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SUMMARY:U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze: Words Bridging Worlds: On Poetry and Translation
DESCRIPTION:A reading by U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze\, followed by a reception and book signing.\n\n\n\nQueens College is honored to welcome Arthur Sze\, the nation’s 25th U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026. Sze will visit the campus and share his literary expertise\, followed by a reading\, reception\, and book signing. \nAuthor of 12 poetry collections\, Sze’s honors include the Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry\, the 2024 Science and Literature Award from the National Book Foundation\, the Bollingen Prize for American Poetry from Yale University\, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize from the Poetry Foundation\, a Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America\, a Jackson Poetry Prize from Poets & Writers\, a Lannan Literary Award\, and a Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Writers’ Award\, among others.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/words-bridging-worlds-on-poetry-and-translation/
LOCATION:Queens College/CUNY\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:In Person,Poetry
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SUMMARY:2025 World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders - Free Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Lotus Music & Dance and Robert Browning Associates present \nWorld Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders. \nSunday\, December 7th\, 4pm\, \nFree Livestream from  sold out  show in NYC Ailey Citicorp Theatre\, \nFeaturing \n\n“Hidden Faces and the Harvest” with the Japanese Folk Dance Institute\nSaung Budaya\, West Sumatran Dance\nExcerpts form the Cross Cultural Ramayana with Trinayan Odissi Collective East Indian Dance and \nKinding Sindaw\, Filipino Tribal Dance\nWith Live Musical Accompaniment\n\nThis event will not only be an entertaining and festive celebration of authentic world-class dance and music\, but will feature a Q&A as well as audience participation\, providing a chance to learn directly from the artists about the common threads these cultures share and what makes them unique.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-world-dance-festival-dancing-across-cultural-borders-free-livestream/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000
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SUMMARY:Cinema Kinare At Film Noir: An Afternoon of South Asian Shorts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of community and cinema on Sunday\, December 7th @ Film Noir\n\n\nFollowing the event we’ll be regrouping at a bar in Greenpoint for a post screening reception. Details will be shared with those who RSVP with their ticket purchase. There is no additional cost to attend\, let us know if you’d like to come! \nCinema Kinare is a community run project without any institutional support. All funds from tickets will go solely towards covering venue costs. Thank you for your support! \nOur Program \nOur program is threaded through with explorations of masculinity – in its unraveling and its construction\, in its excesses and limitations – as found in friendship\, desire and resistance. \nWe’ll be screening films by four South Asian filmmakers; three of whom are based in and around NYC and will be joining us for a post screening discussion about their craft. \nHeadlining our program is Alexander Farah’s award winning short\, One Day This Kid (2024). The film follows Hamed\, an Afghan Canadian boy\, as he comes into adulthood under the weight of his father’s expectations – confronting fear\, desire and shame\, in search of a self unknown. One Day This Kid premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival\, and won the Grand Jury Prize at South by Southwest 2025 amongst a host of other accolades. \nSaccharine Wonderland and Forces That Make Me Shiver (dir. Tushar Gidwani\, 6 mins) \n“A 6 minute 16mm hybrid documentary that throbs through the stimuli that have influenced my queerness\, subtly interrogating the existential fears I have kept at bay over the last decade\, separated from my family and friends in India.” \nDating (dir. Ammad Shaikh\, 9 mins) \nDating recounts the night 18 year old Omar has his first kiss\, followed by a meeting with his date’s ex – newly discharged from the marines. A playful and heartfelt tale of a college freshman lost in his own cinematic fantasy until he’s forced to confront a truth he never accounted for: this isn’t just his story. \nAn Evening with the People’s Courtesan (dir. Tushar Gidwani\, 16 mins) \nShot entirely on 16mm film\, hand processed and optically re-printed\, “An Evening With The People’s Courtesan” is an experimental documentary featuring one of New England’s only South Asian drag artists: Kulfi Jaan (he/she/they). Photographed on Kodak Tri-X\, Ektachrome\, the film attempts to offer an intimate jhalak (“glimpse”)\, of Kulfi’s efforts to build conscious\, anti-capitalist spaces that entertain\, inform\, and champion community. \nMy Brother\, My Friend (dir. Varun Venkatesh & Emil Irimpan\, 21 mins) \nBuried tensions surface when Manu accepts a spontaneous invitation from his childhood friend\, Vish\, to spend a weekend at a lakeside cabin. The looming threat of emotional confrontations coupled with a fear of vulnerability push their lifelong bond to its limits. \nAbout the filmmakers \nTushar Gidwani\nTushar Gidwani is a writer-director\, and experimental cinematographer whose practice spans street photography\, experimental filmmaking\, and documentary-fiction. He is currently entering the final year of a Master’s in Fine Arts (M.F.A) program at Emerson College. His work is influenced by a quest to understand the relationship between his body dysmorphia\, queerness\, and the culture his parents lost after migrating from Pakistan. \nAmmad Shaikh\nAmmad is a Pakistani-Canadian director and writer based in New York City. His first short film\, Dating\, is currently on the festival circuit after premiering at CSAFF. His second short\, Just Friends\, is about to begin its festival run. He is also developing a dark comedy series\, Technically\, through the Stowe Story Labs. \nVarun Venkatesh and Emil Irimpan\nEmil and Varun are childhood friends turned filmmakers from California now living in New York. Their first short film My Brother\, My Friend premiered at Chicago South Asian Film Festival in September 2025.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cinema-kinare-at-film-noir-an-afternoon-of-south-asian-shorts/
LOCATION:Film Noir Cinema\, 122 Meserole Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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SUMMARY:Apex Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Find all your holiday gifts while supporting 50+ AAPI-owned brands. 15% of all proceeds will support Apex for Youth programming. \n\n\nApex for Youth’s Associate Board invites you to our 4th annual Holiday Market\, Saturday and Sunday\, December 6th and 7th\, 2025\, at Pig Beach BBQ from 12:00-6:00 pm. \nCheck all your holiday gifts off your list while supporting over 50+ AAPI-owned brands. Featuring a lively Community Corner with a visit from Santa\, lantern-making workshops hosted by Kitsby\, plus beginner-friendly mahjong teaching sessions\, dog adoption with Badass Animal Rescue\, and raffle prizes—you won’t want to miss this fun and festive event! \n15% of all proceeds from this event will support Apex programming. \nThis Holiday Market is intended to bring the Asian American community together during the season and to celebrate AAPI-owned business. Our Holiday Market is also intended to raise awareness and funds for Apex for Youth\, a non-profit organization that empowers Asian American youth from low-income and immigrant backgrounds to unlock their potential today and a world of possibilities tomorrow. Together\, we hope you will join us in creating a limitless future for our youth and our community as we celebrate the holidays.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apex-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Pig Beach BBQ Queens\, 35-37 36th St\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:Ping Chong Archival Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Ping Chong Archival Symposium will be a full day gathering exploring the archive and artistic legacy of the visionary artist and Pink Fang Artistic Director Emertius\, Ping Chong. \nThis free\, public event on December 6th marks a pivotal collaboration between Pink Fang and Hunter College Theatre Department\, a semester-long partnership that includes a co-taught course called Multicultural Theatre Performance: Engaging Community Voices and Stories\, class visits\, an Artist Lunch for students with Ping Chong\, a theater workshop available to the entire Hunter College community\, and public screenings of Ping Chong’s archival works followed by talk-backs. \nThe day-long symposium event will bring together artists\, scholars\, students\, and the public for conversation\, panels\, artistic activations\,  and a celebratory reception\, illuminating the impact\, evolution and future of Chong’s groundbreaking interdisciplinary practice that has transformed the landscape of performance in America and beyond.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ping-chong-archival-symposium/
LOCATION:Hunter College – Lang Recital Hall\, 695 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000
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SUMMARY:Film Shorts by Lav Diaz\, a Visions/Panawin screening
DESCRIPTION:A “Lav Diaz Short” may sound like an oxymoron for worldwide admirers of the Filipino master writer/director\, better known for his feature films that run as long as 11 hours.  Panawin/Visions presents an opportunity to explore another facet of the artist’s prolific output with this program of his short films\, with running times from 40 minutes to as brief as 2.   As with his more known feature films\, the shorts find him pushing the boundaries of cinematic form while exploring themes of collective trauma\, expiation\, and transcendence. \nThe program includes: Butterflies Have No Memories\, Himala: A Dialectic of Our Times\, Prologue to The Great Desaparecido\, The Boy Who Chose the Earth\, The Day Before the End\, and The Firefly.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shorts-by-lav-diaz-a-visions-panawin-screening/
LOCATION:KJCC\, 53 Washington Square South\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20251205T040700Z
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SUMMARY:"AGAIN" by Jason Wang\, an informal work-in-progress reading
DESCRIPTION:“AGAIN” is an interactive full-length play being developed based on testimonies of seniors from University Settlement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/again-by-jason-wang-an-informal-work-in-progress-reading/
LOCATION:Speyer Hall\, 184 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000
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SUMMARY:Mixed Asian Multitudes & Solidarities
DESCRIPTION:A community-building\, solidarity event to raise collective consciousness towards shared liberation.\n\n\nJoin us for Mixed Asian Multitudes & Solidarities; an in-person community-building event to raise our collective consciousness! \nThis event is open to all identities as we uplift\, learn\, and connect. It’s an opportunity for folks to strengthen their ties with not just the mixed Asian community but with one another as we work to recognize our shared struggles that will bring us closer to collective liberation. \nYou can expect community teach-ins\, a short film screening in collaboration with Mixed Asian Media\, a DJ set\, and more. Stay tuned for more details and programming info! \nSpots are limited! We’re so excited to see you there! \nThe event will be on Friday\, December 5th from 12:30PM – 4:30PM at The People’s Forum. The space is ADA-accessible. Masks are highly encouraged for this event. Please consider testing for COVID before attending or stay home if you’re feeling sick. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mixed-asian-multitudes-solidarities/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Tae Kim\, author of The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant. Now as the world’s leading AI chipmaker\, Nvidia offers a fascinating window into the new era of global entrepreneurship vis-à-vis its partnership with Korea; Nvidia’s commitment to provide 260\,000 GPUs to South Korean companies redefines the strength of innovative cooperation across mobility\, manufacturing\, and robotics. This conversation will take you inside the forces shaping our AI-powered future and offer fresh insights into the culture\, strategy\, and leadership behind Nvidia’s rise as a global technology leader. \nIn person or you can get a recording of event
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-nvidia-way-jensen-huang-and-the-making-of-a-tech-giant/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Book,Business,In Person,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T002254Z
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SUMMARY:Korean American Winter Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Korean American Winter Social—food\, fun\, and friends to warm up your winter vibes!\n\n\nGet Ready for the Korean American Winter Social!\nJoin us in person for a fun and cozy gathering celebrating community and culture. It’s the perfect chance to meet new friends\, enjoy good vibes\, and embrace the winter spirit together. Don’t miss out on a relaxed night full of great conversations\, laughs\, and maybe a few surprises. See you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/korean-american-winter-social/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
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SUMMARY:“Cultural Appropriation\, Cultural Authenticity and the Diasporic South Asian/Australian Experience(s) of Multiculturalism”: Lauren Nilsson-Siu
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the NYU Department of English. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Postcolonial\, Race\, and Diaspora Studies Colloquium. \nREGISTER \nProfessor Lauren Nilsson-Siu delivers a lecture entitled\, “Cultural Appropriation\, Cultural Authenticity and the Diasporic South Asian/Australian Experience(s) of Multiculturalism.” Nilsson-Siu (NYU Sydney) specializes in critical race and ethnic studies. Her research broadly explores intersections of race\, diaspora\, affect and Australian multiculturalism. Her upcoming monograph Reclaiming the Bindi: Cultural Appropriation\, Indo Chic\, and the South Asian Diaspora is slated for release with Illinois University Press in 2027. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A and discussion. \n  \nNYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to the public. Registration is required. \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible for via ramp and elevator. There are all gender restrooms. If you have any access needs\, please email sa6724@nyu.edu.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cultural-appropriation-cultural-authenticity-and-the-diasporic-south-asian-australian-experiences-of-multiculturalism-lauren-nilsson-siu/
LOCATION:244 Greene St\, 244 Greene Street\, room 106\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T163000
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SUMMARY:Archival Thinking: Artist Archive Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of exploring how artists can preserve and showcase their work through archival thinking at this Artist Archive Symposium\n\n\nArchival Thinking: Artist Archive Symposium \nOn December 4\, 2025\, Archival Thinking: Artist Archive Symposium will be held at the Kunsthalle Gallery of MoMA PS1 in New York. Jointly organized by the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) and the Cai Foundation\, the symposium will be curated and moderated by Paul Holdengräber. The event will take the form of a full-day forum bringing together distinguished speakers from the fields of art\, archives\, and the humanities to explore the contemporary significance and future potential of art archives\, followed by a reception.  \nWhen an archive ceases to be a static repository and becomes a continuously generative way of thinking\, it records not only the past but also reveals the unformed thoughts\, emotions\, and potential within the creative process. Many artists begin building their archives only later in their careers to preserve their work and legacy—often resulting in fragmented narratives and gaps in memory. Archival Thinking: Artist Archive Symposium aims to encourage early-career artists\, students\, archivists\, and cultural practitioners to explore the possibilities of archiving from an earlier stage—viewing archives as an integral part of creation rather than as post hoc documentation.  \nThe lineup of speakers spans across art\, archival studies\, literature and translation\, and philosophy and intellectual history\, including: Ross Benjamin (translator of The Diaries of Franz Kafka)\, Mel Yimeng Chu (archives manager of Cai Guo-Qiang Archive)\, Lisa Darms (former Executive Director of Hauser & Wirth Institute)\, Samantha Rose Hill (scholar of Hannah Arendt)\, Jennifer Wen Ma (interdisciplinary visual artist)\, Glenn Phillips (Chief Curator\, Getty Research Institute)\, Rani Singh (Director\, Harry Smith Archives)\, David Walker (Archivist\, the Easton Foundation) and Martha Wilson (Founder\, Franklin Furnace Archive). Speakers listed alphabetically by last name.  \nThrough keynote presentations\, curator-led dialogues\, and roundtable discussions\, the symposium will address questions such as: How do archives shape art history and contemporary art practice? What is the symbiotic relationship between art and archives? And how can archives evolve from ‘repositories of preservation’ into a ‘generational protocol’ in an era increasingly defined by the technological mediation of memory itself?  \nThe symposium is inspired by the moment thirty years ago when Cai Guo-Qiang\, as a recipient of the Asian Cultural Council Fellowship\, moved from Tokyo to New York and embarked from PS1 on his artistic career on the international stage—a history that continues to symbolize the mutual empowerment of art and archival practice. This event uses that history as a point of departure\, transforming the archive itself into a new narrative center—one that fosters interdisciplinary and international dialogue and intergenerational collaboration\, inviting artists\, archivists\, and curious learners to collectively redefine how knowledge is preserved\, reimagined\, and shared.  \nArchival Thinking seeks to open the door for a new generation—to discover the power\, purpose\, promise\, and pleasure of the archival practice. Reminding us that an archive is not merely a vessel of memory\, but also a tool for action\, inviting each creator to adopt archiving as a method to redefine the future of art. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the world of artist archives!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/archival-thinking-artist-archive-symposium/
LOCATION:MoMA PS1\, 22-25 Jackson Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
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SUMMARY:Closing Artist Talk: Hawai‘i is not the United States\, but it is your Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored by the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands. \nThe artist Sean Connelly reflects on his year-long residency at the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, and shares his curatorial process and vision for Hawai‘i is not the United States\, but it is your Future. The installation\, on view at 20 Cooper Square Gallery\, invites viewers to consider the built environment as oceanic\, an interconnected system requiring collective cultural efforts to sustain. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. and selections of Connelly’s video work will screen before the talk begins. \nNYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to the public. Registration is required. \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible for wheelchair users. There are all gender restrooms. If you have any access needs\, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu \n  \nAbout the Artist \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Sean Connelly is an artist and building practitioner working collaboratively across sculpture\, architecture\, film\, and cartography. Connelly’s practice engages deeply with grassroots interventions and supports Native liberation\, food sovereignty\, land justice\, and cultural resurgence centering ‘āina (Land / That Which Feeds). \nAs founding director of After Oceanic Built Environments Lab and the nonprofit Hawai‘i Nonlinear\, Connelly actively cultivates ancestral knowledge\, ecological insight\, and social justice to transform built environments into living archives of intergenerational healing. Collaborating closely with cultural bearers\, creative practitioners\, and Indigenous experts across Pae ‘Āina Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Islands)\, Connelly’s work contributes to a grassroots community of care\, actively shaping liberated oceanic futures. \n  \nPhotograph ©Creighton: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/closing-artist-talk-for-hawaii-is-not-the-united-states-but-it-is-your-future-2/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, 101\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
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SUMMARY:Closing Artist Talk for Hawai‘i is not the United States\, but it is your Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands. \nThe artist Sean Connelly reflects on his year-long residency at the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, and shares his curatorial process and vision for Hawai‘i is not the United States\, but it is your Future. The exhibition\, on view at 20 Cooper Square\, first floor gallery\, invites viewers to consider the built environment as oceanic\, an interconnected system requiring collective cultural efforts to sustain. \nNYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to the public. Registration is required. \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible for wheelchair users. There are all gender restrooms. If you have any access needs\, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu \n  \nAbout the Artist \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Sean Connelly is an artist and building practitioner working collaboratively across sculpture\, architecture\, film\, and cartography. Connelly’s practice engages deeply with grassroots interventions and supports Native liberation\, food sovereignty\, land justice\, and cultural resurgence centering ‘āina (Land / That Which Feeds). \nAs founding director of After Oceanic Built Environments Lab and the nonprofit Hawai‘i Nonlinear\, Connelly actively cultivates ancestral knowledge\, ecological insight\, and social justice to transform built environments into living archives of intergenerational healing. Collaborating closely with cultural bearers\, creative practitioners\, and Indigenous experts across Pae ‘Āina Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Islands)\, Connelly’s work contributes to a grassroots community of care\, actively shaping liberated oceanic futures. \n  \nPhotograph by Sancia Miala Shiba Nash.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/closing-artist-talk-for-hawaii-is-not-the-united-states-but-it-is-your-future/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, 101\, New York\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Talk with CUNY Presidents: David Wu & Frank Wu (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Serica Storytellers: The Presidents | David Wu & Frank Wu\nA hybrid panel with Queens and Baruch College presidents explores how student visa revocations are reshaping CUNY campuses\, immigrant communities\, and New York’s educational landscape. \nAs federal visa policies evolve\, international students at City University of New York (CUNY) campuses face growing uncertainty.This timely conversation — Serica Storytellers: The Presidents — brings together two trailblazing CUNY leaders\, Frank H. Wu (President\, Queens College) and S. David Wu (President\, Baruch College)\, to explore how student visa revocations are reshaping New York’s educational landscape. \nModerated by Joan Kaufman\, Senior Director for Academic Programs for the Schwarzman Scholars Program\, this hybrid panel delves into how immigration policy shifts ripple across classrooms\, immigrant communities\, and the city’s public higher education system — and how institutions can better advocate for and support affected students. \nCo-presented with AAARI (CUNY’s Asian American / Asian Research Institute) and the Asian American Studies Program at Hunter College CUNY\, this program continues Serica’s commitment to amplifying Asian diaspora voices and advancing inclusive\, forward-looking dialogue across communities. \nDrinks & networking with guests & the presidents included!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/talk-with-cuny-presidents-david-wu-frank-wu-hybrid/
LOCATION:Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism of CUNY\, 219 West 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hybrid,In Person,Interview,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T220000
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SUMMARY:Impossible Desires: New Directions in Queer Diaspora Studies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the NYU Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \nThe publication of Gayatri Gopinath’s Impossible Desires: Queer Diasporas and South Asian Public Cultures (Duke University Press) in 2005 heralded a new moment in transnational scholarship in gender and sexuality studies. The book theorized queer and feminist cultural practices in the context of South Asian diasporic migration\, and served as a precursor to subsequent scholarship in queer diaspora studies that has radically reshaped the fields of queer and feminist studies in the past two decades. \nWe mark the twentieth anniversary of Impossible Desires by showcasing the work of a new generation of queer diaspora scholars whose work spans South Asia\, the SWANA region\, South Africa\, and the Caribbean. Scholars Kareem Khubchandani\, Suzanne Persard\, Mehak Faisal Khan\, and Jordache Ellapen will reflect on their own groundbreaking work in light of Gopinath’s book; and artists Al-An deSouza\, Chitra Ganesh\, Shahzia Sikander\, and Felipe Baeza – all of whom have engaged in long-standing dialogues with Gopinath over the years—will reflect on the artist-critic relationship. The evening will conclude with a DJ set by Arshia Fatima Haq\, artist and founder of Discostan. \n6:00-7:00 p.m. Scholar Roundtable: Comparative Queer Diasporas\nMehak Faisal Khan\nJordache Ellapen\nSuzanne Persard\nKareem Khubchandani \n7:00-8:00 p.m. Artist Roundtable: The Aesthetic Practices of Queer Diaspora\nChitra Ganesh\nShahzia Sikander\nFelipe Baeza\nAl-An DeSouza \n8:00-10:00 p.m. DJ Set\nArshia Fatima Haq \n  \nVenue guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to the public. Registration is required. The Bowery Electric is a 21+ venue. If you are below 21 and wish to attend\, please email csgs@nyu.edu. \nAccessibility note: This venue is located down a flight of stairs and there is no elevator in the building. For questions or access needs\, please email csgs@nyu.edu. \nImage: This film still is featured on the cover of Impossible Desires: Queer Diasporas and South Asian Public Cultures (Duke University Press\, 2005). It features Vasantsena (Rekha) and Aditi (Anuradha) in Ustav (The Festival\, dir. Girish Karnad\, 1984). Photo courtesy of the National Film Archive of India.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/impossible-desires-new-directions-in-queer-diaspora-studies/
LOCATION:The Bowery Electric\, 327 Bowery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000
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SUMMARY:Transitions & Challenges: Chinatown Small Business after Covid
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Zai Liang’s presentation focuses on the challenges faced by small businesses in Manhattan Chinatown post-Covid pandemic.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/transitions-challenges-chinatown-small-business-after-covid/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\, 25 West 43rd Street\, 14th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T203000
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SUMMARY:Crossing Boundaries 24: Between Breaths: A Sonic Memoir with gamin
DESCRIPTION:CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing)\, Fridman Gallery\, and New Ear\, Inc. present Crossing Boundaries 24: Between Breaths: A Sonic Memoir with gamin\, an intimate multimedia performance by Korean-born\, U.S.-based musician gamin\, a multi-instrumentalist and designated Yisuja (official holder of Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 46). In this work\, gamin invites audiences into a sonic memoir woven from breath\, memory\, and ancestral voice.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/crossing-boundaries-24-between-breaths-a-sonic-memoir-with-gamin/
LOCATION:Fridman Gallery\, 169 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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SUMMARY:History Walk: Asian Americans and the Downtown Arts Scene\, 1980–2000
DESCRIPTION:Many talented artists of Asian descent helped define the vibrant art scene in downtown New York in the last decades of the 20th century\, including some in China Institute Gallery’s current exhibition\, Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation. On World AIDS Day\, we will remember their contributions and those who lost their lives during the AIDS crisis\, by tracing their steps on the trendy Lower East Side and East Village. Artists highlighted in this walk may include Ching Ho Cheng\, Chuang Che\, David Diao\, Ming Fay\, Tehching Hsieh\, Ma Hao\, Anna Sui\, Tan Dun\, Tseng Kwong Chi\, Muna Tseng\, and Martin Wong. The sites to be visited include where they exhibited\, worked\, and hung out with peers. \nThe tour begins from the Lower East Side\, inside the Delancey St – Essex St subway station on the downtown F-Train platform at 1 PM. Run time is approximately 2 hours. The tour totals 3 miles of walking on uneven terrain on the Lower East Side\, East Village\, SoHo\, Tribeca\, and Chinatown\, making brief standing stops at each selected site. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. The tour will proceed rain or shine; in the event of extreme weather that requires a tour cancellation\, we will contact registered guests in advance.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/history-walk-asian-americans-and-the-downtown-arts-scene-1980-2000/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T190000
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SUMMARY:Talk with Elaine Chao\, former US Secretary of Labor and Transportation
DESCRIPTION:The Honorable Elaine Chao\, who was the 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor\, the 18th U. S. Secretary of Transportation November \, 2025 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the seventh Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature The Honorable Elaine Chao\, who was the 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor\, the 18th U. S. Secretary of Transportation. The event will be held on November 25\, 2025 at 6 pm ET. \nSecretary Chao is the first Asian-Pacific American woman to serve in the President’s cabinet in American history. She has been confirmed to two cabinet positions by the United States Senate on a strong bipartisan basis: U. S. Secretary of Labor and U. S. Secretary of Transportation. \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on November 25 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-11-25-2025.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nNovember 25\, 2025 Webcast \n  \n▦ Speaker \nThe Honorable Elaine Chao \n24th U. S. Secretary of Labor \n18th U. S. Secretary of Transportation \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member\nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n  \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-11-25-2025.eventbrite.com. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nThe Honorable Elaine Chao \n24th U. S. Secretary of Labor \n18th U. S. Secretary of Transportation \n  \nSecretary Chao is the first Asian-Pacific American woman to serve in the President’s cabinet in American history. She has been confirmed to two cabinet positions by the United States Senate on a strong bipartisan basis: U. S. Secretary of Labor and U. S. Secretary of Transportation. She is also the longest serving Cabinet Secretary since World War II. \n  \nAt the U. S. Department of Transportation\, Secretary Chao focused on keeping America’s transportation system safe and efficient; invested over $300 billion in infrastructure over three and a half years; and\, engaged with new technologies including autonomous vehicles\, drones\, and commercial space launches to build the transportation system of the future. During the COVID-19 health crisis\, Secretary Chao’s decisive actions kept America’s transportation networks safe and moving. \n  \nAs U.S. Secretary of Labor\, Secretary Chao focused on increasing the competitiveness of the American workforce in a global economy. She set new records for workplace safety and health and ensured the retirement security of 44 million retirees by spearheading the passage of the most significant pension legislation in 30 years\, the Pension Protection Act of 2006. \n  \nPrior to becoming U. S. Secretary of Labor\, Elaine Chao was President and CEO of United Way\, where she restored public trust by reforming the governance structure and instilling a new culture of accountability and transparency after the organization had been tarnished by previous financial mismanagement and abuse. \n  \nElaine Chao also served as head of the Peace Corps\, where she launched programs in the newly liberated Baltic nations and former Soviet Union\, including Ukraine. She began her public service working on transportation and trade issues at the White House. She was promoted in rapid succession to Deputy Maritime Administrator\, U. S. Department of Transportation; Chairman\, Federal Maritime Commission; and Deputy Secretary\, U.S. Department of Transportation. In the private sector\, Elaine worked as Vice President of Syndications at Bank of America and Citicorp. \n  \nElaine has been a director on numerous public boards while out of government including News Corp\, HCA Healthcare\, Ingersoll Rand\, Wells Fargo\, Protective Life\, Dole Food Company and NASD. She currently serves on the boards of Kroger and technology companies in the mobility space. She has also been a director and trustee on many nonprofit boards including Harvard Business School Board of Dean’s Advisors\, Harvard Business School Global Advisory Board\, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, United Way Worldwide\, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute\, Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee of Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28)\, and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Advisory Board. \n  \nBorn in Taiwan\, she immigrated to America at the age of 8 not speaking English and received her citizenship at age 19. Elaine earned her undergraduate degree in economics from Mount Holyoke College\, and her MBA from Harvard Business School. She is the recipient of 38 honorary degrees. Please visit her website: http://www.elainechao.com and her family’s story at Harvard Business School https://www.library.hbs.edu/hc/chaofamily/. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interview,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Victor Manibo + Clay McLeod Chapman: The Villa\, Once Beloved
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event with Filipino novelist Victor Manibo\, discussing his new book The Villa\, Once Beloved.\n\n\nJoin us for a launch event with Filipino novelist Victor Manibo\, discussing his new book The Villa\, Once Beloved. Joining Victor in conversation is notable horror writer Clay McLeod Chapman. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \n \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of The Villa\, Once Beloved here. \n \nACCESSIBILITY: \nStrand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Nov. 10 to request. \nPlease ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact events@strandbooks.com \n——————————————————————— \nA dark history is unearthed amid crumbling façades in Lambda Literary fellow Victor Manibo’s new gothic tale of family\, homecoming\, and postcolonial vengeance . . . \nSome legacies are best left buried… \nVilla Sepulveda is a storied relic of the Philippines’ past: a Spanish colonial manor\, its moldering stonework filled with centuries-old heirlooms\, nestled in a remote coconut plantation. When their patriarch dies mysteriously\, his far-flung family returns to their ancestral home. Filipino-American student Adrian Sepulveda invites his college girlfriend\, Sophie\, a transracial adoptee who knows little about her own Filipino heritage\, to the funeral of a man who was entwined with the history of the country itself. \nSophie soon learns that there is more to the Sepulvedas than a grand tradition of political and entrepreneurial success. Adrian’s relatives clash viciously amid grief\, confusion\, and questions about the family curse that their matriarch refuses to answer. When a landslide traps them all in the villa\, secrets begin to emerge\, revealing sins both intimately personal and unthinkably public. \nSifting through fact\, folklore\, and fiction\, Sophie finds herself at the center of a reckoning. Did a mythical demon really kill Adrian’s grandfather? How complicit are the Sepulvedas in the country’s oppressive history? As a series of ill omens befall the villa\, Sophie must decide whom to trust—and whom to flee—before the family’s true legacy comes to take its revenge… \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Sean Collishaw \nVictor Manibo is a Filipino novelist living in New York. A 2022 Lambda Literary Emerging Voices Fellow\, he is the author of the science fiction novels The Sleepless and Escape Velocity\, and the crime novel Dead Note. The Villa\, Once Beloved is his first horror novel. Aside from fiction\, he also spins fantastical tales in his career as a lawyer. He lives in Queens with his husband and their pets. Find him online at victormanibo.com and on most social media platforms @victormanibo. \n\n\n\nClay McLeod Chapman writes novels\, comic books\, and children’s books\, as well as for film and TV. He is the author of the horror novels The Remaking\, Whisper Down the Lane\, Ghost Eaters\, and What Kind of Mother. He also co-wrote Quiet Part Loud\, a horror podcast produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw for Spotify. Visit him at claymcleodchapman.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/victor-manibo-clay-mcleod-chapman-the-villa-once-beloved/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T143000
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SUMMARY:Japan Society of Greater Fairfield County Annual Luncheon and Culture Program
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Boas\, “Cool Japan” ambassador reflects on his journey from Westport local to living and working in Japan for the past 20 years. As a regular on NHK TV and writing numerous articles for the Japan Times\, Studio Ghibli Neppu magazine and publishing his own books\, he give an insiders view of Japanese tourism\, business opportunities\, and the role of pop culture\, cosplay and manga in the attraction to Japan. \nMore info and Registration at www.Japansocietyfc.org \nSunday\, November 23\, 12-2:30\, Doors open at 11:30amRegistration deadline 11/16 \nLuncheon and speaker: $25/$35 (member/non member price)Speaker portion only: $10/$15 (member/non member price)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-society-of-greater-fairfield-county-annual-luncheon-and-culture-program/
LOCATION:Rowayton Community Center\, 33 Highland Ave\, Rowayton\, CT\, 06853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
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SUMMARY:PAGE TURNER 2025: The AAWW Publishing Conference (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:PAGE TURNER convenes experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights\, advice\, and experiences!\n\n\nThis fall\, we are thrilled to present PAGE TURNER: The 2025 Asian American Writers’ Workshop Publishing Conference\, a signature program that we’ll present in-person on Sunday\, November 23rd\, at our event space in New York. For those unable to attend in person\, the event will be available via livestream for a discounted ticket price. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for assistance if you are able to join in person but the ticket price is prohibitive. \nOur publishing conference will center the work and experiences of writers of color\, convening experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights\, advice\, and experiences. \nCheck out the conference schedule below! We will announce the lineup for each panel in the coming weeks: \n11:00 – 11:45 am: From Page to Screen – Screenwriting for Authors \nMany novelists and poets are drawn to the screen but unsure how to navigate the jump from prose to script. This panel explores the opportunities and challenges of screenwriting\, from adapting literary work to building a career in film and television. Panelists will discuss craft\, collaboration\, and the unique possibilities of writing for the screen. \n12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Writing the Game – Sportswriting and Literature \nSportswriting is more than scores and stats: it’s a window into identity\, community\, and struggle. This conversation highlights the artistry of sports journalism and memoir\, where storytelling meets competition and cultural history. Panelists will examine how sports narratives shape\, and are shaped by\, race\, belonging\, and politics. \n1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Lunch Break \n2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: The Machine in the Room – AI and the Future of Writing \nArtificial intelligence is reshaping publishing\, journalism\, and creative labor\, but what does it really mean for writers? This panel offers both a primer on how AI works and a candid discussion of its promises\, pitfalls\, and ethical stakes. Writers and technologists will reflect on how human creativity can survive amid technological change. \n3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Behind the Curtain – The Writer\, the Agent\, and the Editor \nWhat does it take to bring a book into the world? This panel pulls back the curtain on the publishing process\, featuring a writer\, their literary agent\, and their editor in conversation. Together they’ll discuss craft\, revision\, and the often-invisible negotiations that shape a book’s path to readers. \n4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Agents & Editors Happy Hour \nThis special networking hour offers aspiring authors a unique chance to connect with industry professionals\, share their work\, and build valuable relationships. Whether your manuscript is complete or you’re still refining your craft\, this is your moment to explore the publishing world with support from experienced literary agents dedicated to amplifying Asian American voices. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/page-turner-2025-the-aaww-publishing-conference/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Asian AF  (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The all Asian Variety Show is back! \nAsian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors\, stand-up comedians\, improvisers\, sketch performers\, storytellers\, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC\, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC! \nFeatured performances: Stand-up from Alyce Chan (ABC\, Hulu) and Mahesh Kotagi (“Best of the Fest” Burbank Comedy Festival)\, as well as clowning by Kento Morita (Second City\, The Onion)! \nImprov from Asian AF NY team Joy F*ck Club (rotating cast): Nicole Asava (HBO)\, Donald Chang (HBO)\, Alex Cheng (NPR)\, Ryan Chittaphong (Story Pirates)\, Jenny Arimoto (Asian Not Asian)\, Kurt Cruz (kukomusic.com)\,Florence Friebe (Karmila Music)\, Fu Goto (RaaaatScraps)\, Risa Harms (McSweeney’s)\, Aakash Kesavarapu (NY Comedy Festival)\, Kendra Singh (Reductress)\, Achilles Stamatelaky (Audible)\, Akmal Tajihan (Duchovny)\, Alex Yang (UCB)\, & Angel Yau (HBO) \nHosted by: Joy F*ck Club \n\n\n\n—-\n\n\nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show \nLivestream tickets are $10. Buyers will receive an email with the livestream link one-hour before the show. Livestream link will be available for 7 days after the show.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/comedy-asian-af-hybrid/
LOCATION:Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre   UCB\, 242 East 14th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T173000
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SUMMARY:ART DEFIANCE/ART DEFINES US: With Arlan Huang\, Cal Hsiao and Siyan Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with Arlan Huang\, Cal Hsiao and Siyan Wong\n\n\nART DEFIANCE/ART DEFINES US: Finding voice under siege \nHow can art spark reflection\, resistance and social change? What can we as artists collectively do in these pivotal times? Join three multi-generational artists for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with slideshows and screenings. \nPlus\, add your image to Arlan Huang’s newly installed artwork “This Painting Fights Fascism”. \nArlan Huang (visual artist): “I make art to keep from falling into despair. I paint to exercise my First amendment right of free speech. My new work is called “ This Painting Fights Fascism”. \nCal Hsiao (photographer and community organizer based in South Brooklyn\, currently focused on teaching youth workshops): “I believe in the power of art to help people imagine that a different world is possible.” \nSiyan Wong (visual artist): “I believe art can be a vehicle for positive change and social justice. It’s a universal language.” \nThis program is part of #FallOfFreedom this November 21–22\, a nationwide movement of artists\, writers\, musicians\, and creators standing together for expression without limits. \n#thinkchinatown #心目華埠 #chinatownnyc #FallofFreedom
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-defiance-art-defines-us-with-arlan-huang-cal-hsiao-and-siyan-wong/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20251118T163918Z
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SUMMARY:New York Mixed Chorus Annual Concert
DESCRIPTION:Japanese amateur chorus in NYC will present its 21st annual concert. With their diverse repertoire\, including classical\, Japanese folk\, Japanese pop\, barbershop\, and spiritual songs\, they create a unique form of entertainment through harmony.  \nWe\, the New York Mixed Chorus (NYMC)\, have been bringing music to our community for over 20 years. Based in the New York Metropolitan area\, we organize concerts a couple of times a year and perform at senior care facilities\, churches\, local festivals\, and more. Thanks to your warm support\, we proudly celebrated our 20th Anniversary last year. \nConductor: Koichi Aiba / Pianist: Rikako Asanuma / Music Supervisor: Aya Shimada
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-mixed-chorus-annual-concert/
LOCATION:The Church of Holy Trinity\, 316 East 88th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20251114T211401Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Prologue PART III
DESCRIPTION:Through shadow theater and dance\, we follow five first-generation Chinese immigrants to New York—a story of courage\, hope\, and belonging.\n\n\nPrologue PART III traces the interwoven journeys of five first-generation Chinese immigrant men who arrived in New York City between 1962 and 1990. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution\, the rise of overseas study\, and the shadow of Tiananmen Square protest\, each man sought a new beginning—whether for safety\, education\, opportunity\, or simply to reunite with family. \nThrough the distinctive visual language of shadow and object theater—these deeply personal stories unfold on stage. The result is a moving tapestry of courage\, determination and resilience\, honoring those who forged new lives and opened doors for future generations. \nCo-developed by Spica Wobbe\, Margaret Yen\, Abby Man Yee Chan \nCo-directed by Spica Wobbe\, Margaret Yuen \nDesigned by Spica Wobbe \nPerformed by Spica Wobbe\, Abby Man Yee Chan \nCo-presented by Double Image Theater Lab & Think!Chinatown \nSpecial Thanks to: \nKit Koi Chu\, Wei Rong Chu\, Wai Tim Ho\, Shue Kai Leung and Qi Feng Zeng for sharing their stories. \nJohn Wobbe & James Yang for their voiceover contributions \n*** Prologue PART III is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement\, a grant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC \n  \nDouble Image Theater Lab\,founded in 2011 by Spica Wobbe and Margot Fitzsimmons\, uses puppetry to delve into themes through light\, shadow\, object manipulation and dance. Their innovative approach explores the breadth of human emotion\, offering fresh storytelling perspectives. They have received multiple grants from the Jim Henson Foundation and have performed at festivals around the world including the Netherlands\, Japan\, Taiwan\, Austria\, Israel and Germany. \nThink!Chinatown\, an intergenerational non-profit based in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, works at the intersection of storytelling\, arts & neighborhood engagement. It’s hard to categorize our work sometimes\, but whatever we’re working on… it’s to support what we love about Chinatown! \nRSVP to save your spot. All ages welcome! \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/prologue-part-iii/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T203000
DTSTAMP:20251120T040736Z
CREATED:20250904T033219Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience — a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast — 💬 Follow Us: @LaughingLassi \n \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover only the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM). The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest – please email us for details.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n\n“Say something in Bengali!” \n\n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassiCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n\n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n\n\n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n\n\n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \n\nTickets sell out fast.Seats are limited.And every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-12/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20251023T044345Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Mahjong - Hong Kong Style!
DESCRIPTION:Potluck Asian America presents Learn Mahjong: Hong Kong Style!  It will be a fun night to meet others while learning to play mahjong\, a game of skill\, strategy\, and luck that originated in 19th century China. \nAll skill levels are welcome.   \nA light dinner\, coffee\, tea and soft drinks will be served. \nSokie Lee\, our instructor\, is passionate about Mahjong and has taught countless beginners to play—often in just 15 minutes! She’s led workshops for groups including the Museum of Chinese in America\, Rotary Club\, Brotherhood Synagogue\, Pearl River Mart\, and Think!Chinatown.  Besides Mahjong\, Sokie is a graphic designer\, licensed massage therapist\, and instructor of Tai Chi and Qigong. \nBring your friends and let’s make this event unforgettable. Save your spot today – we can’t wait to have a great time playing mahjong with you!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/learn-mahjong-hong-kong-style/
LOCATION:Honors Bridge Club\, 110 E 55th St Floor 6\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T193000
DTSTAMP:20251117T045237Z
CREATED:20250818T041731Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese-Caribbean Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Research on Chinese-Caribbean immigrants in the United States\, and the ways in which they understand self in terms of race and ethnicity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-caribbean-narratives/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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