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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Ghost Forest by Kimiko Hahn
DESCRIPTION:Opening with forty-three new formally inventive poems and leading the reader back in time through selections from her ten previous volumes\, The Ghost Forest offers a contemplative and haunting narrative of a writer’s artistic journey through craft and form while illuminating her personal history. \nExploring the mysteries of science\, nature\, and the experiences of contemporary womanhood\, Hahn both reinvents classic Japanese forms and experiments with traditional Western ones. Braided into the poems and narrative thread\, a series of photos transforms the new-and-selected into a hybrid autobiography. This arresting collection derives new beauty from long-gone remnants. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nKimiko Hahn is author of eleven collections of poetry\, including The Ghost Forest: New & Selected Poems (W.W. Norton\, 2024) which plays with given forms while creating new ones\, and\, in doing so\, honors past writers. Previous books Foreign Bodies\, Toxic Flora\, and Brain Fever were prompted by fields of science; The Narrow Road to the Interior takes title and forms from Basho’s famous journals. Reflecting her interest in Japanese poetics\, her essay on the zuihitsu was published in the American Poetry Review. \nIn 2023\, Kimiko was named a Chancellor for the Academy of American Poets and received The Poetry Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship\, PEN/Voelcker Award\, Shelley Memorial Prize\, Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize\, American Book Award\, and NEA Fellowships. In her service to the field\, she enjoys promoting chapbooks and has created a chapbook archive at the Queens College Library. She will serve as New York State Poet from 2025-2027. Hahn is a distinguished professor in the MFA Program in Creative Writing & Literary Translation at Queens College\, The City University of New York. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nSally Wen Mao is the author of the short story collection Ninetails: Nine Tales (Penguin\, 2024). She is also the author of three collections of poetry\, The Kingdom of Surfaces (Graywolf 2023)\, a finalist for the Maya Angelou Book Prize\, Oculus (Graywolf 2019)\, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize\, and Mad Honey Symposium (Alice James Books\, 2014). She is currently an Assistant Professor of English at Baruch College-CUNY.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-ghost-forest-by-kimiko-hahn/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Chinese Arts Workshop Series: Sip & Brush – Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by MOCA’s special exhibition Ed Young’s Bright Worlds\, the Chinese Arts Workshop Series at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites participants to explore traditional and contemporary Chinese art through creative practice. This fall\, discover the cultural histories\, philosophies\, and stories behind Chinese art forms in a welcoming space for learning\, experimentation\, and connection. \nThe series opens with two evenings of Chinese calligraphy led by Teaching Artist Yu Rong. In a relaxed\, social studio setting\, participants will learn foundational brush techniques and create characters and compositions inspired by autumn. They will also have the opportunity to practice writing their names in Chinese calligraphy\, with personalized guidance from the artist. \nAll materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an evening of artistic exploration at MOCA. You’ll leave with your own calligraphy artwork\, new creative skills\, and a deeper appreciation of Chinese artistic traditions. \nRegistration Notes \nPlease register using your full name and include your Chinese name if you have one. If you do not have a Chinese name\, the artist will prepare a phonetic rendering of your name in Chinese characters. Please also register at least one week before the workshop date to give the artist time to prepare personalized writing instructions. All art supplies\, including Chinese calligraphy brushes and ink\, are included. \nAbout Yu Rong \nYu Rong is a New York–based multimedia artist and educator whose practice blends Eastern and Western art traditions. She works across painting\, printmaking\, ceramics\, digital art\, and fiber arts\, with exhibitions at Milan Design Week\, London Design Fair\, Prague Design Week\, Ceres Gallery\, and ARC Gallery. Yu holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from the New York Studio School. As a teaching artist at the Museum of Chinese in America and a workshop leader for organizations such as Microsoft\, Google\, and Columbia University\, she fosters creativity\, cultural exchange\, and well-being through art. Learn more at www.yurong.work and @yurong.work
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-arts-workshop-series-sip-brush-calligraphy-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
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SUMMARY:Maya Lin on Art\, Nature\, and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Asia Society’s New York headquarters for a special evening featuring renowned artist and architectural designer Maya Lin. As part of our 70th-anniversary milestone series\, she will share her perspectives on how creative practice engages with memory\, landscape\, and the natural environment. The discussion will explore how art\, architectural design\, and environmental thinking foster reflection\, responsibility\, and a deeper sense of connection across cultures and generations. \nSpeaker: \nMaya Lin is a visionary artist who has created a remarkable and complex body of work\, encompassing sculpture\, architecture\, and memorials\, that have explored our history and culture\, our relationship with the natural environment\, and the passage of time. \nFrom her very first work\, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. – which she designed when she was a 21-year-old undergraduate student at Yale\, she has forged a unique and highly acclaimed path practicing in both architecture and art\, whilst still maintaining her memory works – five memorials that have focused on some of the critical issues of our time\, that have been groundbreaking in their design. \nArchitectural works such as Novartis Cambridge Campus and the Nielsen Library for Smith College as well as a performing arts lab center for Bard College\, are exemplary for their design\, sustainability\, sensitivity to the environment\, and their deeply human spaces. Her artworks have created a unique voice in large scale environmental earthworks and her studio sculptures are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Whitney Museum and the National Gallery of Art amongst others. Most recently “Seeing Through the Universe”\, two sculptural fountains were unveiled at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. \nSeen as a whole\, Lin’s body of work is a remarkable achievement. To have achieved consistent success and renown in three distinct disciplines – art\, architecture\, and the creation of memorials – is extremely rare; to have done so as a woman and as the child of immigrants\, in fields still overwhelmingly dominated by male practitioners\, is unparalleled. \nLin’s achievements have been widely recognized. She was one of the youngest women to be inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame\, and she has been elected to membership in both the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has been profiled in TIME\, The New York Times Magazine and The New Yorker\, among many other outlets. Freida Lee Mock’s 1996 documentary about her\, Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision\, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. In 2009\, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts\, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence\, and in 2016\, President Barack Obama awarded her the nation’s highest civilian honor\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, praising her for a celebrated career in both art and architecture\, and for creating a sacred place of healing in our nation’s capital. \nTickets: $20 Members\, $30 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/maya-lin-on-art-nature-and-memory/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye Special Live Show
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame \nGet ready for laughter\, tears\, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye records the comedy special of her hit solo show\, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR\, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME. The show follows sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Fest run and a US tour presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. \nTIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s tumultuous relationship with Lily\, her immigrant Chinese mother. Kaye defies her mother’s dreams that she play Carnegie Hall by age 12 and\, instead\, applies her classical piano knowledge to shred guitar as slutty Slash in an all-girl Guns N’ Roses cover band called “Guns N’ Hoses” (with the slogan “Welcome to the Vajungle!”).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye-special-live-show/
LOCATION:The Venue @ Hard Rock Hotel\, 159 West 48th St.\, New York\, New York\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T200000
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SUMMARY:What America Means to Me\, a Writing Workshop With Ed Lin
DESCRIPTION:What does “America” sound like in your own words? In this workshop with novelist Ed Lin\, you’ll explore that question on the page\, drawing from your lived experience\, family stories\, and everyday language. \nThis workshop session is free of charge\, and funded by a grant from the NEA. \nAddress provided upon registration. \nHosted by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop 📝🇺🇸\, this session offers a focused\, supportive space for Asian and diasporic writers and readers to draft\, share\, and revise. Come ready to write\, listen closely\, and leave with new pages and new connections.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/what-america-means-to-me-a-writing-workshop-with-ed-lin-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Writing
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SUMMARY:National Invitation to Families of Chinese American WWII Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the legacy of the Chinese American WWII veteran in your family as we celebrate America’s 250″ birthday together. \nMarch with a 20×30 photo board of the veteran from your family in the 2026 NYC Veterans Day Parade. \nHonor the 20\,000 Chinese American WWII veterans that served with loyalty and distinction. \nChinese American History is American History. \nRegistration is required to participate. \n \nFollow us: Legacy of Honor and Courage on Facebook and Instagram \nEmail us to learn more: TheLegacyOfHonor@gmail.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-invitation-to-families-of-chinese-american-wwii/
CATEGORIES:Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
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SUMMARY:An Interview with Mieko Kawakami: An Owl Takes Flight at Dawn
DESCRIPTION:Mieko Kawakami is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary authors on the planet and perhaps the foremost contemporary female author hailing from Japan. Born in Osaka\, Kawakami made her literary debut as a poet and published her first novella\, My Ego\, My Teeth\, and the World\, in 2007. Her books\, translated into over 40 languages\, are known for their poetic qualities\, insights into the female body\, and an immersion into the themes of ethics and modern society. Starting with her win of the Akutagawa Prize for Chichi to Ran and later with the International Booker Prize for Heaven and the National Book Critics Circle Award for All the Lovers in the Night\, she has broken major domestic and international barriers\, all while championing feminism through her work and life. Kawakami’s further works include Breasts and Eggs and Sisters in Yellow. \nMieko Kawakami will appear live at Japan Society conversation with Professor Amanda Seaman. This conversation will go through her career with an in-depth discussion of her major themes and books. It will be followed by a signing with the author. \nBook Signing \nAttendees of Japan Society’s Mieko Kawakami talk will be able to purchase copies of her books at the event or bring books from home for a signing session following the author’s talk. \nMieko Kawakami\nMieko Kawakami is the acclaimed author of the internationally best-selling novel Breasts and Eggs\, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and one of Time’s Best 10 Books of 2020. Her other novels\, translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd\, include Heaven\, shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize\, and All the Lovers in the Night\, a finalist for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction. In 2024\, Sisters in Yellow\, which was translated by Laurel Taylor and Hitomi Yoshio\, won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature. Kawakami’s books\, translated into over 40 languages\, are known for their insights into the female body\, and philosophical questions surrounding gender\, class\, and ethics in modern society. Born in Osaka\, Kawakami lives in Tokyo\, Japan. \nHitomi Yoshio\nHitomi Yoshio is the translator of Natsuko Imamura’s This Is Amiko\, Do You Copy? (Pushkin Press) and co-translator of Mieko Kawakami’s Ashes of Spring (Amazon Audible) and Sisters in Yellow (Knopf). Her short story translations have appeared in Granta\, The Atlantic\, Freeman’s\, Words without Borders\, Monkey\, World Literature Today\, the Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories\, and the Penguin Book of the International Short Story. She received her PhD in Japanese literature from Columbia University\, and is professor of Global Japanese Studies at Waseda University in Tokyo.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-interview-with-mieko-kawakami-an-owl-takes-flight-at-dawn/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T203000
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SUMMARY:November Town Hall: Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) presents a Town Hall centered on creative writing by gathering creative writers of all genres to share their work and knowledge with each other and the wider AAPI community. \nFeatured presenters include Asha Thanki\, who will present on how narration can be a political tool\, as seen in her debut novel\, A Thousand Times Before\, winner of the 2025 Balcones Prize and named one of the best books of 2024 by NPR and The Boston Globe. \nWe’ll also hear from Wendy Lu\, an award-winning journalist\, who will present on her debut novel\, Casting April\, and the importance of disability representation in youth literature. Casting April was selected for the Indie Next List and Indies Introduce\, and was called “one of the best surprises of 2026.” \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. \nThis event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, but you do not have to pitch to attend. \nAbout the presenters \nAsha Thanki (she/they) is the author of the novel A Thousand Times Before\, winner of the 2025 Balcones Prize and named one of the best books of 2024 by NPR and The Boston Globe. A Kundiman fellow\, Asha received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota. \nWendy Lu (she/her) is an award-winning journalist\, a children’s book author\, and a global speaker on disability representation in the media. Her work has appeared in The New York Times\, HuffPost\, Teen Vogue\, and Refinery29. She was named on Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for her efforts to improve disability coverage nationwide. Wendy is the author of Casting April\, a middle-grade novel from Penguin Random House about a girl who is determined to land the starring role in her school’s play — except nobody believes she can do it because of her disability. Casting April was selected for the Indie Next List and the Indies Introduce List in 2026.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/november-town-hall-creative-writing/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T210000
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian Mentoring Committee for another Hong Kong Mahjong Night at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC! \nThis open-play evening is for players who know the basics of Hong Kong Mahjong and want to play\, practice\, and meet other Mahjong enthusiasts. No ability to read Chinese is required! \nThis is an open-play evening with no formal lesson. We’ll have beginner-friendly tables\, with 1–2 Mahjong coaches available at the beginning of the evening to answer questions and help you get settled before play begins. \nYour ticket includes: \n\nMahjong equipment\nAccess to open play\nA selection of snacks\n\nWant something more substantial? Optional food add-on (2 onigiri) for $10. Choose from: \n\nSpam Musubi\nGrilled Eel\nSpicy Tuna\nKelp Seaweed (vegan)\n\nCash bar: Soft drinks\, beer\, and cocktails will be available for purchase. 21+ with valid ID for alcohol. \nCome with friends or come solo—it’s a relaxed\, social evening that’s a great way to meet new people\, play Mahjong\, and support a great cause. \nAll proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC\, helping support mentoring relationships for young people across New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hong-kong-mahjong-night/
CATEGORIES:Mahjong
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SUMMARY:PHD's & Pints: How did Korean music take over the world?
DESCRIPTION:This is not a dry academic talk. Expect storytelling\, humor\, surprising insights\, and plenty of “wait… that’s actually true” moments. \n\nHow Did Korean Music Take Over the World? \nFrom BTS and BLACKPINK to KPop Demon Hunters\, Korean music has become nearly impossible to ignore.\nBut K-pop didn’t appear out of nowhere.\nFor the next PHDs & Pints\, join Dr. Matthew Jihoon Pellegrino\, an award-winning composer\, Fulbright researcher\, and music educator at NYU Steinhardt\, for a journey through the sounds\, history\, and cultural forces that helped Korean music become a global phenomenon.\nMatthew’s research sits at a fascinating intersection of traditional Korean music\, Western musical influence\, and modern K-pop. After receiving a Fulbright Research Grant\, he conducted doctoral research in South Korea and has since composed music combining traditional Korean melodies and instruments with Western classical traditions. Today\, his research and teaching also examine the musical trends shaping contemporary K-pop.\nSo what actually makes K-pop sound like K-pop?We’ll explore how Korean music evolved across generations\, how Korean and Western musical traditions collided and influenced one another\, and how today’s artists turned that history into one of the world’s most powerful cultural exports.\nWe’ll get into questions like: What makes K-pop musically different from American pop? How much of its sound comes from Korea—and how much comes from abroad? Why has Korean music connected so strongly with audiences who don’t speak Korean? How did music\, fandom\, technology\, and cultural identity come together at exactly the right moment? And what happens to “K-pop” once it becomes simply… pop?\nExpect music\, history\, cultural analysis\, and plenty of songs you’ll recognize along the way.No music theory knowledge or K-pop obsession required. Whether you can name every member of BTS or couldn’t name a single one\, you’ll leave understanding a lot more about how a country roughly the size of Indiana became one of the most influential forces in global pop culture.\nNovember 10 | 6:30 PM\nSugar Mouse NYC — 47 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY 10003\n🎟️ FREE RSVP🍻 Drinks • Games • Live Discussion\nPHDs & Pints — Where academia meets nightlife.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/phds-pints-how-did-korean-music-take-over-the-world/
LOCATION:Sugar Mouse NYC\, 47 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Music
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SUMMARY:Mukja: Let’s Eat!
DESCRIPTION:Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More with Judy Joo \nIn Korean pop culture\, as in Korean life\, food plays a starring role. From Instagram-ready dalgona coffee to cheese-filled\, sugar-sprinkled corndogs\, Korean trends are taking over\, both on-screen and in the kitchen. The groundbreaking global sensation KPop Demon Hunters dethroned the captivating survival drama Squid Game as Netflix’s most-watched title ever\, with the film collaborating with Nongshim Shin Ramyun to release limited-edition instant noodles inspired by its characters. Watching idols savor their favorite dishes or drama characters gather around sizzling stews and late-night snacks stirs a craving—not just to taste the food\, but to \nbring the dishes into your own kitchen and relive the moment bite by bite. From jjajangmyeon shared over office lunches to fiery tteokbokki eaten on street corners and the now-famous jjapaguri from Parasite\, the food in these stories has become just as unforgettable as the characters themselves\, sparking the same reaction from viewers everywhere: what is that\, and where can I get it? \nIn MUJKA: LET’S EAT!: Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More\, chef\, restaurateur\, television personality\, and Korean cuisine expert Judy Joo recreates the dishes viewers keep spotting across Korean dramas\, films\, and the world of K-pop. With more than 80 recipes\, Joo shows how to cook the foods they have been seeing on screen\, from late-night noodle dishes and street food favorites to comforting stews\, sizzling barbecue\, and café sweets. Along the way\, she opens up the building blocks of Korean cooking\, introducing the ingredients and techniques that give these dishes their distinctive flavor\, including staples like gochujang\, doenjang\, sesame oil\, and kimchi. And MUJKA: LET’S EAT! is more than a collection of beloved\, sought-after dishes: Judy brings the perspective of a chef who has spent her career championing Korean cuisine\, guiding readers through the flavors\, traditions\, and everyday cooking that sit behind the scenes of the meals audiences keep noticing on screen and give rich cultural context to the food trends taking the world by storm. It’s a cookbook\, yes\, but it’s also a way into the meals that have become one of the most memorable parts of the Korean Wave. \nIn her conversation with Juju Chang\, an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline\,” Judy Joo will discuss her career and the latest book. \nAbout the Speaker \nJudy Joo is a chef\, restaurateur\, author\, entrepreneur\, and television personality. A bestselling cookbook author\, her titles include K-Quick\, Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food\, and Korean Food Made Simple. She is a TV regular\, dishing out culinary wisdom on The Today Show\,  Good Morning America\,  The Talk\, and Food Network in the USA\, while popping up on UK favorites like Saturday Kitchen\,  Sunday Brunch\, and James Martin’s Saturday Morning.  She has been featured in The New York Times\, People\, The Financial Times\, Wall Street Journal\, The Times\, and Food & Wine magazine. \nJudy is CEO and co-founder of Seoul Bird\, a London mainstay for Korean street food with locations in New York and Edinburgh\, Judy was the first female Iron Chef in the UK and the second worldwide. Through her restaurants\, media work\, and writing\, Judy has spent years introducing Korean food and culture to audiences around the world. \nAbout the Moderator \nJuju Chang is an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline.” She also reports regularly for “Good Morning America” and “20/20.” Chang’s decades-long career has been recognized with numerous awards\, including multiple Emmy’s\, Gracie’s\, a DuPont\, a Murrow and Peabody awards. In 2017\, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Front Page Awards.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mukja-lets-eat/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Squatters by Saba Brelvi
DESCRIPTION:Two families collide in Saba Brelvi’s THE SQUATTERS\, a gripping debut that offers a piercing exploration of female friendship\, particularly the kinds of bonds forged through proximity\, motherhood\, and social performance. Emotionally incisive\, and morally unflinching\, THE SQUATTERS explores the limits of compassion\, the cost of solidarity\, and interrogates the hidden boundaries of empathy within even the most intimate communities\, revealing how quickly generosity can collapse when stability\, property\, and belonging feel under threat. \nSurrey is a quiet\, affluent area just outside of London\, replete with tree-lined streets\, excellent schools\, and carefully maintained lives. But among its polished homes and close-knit social circles\, Dalia Waheed has never fully felt that she belongs. Though she and her husband embody the promise of second-generation immigrant success\, Dalia cannot shake the sense that she has become trapped inside a life that is comfortable\, stable—and profoundly disconnected from the person she once imagined herself to be. When Dalia begins volunteering at a local nonprofit serving refugees and asylum seekers\, she meets Hajira and Yusuf\, a young couple who have fled their home country in search of safety in the U.K. Hajira is heavily pregnant\, frightened\, and living in grim government housing while awaiting the outcome of her asylum claim. Drawn to her in ways she struggles to explain\, Dalia cannot ignore Hajira’s plea for help. Helping another mother secure a safer place to live feels less like charity than obligation. But what starts as a simple act of compassion quickly spirals\ninto something far more dangerous. \nAs Dalia becomes increasingly entangled in Hajira and Yusuf’s lives\, the boundaries between empathy and responsibility begin to collapse. Her well-intentioned efforts place mounting strain on her marriage\, her friendships\, and her standing within the very community she has spent years trying to enter. And as the situation escalates into public conflict\, Dalia is forced to confront a question that becomes impossible to outrun: does motherhood make us more radical—or more protective of the lives we have built? \nSaba Brelvi writes with remarkable clarity and restraint about the tension between political ideals and personal comfort\, between safety and justice\, between private domesticity and collective responsibility. There are no easy heroes in THE SQUATTERS\, only people with varying degrees of courage\, fear\, and self-interest attempting to live ethically in an unequal world. \nA novel of extraordinary emotional intelligence and urgency\, THE SQUATTERS asks what we owe to one another\, what motherhood demands of us\, and how much we are truly willing to risk for the lives of others. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nSaba Brelvi is a Muslim American writer from California. She holds a BA from Brown University and an MPH from Johns Hopkins University and has spent more than two decades working in the nonprofit sector. She currently resides in Abu Dhabi with her family. The Squatters is her debut novel.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-squatters-by-saba-brelvi/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:OPEN LAB | Dancing Stillness and Silence with Yuki Kawahisa
DESCRIPTION:2026 AiR Yuki Kawahisa presents her second movement workshop that examines the beauty and narrative potential of stillness and silence. \n\n\n2026 AiR Yuki Kawahisa presents the second iteration of a participatory movement workshop that examines the beauty and narrative potential of stillness and silence. Incorporating elements of Noh Theater\, Butoh\, Noguchi Taiso\, Tai Chi\, movement improvisation and clowning\, Kawahisa will engage participants in inclusive communication around movement and disability\, challenging perceived limitations around “normal” movement in performance. \nParticipants with disabilities\, mobility-limitations\, and no prior dance experience are encouraged to register. \nBoth new and returning participants are welcome! \nCPR is a fully ADA-compliant and accessible venue with two single occupancy\, all gender restrooms and one wheelchair-accessible restroom. \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nYuki Kawahisa\, a native of Japan\, based in New York for over two decades now\, is a proud immigrant who earned the US Permanent Residency status through her work achievement in the field of performing arts. As an actor\, performing artist\, theatre creator\, she has written/directed/choreographed her own theatrical work and has collaborated and devised pieces with others. Kawahisa works across disciplines with various artists\, companies in New York and internationally. \nEverything she creates is somewhat influenced by her Japanese origin\, the beauty and richness of the culture\, its esthetics\, language\, literature\, traditions (and the coquettish\, Kawaii culture also). Training background include: Noh (Kita style\, Tokyo)\, Clowning (Sue Morrison)\, Balinese/Mask dance (Bali\, Indonesia)\, Noguchi Taiso (Mari Osanai) and Butoh with numerous Japanese masters. \nShe often creates peculiar\, darkly humorous and absurdly comical movement pieces with texts. She sees great beauty in stillness and silence. She dances still and tells stories with silence. And those are her uniqueness and strength\, her signature style. Her work is a reflection of herself\, closely intertwined to her identity as a minority/immigrant/woman living abroad. She creates to give herself a voice and the strength to voice it and be heard. \nOPEN LAB is a series that encompasses theoretical and practical discussions\, movement research\, and workshops open to the public that invite practice-based inquiry and creative exchange of ideas.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/open-lab-dancing-stillness-and-silence-with-yuki-kawahisa/
LOCATION:CPR – Center for Performance Research\, 361 Manhattan Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
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SUMMARY:Learning to Speak
DESCRIPTION:How do you connect with your parents when they don’t speak English and you’re not fluent in their Chinese languages? For Annie\, through a family secret. \nWhen Annie learns she’s related to Vincent Chin\, a man whose 1982 Detroit murder started an Asian American movement\, she seeks out the story\, wanting to make something of her family’s legacy. Just as Annie is building the life of teaching and activism she wants\, her parents threaten never to talk to her again. \nIn this storytelling show based on a memoir-in-progress\, Annie Tan (NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour\, PBS’ Stories From The Stage\, RISK!) explores what it really means to communicate– maybe in English\, Spanish\, Mandarin\, or Annie’s home languages of Cantonese and Toisan– and make change. \nShow Times: 11/9 @ 7PM\, 11/14 @ 5PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/learning-to-speak/
LOCATION:Under St Marks Theater\, 94 St Mark's Place\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T221538Z
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SUMMARY:Sushi Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sushi-making workshop at Japan Village!🇯🇵 \nLearn about the basics of sushi and rice preparation\, then make your own California roll with the option to make a second roll of tuna or salmon. Tea will be served at the end of the class and each participant will get their bamboo sushi mat and goodie bag to take home. \n📍Japan Village Big Cabin
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sushi-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T140437Z
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SUMMARY:Big Three Bon Odori Workshops in Japanese
DESCRIPTION:NISHIMONAI BON ODORI (Akita Prefecture)\n\nNishimonai Bon Odori is a traditional Bon dance with a history of approximately 700 years\, and it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. \nAkita Prefecture\, located in the northern part of Japan\, is well known throughout the country for producing delicious rice and sake. Because Akita faces the Sea of Japan\, it had historical connections with Kyoto through maritime trade and travel. For this reason\, it is said that even in Akita\, far from Kyoto\, people were once able to hear the Kyoto dialect. The refined style and elegant movements of Nishimonai Bon Odori suggest that it may have been influenced by Kyoto culture. \nAlthough the dance consists of only two songs\, the choreography is considered somewhat more challenging compared with Bon Odori dances from other regions. The two songs of Nishimonai Bon Odori are highly unique pieces sung in the Akita dialect. They resemble what we might call rap music today\, as the lyrics can reflect current events and allow singers the freedom to create their own verses. \nThe contrast between the graceful\, delicate movements of the dance and the uniquely cheerful melodies of the songs makes Nishimonai Bon Odori a truly one-of-a-kind Bon dance. \nMany Japanese people have the image that Bon Odori is a dance that anyone can join. However\, in some regions of Japan\, there are traditional dances where participants are expected to know the movements correctly and wear appropriate attire before joining the dance circle. Nishimonai Bon Odori is one of these dances. \nAs a result\, during the three days from August 16 to August 18\, the small village of Nishimonai\, with a population of approximately 1\,500 people\, becomes crowded with tens of thousands of visitors who come to experience this unique Bon Odori tradition. \n\n\nGUJO ODORI (Gifu Prefecture) \nGujo Odori is a traditional Bon dance from Gifu Prefecture\, located almost at the center of Japan. With a history of approximately 400 years\, Gujo Odori was also registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. \nAmong the three Bon Odori traditions introduced here\, Gujo Odori is the most welcoming and accessible. Anyone can join the dance circle and participate. Although wearing a yukata is the traditional attire\, there are no strict rules about what people must wear in order to dance. \nGujo Odori consists of 10 different dances. One of the greatest joys of Gujo Odori is learning and dancing all of these dances. The songs are based on the local landscape\, customs\, and stories passed down through generations\, and some are even performed a cappella\, creating a deeply atmospheric and beautiful musical experience. \nDancers wear wooden geta sandals while dancing\, creating the distinctive “karan-koron” sound of the wooden soles. This sound is considered an essential part of the music of Gujo Odori itself. \nIn Gujo City\, during the two summer months of the festival season\, Bon Odori is held almost every day somewhere in the city\, creating an atmosphere filled with energy and excitement. The dances take place continuously in locations such as the main streets of Gujo and the plaza in front of the former mayor’s residence. On weekends\, there are special “Tetsuya Odori” (all-night dances)\, where people continue dancing until dawn. \nBecause Gujo Odori is a joyful and welcoming dance that anyone can enjoy\, it has many fans throughout Japan. During these two summer months\, visitors from across the country travel to Gujo City to experience and participate in this unique Bon Odori tradition. \n\n\nAWA ODORI (Tokushima Prefecture) \nAwa Odori is a traditional Bon dance from Tokushima Prefecture\, located on the island of Shikoku in western Japan. It is considered one of the most popular summer Bon Odori festivals in Japan. \nAwa Odori has a history of several hundred years\, although the current style and form of the dance were established approximately 60 years ago. From August 12 to August 16\, during the four-day festival period\, it is said that around one million people gather in Tokushima Prefecture to experience this spectacular event. \nUnlike some Bon Odori traditions where individuals simply join the dance circle\, Awa Odori is performed by organized groups called “Ren.” Dancers join a Ren and perform together as a group. Because the dancers must move in harmony\, there are detailed rules and extensive practice required to master the choreography. It is said that there are more than 1\,000 Ren groups throughout Japan. \nTokushima Prefecture is famous for its indigo dye production. Several hundred years ago\, many wealthy merchants in the region made their fortunes through the indigo trade\, and some were even ranked among the wealthiest people in Japan. Merchants traveled throughout the country for business and were influenced by the music they encountered in different regions. By incorporating the best elements of these musical traditions\, they created new rhythms and songs that became a great success. The image of people dancing with their hands raised was even captured in ukiyo-e (traditional Japanese woodblock prints). \nOriginally\, Tokushima Prefecture consisted of many small islands located close together\, connected by bridges that allowed people to travel between communities. While Bon Odori is traditionally danced in a circle\, these small islands did not have many open spaces for large dance circles. It is believed that people began dancing along the roads instead. This history is reflected in Awa Odori’s unique style as a one-directional dance\, which is unusual among Bon Odori traditions and makes it especially suitable for parade-style festivals. \nWith both hands raised and dancers moving to its lively rhythm\, Awa Odori is a joyful and energetic dance that brings people together through music and movement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/big-three-bon-odori-workshops-in-japanese/
LOCATION:130 West 56 St.\, 130 West 56 St.\, 5th Floor\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Two Homelands: Naoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes of Two Homelands”\nSaturday\, November 7 | 7:00–8:30 PM The Reformed Church of Newtown\, Elmhurst\, Queens \nEarlier this year I shared the news about the Queens Arts Fund\, and I’m so happy to finally share the date of the concert! \nI grew up in Japan\, and in 2020 I moved to Queens to study at Queens College. Since then\, this neighborhood has slowly become my second home. \nFor this concert\, I wanted to bring both of those homes into the music: songs from Japan\, played with the sound of New York jazz that I have learned here\, and a new piece I’ve been writing for this night. Last year\, we played a free concert for the Elmhurst community\, and seeing so many neighbors and friends in the room meant a lot to me. \nI hope this year can be another warm evening like that. Please bring your family and friends! \nNaoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra:\nAndrew Gould\, Hina Oikawa (as)\nJeremy Powell (ts)\nAndrew Gutauskas (bs)\nJohn Lake\, Naoya Ogura (tp)\nMatthew McDonald\, Brandon Moodie (tb)\nHyuna Park (p)\nBen Feldman (b)\nJohn Sturino (ds)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/echoes-of-two-homelands-naoya-ogura-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Reformed Church of Newtown\, 85-15 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, NY\, 11373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T220000
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SUMMARY:KAFFNY Infinite Cinema 20th Annual
DESCRIPTION:KAFFNY INFINITE CINEMA — 20TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE \nOPENING: GLOBAL CINEMA SHORTS (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)\nFilmmaker Q&A to follow \nPieces of Home \nTaiwan\, 2026 · 10 min \nPieces of Home is a single-channel animation that contemplates the quiet\, repetitive rhythms of domestic life. Through a visual language of paper-like textures and reductive silhouettes\, the work captures a parental figure immersed in the constant cycle of food preparation and caregiving. \nDirector: Ying-Fang Shen \nYellow Diary \nKorea\, 2025 · 23 min \nKi-woo\, a professional book editor\, discovers an unfamiliar yellow diary in his study. The narrator\, Yeon\, writes about a man she keeps encountering but is too hesitant to approach. Frustrated by her hesitation\, Ki-woo reflexively leaves comments in red ink—only to find that as he edits the text\, his own memories begin to change. \nDirector: Younjin Ko \nI Confessed Today\, and the World Ended \nKorea\, 2026 · 5 min (AI) \nJust as a high school girl finally receives a positive response to her long-time crush\, a zombie apocalypse erupts\,turning her dream-like romance into a fierce survival struggle. \nDirector: Taejin Nam \nBan-Dal \nSwitzerland\, 2025 · 22 min \nA Swiss adoptive mother travels to South Korea to support her son in his search for his roots. But the meeting with his birth mother brings unexpected challenges and touches on old wounds. \nDirector: Hae-Sup Sin \nFloating \nKorea\, 2025 · 27 min \nAt the turn of the millennium\, Yunbeom\, a print shop worker\, takes his family to their hometown for one last visit before emigrating to the United States. 24 years later\, Yunbeom and his daughter Yiyoung return alone\, drifting through memories and tracing what remains. \nDirector: June Ji Yun Lee \nSPOTLIGHT: AMERICAN CINEMA SHORTS (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)\nFilmmaker Q&A to follow \nAll the time \nUSA\, 2026 · 15 min \nRose and Cole\, two former lovers\, reunite unexpectedly at a New Year’s house party and must confront their unresolved regrets as nostalgia resurfaces. \nDirector: Joshua Oh \nCuppa’ Joe \nUSA\, 2026 · 9 min \nBeneath the canned laughter of a 1950s sitcom\, an Asian-Native Hawaiian couple navigates a dystopian allegory of diaspora\, identity\, and the cost of belonging in America. \nDirector: Pono Wong \nI Wish I Were Pretty \nUSA\, 2025 · 20 min (AI) \nAn insecure Korean-American woman struggles with old resentments against her beautiful best friend\, exposing the impossible beauty standards that caused them. \nDirector: Hanah Chang \nPlanty \nUSA\, 2025 · 9 min (NY Premiere) \nThe love story between a bird and a plant\, and an animation made out of a flipbook. \nDirector: Leilei Xia \nElias \nUSA\, 2025 · 16 min \nOn the night of his 21st birthday\, a Korean-American son burdened by years of silent sacrifice spirals through Koreatown—haunted by the fear of becoming the father who left\, and desperate to know if letting go is the only way to finally keep his promise to stay. \nDirector: Nicolas Chae \nEmbrace \nUSA/Korea\, 2026 · 15 min \nA year after her father’s funeral\, a Korean American daughter returns home for the first time\, only to find her immigrant mother has erased every trace of him and has chosen faith over memory. \nDirector: Youil Kim \nCLOSING: NEW YORK CINEMA SHORTS (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)\nFilmmaker Q&A & 20-Year Toast \nTough Being Corky Lee \nUSA\, 2026 · 4 min \nThis music video is a tribute to the late Asian-American Activist and photographer Corky Lee who documented the diverse Pan Asian community in the U.S. for over 50 years until he succumbed to Covid in 2021. \nDirector: George Hirose \nPlastic Dream Makers \nUSA/Korea\, 2026 · 20 min \nHyun\, a disheartened international student filmmaker\, and June\, an immigrant actor\, have been working together in a dilapidated restaurant in Manhattan for 2 years feigning proposals. As the restaurant closes\, they face an unexpected final proposal show and an honest goodbye. \nDirector: Katherine Yeonwu Nam \nStill 48 Degrees \nUSA\, 2025 · 19 min \nIn New York’s bustling anonymity\, Sul\, a Korean transplant immersed in deep loneliness after moving to New York\,spends her time in the bathtub—her only sanctuary—inflicting pain on her own body with burning water. When her mom comes to visit from South Korea\, Sul is forced to confront their broken relationship. \nDirector: Julie Shin \nLas Máscaras de Japón \nUSA\, 2026 · 11 min \nLas Máscaras de Japón explores the vibrant cultural bridge between Japan and Mexico through the art of professional wrestling masks\, delving into the lives of master Japanese mask makers\, collectors\, and fans. \nDirector: Girard Tecson \nTaemong \nUSA\, 2026 · 6 min \nDuring a pregnancy photoshoot\, a woman sells her taemong – a baby conception dream – which contains a dark desire triggered by her past. \nDirector: Sophia S. Lim \nThe Yellow Plastic Bag \nUSA/Korea\, 2026 · 19 min \nA mother-daughter fight and a loss of orientation lead Jenny\, a second‑generation Korean American\, through a bizarre journey in rural South Korea while eluding a strange yellow plastic bag. \nLead/Producer: Mini Kim \n🎬 Full program details & trailers at KAFFNY.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kaffny-infinite-cinema-20th-annual/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Parlor Market
DESCRIPTION:｡°✩ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ⋆｡°✩\nMahjong Parlor is turning 1 in November!!! 🎂 💫 \nCome celebrate with us at our anniversary market: with vintage clothes\, goods from local artists\, food from @long__pang and @frumpygrain \, and ofc MAHJONG!!! \nThe market is free with RSVP ~ come browse\, eat\, and hang out 💗 Want to play? Grab a ticket for an hourly mahjong slot! We’re doing time slots to keep the tiles moving and give everyone more time to play. \nAll levels are welcome\, and we’ll group tables by experience. A little heads-up for first-timers: we’ll have teachers floating around to help\, but this won’t be a full lesson like our usual events. Bring a friend who knows the game or watch a quick tutorial before you come. Can’t wait to see you at the table and celebrate together 🌟🪽Mahjong Parlor
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mahjong-parlor-market/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T184102Z
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SUMMARY:Champloo: Okinawan Identity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:An Inaugural Identity Symposium\, Exploring Identity\, Heritage\, and Community Across Generations. \n​Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday\, Nov. 4. \nAs the Okinawan community evolves across generations\, geographies\, and lived experiences\, many Uchinānchu navigate identities that are Okinawan\, Japanese\, American\, mixed-race\, multilingual\, and multicultural. Through four moderated panels exploring Okinawan identity\, the role of Kenjinkais in North America\, cultural revitalization\, and Okinawan futurism\, the symposium invites meaningful conversations about belonging\, heritage\, and the future of our community. \nThe Champloo Symposium has been a labor of love for OAANY\, and we look forward to bringing together Okinawans\, friends of Okinawa\, scholars\, artists\, community leaders\, and curious minds from across the country for a day of yuntaku (conversation)\, connection\, reflection\, and imagining what comes next. Open to everyone\, regardless of Okinawan identity or background\, the symposium creates space to explore what it means to be Okinawan today and what that might look like tomorrow. \nSymposium Topics | Each panel will follow a yuntaku or conversational format\, giving our panelists room to share their perspectives and personal experiences. \n​Okinawa Across Borders — Geographic & Identity PerspectivesWith Dr. Mitzi Uehara Carter\, Maia Hibbett\, Momi Cummings\, and Sabien TaylorHow do race\, geography\, generation\, and lived experience shape our understanding of Okinawan identity? This panel explores the diverse and intersecting experiences of Uchinānchu across generations\, diasporic communities\, ancestral roots\, and perspectives\, illuminating the many ways Okinawan identity is understood\, experienced\, and expressed. \nKenjinkai Conversations — Community\, Connection & BelongingWith Kenjinkai Presidents Linda Asato (Chicago)\, and Nariko Addaman (North Carolina)\, and Mariko Middleton (New York / North East)\, and Naomi FoltaWhat role do prefectural associations play today? How does geography shape the culture and needs of our communities? And how can we serve both older and younger generations as our communities become more geographically dispersed and increasingly virtual? Hear from 3 Kenjinkai Presidents on how we are are cultivaing and serving our communities. \nReclaiming Ryukyu — Identity\, Scholarship & AcademiaWith Dr. Wesley Ueunten\, Dr. Co Shigeko Lewis\, Dr. Lex McClellan Ufugusuku\, and Zack EdwardsHow are we preserving Okinawan culture and carrying it forward? Through historical research\, the revitalization of hajichi (Okinawan tattooing)\, and efforts to preserve Uchinaaguchi\, we’ll explore the challenges and possibilities of reclaiming our heritage for future generations. \n​Okinawa Futurism — Evolving Okinawan SpacesWith Yumi Sakugawa\, Gwyneth Yuma\, Aya Trussell\, and Ari RuedaWhat might Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands look like in 10\, 50\, or 100 years? As our communities evolve and become increasingly interconnected\, we’ll explore and imagine how Okinawan identities\, cultural spaces\, and possibilities might transform in a changing world—and what futures we can create together. \n​
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/champloo-okinawan-identity-symposium/
LOCATION:Private: New York University\, Kimmel Center\, Rosenthal Pavilion\, 60 Washington Square South\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T050453Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nJoin us on November 7\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.\, to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday. \nMake sure to check out our special Diwali menu at Asia Society’s Leo Cafe for the occasion. \n\nSchedule\nSchedule subject to change. Watch this space for schedule updates. \nThis year’s Diwali celebration features dance and music performances in Asia Society’s Visitor Center\, Auditorium as well as arts and crafts and storytelling on the Eighth Floor. \nAuditorium\n1 p.m. Introduction to Diwali \n1.15 p.m. Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the languages of Bharatnatyam and Kathak! \n2:15 p.m. Interactive Puppet Shows: Stories of Diwali \n3:15 p.m.  Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the Ghoomar and Bhangra dance forms for a fun-filled Diwali dance party! \nVisitor Center/First Floor Lobby\n“Meet and Greet” with Lord Ganesh \nCome check out the statue of the Indian god Ganesh at Asia Society\, and read about his symbolism in Indian culture and significance during Diwali. \nEighth Floor\n1 – 4 p.m. Arts and Crafts\, Sweets and Storytelling \nMake your own Diya: During Diwali\, people light small clay lamps called diyas to symbolize the light of knowledge and goodness. Make and decorate your own clay diya to put by your window at night. \nDiwali Jewelry and Key Chains: Make Diwali-inspired jewelry and keychain charms. \nHenna Tattoos: Come and get elaborate temporary tattoos on your hands. \nDiwali Mithai Decoration: Learn about mithai\, Indian sweets which are integral to Diwali. Decorate your mithai and then eat it. \nDiwali Library and Mask Making: Learn more about the stories of Diwali through an interactive storytime session\, and make your own Diwali mask!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Day,Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T124500
DTSTAMP:20261014T191008Z
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SUMMARY:Free Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:🧘🏽‍♀️💛 Move. Breathe. Connect. \nAs the 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆\, taking care of your health can look like making time to slow down\, move your body\, manage stress\, and be in community with people who understand you. \nApicha Community Health Center invites you to a series of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 + 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔\, offered in both English and Bangla. Yoga can support physical and mental well-being through gentle movement\, breathing\, rest\, and mindfulness – and these workshops are also a space to connect with your neighbors\, friends\, and community. \nAt Apicha CHC\, we believe health care goes beyond the exam room. Alongside 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔\, we are creating welcoming spaces where community members can care for their bodies and minds\, build connection\, and feel supported. \nWhether you are completely new to yoga or already practice\, everyone is welcome. No experience needed -just come as you are. ✨ \n📅 Workshops will be held on the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 from 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 through 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳\, beginning Saturday\, November 7. \n🧘🏽 Yoga mats and supplies will be provided\n🥤 Refreshments will be available\n🧸 A kid’s corner with activities will be available for families \n𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣𝘀 are now open! Tinyurl.com/apichayoga\n➡️ 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 through the link in our bio.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/free-yoga-classes/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T151046Z
CREATED:20261004T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T151046Z
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SUMMARY:JAA Grand Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:💝Support JAA and #KonMari your home at the same time!🏠 \nJAA is now accepting donations of gently used clothing and other items for our Annual Grand Bazaar on November 7! Please see flyer for details\, including the hours for drop-off at JAA – the deadline for donations is November 3. \nThis is a major fundraiser for our nonprofit\, with proceeds going towards our programs\, community events\, electricity\, and more! \nAnd swing by on the day of to buy some cool gifts for the holidays!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jaa-grand-bazaar/
LOCATION:Japanese American Association of NY\, 49 West 45th Street\, 5th Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20261022T165426Z
CREATED:20261022T165348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T165426Z
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SUMMARY:Riichi Mahjong Learn-and-Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our biweekly Riichi learn-and-play event. Beginners and veterans alike are welcome to come out and toss some tiles around! \n\n\n\n\nNote: We have recently moved to a new location\, 35 West 35th Street\, just one block down from our old location. If you’ve joined us before\, please make sure that you come find us at the correct address! \nJoin the USPML at Sparrow’s Nest Studio for our biweekly “learn and play” meetup! Maybe you’ve seen people playing mahjong in movies like Crazy Rich Asians\, or video games like the Yakuza series or Final Fantasy XIV. Maybe you’re already familiar with the game\, but are looking to grow your skills. This is your chance to jump in\, toss some tiles around\, and see what it’s all about. \nIf you’re a novice\, the first hour or two of the meetup will be our Riichi “Jumpstart” where our teachers will show you the ropes and make sure you’re comfortable getting started. If you’ve only played online or if you’re familiar with other styles of mahjong\, we can give you a quick rules and etiquette primer that will have you ready to play in no time. This meetup is a beginner-friendly and welcoming environment\, and we’re always happy to meet new players. \nInterested in more structured classes and lectures? Check out USPML’s other events – we’re always working on growing our selection of formal classes for both beginners and experienced players\, as well as unique ways to share the strategy and culture of mahjong. You can follow us on Instagram at @uspml or sign up for our newsletter.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/riichi-mahjong-learn-and-play-3/
LOCATION:Sparrow’s Nest Studio\, 35 West 35th St.\, 12 Flr.\, New York\, New York\, 10001
CATEGORIES:Games,Mahjong
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T210255Z
CREATED:20261022T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T210255Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy Show Ft. AAPI Comics
DESCRIPTION:📍 Secret Venue Type: Community Space. \nThis show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be able to pull the show address at that time using your email address on our website. \n🍻 BYOB. Bring your own drinks. \n🪑 This show will have chairs provided- Contact us at support@donttellcomedy.com if you have any accessibility needs. \n🎤 21+ show.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dont-tell-comedy-show-ft-aapi-comics/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T172744Z
CREATED:20261023T172744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T172744Z
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SUMMARY:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic
DESCRIPTION:This engaging conversation explores how pop culture and social media have dramatically reshaped how Asian identity\, beauty\, and belonging are perceived\, performed\, and consumed online. Featuring author Kaila Yu (Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever\, Feminism\, and Beauty) and moderated by Joan King (Kinda Korean: Stories from an American Life)\, the two will examine the rise of trend-driven aesthetics and labels—from ABG culture and K-pop beauty ideals to “boba liberal” identity and “Wasian” TikTok—asking what happens when a community’s culture becomes an online trend. Together\, they will unpack how these representations impact self-image\, desirability\, and everyday experiences of belonging. Attendees will gain deeper language and insight into the differences between visibility\, validation\, and true representation\, leaving with thought-provoking perspectives on who ultimately gets to define culture in the social media age.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-abgs-to-wasian-tiktok-how-asian-identity-became-an-aesthetic-2/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260805T152323Z
CREATED:20260805T152323Z
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SUMMARY:The Age is Yours\, My Liege! A Tale of Proto-Japan
DESCRIPTION:CONTEMPORARY DANCE  | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE \nFriday\, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members\nSaturday\, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A \nA sudden force in the Asian dance scene\, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours\, My Liege! A Tale of Proto-Japan\, a frenzied international premiere hurling you headfirst into an ancient Japanese festival eating itself alive. Known for exhilarating physicality that slices through contemporary events with glee\, Shimojima turns the scalpel inward\, dissecting Japanese national identity and imperial myth as her dancers cycle through a slowly revolving human-sized hamster wheel. Frankenstein-ing together sacred rite\, wartime fervor and primeval festival culture into a lurching carnival of national symbolism\, she takes direct aim at the throne and the nations built to serve it. \nTickets: $51 Nonmembers\, $38 Members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-age-is-yours-my-liege-a-tale-of-proto-japan/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T190734Z
CREATED:20260902T190734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T190734Z
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SUMMARY:Niladri Kumaar 'The Space Between the Notes'
DESCRIPTION:Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer\, a celebrated ambassador\, and an iconic figure in Indian music\, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. Central to his impressive portfolio is his long-running creative partnership with the late Zakir Hussain\, a sitar-tabla dialogue that became one of the most beloved and significant collaborations in contemporary Indian music\, including their sold-out WMI appearance at the Skirball Center in 2022. \nThe Space Between the Notes\, an extraordinary live recording from Mumbai\, India\, captures the only documented full performance of Kumaar and Hussain together. This concert draws from that profound musical and personal bond\, with a repertoire shaped by the spirit\, spontaneity\, and depth of their collaborations. \nNiladri and his electric sitar (zitar) will be joined on stage by Agnelo Fernandes (keys)\, Sambit Chatterjee (drums)\, and Satyajit Talwalkar (tabla) for a program of original compositions and selections closely connected to his work with Zakir Hussain\, bringing their shared repertoire and musical conversation into the present. \nThe COUNTERPOINT series focuses on contemporary artists who push the boundaries of what “world music” can mean in the 21st Century.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/niladri-kumaar-the-space-between-the-notes/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture – Adler Hall\, 2 West 64 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T224204Z
CREATED:20261022T224204Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Korea on Screen | Behind the Scenes of Bass X Machina
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York presents a free screening of the first episode of Netflix’s new series Bass X Machina as part of its monthly screening series\, Korea on Screen. The screening will be followed by a conversation between series creator LeSean Thomas and Kwang Il Han of Studio Mir\, the animation studio behind the series. \nThe two will discuss the creation of Bass X Machina\, its real-world Old West inspiration\, and the cross-cultural production process between an American series creator and Korea’s acclaimed Studio Mir. The conversation will explore how the project moved from concept and development into animation production\, how creative responsibilities were shared across countries\, and how Studio Mir’s artists and production team helped translate the series into its finished animated form. \nProgram\n – The screening of  the first episode of Netflix’s new Bass X Machina.\n– A conversation between series creator LeSean Thomas and Kwang Il Han of Studio Mir\, the animation studio behind the series. \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)\n* RSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets available.\n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.\n* Please note: After three no-shows without notice\, you may be subject to restrictions on future reservations.\n* All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-korea-on-screen-behind-the-scenes-of-bass-x-machina/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T143250Z
CREATED:20261015T143220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143250Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Bites with Caroline Choe\, Jimin Han\, Patricia Park\, and Hyeseung Song
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel with Caroline Choe\, Jimin Han\, Patricia Park\, and Hyeseung Song for a cozy night discussing food motivation in their books\, along with some shared autumn eats by Caroline Choe! \nABOUT THE AUTHORS \nCaroline Choe is a chef\, artist\, teacher and writer based in New York City\, and is a proud daughter of Korean American immigrants. She recently published her debut cookbook\, “Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious\, Shareable Sides” with Chronicle Books\, named as one of “The 26 Best Cookbooks for 2024” by Serious Eats\, and one of the “Top 10 Korean Cookbook Bestsellers in 2026” by Publishers’ Weekly. She is also the founder of Create & Plate\, a business devoted to helping create community through arts and food education. Choe continues to be involved in schools throughout New York City\, and has coordinated\, moderated\, and spoken on panels for The Korea Society and the Museum of Food & Drink (MOFAD.) Both she and her work have been featured in NPR\, Food52\, The Korea Daily\, NBC’s Today Show\, and Good Morning America. \nJimin Han is the author of three novels\, Dreamt I Found You\, A Small Revolution\, and The Apology\, which was a Barnes and Noble Discover Pick\, named a best audiobook of the year by Booklist\, and featured on multiple best books lists by the Los Angeles Times\, Vanity Fair\, Shondaland\, Apple Books and more. Additional writing of hers can be found on NPR\, as well as in Poets & Writers\, Literary Hub\, and other publications. Her work has been supported by the New York State Council on the Arts. \nPatricia Park is the author of Re Jane\, a Korean American retelling of Brontë’s Jane Eyre\, and the YA novels What’s Eating Jackie Oh?\, Imposter Syndrome & Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim\, and Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic. She has written for The New York Times\, New Yorker\, Guardian\, and others. All of her novels have overlapping characters and are linked in the “Queens Multiverse.” She teaches creative writing at SUNY Stony Brook. www.patriciapark.com \nHyeseung Song is a first-generation Korean American painter\, writer and teacher. She is the author of Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl\, about an Asian American woman’s struggle with self-worth and mental illness. Docile was a “best” audiobook at Apple and translated into Korean. Song is a 2026 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Nonfiction Literature\, a 2026 Nonfiction Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference\, and a recipient of the Mae Fellowship which supported women and nonbinary writers. She is at work on a meta-memoir exploring the eternal question plaguing nonfiction writers: how to survive writing about those we love. Song splits her time between New York City and the Catskills.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/books-bites-with-caroline-choe-jimin-han-patricia-park-and-hyeseung-song/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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