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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy Show Ft. AAPI Comics
DESCRIPTION:📍 Secret Venue Type: Community Space. \nThis show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be able to pull the show address at that time using your email address on our website. \n🍻 BYOB. Bring your own drinks. \n🪑 This show will have chairs provided- Contact us at support@donttellcomedy.com if you have any accessibility needs. \n🎤 21+ show.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dont-tell-comedy-show-ft-aapi-comics/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T172744Z
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SUMMARY:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic
DESCRIPTION:This engaging conversation explores how pop culture and social media have dramatically reshaped how Asian identity\, beauty\, and belonging are perceived\, performed\, and consumed online. Featuring author Kaila Yu (Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever\, Feminism\, and Beauty) and moderated by Joan King (Kinda Korean: Stories from an American Life)\, the two will examine the rise of trend-driven aesthetics and labels—from ABG culture and K-pop beauty ideals to “boba liberal” identity and “Wasian” TikTok—asking what happens when a community’s culture becomes an online trend. Together\, they will unpack how these representations impact self-image\, desirability\, and everyday experiences of belonging. Attendees will gain deeper language and insight into the differences between visibility\, validation\, and true representation\, leaving with thought-provoking perspectives on who ultimately gets to define culture in the social media age.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-abgs-to-wasian-tiktok-how-asian-identity-became-an-aesthetic-2/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260805T152323Z
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SUMMARY:The Age is Yours\, My Liege! A Tale of Proto-Japan
DESCRIPTION:CONTEMPORARY DANCE  | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE \nFriday\, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members\nSaturday\, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A \nA sudden force in the Asian dance scene\, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours\, My Liege! A Tale of Proto-Japan\, a frenzied international premiere hurling you headfirst into an ancient Japanese festival eating itself alive. Known for exhilarating physicality that slices through contemporary events with glee\, Shimojima turns the scalpel inward\, dissecting Japanese national identity and imperial myth as her dancers cycle through a slowly revolving human-sized hamster wheel. Frankenstein-ing together sacred rite\, wartime fervor and primeval festival culture into a lurching carnival of national symbolism\, she takes direct aim at the throne and the nations built to serve it. \nTickets: $51 Nonmembers\, $38 Members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-age-is-yours-my-liege-a-tale-of-proto-japan/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T190734Z
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SUMMARY:Niladri Kumaar 'The Space Between the Notes'
DESCRIPTION:Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer\, a celebrated ambassador\, and an iconic figure in Indian music\, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. Central to his impressive portfolio is his long-running creative partnership with the late Zakir Hussain\, a sitar-tabla dialogue that became one of the most beloved and significant collaborations in contemporary Indian music\, including their sold-out WMI appearance at the Skirball Center in 2022. \nThe Space Between the Notes\, an extraordinary live recording from Mumbai\, India\, captures the only documented full performance of Kumaar and Hussain together. This concert draws from that profound musical and personal bond\, with a repertoire shaped by the spirit\, spontaneity\, and depth of their collaborations. \nNiladri and his electric sitar (zitar) will be joined on stage by Agnelo Fernandes (keys)\, Sambit Chatterjee (drums)\, and Satyajit Talwalkar (tabla) for a program of original compositions and selections closely connected to his work with Zakir Hussain\, bringing their shared repertoire and musical conversation into the present. \nThe COUNTERPOINT series focuses on contemporary artists who push the boundaries of what “world music” can mean in the 21st Century.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/niladri-kumaar-the-space-between-the-notes/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture – Adler Hall\, 2 West 64 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T224204Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Korea on Screen | Behind the Scenes of Bass X Machina
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York presents a free screening of the first episode of Netflix’s new series Bass X Machina as part of its monthly screening series\, Korea on Screen. The screening will be followed by a conversation between series creator LeSean Thomas and Kwang Il Han of Studio Mir\, the animation studio behind the series. \nThe two will discuss the creation of Bass X Machina\, its real-world Old West inspiration\, and the cross-cultural production process between an American series creator and Korea’s acclaimed Studio Mir. The conversation will explore how the project moved from concept and development into animation production\, how creative responsibilities were shared across countries\, and how Studio Mir’s artists and production team helped translate the series into its finished animated form. \nProgram\n – The screening of  the first episode of Netflix’s new Bass X Machina.\n– A conversation between series creator LeSean Thomas and Kwang Il Han of Studio Mir\, the animation studio behind the series. \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)\n* RSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets available.\n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.\n* Please note: After three no-shows without notice\, you may be subject to restrictions on future reservations.\n* All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-korea-on-screen-behind-the-scenes-of-bass-x-machina/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
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SUMMARY:Books & Bites with Caroline Choe\, Jimin Han\, Patricia Park\, and Hyeseung Song
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel with Caroline Choe\, Jimin Han\, Patricia Park\, and Hyeseung Song for a cozy night discussing food motivation in their books\, along with some shared autumn eats by Caroline Choe! \nABOUT THE AUTHORS \nCaroline Choe is a chef\, artist\, teacher and writer based in New York City\, and is a proud daughter of Korean American immigrants. She recently published her debut cookbook\, “Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious\, Shareable Sides” with Chronicle Books\, named as one of “The 26 Best Cookbooks for 2024” by Serious Eats\, and one of the “Top 10 Korean Cookbook Bestsellers in 2026” by Publishers’ Weekly. She is also the founder of Create & Plate\, a business devoted to helping create community through arts and food education. Choe continues to be involved in schools throughout New York City\, and has coordinated\, moderated\, and spoken on panels for The Korea Society and the Museum of Food & Drink (MOFAD.) Both she and her work have been featured in NPR\, Food52\, The Korea Daily\, NBC’s Today Show\, and Good Morning America. \nJimin Han is the author of three novels\, Dreamt I Found You\, A Small Revolution\, and The Apology\, which was a Barnes and Noble Discover Pick\, named a best audiobook of the year by Booklist\, and featured on multiple best books lists by the Los Angeles Times\, Vanity Fair\, Shondaland\, Apple Books and more. Additional writing of hers can be found on NPR\, as well as in Poets & Writers\, Literary Hub\, and other publications. Her work has been supported by the New York State Council on the Arts. \nPatricia Park is the author of Re Jane\, a Korean American retelling of Brontë’s Jane Eyre\, and the YA novels What’s Eating Jackie Oh?\, Imposter Syndrome & Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim\, and Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic. She has written for The New York Times\, New Yorker\, Guardian\, and others. All of her novels have overlapping characters and are linked in the “Queens Multiverse.” She teaches creative writing at SUNY Stony Brook. www.patriciapark.com \nHyeseung Song is a first-generation Korean American painter\, writer and teacher. She is the author of Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl\, about an Asian American woman’s struggle with self-worth and mental illness. Docile was a “best” audiobook at Apple and translated into Korean. Song is a 2026 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Nonfiction Literature\, a 2026 Nonfiction Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference\, and a recipient of the Mae Fellowship which supported women and nonbinary writers. She is at work on a meta-memoir exploring the eternal question plaguing nonfiction writers: how to survive writing about those we love. Song splits her time between New York City and the Catskills.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/books-bites-with-caroline-choe-jimin-han-patricia-park-and-hyeseung-song/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200642Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS – Inside the Hiring Process: Insights for Your Next Career Move
DESCRIPTION:What happens on the other side of the hiring desk\, and how can understanding that process help you navigate your next career move? \nJoin the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for a conversation designed for professionals in the early and middle stages of their careers who are looking for a job or considering a change. Hear from human resources leaders about navigating New York City’s competitive job market\, making informed career choices\, and approaching your search with confidence. \nDrawing on decades of executive HR experience at Fortune 100 and midsize companies\, Diana Lee and Paolo Palma will be joined by James Cheng\, vice chairman of Asian American Dream\, for an inside look at the hiring process. Alice Tang\, a marketing strategist and founder of Empathy & Art\, will moderate the discussion while sharing her perspective on building a career as a content creator. Together\, they will explore how to prepare for interviews\, follow up thoughtfully\, avoid common mistakes\, and sustain momentum during a challenging search. The discussion will also address career decisions\, how AI is reshaping hiring and the workplace\, and what these changes mean for job seekers. \nThere will be time for audience questions. Help shape the discussion by submitting your questions on the registration checkout page.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-inside-the-hiring-process-insights-for-your-next-career-move/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T074143Z
CREATED:20260626T074143Z
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SUMMARY:Film: We Keep Us Safe: The Whores Feast and Feeding with Red Canary Song and collaborators
DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n\n\nRed Canary Song activates CTHQ with performances on the occasion of the premiere of The Whores Feast. Filmed over a shared dinner with organizers and collaborators\, the film reflects on nourishment\, labor\, chosen family\, and the collective practices of care that sustain communities through ongoing precarity. \nRed Canary Song is a grassroots organization of Asian and migrant sex workers and massage workers organizing transnationally. Their work is in the tradition of sex worker mutual aid\, and they center base-building with migrant massage workers through labor rights\, migrant justice\, and abolitionist frameworks. \nFree and open to the public at CTHQ. \nEntry\nCTHQ is located on the 7th Floor of 59 East 4th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The building entrance has no steps and elevator access is provided directly to CTHQ.\nService animals are welcome. \nRestrooms\nOne ADA accessible\, all-gender restroom is located inside CTHQ.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-we-keep-us-safe-the-whores-feast-and-feeding-with-red-canary-song-and-collaborators/
LOCATION:Creative Time  (CTHQ)\, 59 E 4th St\, Floor 7\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260926T221005Z
CREATED:20260926T220751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T221005Z
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SUMMARY:Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:An original comedy about a Pakistani American woman navigating love\, family\, and tradition as her mother constantly “arranges” her marriage.] \n‘”Arrangements” is an original comedy by playwright\, producer\, and award-winning journalist Jasmine Amjad that explores identity\, family\, faith\, and the pressures of tradition through the story of a Pakistani American woman navigating love while her well-meaning but traditional mother attempts to contantly “arrange” her marriage. \nAfter being accepted into the New York Theater Festival\, ‘”Arrangements” premiered in July 2024 and sold out all three performances for close to 300 audience members The production now returns November 5–8\, 2026\, for an expanded six-show run at New York’s HB StudioTheatre.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/arrangements/
LOCATION:HB Studio\, 120 Bank Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T214840Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T214840Z
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SUMMARY:Punjab: A Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a v special talk facilitated by @puneetjsingh__ at @boyfriendcoop on Wednesday\, November 4th\, 7–9 PM. \nThis conversation will explore the past\, present\, and future of Punjab’s land\, rivers\, and forests and the ways colonialism\, development\, and climate change are shaping the region. \n@puneetjsingh__ is an urban planner working with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection on climate-adaptive water policy and planning. He previously worked with the Department of City Planning\, assisting with clean energy infrastructure and housing development projects. \nOriginally from Salt Lake City\, Puneet studied 20th-century Asian agricultural history as an undergraduate and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy from The New School. When he’s not thinking about water policy and environmental futures\, he likes listening to jazz with his two cats. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🎷 \nAnd tbh\, this is the first time we’re doing something like this so we’re really excited to bring this conversation into the community. Please help us by sharing this post with your friends! 💛 This event is open to anyone who is interested.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/punjab-a-changing-landscape/
LOCATION:Boyfriend Co-op\, 1157 Myrtle Ave\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11206
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T204900
DTSTAMP:20260916T135630Z
CREATED:20260916T135630Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Kind-hearted Mija (Yun Jung-hee) is tasked with raising her troubled teenage grandson\, Jong-wook\, while her daughter works in far-off Busan. In denial that her abilities as a caregiver are threatened by the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease\, Mija begins to study poetry writing at the local cultural center. At first she finds inspiration in the beauty of the natural world\, but then\, when Jong-wook is mired in a shocking scandal\, Mija taps into newfound depths of disappointment and pain. \nWinner of the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and Best Screenplay at Cannes\, Lee Chang-dong’s Poetry is a “tour de force” that presents an “extraordinary vision of human empathy” (The New York Times). \nLANGUAGE\nKorean with English subtitles
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/poetry/
LOCATION:Paris Theater\, 4 West 58th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T163143Z
CREATED:20261015T163027Z
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SUMMARY:What America Means to Me\, a Writing Workshop With Ed Lin
DESCRIPTION:What does “America” sound like in your own words? In this workshop with novelist Ed Lin\, you’ll explore that question on the page\, drawing from your lived experience\, family stories\, and everyday language. \nThis workshop session is free of charge\, and funded by a grant from the NEA. \nAddress provided upon registration. \nHosted by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop 📝🇺🇸\, this session offers a focused\, supportive space for Asian and diasporic writers and readers to draft\, share\, and revise. Come ready to write\, listen closely\, and leave with new pages and new connections.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/what-america-means-to-me-a-writing-workshop-with-ed-lin/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTSTAMP:20261016T173345Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AAPI Trailblazers Conference: Owning Our Stories in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence\, storytelling\, culture\, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes\, panels\, an interactive workshop\, performance\, and meaningful networking. \nLocation: 135 Madison Ave 8th Floor\, New York\, NY 10016 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-aapi-trailblazers-conference-owning-our-stories-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T223334Z
CREATED:20260810T015213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T223334Z
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SUMMARY:King of the Yees: Lauren Yee\, Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang
DESCRIPTION:Use coupon code A430 at checkout for a 30% discount\nJoin us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play\, King of the Yees\, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 – November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee\, Tony-winning actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in their work\, their poignant\, moving stories of their fathers\, and the art of portraying them on the stage. An “epic joyride across cultural\, national and familial borders”\, King of the Yees tells the story of Lauren’s father Larry Yee (played by Francis Jue)\, a driving force in San Francisco Chinatown. Francis Jue has also played David Henry Hwang’s father in his Tony-winning play\, Yellowface. Lauren\, Francis\, and David discuss Asian American families\, lineages and storytelling in the theater as part of this special conversation at Asia Society. \n\nKing of the Yees (Signature Theatre)  \n10.06.26–11.15.26 / Tue–Sun / 7 – 9 P.M. \nWritten by Lauren Yee \nDirected by Joshua Kahan Brody \nFor nearly twenty years\, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association\, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren\, a playwright living in New York\, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears\, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him\, embarking on a surreal\, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee\, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee. \n\nSpeaker Biographies\nLauren Yee  \nLauren Yee is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter based in New York. Recent plays include Cambodian Rock Band (South Coast Rep\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, La Jolla Playhouse\, Signature Theatre)\, The Great Leap (Denver Center\, Seattle Rep\, the Atlantic\, Steppenwolf\, ACT)\, King of the Yees (Goodman Theatre\, Center Theatre Group)\, and Mother Russia (Seattle Rep\, Signature Theatre). Honors include the Doris Duke Artist Award\, Whiting Award\, Steinberg/ATCA Award\, Horton Foote Prize\, and Kesselring Prize. TV:  “Pachinko” (Apple)\, “Soundtrack” (Netflix)\, “Interior Chinatown” (Hulu)\, “Billions” (Showtime)\, “Clipped” (FX). She’s previously developed pilots for Netflix and Apple\, and is currently developing TV and feature projects for Netflix and Universal. BA: Yale\, MFA: UCSD. Laurenyee.com \nDavid Henry Hwang \nDavid Henry Hwang’s work includes the plays M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face (Tony Award-winning Broadway revival\, 2024)\, Chinglish\, The Dance and the Railroad\, and FOB\, as well as the musicals Soft Power\, Flower Drum Song and Disney’s international hits Aida and Tarzan. He has written thirteen opera libretti\, including Ainadamar with composer Osvaldo Golijov (Metropolitan Opera premiere\, Fall 2024) and The Monkey King with Huang Ruo\, which opened at San Francisco Opera in 2025 to critical and audience acclaim. Hwang was a Writer/Consulting Producer for the Golden Globe-winning television series The Affair\, co-wrote the Gold Record “Solo” with the late pop legend Prince\, and has penned an Anna May Wong biopic to star actress Gemma Chan. Particle Fever\, a new musical with book by Hwang\, will open at La Jolla Playhouse this season. He is a Tony Award winner and four-time nominee\, a Grammy Award winner and three-time nominee\, a three-time OBIE Award winner\, and a three-time Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. A professor emeritus at Columbia University\, Hwang has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dramatists Guild in 2025.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/king-of-the-yees-lauren-yee-francis-jue-and-david-henry-hwang/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T153000
DTSTAMP:20261009T014415Z
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SUMMARY:Between Homes
DESCRIPTION:New York Chinese Cultural Center\nHOME Project 2026\nPresents “Between Homes” \nHOME Project 2026: Between Homes is a curated performance series featuring Chinese and Chinese diasporic artists working across dance\, theater\, and multidisciplinary performance. \nCentered on the notion of “between-ness\,” this year’s program explores home not as a fixed place\, but as a shifting condition shaped by migration\, memory\, cultural inheritance\, and contemporary life. The participating artists offer distinct perspectives on identity\, belonging\, and the experience of navigating between cultures\, places\, traditions\, and contemporary realities. \nThe program brings together both professional artists and university-based student groups\, reflecting a range of generations\, artistic practices\, and perspectives within the Chinese and Chinese diasporic community. \nArtistic Director: Nico Li \nArtists:\nGuanglei Hui & guest performers\nYuchen Ye & guest performers\nRUYAN Chinese Dance\, Columbia University\nHUA Dance Company\, Princeton University
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/between-homes/
LOCATION:Queens Museum\, Building\, Queens\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260821T143522Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Festival: The Indian Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Flushing Town Hall celebrates its 12th annual Diwali\, the Festival of Light\, with food\, dance\, music\, and art for audiences of all ages. The fun-filled afternoon features a performance by Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy\, her Srijan Dance Company\, and special guests!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-festival-the-indian-wedding/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T201500
DTSTAMP:20261022T175124Z
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SUMMARY:Retribution
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the fifth issue of Narrow Margin\, a quarterly magazine of film criticism\, its editors will present Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Retribution (2006) on Halloween night. The forthcoming issue pairs Kurosawa\, contemporary cinema’s greatest chronicler of anomie and social malaise\, with one of his most important influences\, the perennially underrated Richard Fleischer. \nRetribution\nKiyoshi Kurosawa\, Japan\, 2006\, DCP\, 104 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nIntroduced by Narrow Margin editor Hicham Awad. \nIn Kurosawa’s ghost story\, tricks of the mind and tricks of the earth collide. A seasoned detective (Kōji Yakusho) investigating a series of murders roams a waterlogged expanse of ruin and construction in search of clues\, but the ghost of a murder victim begins to burrow into his mind and house as an earthquake threatens to slide the city back into sea. (Narrow Margin) \n“Watch out for a brief\, splendid shot dedicated to the memory of the late Richard Fleischer\, one of Kurosawa’s masters.” – Shiguéhiko Hasumi \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/retribution/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T003335Z
CREATED:20261023T003335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T003335Z
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SUMMARY:Shades of Afternoon: A Bengali Gothic Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Nocturnal Flavors by Day \nBypass the usual daytime routines this Halloween\, October 31st. Padma Pastry and Knead for Spice are taking over Myrtle Wombat to host an afternoon popup dedicated to the art of the Bengali Gothic dessert. Spend your afternoon indulging in spices\, velvet textures\, and dark botanical pairings designed to pull you entirely out of the everyday. \nAll menu items—including unique dessert plates and crafted elixirs—will be available to order throughout the afternoon. \nRSVP using partiful link in bio🫡\n*Responses help us accurately prepare the kitchen stock so no one misses out on a plate
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shades-of-afternoon-a-bengali-gothic-pop-up/
LOCATION:Myrtle Wombat\, 581 Myrtle Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261022T223736Z
CREATED:20261022T223734Z
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SUMMARY:National Dance Company of Korea: Mask Off
DESCRIPTION:Mask Off looks beyond the ornate costumes\, accessories\, and visual images typically associated with “tradition\,” and instead delves into the breath\, form\, and movement that lie at its core. Choreographer Lee Jae-hwa\, who has long explored the essence of “contemporary Korean dance\,“ draws inspiration from talchum (Korea’s traditional mask dance) to break away from fixed ideas of what is considered “Korean.“ Talchum is a traditional masked dance known for its satire of social issues and the ruling classes during the Joseon Dynasty. Performed outdoors for common people\, it features raw breathing\, exaggerated gestures\, and energetic physicality— elements that\, in many ways\, resonate more closely with street dance than with other traditional forms. Focusing on these dynamic qualities\, Lee reimagines the methodology of talchum as a contemporary language of movement that speaks directly to today’s audiences. The music is composed and performed by Park Da-ul\, a geomungo artist celebrated for redefining the instrument’s expressive possibilities with his bold and innovative sound. The charged synergy between the dancers creates an electrifying experience\, delivering a surge of energy that reverberates through the entire stage. \nSaturday\, October 31\, 2026 7:30 PM \nSunday\, November 1\, 2026 5:00 PM \nAdmission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-dance-company-of-korea-mask-off/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20261022T171725Z
CREATED:20261022T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171725Z
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SUMMARY:CrazyLaugh | Lil Dumplings Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Lil Dumplings Comedy Show\nDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire!\nNYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin and Rachel47 from CrazyLaugh. \nLil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect bold flavors\, strong drinks\, and a rotating lineup of the city’s funniest rising stars. \nSmall room. Big laughs. Hot dumplings. \nDumpling offerings: pork w/chive and vegetarian \nGet your seat before the dumplings get cold!!! \n\n\n\n\nTickets: $25+fee at Red Room\n\n18 or over.\nFood is free and will be served tasting menu style to audience\nTwo drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks are available)\nIMPORTANT: Customers must arrive 20 minutes before showtime\nNO REFUNDS.\nTICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT OUR DISCRETION.\nThis is a SPECIAL EVENT. No Groupons\, discount tickets or passes accepted.\n25 percent grautity added to all checks\nLineup subject to change\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/crazylaugh-lil-dumplings-comedy-show-2/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260903T093719Z
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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\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming. \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience\, a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:15 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location\n🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast\, grab yours now!\n💬 Follow Us: IG @LaughingLassi | Medium @LaughingLassi | TikTok @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important Information\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating. \nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-10/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T014709Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Ming-Na Wen Have You Eaten Yet?
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes legendary actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen for a conversation about her new cookbook\, Have You Eaten Yet? Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter. \nHonored with a Disney Legends Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame\, Wen has inspired generations of audiences\, from her breakout performance in The Joy Luck Club to her iconic voice role in Disney’s Mulan. Her career includes starring roles on ER and as Agent Melinda May on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.\, as well as memorable performances as Dr. Fong in Karate Kid: Legends and Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Now\, she invites audiences into another defining part of her life: the food\, family traditions\, and cultural heritage that have shaped her. \nWen’s first home in America was New York City\, where she settled after immigrating from Hong Kong. Later\, growing up around her family’s Pittsburgh restaurant\, Chinatown Inn\, she learned how food could express love\, carry memories\, and bring people together. Those early experiences come to life in this collection of recipes and personal stories\, connecting the dishes of her childhood with the meals she now prepares for family and friends. From beloved restaurant classics to her father’s specialties and her own kitchen creations\, the book celebrates the many ways Chinese American food traditions are preserved\, adapted\, and shared. \nIn this conversation\, Wen will reflect on her upbringing as a restaurant daughter\, her groundbreaking career in entertainment\, and the role of food in keeping her connected to family and heritage. The conversation will explore how recipes carry knowledge across generations and how gathering around a table creates a sense of belonging. Whether you know Wen through her work on screen or simply love to cook\, pull up a chair and join us for an evening celebrating food\, family\, and the stories that bring us together. \nAbout Ming-Na Wen \nLegendary actress\, producer\, author\, and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen has spent her career redefining what longevity and influence look like in Hollywood. From her breakout performance in The Joy Luck Club to becoming the iconic voice of Disney’s Mulan\, starring on the Emmy Award-winning ER\, portraying Agent Melinda May on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.\, to bringing her signature strength and fierceness to the role of Dr. Fong in Karate Kid: Legends\, and earning a new generation of fans as the fearless Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett\, Wen has continuously broken barriers while remaining one of the entertainment industry’s most respected and enduring performers. Her career has not only paved the way for greater Asian American representation on screen but has also demonstrated the lasting power of women as leaders of some of the world’s biggest franchises. \nWen is entering yet another remarkable chapter. This fall\, she will publish her debut book\, Have You Eaten Yet?: Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter\, a heartfelt collection of personal stories and family recipes celebrating her Chinese American heritage\, her upbringing in her family’s Pittsburgh restaurant\, and the traditions that continue to shape her life today. At the same time\, she continues to break new ground on screen\, joining Disney+’s hit series Percy Jackson and the Olympians as the Greek goddess Hera in its highly anticipated third season\, premiering in November 2026. Together\, these milestone projects showcase the remarkable breadth of her career\, expanding her influence beyond film and television into authorship while continuing to take on major roles in one of the world’s biggest entertainment franchises. Through every chapter of her career\, Ming-Na Wen has proven that reinvention is always possible\, making her a powerful example of leadership\, impact\, and continued excellence. \nAbout Have You Eaten Yet \nLegendary actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen is best known for dozens of film and television roles including her breakout part in the film adaptation of Amy Tan’s bestselling novel The Joy Luck Club\, the voice of Disney’s acclaimed Mulan\, several years on the Emmy Award–winning ER\, her part as Agent May on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.\, her role as Fennec Shand on the Star Wars franchise shows The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett\, and much more. Now Ming-Na invites fans into her kitchen to share a lifetime of recipes and stories that began in her parents’ beloved Pittsburgh restaurant—the Chinatown Inn\, which is still open today—forever making food the center of her world. In this heartfelt tribute to her heritage\, Ming-Na is sharing both traditional Chinese family recipes as well as recipes for her own creations that she cooks in her own home. \nHave You Eaten Yet? is the ultimate love letter to food and family\, offering delicious\, accessible recipes for every occasion. In chapters like Restaurant Classics\, you’ll learn to master iconic dishes like The Best Egg Rolls\, Simple Wonton Soup\, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Discover family secrets from her father in Feasts from Chef Baba with recipes like his tender Prime Rib and comforting Winter Melon Soup. Straight from Ming-Na’s Kitchen\, you’ll find crowd-pleasers like Shrimp with Garlic Noodles and the show-stopping Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Cups. Ming-Na even gives readers advice on perfecting rice\, her guide to condiments\, and restaurant-inspired tips for prepping sauces\, broths\, and dry spices. \nFilled with personal stories\, heartwarming memories\, practical tips\, and even never-before-seen family photos\, Have You Eaten Yet? is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of Chinese American cuisine.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-ming-na-wen-have-you-eaten-yet/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000
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SUMMARY:Adrift in the South: China's Migrant Literature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively conversation on the rise of China’s migrant worker literature\, bringing the voices and lived experiences of the country’s vast internal migrant population into the literary mainstream. \nWe will be joined by Xiao Hai\, author of Adrift in the South (Granta\, April 2026)\, a gripping autobiographical account of his 23 years as a migrant laborer\, as well as its translator Tony Hao. In the book\, Xiao recounts working 17 different jobs across seven cities in China\, moving through factories\, construction sites and service-sector work in search of survival and dignity. His story captures not only the physical exhaustion and precarity of migrant labor\, but also the resilience\, solidarity and hard-won moments of humanity that emerge amid relentless economic pressures. \nAs migrant worker writing gains increasing recognition both within China and internationally\, Adrift in the South offers a vital lens into questions of class\, mobility\, inequality and belonging in contemporary Chinese society. Together with other recently translated works\, such as Hu Anyan’s Delivering Parcels in Beijing\, this genre offers an unflinching portrait of the people who have powered China’s economic transformation while often remaining socially and culturally marginalized. The discussion will explore the emergence of worker literature as both a literary movement and a form of social testimony\, examining how personal narrative can illuminate broader structural realities. \nCopies of Adrift in the South will be on sale\, with the author available to sign them. \nThe event is presented by China Books Review\, a digital magazine of reviews\, essays\, profiles and more — follow their newsletter for event postings and discounts. \nXiao Hai is a Chinese poet and writer. Having worked as a migrant laborer for many years\, he was also a long-standing member of the Picun Writers’ Collective in Beijing. He is the author of Adrift in the South (2026)\, translated by Tony Hao. He lives in Beijing. \nTony Hao is a Chinese-to-English literary translator and writer. He is the translator of Adrift in the South (2026) by Xiao Hai\, as well as Tong Wei-Ger\, Ban Yu\, and others. His short-form translations have appeared in Granta\, The Wall Street Journal and elsewhere. Hao is based in New Haven.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/adrift-in-the-south-chinas-migrant-literature/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261023T003558Z
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SUMMARY:OCA-NY 50th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Tisa Chang has been a pioneering force in Asian American theater\, as an actress\, dancer\, director\, and founding artistic director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. \nOCA-NY is proud to present Tisa Chang with our Trailblazer Award at the 50th Anniversary Gala\, honoring her enduring contributions to Asian American arts and culture. \nJoin us on Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, from 6–9 p.m. at 100 Feast and Lounge in Chinatown. \nWe look forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary with you on our new date. Please save the date\, and stay tuned for additional event details and ticket information!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oca-ny-50th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:100 Feast & Lounge\, 100 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260823T033729Z
CREATED:20260720T081506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T033729Z
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SUMMARY:An American Meo: A Tale of Remembering and Forgetting
DESCRIPTION:Author Anisa Rahim will discuss her book\, An American Meo\, a hybrid work of nonfiction\, fiction\, and myth that explores identity\, heritage\, and the weight of generational memory.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-american-meo-a-tale-of-remembering-and-forgetting/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20261023T175331Z
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SUMMARY:Sống: Photographs by Ocean Vuong
DESCRIPTION:Writer and poet Ocean Vuong began taking photographs as a teenager. With a borrowed Nikon camera in hand\, he captured intimate scenes in the nail salon where his mother worked for decades and documented the post-industrial landscapes and abandoned mills of Hartford\, Connecticut\, where his family settled after leaving Vietnam in the wake of the US war. \nSống: Photographs by Ocean Vuong\, the artist’s first New York City exhibition\, foregrounds working-class diasporic Vietnamese life through a photographic archive spanning nearly twenty years. The photographs on view echo the narratives from Vuong’s literary works by drawing attention to the quotidian and the deeply personal – Vuong’s brother’s shoes\, home altars\, a mother feeding her baby\, an embrace between friends\, an American flag. \nSống\, which means “to live” in Vietnamese\, includes several photographs taken in the aftermath of Vuong’s mother’s death in 2019 that frame the evolving relationship with his brother\, Nicky\, as they mourned and navigated their immense grief. Vuong writes\, “I started taking photographs as a way to make our lives legible to my mother. And my mother’s looking made the elegy legible in my work.” \nOne of the most celebrated American writers of our time\, Vuong invites visitors to gaze through his aperture and offers a meditation on loss\, labor\, and kinship through the refugee condition. \nExtended gallery hours and gallery closures: \n\nOn Wednesday\, November 11 and Wednesday\, December 9\, the gallery will remain open until 8:00 p.m.\nThe gallery will be closed on Thursday\, November 26 and Friday\, November 27.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/song-photographs-by-ocean-vuong/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square Gallery\, 20 Cooper Square\, New York\, New York\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T230000
DTSTAMP:20260717T064639Z
CREATED:20260717T064639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T064639Z
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SUMMARY:Leenalchi
DESCRIPTION:Seoul alt-pop sensation Leenalchi live at Pioneer Works\, co-presented with WMI.\n\n\nThe Seoul-based seven-piece phenomenon brings their infectious fusion of 17th-century Korean storytelling and deep-groove psychedelic funk to Brooklyn for an unforgettable\, danceable night in the Main Hall. \nPioneer Works is thrilled to team up with WMI to present the Brooklyn debut of Leenalchi\, the sensational Seoul-based band celebrating their Luaka Bop debut EP\, Here Comes That Crow. Led by visionary bassist and film composer Jang Young Gyu\, Leenalchi completely upends modern alternative music by reimagining pansori—a traditional Korean musical storytelling style rooted in shamanism—as blistering\, bass-heavy synth-rock. \nWith a singular lineup featuring two bassists\, drums\, keys\, absolutely no guitars\, and four transcendent vocalists\, Leenalchi crafts a sound that is simultaneously spiritual\, ancient\, and fiercely futuristic. Their lead single and title track\, “Here Comes That Crow\,” transforms an epic centuries-old allegory about a warlord’s precarious battle into a cross-cultural dance floor filler driven by hypnotic\, driving rhythms. \nAbout the Artists \nLeenalchi (EEE-nal-chi) is a seven-piece alternative pop/rock band from Seoul\, South Korea\, that has taken the international music scene by storm. Rooted in the traditional Korean art of pansori—an epic\, operatic form of musical storytelling dating back to the Joseon Dynasty—the band strips away conventional rock tropes\, opting for a rhythm section consisting of two bassists and a drummer to ground the soaring\, acrobatic deliveries of their four vocalists: Ahn Yi Ho\, Park Soo Bum\, Ra Seo Jin\, and Choi Su In. To achieve their mind-bending vocal strength\, pansori singers traditionally train alongside roaring waterfalls to mimic the complex\, sonic nuances of rushing water. When layered over Leenalchi’s collaborative\, wordless funk grooves\, the result is a masterclass in rhythm\, storytelling\, and danceable avant-garde pop. \nJang Young Gyu\, an Enigmatic bassist and bandleader\, looms large as a pioneer in South Korea’s indie and alternative music scenes. His relentless drive to experiment with pansori began in 2007\, eventually leading him to form groundbreaking groups like BIBING\, the viral sensation SsingSsing—whose legendary NPR Tiny Desk concert garnered nearly 10 million views—and ultimately\, Leenalchi. Beyond his massive contributions to alternative music\, Jang is one of South Korea’s most prestigious and sought-after film composers. He has written the critically acclaimed\, pulse-pounding soundtracks for some of the country’s most celebrated cinematic masterpieces\, including the horror phenomenon The Wailing\, the stylistic western The Good\, the Bad\, the Weird\, and the global blockbuster thriller Train to Busan.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/leenalchi/
LOCATION:Pioneer Works\, 159 Pioneer Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oceans Between Our Names
DESCRIPTION:Join Hi-ARTS on October 29 for their first [WORK IN PROCESS] of the Season! Anichi Moon’s Oceans Between Our Names explores migration\, diaspora memory\, and the body’s relationship to displacement through movement\, sound\, and paper boats — tracing how memory travels\, transforms\, and carries you toward home. \n$5-20 | Pay what you can \nAbout Anchi Moon (Ching-I Chang)\n\nAnchi Moon. A name discovered in a dream\, carried gently by the wind between worlds. Born as Ching-I Chang\, a name lovingly gifted by a beloved grandfather\, Anichi walks through life with wonder in heart and songs in soul. \nAnichi dreams of a world where humans and nature remember they are one; where creation flows freely without borders\, separation\, or fear. Anichi speaks with trees and listens closely to the wisdom hidden in their dances beneath the sky. \nWhen time softens\, you can find Anichi singing to the moon\, dancing barefoot through ordinary moments\, and turning everyday life into a small celebration of being alive.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oceans-between-our-names/
LOCATION:Hi-ARTS\, 10 Lafayette Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20261023T174713Z
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SUMMARY:Mỹ Documents Book Talk by Kevin Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race (CSER) and Asian American Diasporic Writers Series present a book talk by Kevin Nguyen about his 2025 novel Mỹ Documents\, followed by a discussion with CSER’s Writer-in-Residence\, Marie Myung-Ok Lee. \nDinner provided. Non-CU affiliates should email cser@columbia.edu to be registered for campus access. \nLocation: CSER Seminar Room (420 Hamilton) \nCo-sponsored by The Asian American Initiative at Columbia University and Asian Diaspora and Asian American Studies at Barnard College.  \n— \nA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME\, THE NEW YORKER\, ESQUIRE \nInformed by real-life events\, from Japanese incarceration to the Vietnam War and modern-day immigrant detention\, Kevin Nguyen’s novel gives us an version of reality only a few degrees away from our own. Moving and finely attuned to both the brutalities and mundanities of racism\, Mỹ Documents is a strangely funny and touching portrait of American ambition\, fear\, and family. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/my-documents-book-talk-by-kevin-nguyen/
LOCATION:Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race\, 1130 Amsterdam Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T174759Z
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SUMMARY:Leo Bar Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free Museum admission and guided tours\, drink specials\, and more in Asia Society’s gorgeous Garden Court at our monthly Leo Bar happy hour. AsiaStore will be open and all attendees can get 10% off their purchases. The exhibitions on view include: \nBuddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy \nBlanchette Hooker Rockefeller and the Rockefeller Collection \nA Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection \nBusy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia \nLeo Bar tickets include free museum admission\, discounts at AsiaStore and on membership\, and one drink. Open to ages 21+.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/leo-bar-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Networking
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