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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
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SUMMARY:A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to present A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II\, a multidisciplinary group exhibition featuring 17 artists that explores the stories\, memories\, and lived experiences of Taiwanese immigrants in the United States. \nOpening on August 13\, 2026\, at Crossing Art in Chelsea\, New York\, the exhibition brings together contemporary art\, oral histories\, and written narratives to explore migration\, identity\, belonging\, and cultural heritage. \nVolume II focuses on New York City during the 1980s and 1990s\, reflecting the challenges\, transformations\, and resilience of immigrant communities. Through the symbolic journey of Ada Lin\, the exhibition connects personal memories with the evolving history of the city\, creating a space where immigrant stories are preserved and shared across generations. \nThroughout the exhibition\, we will also present public programs and hands-on workshops. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements! \n📍 Crossing Art @crossingart\n559 W 23rd St\, New York\, NY 10011\n🗓 Opening Reception: August 13\, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM\n🖼 Exhibition: August 13–26\, 2026\n🕛 Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday | 12:00–6:00 PM\nClosed Mondays. \nParticipating Artists:\nBryan Cordova\, Pedro Cuni\, Peggy Cheng\, Rebecca Hon\, Ronald Huang\, James Hsieh\, Chiya Huang\, John Chia Hsuan Kuo\, Kiu\, Tse-Hsing Liu\, Gabrielle Yi-Wen Mar\, Munus Shih\, I Chin Sung\, Moyuru Shiroma\, Yalan Wen\, Sherry Yang\, and Ashton Yeh \nA Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II\nFounder / Curator: Tzu-Ying (Naomi) Chan @naomichan.art\nScreen Writer: Jason Wu @jasonchiehhsiuwu\nVisual Design: Yu Shan Cheng @usuhuaunu\nCo-Organized: @taiwanfest.nyc @hakka.ngo
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-story-that-lives-within-us-ada-volume-ii/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
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SUMMARY:Town Hall: A Readout of New Data on Health Risks & Air Quality Levels of Chinatown’s Megajail
DESCRIPTION:As the excavation and construction phases of the Manhattan Borough-Based “Megajail” begin\, there are growing concerns in Chinatown of a repeat of the issues present throughout the demolition phase. This time\, the air\, noise\, and vibration issues will persist for several years. \nFollowing a previous town hall with Neighbors United Below Canal\, which examined the health and environmental risks posed by the demolition phase\, we are reconvening the community on Aug 13th from 6 to 8 PM at The Hub to continue the conversation and to look ahead in preparation for the construction phase. Our panel will discuss findings from a recent air quality monitoring study conducted during the megajail’s demolition phase\, and share experiences advocating for improved safety measures and how we can fight together for better solutions. \nLimited seating — RSVP via the link to reserve your spot.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/town-hall-a-readout-of-new-data-on-health-risks-air-quality-levels-of-chinatowns-megajail/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T115348Z
CREATED:20260731T115348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T115348Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Forum: Pioneering Radio Program Reunion Panel
DESCRIPTION:A virtual panel discussion of former guests on the “Asian American Forum\,” a pioneering weekly radio program that aired on public radio in Connecticut from 1990 to 1996. Moderated by Edward Lim\, former Business Librarian at the University of Connecticut. \nThe Asian American Forum (AAF) was created and hosted by Dr. Paul Bock and Mrs. Phoebe Ten Yin Ho Bock\, and was the first Asian American college radio program on the East Coast. The collection represents vital oral history documenting Asian American perspectives primarily from the Northeast corridor\, with additional representation from Washington\, California\, Hawaii\, and other U.S. regions. Later in life\, the Bocks moved to Seattle and donated their collection of AAF episodes originally recorded on audio tape to the Wing Luke Museum. \nPresented by University of Connecticut and Wing Luke Museum. \nPresented online in a webinar format. No in-person seating. This presentation will be recorded.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-forum-pioneering-radio-program-reunion-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Radio,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T204900
DTSTAMP:20260807T083742Z
CREATED:20260805T023816Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Kyoko Kagawa Rarities: Little Peach / Anzukko
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nDiscovered in a “New Face” contest run by the Tokyo Shimbun in 1949\, Kyoko Kagawa joined upstart film studio Shintoho at age 17\, initiating a steady stream of appearances that would establish in her image an aptitude for projecting brightness and “pure feeling.” Going freelance early in her career in 1952\, she would quickly become a staple of Japanese Cinema’s Golden Age\, becoming immortalized especially as the youngest daughter in the Yasujiro Ozu masterpiece Tokyo Story (1953). With the distinction of working with all of Japan’s “Big Four” directors (Ozu\, Kenji Mizoguchi\, Akira Kurosawa\, and Mikio Naruse) and many more of its greats (Hiroshi Shimizu\, Kozaburo Yoshimura\, Hirokazu Kore-eda\, to name a few)\, and in a career spanning over 70 years and 130 films\, Kagawa’s filmography can read like a roadmap to Japan’s cinema\, her characters meaningful guides in its living history. \nThe greatness in Kagawa’s filmography overflows\, but many of her most widely-circulated roles are in support of other leads or larger ensembles. Composed entirely of imported celluloid\, “Kyoko Kagawa Rarities” looks at the rich history from another vantage point\, and puts Kagawa\, deservedly\, in the center lane. Highlighting discovery and revelation (special mention for the U.S. premiere of Farewell to the Highland Station)\, and postulating a new set of classics\, the series looks to give fresh color to this dear and familiar face. —Joseph Eusebio \n“I am truly delighted and grateful that audiences in New York will have the opportunity to see this selection of films in which I appeared as part of this special retrospective. New York holds a special place in my heart\, as I once lived there for about three years because of my husband’s work\, and I remember the city with great fondness. I was still young in some of these films\, but I hold deep gratitude for the exceptional source material and for the guidance of the distinguished directors with whom I was fortunate enough to work. It is thanks to them that these films endure and can continue to be met by audiences today. I hope that you will enjoy watching the different ways in which each of the women in these films chooses to live her life. “ —Kyoko Kagawa\, June 2026 \nNote: The first film in this series\, Mikio Naruse’s Little Peach (Anzukko)\, will screen at Anthology Film Archives on August 13\, 2026. Click here for information and tickets.  \nGuest curated by Joseph Eusebio and Akinaru Rokkaku. \nProgrammed with support from the Japan Foundation\, New York.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kyoko-kagawa-rarities-little-peach-anzukko/
LOCATION:Anthology Film Archives\, 32 Second Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260811T000543Z
CREATED:20260811T000543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T000543Z
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SUMMARY:OCA-NY Student Art Showcase: Voices Against Hate
DESCRIPTION:OCA-NY is proud to create a space where young artists can use their creativity and voices to speak out against hate\, discrimination\, and violence. \nThrough their artwork\, our students share their experiences\, perspectives\, and hopes for a community where everyone is respected\, valued\, and welcomed. \n🖌️ Come see the work of our young artists and support their voices! \n📅 Dates: August 14\, 15\, 16\, 19\, 22\, 23 & 24\n⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Location: 127 Walker St\, New York\, NY \nArt has the power to start conversations.\nArt has the power to bring people together.\nArt can be a voice against hate. \nJoin OCA-NY in celebrating our students\, their creativity\, and their vision for a stronger\, more united community. \nOCA-NY — Building community through culture\, education\, and the arts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oca-ny-student-art-showcase-voices-against-hate/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T120642Z
CREATED:20260731T120642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T120642Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AAPI-LEAD - Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is a 4-day youth conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people. AAPI-LEAD aims to develop AAPI youth’s understanding of and relationship to their own identities\, deepen the connections between social justice and equity in relation to systems and community\, and equip youth with the tools to advocate for themselves\, their families\, and the wider AAPI community as a whole. \nEach workshop and discussion will build upon the others and help you develop the foundation you need to understand AAPI issues.  \nFor high school and college students\,
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-aapi-lead-youth-conference/
LOCATION:40 Broad St\, 40 Broad St\, New York\, NY\, 10004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T181538Z
CREATED:20260807T100551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181538Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Becoming: The Sound of Tommorow
DESCRIPTION:A Filipino based musical experience having its first debut in NYC. Featuring international and local artists showcase and competition.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/becoming-the-sound-of-tommorow/
LOCATION:15 W 39th St fl 7\, 15 West 39th Street\, #fl 7\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T213617Z
CREATED:20260709T213617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T213617Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Farewell to the Highland Station
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nFarewell to the Highland Station\nNobuo Nakagawa\, Japan\, 1951\, 35mm\, 76 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nA botanical researcher (Michitaro Mizushima) visits a tuberculosis sanatorium in the highlands. Collecting plants in the area for his research\, he falls in love with the nurse in white (Kyoko Kagawa). \nProduced quickly to capitalize on the massive success of Minoru Obata’s hit song of the same title\, within the genre trappings of the “kayo eiga” (song film)\, Farewell to the Highland Station elevates to the sublime under the masterful direction of Nobuo Nakagawa. Known in most histories exclusively for his classics of the horror genre\, legendary critic Shiguehiko Hasumi has explained that Nakagawa is indistinguishable without this film. Something similar could also be said about Kagawa: that if this film were known\, her role in it as the young nurse would likely be amongst her most iconic. \nA revelatory film\, newly subtitled on the occasion of this series\, for what is believed to be its U.S. premiere. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the National Film Archive of Japan. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-farewell-to-the-highland-station/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260809T234436Z
CREATED:20260809T234317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T234436Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch for Catherine Cho's The Devoted with Vanessa Chan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a release event with acclaimed author Catherine Cho\, discussing her new novel The Devoted. Moderating this discussion is internationally bestselling author Vanessa Chan. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \nIn this emotionally transportive literary debut about family and fate\, a young Korean woman becomes entrenched in an infamous crime organization—and the dangerous world she once sought to escape. \n\n\n\nRaised in Hong Kong by their Korean grandmother in a quiet village\, Eunha and her brother Solomon live a sheltered life. Their father is a Dragon Head\, a leader within the infamous criminal organization of the Triads. While their beloved grandmother does her best to shield the children from the constant hum of violence and fear that surrounds their father and his world\, Eunha only has Solomon and their one permitted companion\, a boy named Kai\, for company. \nBut as Eunha grows up and marries into a supposedly respectable Hong Kong family\, the veneer of her careful life begins to crack. When her young son is kidnapped\, she is cast into the city’s criminal underground and back into the orbit of Kai\, now a Dragon Head himself. \nWill Eunha finally give in to the life she has strived so hard to rise above or was her future always fated?\nThe Devoted is at once a sweeping family drama\, a moving account of forbidden love\, and a story about a woman’s determination to choose her own destiny. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Cho is the acclaimed author of The Devoted and the memoir Inferno. She was shortlisted for The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year 2020 and shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize. Catherine also runs her own literary agency Paper Literary. Originally from the United States\, she now lives with her family in London. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVanessa Chan is the Malaysian author of internationally bestselling The Storm We Made\, a Good Morning America Book Club Pick\, BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick\, and New York Times Editor’s Choice. The novel\, her first\, will be translated into more than twenty languages worldwide. Her other work has been published in Vogue\, Esquire\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/catherine-cho-vanessa-chan-the-devoted/
LOCATION:The Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T065601Z
CREATED:20260807T170610Z
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Friday\, August 14 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual\, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast\, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen\, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows\, featuring comics from HBO\, Comedy Central\, and your Twitter feed. \nHosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto \n  \nWith special guests James Tom\, Subhah Agarwal\, and Napoleon Emill \n  \n  \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+ \n\n\nFAQ\nAll Advance and Door tickets are Mixed Seating and Standing. Seating is limited. \nWhen you arrive\, simply check in at the door by providing the name of the ticket purchaser to claim your Will Call tickets. \nOnly Credit and Tap to Pay are accepted for ticket sales at the door. \nMost other questions answered here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-13/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T010000
DTSTAMP:20260805T020830Z
CREATED:20260805T020830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T020830Z
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SUMMARY:Before the Wave: Taiwanese R&B and Hip-Hop Night
DESCRIPTION:Before Taiwanese Waves (@taiwanesewaves) takes over Central Park\, we’re bringing the sound of Taiwan to 929.\nCelebrating its 10th anniversary\, Taiwanese Waves returns to SummerStage on August 16 with a free concert showcasing some of Taiwan’s most exciting artists. We’re kicking off the weekend early with a night dedicated to the sounds that have defined Taiwan’s R&B and hip-hop scene. \nOn Friday\, August 14\, New York’s Taiwanese DJs take over the booth\, spinning everything from classic R&B anthems to the latest hip-hop and pop hits\, turning 929 into a late night out in Taipei. \n🪩 Local Taiwanese DJs spinning Taiwanese R&B and hip-hop all night\, from timeless classics to today’s newest hits\, curated by @gm_timemachine\n🧨 Surprise Guest Appearances\n🍸 A limited cocktail menu inspired by this year’s Taiwanese Waves artist lineup \nReservation via Resy. Walk-in’s are welcomed.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/before-the-wave-taiwanese-rb-and-hip-hop-night/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260804T014334Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T014334Z
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SUMMARY:Bangkok Nites Dinner Party
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, we’re turning Mee Sum Cafe into a buzzing Bangkok night market in the heart of Chinatown.\nWhether it’s your first bite or a return to flavors you love\, come experience the energy\, warmth\, and spice of a true night in Bangkok. \n🔥 ONE NIGHT ONLY🔥
A bold 4-course Thai dinner menu by Chef Titalie\nthat includes an exclusive dessert collab with @ninetreasurescreamery \n📍Mee Sum Cafe
26 Pell St\, New York\, NY 10013 \nSaturday\, August 15th\, 2026 \nChoose Your Time Slot\nSeating 1: 6PM (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Seating 2: 8PM (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM)\nLimited Seats · Ticketed Entry Only \nEach guest will receive a Thai inspired goodie bag.\nEach guest will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card to Double Crispy Bakery. \nMENU\nEach ticket includes tax/tip and the following 4 courses: \n“Melon Mayhem”\nJuicy watermelon and creamy feta bites with a Thai-inspired twist. Finished with Thai dried fish crumble\, crispy fried shallots\, fresh herbs\, and a sweet-salty chili dressing for the perfect balance of bright\, savory\, and refreshing flavors. \n“Crab Curry Chaos”\nCrispy golden cups filled with rich\, creamy Thai crab curry. Finished with fragrant herbs\, a touch of chili\, and a sweet-spicy finish for the perfect balance of bold\, aromatic flavors. \n“Titi’s Krazy Krapow”\nChef Titalie’s signature take on the beloved Pad Krapow—because if it’s not made with holy basil\, it’s not true Krapow. Fiery stir-fried holy basil\, with beef\, garlic\, and fresh chilies\, served over fragrant jasmine rice and topped with a crispy-edged\, runny fried egg. Authentic\, unapologetically spicy\, and packed with bold flavor. \n“Mango Madness”\nA luscious dessert shake blending sun-ripened mango\, sweet coconut Thai sticky rice\, and rich creamy coconut ice cream specially custom made from Nine Treasures Creamery for this dessert collaboration. Creamy\, tropical\, and indulgently satisfying—it’s mango sticky rice in every sip. \n•FULL MENU AND DETAILS ON LUMA TICKET LINK IN BIO• \nA portion of revenue will be donated to @welcome.to.chinatown for supporting the community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangkok-nites-dinner-party/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
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SUMMARY:Chinatown '75 Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:CHINATOWN ‘75 is an interactive walking tour that tells the story of the police brutality case that rocked Chinatown and the protest movement that arose in its wake. In May of 1975\, 25\,000 protesters marched from Chinatown to City Hall to demand justice for the beating of Peter Yew. \nBased on archival research and oral histories with march participants\, CHINATOWN ‘75 traces the route of the original Peter Yew protest march to paint an in-depth portrait of a transformative moment in Chinatown’s history. We’ll explore how the interactions between radical social movements\, community organizations\, and the NYPD shaped the ensuing demonstrations\, and how the iconic photographs of the march came to symbolize a generation of Asian American activism. \nImportant: The meeting location is the south side of Canal Street and Elizabeth Street. The ending location is Foley Square. Tour runs rain or shine. \nDate and Time: 8/15 at 2:00 PM\, 8/16 at 11:00 AM\nTIckets: $28.52 Student/Senior\, $33.85 General \nTours will be led by Dr. Michael Menor Salgarolo\, a New York City-based historian\, walking tour guide\, retired stand-up comedian\, and founder of UNASSIMILATED Walking Tours. He holds a PhD in History from NYU and is now an Assistant Professor of History at Bard College. \nThis walk is presented by UNASSIMILATED Walking Tours and Think!Chinatown\, as part of the 2026 Chinatown Storytelling Festival. \nUNASSIMILATED is a walking tour company that crafts unique narrative experiences to tell a people’s history of Asian America. We bring knowledge from the archive to the sidewalks to amplify forgotten and silenced Asian American voices from the past. Walks include Blood and Water\, The Original\, Manila Bayou\, and Chinatown ‘75. Follow us on Instagram @unassimilatednyc \nThink!Chinatown is a creative placekeeping non-profit here to create intergenerational spaces of art\, joy\, belonging and connection in Manhattan’s Chinatown. At the intersection of arts\, storytelling and neighborhood engagement\, T!C works to grow community agency in our own neighborhood’s built environment as well as the narrative of our own stories. T!C is the team behind Chinatown Nights (fka Chinatown Night Market)\, Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Block Party\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival. Their home is the Think!Chinatown Studio\, at 1 Pike Street\, where you can find exhibitions\, cultural and food workshops\, small performances and talks. \nPhoto Credits: Jason Cion
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-75-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:south side of Canal Street and Elizabeth Street
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T020500Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Tile Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sparrow’s Nest Studio is proud to host this mahjong tile coloring workshop featuring tiles provided by Hong Kong Mahjong artist Karen Aruba. We had the very special opportunity to travel to Hong Kong and experience mahjong craftsmanship\, art & culture from Karen and her family – the story behind the scenes! We are now offering this creative workshop in partnership with her studio. This class is being exclusively offered in NYC\, taught by our instructors who trained with Karen in Hong Kong. Connect with the history of mahjong and sample some of the techniques of the Hong Kong tradition of hand-carved tiles. Participants will receive their own set of custom engraved tiles to paint\, finish\, and take home. \n \nWorkshop attendees will: \n\nTake in a presentation about mahjong-related creative work and the challenge of preserving and perpetuating the cultural heritage of tile craftsmanship\nLearn about the tile carving process and its history in Hong Kong\nColor a set of their own tiles after instruction and demonstration of the process\nHave an opportunity to try out the hand-drilling tools used to carve tiles\n\nAll attendees will be able to select four Circles/Dots suit tiles – for example representing the year (2026) or a significant date (0425 – April 25th) \nTickets: General Admission: $150\, Early Bird Special – Buy 2 for $240
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mahjong-tile-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Sparrow’s Nest Studio\, 35 W. 35th St.\, 12 Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173710Z
CREATED:20260708T170048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173710Z
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SUMMARY:Muslim Women’s Beach Day (NYC)
DESCRIPTION:A summer day at Manhattan Beach for Muslim women to relax\, connect\, and enjoy the ocean together.\n\n\nMuslim Women’s Beach Day is returning to Manhattan Beach for another summer afternoon by the ocean\, a chance to slow down\, meet new people\, and spend a day outside that just feels good. \nIf you came last year\, you already know how special this is. If you didn’t\, this is your sign! \nWe’ll have beach games\, music\, space to relax\, swimming\, and plenty of time to just be by the water. Come with friends or come alone and you’ll naturally meet people once you’re there. \nBring what you’d normally take to the beach: towel\, sunscreen\, water\, snacks\, anything you need for a long summer day outside. Kids are welcome too. \nSee you at the beach! 🌊
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/muslim-womens-beach-day-nyc/
LOCATION:Manhattan Beach\, Oriental Blvd Brooklyn\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11235\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260812T071207Z
CREATED:20260812T065200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T071207Z
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SUMMARY:Queens Boro Dance Festival: 2026 Season Finale Show at Queens Theatre
DESCRIPTION:See all 20 dance companies in one day at Queens Theatre with a different lineup each show!\n\n\nAfter another exciting summer tour throughout Queens parks and plazas\, the 2026 Queensboro Dance Festival tour culminates in a grand finale at Queens Theatre! Presenting 20 Queens-based dance companies\, this one-day celebration features 3 different shows\, plus free dance lessons\, artist talkbacks\, and a dance parties in the lobby and cabaret. Meet us early outside at the Unisphere for a special celebration to kick off the day. \nLocation: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens Theatre \nTransportation: 7 train to Mets – Willets Point\, Q23\, Q58 at 108 St and Martense Ave\, 53 Av\, or 108 St/Van Cleef St. Free parking in surrounding Unisphere lots\, Street parking. \nSee ADA accessible stations here \nTickets must be purchased through Queens Theatre Website \nPurchase Tickets Here: bit.ly/QDFFINALE \n  \nSCHEDULE \nSaturday August 15\, 2026\n(ASL Interpretation provided throughout the day) \n12:00 PM Finale Kick Off at the Unisphere \n*free *Dance classes\, parties\, and artist talks are all free to attend in between all shows; lineup announced soon! \n1:00PM Preshow dance party in lobby \n2:00PM SHOW\, Mainstage\nNā Pua Mai Ka Lani Nūioka (Hawaiian Hula)\nAh-Molla Dance Collective (Contemporary & House Fusion)\nSilvana Brizuela Weigel (Argentine Folklore and Tango)\nSan Simon Cochabamba (Bolivian Caporales)\nFlamenco Latino (Flamenco dance)\nRH Moves (Contemporary)\nManhatitlan (Mexican Folkloric dance) \n5:00PM SHOW\, Mainstage\nRobert Mark Dance (Contemporary)\nKinding Sindaw (Indigenous Southern Philippines)\nThe Kingdom Dance Company (Hip-hop)\nCole Collective (Tap dance)\nAllpayana danza tradicional ecuatoriana (Ecuadorian dance)\nDrye/Marinaro Dance Company (Contemporary) \n7:00PM SHOW\, Mainstage\nSheep Meadow Dance Theatre (Ballet)\nGotham Dance Theater (Street Jazz Fusion)\nJatary Sunchy Danza y Proyección Escénica (Ecuadorian dance)\nCucala Dance Company (NY-style Salsa)\nKofago Taraji (African Diasporic)\nCORDILLERA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE (Indigenous Northern Philippines)\nNeela Zareen (Classical Indian Kathak dance) \n  \nTICKETS (all prices include a $2 per ticket fee or $6 per passport fee) \nPurchase Tickets Here: bit.ly/QDFFINALE \nTickets must be purchased through Queens Theatre Website  \nTICKETS TO INDIVIDUAL SHOWS \nPay-What-You-Can Ticket Tiers (general admission): Please choose a tier that best fits your ability to support Queens dance! \n$12 – Neighbor\n$17 – Friend\n$22 – Community\n$27 – Champion\n$42 – Leader – receive a Season Poster signed by the dancers\n$52 – Visionary – receive a Season Poster signed by the dancers and a QDF t-shirt \nPASSPORT TO ALL 3 SHOWS \nPay-What-You-Can Finale Passport (general admission): An all-day access pass to all 3 shows! \n$36 – Traveler\n$66 – Globetrotter – receive a Season Poster signed by the dancers and a QDF t-shirt\n$81 – Explorer – receive a Season Poster signed by the dancers and a QDF t-shirt \n  \nTICKETS\n$12-$52 per show (Includes $2 per ticket fee)\n$36-$81 Passport to all 3 shows (Includes $6 per passport fee) \n  \nRECOMMENDED AGES\nAll Ages \n  \nRUNNING TIME\n1 hour \n  \nPhoto credit: Robin Michals
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-season-finale-show-1-at-queens-theatre/
LOCATION:Queens Theatre\, 14 United Nations Avenue South\, Queens\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084655Z
CREATED:20260804T020038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T084655Z
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SUMMARY:Chunxiang: a Queer Musical
DESCRIPTION:This August\, join us for the first public presentation of Chunxiang: A Queer Musical\, an original Mandarin musical inspired by The Peony Pavilion. \nABOUT THIS WORKSHOP \nThis event is a work-in-progress staged musical reading workshop featuring the first half of the musical. It is not a complete production or a fully staged performance. \nThrough live readings and musical performances\, audiences will have an early opportunity to experience the world\, characters\, and music of the piece as it continues to take shape. \nThe presentation will be followed by a conversation with the creative team. We invite audience members to share their responses\, questions\, and ideas. Your feedback will become part of the musical’s ongoing development. \nRather than simply attending a finished performance\, you are being invited into the creative process and helping us discover what this story may become. \nABOUT THE MUSICAL \nChunxiang: a queer musical is an original Chinese-language musical reimagining the Ming-dynasty classic The Peony Pavilion through a queer-feminist lens. The piece blends the lyricism of Chinese opera with the emotional immediacy of contemporary musical theatre\, exploring desire\, death\, and rebirth across time. \nAt its heart is the belief that queerness is not a modern invention\, but as old as human longing itself. By restoring queer voices within canonical texts\, the work bridges tradition and the present\, offering both continuity and new ways of seeing. \nThis August in Flushing\, join us for a work-in-progress musical reading workshop\, and become part of the musical’s development. \nLanguage: Mandarin Chinese with EN supertitles \nWhether you’re a theatre lover\, a fan of new musicals\, or simply curious about new stories\, we‘d love to have you with us at this early stage of the journey. \n📅 Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\n🕒 2:00–4:00 PM\n🏠 Glow Cultural Center\n📍 133-29 41st Ave\, Flushing\, NY\n🗣️ Performed in Mandarin Chinese with English supertitles\n🎟️ Donation-based RSVP
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chunxiang-a-queer-musical/
LOCATION:Glow Cultural Centre\, 133-29 41st Avenue Floor 1 Flushing\, NY 11355\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T001437Z
CREATED:20260810T001437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T001437Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Qixi\, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night\, Niulang and Zhinü\, the cowherd and weaver girl\, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü\, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! \nIn the traditional story of Qixi (click here to read!)\, magpies fly together to make a bridge for Niulang and Zhinü to meet. Add a magpie to our collaborative artwork to ensure this happy reunion! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE with admission! RSVP appreciated. MOCA Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. NYC residents can purchase pay-what-you wish tickets online or with our Visitor Services team. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-qixi-for-you-me-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T173005Z
CREATED:20260724T173005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T173005Z
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SUMMARY:Chhaya Housing and Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Chhaya is hosting a free Housing and Community Resource Fair on Saturday\, August 15\, from 2–5 PM at the Leo Kearns Parking Lot in South Richmond Hill. \nRenters\, homeowners\, and people interested in buying a home can meet with housing and government agencies\, speak with housing experts\, and get information about tenant protections\, the home-buying process\, Chhaya’s services\, and other resources. \nThere will also be music and children’s activities. Services will be available in English\, Bangla\, Punjabi\, and Spanish. The event is free and open to all. \nLocation: Leo Kearns Parking Lot\, 103-33 Lefferts Blvd.\, South Richmond\, NY 11419
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chhaya-housing-and-community-resource-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Education,Fair,Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T204142Z
CREATED:20260728T203756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T204142Z
UID:10002954-1786806000-1786813200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Chinatown Records Radio: Taiwanese Waves Takeover
DESCRIPTION:10 year anniversary of the Taiwanese Waves concert\, going behind the scenes with the people who bring it all to life on/offstage \n𝗦𝗔𝗧 𝟬𝟴/𝟭𝟱\n3-5PM (NYC) // 3-5AM (TW) \n𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘\n🌐 chinatownrecords.us/radio \n𝟯-𝟰 @taiwanesewaves x @chinatownrecordsproject\n𝟰-𝟱 @mongtongband x @vickihuang8 \n🎊 celebrate onstage on 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝟬𝟴/𝟭𝟲 at @summerstage central park with the full @taiwanesewaves lineup ~ @9m88 @ozifp @y3loooooo @y310club @chance.s.emerson @mongtongband @chinatownrecordsproject @rochellehkwan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwanese-waves-takeover/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260807T182644Z
CREATED:20260807T105155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T182644Z
UID:10003028-1786807800-1786811400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Filipino Canadian Book Festival: Across the Page\, Across Canada: A Community Reading and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual community reading and conversation celebrating Filipino Canadian literature and diasporic storytelling.\n\n\nFacilitated by award-winning Filipino Canadian author Renato Gandia\, this special gathering brings together authors Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez\, Chris Gatchalian and Mark Sy for readings and a thoughtful discussion about migration\, faith\, memory\, sexuality and belonging. \nRecently named the first Filipino recipient of the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers and winner of the Pacific Spirit Poetry Prize from PRISM international\, Gandia’s work offers a powerful meditation on the complexities of identity\, history and home. \nThrough featured readings and an open discussion\, we will reflect on how writing can connect communities across distance\, hold complicated histories and create space for recognition\, tenderness and possibility. \nTime: 12:30–1:30 p.m. PST\nFormat: Virtual panel with a live audience \nThis event will also be streamed live at the Museum of Vancouver. If you’d like to attend in person\, please RSVP here. To attend virtually\, please RSVP using this page!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/across-the-page-across-canada-a-community-reading-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T173000
DTSTAMP:20260709T213940Z
CREATED:20260709T213940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T213940Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Tokyo Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nTokyo Rendezvous\nChihiro Ikeda\, Japan\, 2008\, 35mm\, 104 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nUnder the weight of debts passed on by his father\, salaryman Takashi (Hidetoshi Nishijima) returns to his grandfather’s property with the idea of selling the land. Instead\, he finds himself inhabiting the space with a cohort (Ryo Kase\, Azusa Takehana) at a crossroads in their lives. Together\, and with the elders at the neighborhood bar (Kagawa\, Sansei Shiomi)\, shared space and time leads to breakthroughs in character. \nThe debut feature of Chihiro Ikeda\, a student (and later collaborator) of Kiyoshi Kurosawa\, Tokyo Rendezvous unites new talent with veterans of the industry. Amidst glowing 16mm frames shot by the great Masaki Tamura (Lady Snowblood\, Eureka)\, we feel the living charge of humble stardom across generations. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of Transformer.  \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-tokyo-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T223000
DTSTAMP:20260813T045355Z
CREATED:20260813T045253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T045355Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: Crazy Rich Asians
DESCRIPTION:Bring a picnic blanket\, some snacks\, and a lawn chair\, and get ready for a screening of Crazy Rich Asians. \nMovie nights are back for the summer! Join us on August 15 for a screening of Crazy Rich Asians. \nCome early for crafts\, concessions and activities. Movie starts at 8 pm after the sun sets. \nMembers visit free. Non-Members $6 (includes Garden Admission). \nQBG’s Movie Nights are made possible with support from Main Street Radiology. \nLocation: Front Lawn
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-night-crazy-rich-asians/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main St\, New York\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T204500
DTSTAMP:20260709T214219Z
CREATED:20260709T214219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T214219Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Five Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nFive Sisters\nSeiji Hisamatsu\, Japan\, 1954\, 35mm\, 100 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nSeiji Hisamatsu’s buoyant shomin-geki (“common-people’s drama”) adapts Sakae Tsuboi’s short story collection A Calendar the same year that Keisuke Kinoshita was filming the author’s better-known Twenty-Four Eyes (1954). Set on the same island within the Seto Inland Sea\, Five Sisters interrogates marriage in a contemporary Japan amidst the lively and dynamic sisterhood of the Hinata family. \nWith Kinuyo Tanaka as Michi\, the eldest\, and a great Yoko Sugi as the spirited Kuniko\, Kagawa plays Mie\, the youngest and the heart of the distinguished ensemble. Harboring vigor and youth in one of the clearest distillations of her predominant screen persona (emblematized by the prior year’s Tokyo Story)\, Kagawa stretches the canvas further in this memorable leading role given life amidst an atmospheric beauty rivaling the aforementioned films. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the National Film Archive of Japan. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-five-sisters/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T085104Z
CREATED:20260805T025922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T085104Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Spirits from Both Sides: Arturo O’Farrill x Vincent Hsu
DESCRIPTION:Six-time Grammy Award-winning pianist\, composer\, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis)\, a leading voice in Afro-Latin Jazz\, is joined by longtime collaborator\, bassist and composer Vincent Hsu (@vincenthsujazz)\, whose award-winning music fuses Jazz and Afro-Cuban sounds with his Taiwanese roots\, Making their U.S. debut\, the two masters will perform at FTH’s theater. Don’t miss out on an evening of Afro-Taiwanese Jazz with a live orchestra\, dancing\, food\, and drinks! \nAfter the concert\, the party continues! Stay for a talk between O’Farrill and Hsu\, moderated by former Executive Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Tracy Hyter-Suffern. \nGet tickets early for a lower price! Tickets available on our website or using the link in bio! \nFTH Members! Before the show\, join us for a Pre-Show Members Lounge at 6:30 PM in our gallery for small bites\, beverages\, and great company. If you’re coming to the performance and are not a member\, take this opportunity to support our efforts to bring global arts to our global community\, by joining our Circle of Friends\, to enjoy this special event and many other exclusive member benefits! \nCo-presented by Flushing Town Hall and Belongó (@afrolatinjazz)\, with additional support from the Taipei Cultural Center (@taipeiculturalcenter).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/spirits-from-both-sides-arturo-ofarrill-x-vincent-hsu/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T040000
DTSTAMP:20260807T121138Z
CREATED:20260807T121138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T121138Z
UID:10003031-1786827600-1786852800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Music: Azaadi Beats
DESCRIPTION:Our communities have always turned struggle into solidarity. At a time when immigrant families are organizing against deportations\, detention\, and attacks on our rights\, we invite you to join us for Azaadi Beats a night of live music\, DJs\, dancing\, and community. \nFeaturing live music by Cole Quest and Alex Deane\, with DJs Cardamami\, 444\, Undocubougie\, and Sri. \nTogether\, we’ll raise funds to continue DRUM’s organizing for immigrant justice and worker power at \nAzaadi Beats\nSaturday\, August 15\n9 PM – 4 AM\nStarr Bar\n214 Starr Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11237 \nFeaturing live music by Cole Quest and Alex Deane\, with DJs Cardamami\, 444\, Undocubougie\, and Sri.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-azaadi-beats/
LOCATION:Starr Bar\, 214 Starr Street\, Brooklyn\,\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000
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SUMMARY:44th The World's Largest India Day Parade New York
DESCRIPTION:For over more than 4 decades FIA India Day Parade is culminating every year on August month is observed as Indian Anniversary of Independence. It is considered to be the largest parade outside the India brings together over hundred-thousand members of the Diaspora for one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas in New York City. \nThis India Day Parade event marks the unique mix of togetherness of Indo-America where Indian immigrants residing in the USA come together with the visitors of different countries participating in the parade by holding aloft an Indian flag\, and witness Indian culture\, its identity and exchange social bonding with cultural understandings. The parade showcases an exuberance of pageantry displays\, each meticulously crafted in accordance with its respective theme\, serving as a representation of the prosperous culture and historical legacy of India. Bollywood celebrities\, cricket greats\, civic and community leaders\, successful businesspeople\, and eminent diasporan trend-setters have all historically participated in the procession and enhanced its magnificence. Prominent networks including ABC News\, Channel 9\, Timesnow\, News 18\, NDTV\, Yupp TV\, TV9\, and TV Asia have covered the march LIVE\, drawing in over 4 million people from 53 countries.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/44th-the-worlds-largest-india-day-parade-newyork/
LOCATION:Madison Avenue & East 38th Street\, E 38th St\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parade
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SUMMARY:AYT Studio Soft Opening: Off-Menu Vietnamese Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Our tea studio in Chinatown NYC is opening for the first time. 🥹 \nWe’re celebrating by hosting our 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Help us warm up our space for an afternoon taste and talk featuring exclusive teas to this event\, field notes\, footage\, and stories from Anna’s recent spring sourcing trip through northern Việt Nam. \n📍Anna Ye Tea Studio @eastbroadwayworkshop\n27 East Broadway\, 7th Floor \n⏱️ Sunday\, August 16 • 2 to 4 PM \n🌿 Taste a selection of teas Anna brought home along the way. Some are too limited for our regular collection\, some come from new and evolving relationships\, and others are teas we’re still feeling out. \nAll of them have something worth sharing– and something to teach us. \n🍵 Explore the places\, makers\, conversations\, and reflections that shaped our sourcing journey this year. \n🧠 Begin with a guided tasting and visual journey\, then transition into a walk-around tasting and explore more off-menu teas\, compare them side by side\, and swap notes with one another. \nWhether you’re deeply immersed in tea or simply curious about how our teas are sourced and selected– come taste a deeper range of Vietnamese tea\, learn about the realities behind our sourcing and effort of bringing greater visibility and market access to Vietnamese tea\, AND get a first look at our new Chinatown studio before its official opening in September!! 🥳
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ayt-studio-soft-opening-off-menu-vietnamese-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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SUMMARY:Eastwind Summer Book Club: Orphan Bachelors by Fae Myenne Ng(Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Summer Book Club where we’ll be discussing Fae Myenne Ng’s intimate and striking memoir Orphan Bachelors!\n\n\nJoin us for an heartfelt discussion on Orphan Bachelors\, the Fae Myenne Ng’s award-winning memoir on being a confession baby\, Chinatown daughter\, baa-bai sister\, caretaker of exotics\, literary balloon peddler\, and grand historian of a doomed American family. \nPlease RSVP for the Zoom link. This will be a virtual event\, so come in your comfiest clothes and have your favorite snacks on hand. We encourage you to finish the book before the event\, but you’re more than welcome to join us no matter how far you’ve read. We look forward to seeing you! \nThere is also a special book club sale for the book on our website. The paperback is $5 off for book club attendees! \nAbout the Book \nIn pre-Communist China\, Fae Myenne Ng’s father memorized a book of lies and gained entry to the United States as a stranger’s son\, evading the Exclusion Act\, an immigration law which he believed was meant to extinguish the Chinese American family. During the McCarthy era\, he entered the Confession Program in a failed attempt to salvage his marriage only to have his citizenship revoked to resident alien. Exclusion and Confession\, America’s two slamming doors. As Ng’s father said\, “America didn’t have to kill any Chinese\, the Exclusion Act ensured none would be born.” \nNg was her parents’ precocious first born\, the translator\, the bossy eldest sister. A child raised by a seafaring father and a seamstress mother\, by San Francisco’s Chinatown and its legendary Orphan Bachelors — men without wives or children\, Exclusion’s living legacy. She and her siblings were their stand-in descendants\, Ng’s family grocery store their haven. \nEach Orphan Bachelor bequeathed the children their true American inheritance. Ng absorbed their suspicious\, lonely\, barren nature; she found storytelling and chosen children in the form of her students. Exclusion’s legacy followed her from the back alleys of Chinatown in the 60s\, to Manhattan in the 80s\, to the high desert of California in the 90s\, until her return home in the 2000s when the untimely deaths of her youngest brother and her father devastated the family. A a child\, Ng believed her father’s lies; as an adult\, she returned to her childhood home to write his truth.Orphan Bachelors weaves together the history of one family\, lucky to exist and nevertheless doomed; an elegy for brothers estranged and for elders lost; and insights into writing between languages and teaching between generations. It also features Cantonese profanity\, snakes that cure fear and opium that conquers sorrow\, and a seemingly immortal creep of tortoises. In this powerful remembrance\, Fae Myenne Ng gives voice to her valiant ancestors\, her bold and ruthless Orphan Bachelors\, and her own inner self\, howling in Cantonese\, impossible to translate but determined to be heard.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/eastwind-summer-book-club-orphan-bachelors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Film: Shozo\, a Cat and Two Women
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nShozo\, a Cat and Two Women\nShiro Toyoda\, Japan\, 1956\, 35mm\, 135 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nShiro Toyoda\, known as a master of prestige literary adaptations\, turns to the text of literary giant Jun’ichiro Tanizaki for this wry and award-winning comedy of domestic strife. Why should Shozo pay heed to his new wife or his ex when the sweet purrs of Lily the cat are what makes his heart flutter? \nThe film’s titular quadrangle\, like a prism\, magnifies the competing impulses towards modernity\, tradition\, and escape. Popular comic veteran Hisaya Morishige plays the hapless Shozo\, while screen legend Isuzu Yamada plays kimono-clad ex-wife Shinako. Bursting out of a closet in full beach attire\, Kagawa is introduced as the mambo-crazed moga (modern girl) Fukuko. Cast far against type\, and to great dramatic effect\, Kagawa goes toe to toe in competitive frenzy with her acting role model\, Yamada\, in a performance praised by Tanizaki himself. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the Japan Foundation.  \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-shozo-a-cat-and-two-women/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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