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SUMMARY:Kumulipo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🌺 KUMULIPO WORKSHOP 🌺\nFree to the public through sponsorship by Hālāwai\nJoin us in NYC for a rare and intimate gathering with Kumu Mehanaokala Hind — Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner\, scholar\, and Kumu Hula — as she guides us through the language\, cosmology\, and cultural significance of the Kumulipo\, the epic Hawaiian creation chant. \n✨ What you’ll leave with:\n🐚 Trace Hawaiʻi’s pre-contact history through the Kumulipo’s 16 wā\, from pō to ao\n🌊 Understand its bio-cultural pairings of ocean and land life\n🎶 Learn proper breath\, tone\, and vocal technique for oli\n🗣️ Chant a section of the Kumulipo by workshop’s end \nWhether you’re new to oli or deepening an existing practice\, this is a chance to learn directly from one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected cultural voices. \n📅 September 26\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n📍 La MaMa 47 Great Jones Street\, New York\, NY 10012 \nOpen to Kanaka Maoli\, hula people\, Indigenous and Native peoples\, scholars\, poets\, vocalists\, designers\, and anyone who aloha Hawaiʻi 💛
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kumulipo-workshop/
LOCATION:La Mama\, 47 Great Jones St.\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:KCS Community Health & Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Community Health & Wellness Fair on September 26\, 2026\, from 10 AM–1 PM! 🌟 \nEnjoy free health screenings\, educational workshops\, wellness activities\, games\, and other fun activities for the whole community. Meet representatives from various community organizations who will be tabling and providing health and wellness resources\, information\, giveaways\, and more. \nWorkshops will be held from 11 AM–12 PM\, with walk-ins welcome and appointments available by QR code.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kcs-community-health-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 38-24 149th St.\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T170704Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA’s Mid-Autumn (中秋节) Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mooncakes\, lanterns\, and sweet reunions abound at MOCA’s Mid-Autumn (中秋节) Family Festival! Join us for crafts\, shadow puppets\, music\, games\, and more as we come together to celebrate this traditional holiday. \nTwo sessions! Get your tickets for either the morning (10 AM – 1 PM) or afternoon (2 PM – 5 PM). Check back shortly for the full event schedule! \nTickets: $10/person. Kids 5 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Free tickets for kids 5 and under available as an add-on option to your ticket purchase. MOCA Family Members\, please use your code to access free tickets. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Sign up through the Culture Pass website or contact Cool Culture for your access code. \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session\, if capacity allows. \nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE\nPerformances\, Workshops & Activities\nMoonlit Melodies with Musician Wei Sun*\nJoin musician Wei Sun in learning about one of the world’s oldest string instruments\, the guzheng (古筝). Enjoy a live performance inspired by the beauty of the season’s harvest moon. \nAbout Wei Sun\nWei Sun is an acclaimed guzheng artist from China who was born into a family of musicians and started her guzheng journey at the age of 6. She is a certified senior teacher of guzheng\, a member of the China National Instrumental Association and the International Guzheng Association. In 2016\, she came to the United States as a guzheng performer and teacher at the CBA Cultural and Arts Center. \nChinese Theatre Works Presents Tiger Tales Shadow Puppet Performance*\nDuring the Mid-Autumn Festival\, shadow puppetry is especially popular because the full moon acts as a natural light source for performances. Join Chinese Theatre Works as they bring to life an enchanting tale where a wise old rabbit recounts stories from her eventful life to her young granddaughter– including how she came to be the Prime Minister to Tiger\, the ever-hungry jungle king. All ages. \nAbout Chinese Theatre Works\nChinese Theatre Works (CTW) has a long history of bringing traditional and innovative\, contemporary Chinese performing arts to local New York City\, national and international audiences. The company has won the highest honor in U.S. puppetry\, a Citation of Excellence from UNIMA-USA\, for their show Toy Theater Peony Pavilion. They have also been featured at festivals and conferences across the world from Puppet Power in Calgary\, Canada and the Seattle International Children’s Theatre Festival to the DALA Festival (Seoul\, South Korea) and the Taipei Children’s Theater Association’s Festival (Taiwan). \nMOCAKIDS Author Meet & Greet with Michele Wong McSween\nBe among the first to celebrate the newest Gordon & Li Li bilingual book\, Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival! Join author Michele Wong McSween for an interactive bilingual adventure featuring storytelling\, a fun introduction to Mandarin\, and hands-on activities. Children and families will discover the legendary story of Hou Yi\, Cháng’é\, and the Jade Rabbit while exploring the traditions\, special foods\, and joy of celebrating under the bright full moon. Books and plushies will be available for purchase\, and a book signing with Michele will follow the reading. Best for families with children ages 3-8. Younger and older siblings welcome! \nAbout Michele\nMichele Wong McSween\, a former fashion designer\, mom\, and author of Gordon & Li Li\, began a journey to reconnect with her Chinese heritage as a fourth-generation Chinese-American. Inspired by her children\, Michele enrolled them in Mandarin classes to foster a sense of cultural identity. While seeking simple and engaging Mandarin learning materials for non-Chinese speaking families\, she discovered a lack of resources and was inspired to fill that gap. This led her to create Gordon & Li Li\, a bilingual book series that makes learning Mandarin approachable and fun. Michele is deeply committed to representing multicultural families and fostering a connection to Chinese culture through language. \nSnowy Skin Mooncake Making with Auntie Lin**\nSharing mooncakes with friends and family is a beloved Mid-Autumn tradition. Join Auntie Lin as she shows us how to make special snowy skin mooncakes. Discover the ingredients inside mooncakes and the molds used to make them\, and then eat a no-bake mooncake that you make yourself! \nMunching on Mooncakes: Mooncake Tasting Station** \nTry delectable slices of traditional mooncakes courtesy of Po Wing Hong Food Marketand Fay Da Bakery. \nShoot for the Moon Scavenger Hunt \nJoin a MOCA educator in following clues high and low to spot twinkling full moons and shimmering stars in the museum exhibits! Practice your archery like Hou Yi to protect the galleries! \nMOCAKIDS Storytime: To the Moon and Back!\nDid you know that a goddess\, rabbit\, and woodcutter all live on the moon? Join MOCA Educator Nancy in learning all about enchanting Chang’E and the timeless traditions of the Moon Festival. \nMid-Autumn Games \n\nHou Yi’s Sun Toss: Be a hero like Hou Yi! Toss bean bags to shoot down nine of the ten suns and save the Earth from drought!\nTIMBER! Wu Gang Wood Cutting Challenge: Chinese legend says that a Man on the Moon is trying to cut down a tree that magically regrows after each ax stroke. Test your aim and your tree-cutting skills with a MOCA original game… Can you succeed where Wu Gang couldn’t?\nBo Bing: Roll the dice and celebrate the moon! During the Mid-Autumn Festival in southern China\, families and friends gather to play bo bing — a lively dice game that’s all about luck\, laughter\, and togetherness. Take turns rolling the dice to win special prizes.\nMooncake Matching\n\nHarvest Moon Picnic\nThe full harvest moon symbolizes family reunion and coming together. Gather around the blanket for a make-believe harvest moon picnic! Learn about the foods that families share as they gaze at the moon and give thanks for the year’s harvest. Add your own favorite treat to our community picnic using scratch art and a little imagination. \nMid-Autumn Memories Photo Corner\nSoak up the limelight (or moonlight!) at our Mid-Autumn photo corner. Strike a pose with moon Goddess Chang’E\, skilled archer Hou Yi\, 玉兔 Yùtù the Jade Rabbit\, and special moon themed props. \nDrop-In Arts & Crafts\nPowerful Potions\nPrepare your own version of the magical elixir that lifted Chang’E from the earth to the moon! Grind salt and colorful chalk to create sparkling\, colorful sand. Then\, use it to fill a potion bottle and stir up some Mid-Autumn magic. \nMoonlight Magic Wands\nDesign your own sparkling moon wand to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Fill it with shimmering sequins and watch it catch light like the moon in the night sky. \nMid-Autumn Moonscapes\nUsing markers\, foil\, and a splash of water\, make your own Mid-Autumn moonscape to celebrate the season’s fullest\, brightest moon! Experiment with color and texture to capture the moon’s changing beauty through the seasons. \nSpectacular Shadow Stories\nConstruct and decorate shadow puppets of the Jade Rabbit and Moon Goddess Chang’E\, using acetate\, paper fasteners\, markers\, and more! When you finish your creation\, head to MOCA’s shadow puppet theater to stage an original performance! \nArtmaking with Teaching Artist Yu Rong  \n*Space is limited. \n**While supplies last.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocas-mid-autumn-%e4%b8%ad%e7%a7%8b%e8%8a%82-family-festival/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs,Family Day,Festival,Games,Music
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our biggest event of the year is back this September!🏮✨🥮🐇 \nHeld annually at Kissena Corridor Park in Flushing\, near Silent Springs Playground\, the Fall Festival brings thousands of Queens residents and New Yorkers together for a free day of culture\, community\, and fun. ✨ \n🎭 Enjoy cultural performances\n🎨 Family-friendly activities\n🥟 Food & local vendors\n🤝 Community resources\n📸 Plenty of fall memories! \n📅 Saturday\, September 26\n⏰ 12:00 PM–4:00 PM\n📍 Kissena Corridor Park\, Flushing \nBring your family and friends 🧡 \n🎟️ Free admission — everyone is welcome!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Kissena Corridor Park\, 47-67 Colden St.\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T000000
DTSTAMP:20260921T171007Z
CREATED:20260722T164834Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Mid-Autumn Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:NYC Mid-Autumn Fest 2026 is a day-long (12PM-12AM!) celebration of the Harvest Moon holiday showcasing Asian-American-made creativity. \nExperience live music\, DJs\, dance\, theater\, a breakdance battle\, Open Frequencies DJ decks\, incredible food & drinks\, our artist marketplace\, carnival games\, immersive art + so much more—all powered by an amazing community of Asian American artists\, performers\, makers\, small businesses\, and collaborators. \n​All festival profits will be donated to AALDEF\, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-mid-autumn-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Planet X Studios\, 180 Maspeth Aveneue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts and Cultural Programs,Dance,Festival,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:KALAGNY Pickleball Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater NY (KALAGNY) is excited to announce that we’ll be back for round two at Pickle1! Please join us for two hours of pickleball from 1–3 PM on Saturday\, September 26 at Pickle1 (7 Hanover Square\, Ground Floor). \nWhether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a paddle for the first time\, we’ll have something for everyone. There will be a coach running a friendly doubles tournament on two courts\, plus a third court open for casual open play so you can compete or just rally with friends. Beverages and a pizza included! \nThe cost is $10 per player. To register\, please sign up at kalagny.org/events.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kalagny-pickleball-outing/
LOCATION:Pickle1\, 7 Hanover Square\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182522Z
CREATED:20260807T094152Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with China Institute of America on Saturday\, September 26\, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.\n\n\nCelebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival\, one of China’s most beloved traditions\, with an afternoon of performances\, hands-on workshops\, and cultural activities for all ages! From live performances to interactive cultural experiences\, discover the traditions\, artistry\, and festive spirit that have brought families and communities together! \nHighlights: \n🌕 Make Your Own Mooncakes\nLearn the art of crafting snow-skin mooncakes and create a delicious Mid-Autumn treat. \n🐰 Create Rice Dough Sculpture Artworks\nShape your own rice dough sculpture and discover the charm of Chinese folk art. \n🎨 Discover Chinese Art & Creativity \nExperience our Discover China Through Art Workshop (DCTA)\, a family-friendly guided tour of our new exhibition\, China Institute Gallery at 60: 1966-2026\, paired with a creative art project. Then continue your artistic journey with interactive experiences including sugar painting\, lacquer fan art\, facial mask painting\, and more! \n🎶 Celebrate Through Music & Dance\nEnjoy vibrant Chinese dance and traditional Chinese music performances that bring the spirit of the festival to life. \nSchedule:\n1:30 – 2:00 PM: Audience Check-in; sign-up for workshops\n2:00 – 2:05 PM: Opening Remarks\n2:05 – 2:20 PM: Music Performances\n2:20 – 2:30 PM: Dunhuang Dance Performance\n3:00 – 5:00 PM: Workshops\n2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Stations \n🎨 Workshops (first-come\, first-served; sign-up at check-in)\n3:00 – 4:00 PM \n\nChinese Dance\nDiscover China Through Art (I): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop\nMooncake Making (I)\nRice Dough Sculpture (I)\n\n4:00 – 5:00 PM \n\nDiscover China Through Art (II): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop\nMooncake Making (II)\nRice Dough Sculpture (II)\n\n💡 Interactive Stations (2:00 – 5:00 PM) \n\nSugar Painting\nMusic Interaction (Chinese Music Instruments)\nArts & Crafts for Kids\nLacquer Fan Art
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260823T180735Z
CREATED:20260823T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T180735Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Mahjong and Pickleball
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to join forces with @indoorpickleballx_bk again to bring back mahjong and pickleball at Brooklyn’s newest and largest pro-grade indoor pickleball gym after the amazing turn out and post-follow up demand after our last event. \nWe’re hosting an incredible day of play with three hours of pickleball and mahjong with thirteen air-conditioned courts\, beginner-friendly mahjong tables and lessons\, and a spacious area to meet and connect with other players.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hong-kong-mahjong-and-pickleball/
LOCATION:Indoor Pickleball X\, 49 Ash St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182619Z
CREATED:20260902T181332Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Mid-Autumn Festival! The event will have lantern-making\, games\, food and more! \nEvent Details:\nLocation: 84 West 197th Street Bronx\, NY 10468\nDate: September 26\, 2026\nTime: 3 PM – 6 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T151143Z
CREATED:20260820T150353Z
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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! \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-2/
LOCATION:Sparrow’s Nest Studio\, 35 West 35th Street\, 12th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T032008Z
CREATED:20260825T032008Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Beginner’s Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio and create your own handmade bookmark on September 26\, 2026 from 7-9pm! \nIn this 2-hour hands-on workshop\, you will:  \n– Learn the fundamentals of block printing through guided exercises\n– Create and carve your own bookmark design\n– Handprint your bookmarks to exchange with others and take home\n– Leave with your own carved stamp + Block Print 101 Guide to keep and continue printing on your own!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beginners-block-printing-workshop-with-kintsugi-print-studio/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260913T144742Z
CREATED:20260827T003528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T144742Z
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SUMMARY:Beats for Chinatown Fundraiser Party
DESCRIPTION:👀 Don’t sleep on early bird pricing for this! 👀 \nJoin us on the floor at Beats for Chinatown: a night of local DJs\, open bar\, and vibes\, all in support of Welcome to Chinatown and local businesses 🧧 \nSaturday\, September 26th\n🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM\n📍 115 Bowery\, NYC\n🎧 Beats lineup will include: @dj_yij\, @julesmckools\, @tc_remix \n🎟️ Early Bird tickets: $50 (through Sep 6)\n🎟️ General Admission: $60 (starting Sept 7) \n100% of proceeds go directly to supporting Chinatown’s small businesses and community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beats-for-chinatown-fundraiser-party/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T095223Z
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SUMMARY:ANIMA
DESCRIPTION:A concert featuring the sacred music heritage of the Philippines from the Romantic period to present day.\n\n\nIn celebration of the Journey to 20 Years of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir of New York\, Inc. and the 80th Anniversary of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music (Manila\, Philippines)\, Ilustrado\, LLC—where art meets brand\, proudly presents: \nANIMA: The Sacred Music Heritage of the Philippines \nSaturday\, September 26\, 7:30 PMBasilica of Saint Patrick’s Old Cathedral\, New York City \nThis inspiring evening will feature the San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir of New York\, the UST Conservatory of Music Alumni on the East Coast\, and the Emerging Young Artists of MAD Institute in a celebration of the rich tradition of Philippine sacred music from the Romantic period to present day. \nTickets:• General Admission – $25• Patron – $50• Sponsor – $100 \nA portion of the proceeds will support the Anima Choral Project of MAD Institute\, an initiative dedicated to establishing community-based choral training societies throughout New York City’s five boroughs and New Jersey\, making quality vocal ensemble education more accessible while fostering artistic excellence\, cultural appreciation\, and community through music.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anima/
LOCATION:The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral\, 263 Mulberry Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260912T023525Z
CREATED:20260912T021930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T023525Z
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SUMMARY:Insun Park & Generals
DESCRIPTION:26% Discount PROMO CODE: KOREA \nExperience a groundbreaking fusion of rock\, Korean traditional music\, and mask dance rhythms with Insun Park & Generals. \nA master of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance\, designated as Korea’s National Intangible Heritage\, Park leads the quartet\, blending her dynamic vocal and dance performances with the talents of Donghyuk Heo (composer/guitar)\, Hyunmo Yang (drums)\, Johyun Kim (taepyeongso/flute)\, and Hahyungki Baek (bass guitar). Together\, they create a dynamic blend of ancestral art and contemporary sound\, seamlessly merging traditional rhythms with modern rock influences. This ensemble pushes creative boundaries\, offering a fresh perspective on Korea’s cultural heritage while making traditional mask dance more accessible to today’s audiences. \nInsun Park stands out as one of the few female masters of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance\, a tradition historically dominated by men. Renowned for her innovative spirit\, she reimagines age-old songs and performance styles to connect with modern audiences. Continuously exploring new creative directions\, Park has become a leading force in shaping the future of Korean traditional performing arts. \nFor more information\, visit https://jctcenter.org/ \n◆ Insun Park \nInsun Park is a Seoul based mask dancer redefining Korean traditional performance through solo works that bridge ritual\, social critique\, and contemporary expression. A practitioner of Gangnyeong Talchum\, a form of Korea’s National Intangible Heritage\, she began training in elementary school and later studied traditional performance at university. Though rooted in a centuries old form\, her artistic voice has developed in dialogue with modern urban life. \nTraditionally\, mask dance (talchum) combined rhythm\, song\, movement\, and dialogue into a comprehensive art form known as yeonhui. While its satire of aristocrats offered audiences catharsis\, female and disabled characters were often reduced to stereotypes. Park’s work critically engages this legacy\, asking how tradition can be preserved while also responding to contemporary values of gender equity and social inclusion. \nHer major solo project\, The Purpose of Mask Dance (2021)\, explores how mask dance can remain socially meaningful today. In this work\, female characters lead the narrative as witty\, confident\, and self determined figures rather than caricatures. Performing as a one woman ensemble\, dancing\, singing\, playing janggu (Korean drum)\, and shifting roles through masks\, Park transforms a historically male and group based genre into a space for personal and social reflection. In 2023\, she expanded this vision through her band Insun Park & Generals\, an innovative quintet fusing rock music\, Korean traditional sounds\, and mask dance rhythms.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/insun-park-generals/
LOCATION:Jersey City Theater Center at White Eagle Hall\, 337 Newark Ave.\, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T214122Z
CREATED:20260902T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T214122Z
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SUMMARY:Su Dongpo: An Enduring Light of Chinese Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Few figures in Chinese history have embodied the richness and complexity of Chinese culture as fully as Su Shi (1037–1101)\, better known as Su Dongpo. Poet\, essayist\, calligrapher\, painter\, statesman\, and philosopher of life\, Su achieved distinction in an extraordinary range of fields. To understand Su Dongpo\, however\, is to explore something larger than the accomplishments of a single literary genius. His life and writings offer a window into some of the deepest currents of Chinese thought and culture. \nThe Renwen Society at China Institute is pleased to present an online lecture\, “Su Dongpo: An Enduring Light of Chinese Civilization\,” by renowned scholar and lecturer of Chinese classical literature Ben Wang\, on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. Focusing on three representative works from Su Dongpo’s later years\, Crossing the Sea (《渡海》)\, Watching the Tidal Bore (《观潮》)\, and Xing Xiang Zi (《行香子》)\, the lecture will explore Su’s thought\, emotions\, and philosophy of life through a close reading of his poetry. \nAt the heart of Su Dongpo’s life and thought was an extraordinary sense of balance\, a quality deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophical idea of the “middle.” Confucian ideals shaped his commitment to moral principle\, public service\, and good government\, while Daoist thought helped him cultivate detachment and transcendence in the face of suffering. In his writings\, seriousness and humor\, heroic spirit and tenderness\, sorrow and joy\, engagement with the world and freedom from it could exist side by side. \nThis balance did not mean compromise when fundamental principles were at stake. Su’s refusal to yield to what he regarded as injustice contributed to a political career marked by imprisonment\, repeated demotions\, and exile to increasingly remote parts of the empire. Yet adversity did not diminish his attachment to life. As Ben Wang has observed\, it was precisely Su’s resilience\, perseverance\, and philosophical outlook that enriched his literary achievement. Even during his darkest years\, his writings reveal an abiding love for life and an extraordinary capacity to discover beauty\, humor\, and meaning in the world around him. \nSu Dongpo’s literary achievement was equally remarkable. More than 2\,000 of his shi poems have survived\, while his approximately 350 ci poems helped transform the status and expressive possibilities of the genre. His writing could possess the celebrated quality of haofang (豪放)\, or “heroic abandon\,” yet it could also convey intimacy\, compassion\, humor\, and joie de vivre. Through this unusual breadth of temperament and expression\, Su created a body of work in which seemingly contradictory dimensions of human experience are brought into harmony. \nChina Institute once devoted four semesters and some eighty hours of instruction to Su Dongpo\, and even that could offer only a glimpse of the full range of his poetry\, prose\, calligraphy\, and painting. For this Renwen Society lecture\, after careful consideration\, Ben Wang has chosen three works that he believes capture essential dimensions of Su’s thought and sensibility: Crossing the Sea\, Watching the Tidal Bore\, and Xing Xiang Zi. \nThrough a close reading of these three works\, Ben Wang will examine how Confucian and Daoist traditions came together in Su Dongpo’s understanding of life\, literature\, and public responsibility; how he maintained his moral convictions amid political persecution and personal hardship; and how he ultimately found a distinctive equilibrium among life and death\, sorrow and joy\, suffering and transcendence. The lecture will also consider why Su Dongpo\, nearly a thousand years after his death\, continues to speak so powerfully to generations of readers and remains an enduring light of Chinese civilization.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/su-dongpo-an-enduring-light-of-chinese-civilization/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:History,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T180642Z
CREATED:20260821T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180642Z
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SUMMARY:Milna Market
DESCRIPTION:The wait is finally over! Milna Market is back at Industry City on September 27 🍂 \n​Milna Market is a curated South Asian pop-up market in NYC\, transforming 11\,000 sq. ft. into a modern bazaar featuring 60+ South Asian brands and makers across food\, fashion\, jewelry\, beauty\, home\, lifestyle\, and more. \n​In Hindi\, milna means both “to meet” and “to find\,” which is exactly what the market is all about. Join us for a full day of community\, discovery\, and shopping South Asian-owned businesses! \n​🎟️ $4 Entry (plus tax)\nGuests under 12 and over 65 receive free admission. \n​Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Organizer. \n​🎉 We will have carrom\, henna\, and more activities! \n​🎁 The first 25 attendees will receive a FREE Milna Market tote! \n​🛍️ Our Mini Totes are also available to preorder for pickup only at Milna Market on September 27. Select the Milna Market Mini Tote option above to purchase yours! Totes can be picked up at the first-floor check-in area.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/milna-market/
LOCATION:Industry CIty\, 220 36th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260913T145659Z
CREATED:20260913T145659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T145659Z
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SUMMARY:TAP-NY x Dance Social Club Boba & Boogie 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join TAP-NY and Dance Social Club (DSC) for Boba & Boogie\, a fun and beginner-friendly dance workshop that blends movement\, music\, and mingling — no experience needed! \nLed by *Tiffany Huang* Tiffany fell in love with dancing in college by doing Kpop covers and performing. Dance to her is a creative outlet to express herself and connect with others through music and culture. She loves when people show their own styles through the same choreography. She believes dance is all up to interpretation and there is no “right” or “correct” way! \nTo keep your energy up\, we’ll be sampling Allie Beauty Protein’s Boba Milk Tea flavor — made with real black tea sourced from Nantou\, Taiwan and manufactured in Taiwan. Each scoop packs 20g of protein\, collagen\, probiotics\, and MCT oil\, plus 1/3 of your daily vitamins and minerals — all in one cup\, because what’s better than dancing and sipping something sweet? Introduce yourself to Yukiko (the founder) for a special event-day discount! \nWhether you’ve never danced before or you’re just looking to shake off the Sunday scaries\, this is your space to explore movement\, build confidence\, and connect with community. \nAll levels welcome — come as you are\, and boogie with us! \nDate: Sunday\, September 27\nTime: 3:00–5:00 PM\nLocation: Ripley-Grier Studios: 305 W 38th St #207\, New York\, NY 10018\, USA\nCapacity: Limited to 35 participants\nIncludes: Dance workshop + Boba samples \nEvent Flow:\n\n3:00 PM – Arrivals + boba + mingling\n3:15 PM – Stretch + warm-up\n3:25 PM – Foundation dance drills\n3:40 PM – Choreo drills\n4:00 PM – Learn full choreography\n4:30 PM – Group performances\n4:50 PM – Social wrap-up + vibes
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tap-ny-x-dance-social-club-boba-boogie-2026/
LOCATION:Ripley-Grier Studios\, 305 W 38th St #207\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260912T001947Z
CREATED:20260912T001947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001947Z
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SUMMARY:World Dance Festival 2026 Showcase and Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join Lotus Music and Dance on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 at Alvin Ailey Studios for a Lotus Music and Dance Showcase and Benefit to raise funds for this year’s World Dance Festival! See a sneak peek of the artists performing at the World Dance Festival and take part in a silent auction\, which includes an array of art\, jewelry\, books\, classes from Lotus artists’ and even gift certificates to some of your favorite New York City restaurants. Light refreshments will be served. \nPurchase tickets at www.lotusmusicanddance.org or call our office manager at 212-627-1076.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/world-dance-festival-2026-showcase-and-benefit/
LOCATION:Alvin Ailey Studios\, 405 West 55 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T044357Z
CREATED:20260813T044119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T044357Z
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SUMMARY:World Sake Day NYC 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Sake Day NYC 2026 with the best sake tastings\, food pairings\, and cultural experiences! \n\n\n\n\n📍 BK Loft Rooftop\, Brooklyn \n📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 \n🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM General Admission : (5PM-9PM) \n🎟️ General Admission: $77.53\nIncludes 15 tastings + souvenir sake glass \n✨ VIP Experience: $112.39\nIncludes unlimited sake tasting\, Priority Check-In\, access to VIP Exclusive Sake Selections\, sponsor giveaways\, and a special gift bag.\n(Limited to 30 guests) \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍶 What is World Sake Day NYC? \nWorld Sake Day NYC returns for its 6th year\, celebrating Japan’s national beverage with New Yorkers and sake enthusiasts from around the world. \nFounded in 2021at MIKA bushwic\, World Sake Day NYC has grown into one of New York City’s unique consumer-facing sake and cultural events\, welcoming approximately 300–400 guests annually and featuring breweries\, distributors\, chefs\, artists\, and hospitality professionals from Japan and the United States. \nPast events have been honored by the attendance and opening remarks of representatives from the Japanese Consulate and have featured collaborations with Michelin-starred restaurants\, renowned chefs\, hospitality professionals\, and local artists. \nThis year\, we are excited to introduce a new collaboration with Ambassador Wine\, creating a direct pathway from tasting to purchasing. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase selected bottles featured at the event. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of premium sake\, Japanese culture\, delicious food\, and vibrant community. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍶 Event Features \n• Premium sake selections from 35+ breweries and distributors\n• 15 tasting tickets included with General Admission\n• Unlimited tasting with VIP Experience\n• Souvenir sake glass to take home\n• Direct bottle purchasing opportunities through Ambassador Wine\n• Curated Japanese food vendors\n• Sake cocktails by Best bartenders\n• Rooftop venue with stunning Manhattan skyline views\n• Event photographer\n• Asian artisan vendor market (crafts\, ceramics\, fashion\, candles & more) \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n21+ only. Valid government-issued ID required. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🤝 Participating Breweries & Brands \nFeatured breweries\, distributors\, and participating brands will be announced as they are confirmed. \nReturning and past participants have included: \n• Kato Sake Works\n• GoSakeman\n• Dassai Blue\n• Kubota\n• Brooklyn Kura\n• Hatsumago / UKA\n• MTC \n…and many more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/world-sake-day-nyc-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260828T173947Z
CREATED:20260828T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T173947Z
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SUMMARY:32nd JAA Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd JAA Charity Golf Tournament at New York Country Club in Rockland County\, New York. \nEnjoy a day of golf with exciting prizes\, including an ANA Business Class round-trip ticket between New York and Tokyo and Hole-in-One prizes. Breakfast\, a post-tournament meal\, and raffle prizes are also included. \nThe tournament is one of JAA’s most important annual fundraising events. Individual players are welcome\, and we sincerely appreciate your participation and support. \nLocation: New York Country Club\, 103 Brick Church Road\, New Hempstead\, NY 10977
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/20th-jaa-fall-health-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260809T202656Z
CREATED:20260809T202632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T202656Z
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SUMMARY:B&N celebrates Min Jin Lee's AMERICAN HAGWON
DESCRIPTION:B&N Union Square welcomes Min Jin Lee to celebrate AMERICAN HAGWON at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on Monday\, September 28th at 7PM. \n\n\n\n\nBarnes & Noble – Union Square welcomes Min Jin Lee on Monday\, September 28th at 7pm at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for a discussion of AMERICAN HAGWON\, a moving and powerful epic of a modern family struggling to educate their children and survive in a fast-changing world circumscribed by global economic shocks. \nShe will be joined in conversation by Miwa Messer for a live-taping of the Poured Over Podcast. \nPLEASE NOTE: The event will be held at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church\, with entrance at 708 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY 10019. \nPhoto credit: Art Schreiber
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bn-celebrates-min-jin-lees-american-hagwon/
LOCATION:Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church\, 708 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T141420Z
CREATED:20260916T141420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T141420Z
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SUMMARY:Discover: New Musicals
DESCRIPTION:National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) is pleased to present this year’s “Discover: New Musicals\,” an evening of short new musicals by new and emerging artists\, including artistic teams Jesse Ayala/Brandon Scott Grayson\, Seth Christenfeld/James Ballard\, and Iris Yang/Sam Ahn. \nThis Equity Approved Showcase will feature work from many talented artists from our community\, including the direction of @brianjose \, Cassey Kikuchi Kivnick\, and @ninazoie; and musical direction of Minhui Lee\, Andrew Orbison\, and Ruiran Xun. \nDon’t miss this exciting NAAP program\, designed to showcase AANHPI writers\, composers\, performers\, and creatives. We hope to see you there! \nhttp://www.naaproject.org for more information.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/discover-new-musicals/
LOCATION:Theater 315\, 315 W 47th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260926T213304Z
CREATED:20260926T213100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T213304Z
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SUMMARY:Sonya Rhie Mace in conversation with Molly Emma Aitken
DESCRIPTION:The Tenth Edition of JLF New York continues at the National Arts Club with two blockbuster events. \n\nJLF New York  @ NAC \nWith hundreds of thousands of spectators worldwide\, and mini-festivals from Houston to Doha\, India’s iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is known as “the greatest literary show on Earth” (Tina Brown). \nIn conjunction with the Asia Society and the Center for Fiction\, NAC will host the tenth edition of JLF New York\, an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival —which celebrates conversation\, bold ideas and exceptional storytelling\, in the voices of speakers ranging from novelist Alka Joshi and curator Sonya Rhie Mace to Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird. \nSession 1 at 11 a.m. \nPahari Paintings: Art and Stories – Sonya Rhie Mace in conversation with Molly Emma Aitken \nBetween the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries\, the Pahari kingdoms of the northwestern Himalayas created a luminous world of painting—intimate\, expressive and richly coloured. In this richly illustrated session\, celebrated curator Sonya Rhie Mace explores a remarkably dispersed collection that offers new ways of seeing these works. Moving beyond questions of attribution\, the conversation with art historian and professor Molly Emma Aitken\, traces artists\, patrons and practices across regions\, revealing a shared visual culture shaped by movement and exchange. \n\nThis event occurs in person. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jaipur-nac-sonya-rhie-mace-in-conversation-with-molly-emma-aitken/
LOCATION:The National Arts Club\, 15 Gramercy Park South\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T134708Z
CREATED:20260820T134414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T134708Z
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SUMMARY:Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal
DESCRIPTION:A book talk with author Sandip Roy \n\n\nJoin NYU’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality for a book talk with author Sandip Roy on Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal: The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator \nAs the last great female impersonator of Bengali theater\, Chapal Bhaduri—known as Chapal Rani—once held audiences spellbound in the jatra tradition\, where men became goddesses and heroines. But when women finally took their place on stage\, Chapal found himself exiled from the world he had ruled. In this groundbreaking biography\, Sandip Roy captures the rise and fall of a performer whose art was inseparable from his identity. \nTold in Chapal’s own voice and interwoven with evocative fictional vignettes\, Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal brings to life Kolkata’s golden age of theater and the resilience of a man who refused to disappear. Through decades of research and deeply personal interviews\, Roy crafts a moving portrait of gender and belonging. \nSandip Roy is a writer\, columnist and podcaster currently living in Kolkata. He is a columnist for Mint Lounge\, the Hindu and the host of the Sandip Roy Show on Indian Express. His weekly audio dispatches from Kolkata have been airing on public radio KALW in San Francisco since 2012. His work has appeared in publications like the New York Times\, BBC\, the San Francisco Chronicle\, NPR\, the Times of India\, Firstpost\, Huffington Post\, Conde Nast Traveller and other publications. He has been part of anthologies like Out! Stories from the New Queer India\, The Phobic and the Erotic\, Q&A: Queer in Asian America\, Men on Men 6\, Because I Have a Voice\, Story-wallah!\, House Spirit: Drinking in India and Cat People. For more than a decade\, Roy was editor of Trikone\, the world’s oldest magazine on LGBTQ+ South Asian issues. His first novel is Don’t Let Him Know. His latest book is Chapal Rani\, the Last Queen of Bengal – The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator. \nCopies of the book will be sold at the event. The talk will be followed by a catered reception and refreshments. \nNYU campus access guidelines: Registration is required. Non-NYU guests may be asked to present a government-issued photo ID. NYU guests must present their NYU ID. \nAccessibility note: This venue has an elevator and is accessible for wheelchair users. There are single-stall\, all gender restrooms available. If you have any access needs\, please email csgs@nyu.edu
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chapal-rani-the-last-queen-of-bengal/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Sq\, 20 Cooper Square\, 3rd floor lobby\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260912T002851Z
CREATED:20260912T002851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T002851Z
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SUMMARY:Gay Asian Drink & Draw
DESCRIPTION:A Figure Drawing Group by GAYSIAN ART GANG. Come draw and mingle with Queer Asian creatives. POC models & artists encouraged to join. \nHosts:\nDerek (@theotherderekluu)\nSammy (@sammysinsss)\nZihao (@people_i_love__) \n30 Seat Capacity. Doors open at 7:30pm.\nBring your own supplies.\n$15 at the door. Cash/Venmo accepted.\nDiscounted tickets available online through DICE app. \n\nLocation\nC’mon Everybody\n325 Franklin Ave.\nBrooklyn\, NY 11238
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gay-asian-drink-draw/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260926T224740Z
CREATED:20260926T224542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T224740Z
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SUMMARY:Midtown Dance: Bhangra in the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Bollywood rhythm comes to the 34th Street district with performances and lessons that blend fitness with traditional Indian folk dance. \nEvery Wednesday from 9/30 through 10/21 at 6:00 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/midtown-dance-bhangra-in-the-plaza/
LOCATION:Greeley Square Plaza (Broadway between 32nd and 33rd Streets)\, Greeley Square Park\, Broadway\, New York\, NY\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T005613Z
CREATED:20260819T005613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T005613Z
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SUMMARY:JLF New York 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating books\, ideas\, and dialogue\, the Jaipur Literature Festival — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” — returns to New York in 2026. A caravan of pre-eminent writers\, performers\, essayists\, commentators\, and raconteurs is almost here to take you on a journey to worlds woven by words and ideas. This year’s JLF includes Kai Bird\, Sam Dalrymple\, Mahmood Mamdani\, Susan Goldmark and Nitin Seth.  \nThe iconic Jaipur Literature Festival\, held annually at the Pink City of Jaipur in India’s Rajasthan state\, has always believed in the spirit of community and the hope\, strength\, and vitality that literature gives. Join us for the tenth annual JLF New York\, returning to Asia Society to celebrate the cosmopolitan spirit and boundless energy of New York City and bringing forth JLF’s signature camaraderie\, the mosaic of ideas\, and the enrapturing flow of conversations that continue to make the festival truly incredible! \nSchedule\nSchedule timings\, speakers subject to change. Watch this space for updates.  \n3:40 – 4:20 p.m. \nShattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia\nSam Dalrymple in conversation with Prashant Jha \nShattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple traces five partitions that carved twelve nations\, reshaping borders\, identities\, and lives. Drawing on archival research\, memoirs\, and eyewitness accounts across multiple languages\, this compelling narrative illuminates the wars\, migrations\, and legacies that forged modern Asia. In conversation with writer Prashant Jha\, Sam explores the dramatic unmaking of Britain’s colonial Empire\, once spanning from the Red Sea to Southeast Asia. \n4:30 – 5:10 p.m. \nThere Is A Ghost In My Room\nSanjoy K. Roy in Conversation with Sohaila Abdulali \n5:20 – 6:00 p.m. \nAI: The Modern Double Helix\nNitin Seth\, Vinita Gupta and Meredith Broussard in conversation with Roopa Unnikrishnan  \nAs humans and machines enter a new era of co-intelligence\, the challenge is how we can collaborate with it responsibly\, creatively\, and ethically. This evolving partnership raises profound questions about knowledge\, trust\, originality\, and what remains uniquely human. A panel of experts discuss the possibilities of an innovation that has altered technology and work as we know it. \n6:10 – 6:50 p.m. \nSlow Poison: Uganda and the Afterlives of Empire\nMahmood Mamdani in conversation with Neeraj Kaushal \n7:00 – 7:50 p.m. \nAmerican Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey\nKai Bird and Susan Goldmark in conversation with Sree Srinivasan \nIn American Scoundrel\, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird\, with Susan Goldmark\, uncovers the extraordinary and unsettling life of Roy Cohn\, the ruthless lawyer\, fixer\, and political operator whose methods and worldview helped shape modern American politics and whose most enduring protégé was Donald Trump. From the fevered anti-communism of the McCarthy era to the boardrooms of New York\, the corridors of Washington\, and the glittering excess of Studio 54\, Cohn emerges as a charismatic\, manipulative\, and sinister presence. Bird and Goldmark’s meticulous research and gripping storytelling trace the making and unmaking of a man whose divisive influence deeply impacted the workings of the US for years to come.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jlf-new-york-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book
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SUMMARY:Money\, Mindset\, and the Identity We Inherited
DESCRIPTION:Our free weekly wellness circles for September are here 💙 \nHosted by Asian Mental Health Project\, “Stay in\, Check-in” is a series of free weekly wellness circles for folks to learn from educators in mental health and wellness\, as well as unpack feelings. These sessions are to provide a brave space to unpack\, share experiences\, gather resources and heal. \nWe’re also looking for speakers AND for anyone who wants to shape the future of Asian Mental Health Project. Along with our usual programming\, this month we are opening a town hall! We hope you’ll join us and make your voices heard!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/money-mindset-and-the-identity-we-inherited/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown Runs
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown Runs\, where the neighborhood gathers to run once a month while supporting a local small business. \n​The scene: A relaxed 5K starting from The Hub to Gotham Park and back. This month’s feature is Sampaguita Eats\, one of our vendors for our Mid-Autumn Festival at Gotham Park\, who will cater small bites after our run! \n​What to Expect: \n\n​Free to attend\, with space limited to 30 runners\n​Run Distance: 5K\, about 3.1 miles\n​Beginner-friendly\, led at an easy pace\n​Walk Distance: About 1 mile\n\n​The Details: \n\n​Runners and walkers are welcome to leave their belongings at the WtC Small Business Innovation Hub (115 Bowery) during the run.\n​Featured Small Business: This month’s run will end with refreshments for runners from Sampaguita\, who will also be at our Mid-Autumn Festival at Gotham Park!\n\n​Please Note: Every month\, we make best efforts to accommodate dietary restrictions while providing a sampling of a business’ menu. However\, we may not always be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions.\n\n\n​Spots are limited\, so let us know if you can’t make it\, and let a fellow runner on the waitlist claim your spot.\n​An orientation and safety briefing will take place before we start\n\n​See you in the neighborhood!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatown-runs/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running
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SUMMARY:Rea Tajiri's "History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige"
DESCRIPTION:Filmmaker Rea Tajiri blends interviews\, memorabilia\, and a pilgrimage to the camp where her mother was interned\, ruminating on the difficult nature of representing the past – especially a past that exists outside traditional historic accounts. More than simply calling attention to the gaps in the story of the Japanese American internment\, this important film from 1991 raises questions about collective history; questions that prompt Tajiri to daringly re-imagine and re-create what has been stolen and what has been lost. This 30-minute documentary short will be followed by a discussion between the filmmaker and choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch. \nComplimentary drinks and popcorn will be served! \nHosted by the Wythe Hotel Art Program. Curated by Benjamin Akio Kimitch. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM.\nScreening begins at 7:00 PM\, followed by Q&A. \nWythe Hotel Screening Room\n80 Wythe Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249 \n(Please use the downstairs speakeasy entrance on Wythe Avenue) \nCapacity is limited. If you’re no longer able to attend\, please notify us as soon as possible: jason@showshow.co. \nThis special film screening is part of a series of activations accompanying the world premiere of a new dance work Allegra by Benjamin Akio Kimitch. More info here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rea-tajiris-history-and-memory-for-akiko-and-takashige/
LOCATION:Wythe Hotel\, 80 Wythe Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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