weekend-long party supporting mutual aid campaigns for trans healthcare\, decarceration\, housing\, and overall stability while revealing vital resonances between multiple generations of queer nightlife sanctuary spaces. \nSCHEDULE \n\n2–3PM | Clit Club DJ Set\n3–5PM | Lola Flash and Alice O’Malley\n5PM | Julie Tolentino with Anh Vo and Buffy Sierra\n5:30PM | Clit Club DJ Set Outro\n6–8PM | DJ D1NAH 8-10 PM | FASHION
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/panel-sanctuary-after-dark-legacies-of-queer-nightlife/
LOCATION:Nowadays\, 56-06 Cooper Ave.\, Ridgewood\, NY\, 11385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Discussion,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135743Z
CREATED:20260617T121317Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang\, a hands-on culinary workshop led by Instructor Jiyoung Park\, founder of ParksKitchen in San Francisco. \nIn this collaborative session\, attendees will gather in groups to create a traditional Korean Hansang—a complete meal featuring steamed rice\, a savory soup\, a main dish\, an assortment of side dishes\, and roasted gim (seaweed)—while exploring the flavors\, ingredients\, and traditions that define Korean home cooking. Guided by Jiyoung Park\, participants will learn fundamental Korean cooking techniques and gain insight into the cultural traditions and everyday practices that shape Korean home dining.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-taste-of-jib-bap-discovering-the-warmth-of-a-korean-hansang/
LOCATION:Bueok at Korean Cultural Center\, 122 E 32nd Street\, 4th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T093732Z
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SUMMARY:Genius on Display: Designing for the FIFA World Cup with Rich Tu
DESCRIPTION:Join Poster House for an evening with Rich Tu\, a creative director and educator\, as well as the designer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for New York and New Jersey. Tu will discuss the evolution of World Cup posters and take you through the creative process behind his 2026 design for the event. \nRich Tu (@rich_tu) is an award-winning artist and creative based in New York City. He is a partner and executive creative director at the branding agency Sunday Afternoon. Tu has also held creative leadership roles at Jones Knowles Ritchie\, MTV Entertainment Group\, and Nike Inc. He won the ADC Young Guns award and recently received the prestigious Paul Manship Medallion for significant contributions to the Art Directors Club and the creative industry. \nTu received his BFA in Communication from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. He currently teaches design at SVA and is the co-founder of the COLORFUL awards with the One Club for Creativity\, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for early career creatives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/genius-on-display-designing-for-the-fifa-world-cup-with-rich-tu/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T235900
DTSTAMP:20260529T111704Z
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SUMMARY:Sholay Events: Desi-Queer Pride on the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a vibrant evening of unbound joy as we take our roving desi party back to Pier 16 for NYC Pride Weekend\n\n\nSholay Events Presents\nDesi-Queer Pride on the Pier\nDance under the setting sun in downtown Manhattan with beats by Ashu Rai — and by popular demand\, we’re back at Cobble Fish for the third year running. Join us at one of NYC’s most coveted outdoor spots\, right on Pier 16 at South Street Seaport\, for a night of queer love\, unbound joy\, and the kind of Pride celebration we need now more than ever. Come ready to shake it up! \nSaturday\, June 27 \n7pm – Midnight \nCobble Fish89 South St. Pier 16\, NYC \nMusic by Ashu Rai \n$20 – Advance Tickets Only21+ to enter with valid I.D. \nHow to get there: Subway: A\, C\, J\, \,2\, 3\, R and 5 to Fulton Street Station. The Wall Street Ferry Terminal at Pier 11 is also a short walk to the south along the East River Waterfront. Cobble Fish is at the end of the pier tucked between two historic ships. \nThe pier is partially covered so join us rain or shine. \nsholayevents.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sholay-events-desi-queer-pride-on-the-pier/
LOCATION:Cobble Fish\, 89 South Street\, #Pier 16\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T141844Z
CREATED:20260618T115950Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Collage & Memory Mixtape Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \n​Inspired by COVERS BY MP3\, this playful\, hands-on workshop invites participants to create a mini CD keychain with a shareable memory playlist\, paired with a self-designed album cover. \n​COVERS BY MP3 is a multimedia community arts project that documents stories from the Korean diaspora through music\, memory\, and recreated album covers featuring participants in place of the original artists. \n​In this workshop\, participants will build a playlist of the music that has shaped their lives and collage an album cover inspired by the memories it evokes. Their design will then be transformed into a mini CD keychain that links to the playlist\, allowing their personal soundtrack to be shared at the tap of a phone. \n​This program is made possible in part with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund\, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts. \n​It is also made possible through the generous support of the Queens Public Library. \n  \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible to wheelchair users. Please contact accessibility@queenslibrary.org with any access requests or questions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cover-collage-memory-mixtape-workshop/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Hunters Point\, 47-40 Center Blvd\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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