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SUMMARY:Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AANHPI Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful panel featuring SALDEF\, APIAVote\, LEADFilipino\, and ACDC. These organizations have active civic engagement programming planned for the upcoming midterm elections and will share more about how they are reaching out to their specific communities\, the programmatic goals\, and how they are making the case for why AAPIs need to vote! Attendees will learn about different communities and outreach strategies that will be useful in their own work as well learn about resources to help them in their own work reaching AAPI Voters across the country. \nOn Thursday\, July 2\, 2026\, NCAPA is hosting an insightful panel\, Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AAPI Community\, featuring speakers from organizations with strong civic engagement programs preparing for the upcoming midterm elections. \nThis November\, in the most competitive districts\, some races will be decided by a razor-thin margin of votes. AAPIs are the fastest-growing voter demographic in the country\, and cycle after cycle\, results have shown how important it is to engage AAPIs in voter outreach and civic education. \nJoin us to learn more about how AAPI organizers are planning for the November elections\, strategies for culturally competent outreach\, and key resources to help your programming.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/road-to-the-midterms-mobilizing-the-aanhpi-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Election,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:Film Festival: Japan Cuts 2026
DESCRIPTION:North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 19th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us for over 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners\, indie darlings\, up-and-coming filmmakers\, restorations\, documentaries\, short films\, anime and more. JAPAN CUTS Powered by Canon is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema\, featuring both today’s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow’s pioneering talent. Become part of our passionate filmgoer community for premieres\, parties and celebrity guests in the heart of America’s biggest city! \nLeading this year’s highlights: \nJAPAN CUTS will present lauded actress Suzu Hirose with the CUT ABOVE Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film and host the New York Premiere of A Pale View of Hills starring Hirose as our Centerpiece Film\, and the festival will conclude with legendary director Hirokazu Koreeda appearing in-person for the North American Premiere of Sheep in the Box\, our Closing Film. \nAdmission Information & Pricing \nCenterpiece: $35 Nonmembers/ $28 Members / $32 Students & Seniors\nScreenings with Receptions: $26 Nonmembers/ $20 Members / $23 Students & Seniors\nScreenings with Intros: $24 Nonmembers/ $19 Members / $22 Students & Seniors\nAll Other Feature Screenings: $20 Nonmembers / $16 Members / $18 Students & Seniors\nScreenings Under 60 Minutes: $16 Nonmembers / $12 Members / $14 Students & Seniors\nNew Directions in Japanese Cinema: Free with RSVP\nFestival Pass: $350 Member Exclusive\nAll-Access Pass: $1\,000 Nonmembers / $800 Members \nPrices are inclusive of fees\, where applicable. All screenings take place in-person at Japan Society located at 333 East 47th Street in New York\, NY.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-festival-japan-cuts-2026/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260716T022937Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea \n\n\n\nSummer in Korea is unlike anywhere else. From spine-tingling horror stories and bustling Korean PC Bangs\, where gaming goes hand in hand with ramyun and snacks\, to cutting-edge K-beauty and dynamic pop culture\, It’s Time for K-Culture 2026 invites you to experience how Koreans embrace the season. \nStep into a one-of-a-kind immersive festival where Korean entertainment\, gaming\, food\, beauty\, tourism\, and fandom come together through interactive installations\, large-scale media experiences\, and hands-on activities. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan of Korean culture or discovering it for the first time\, Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea offers an unforgettable journey into Korea’s most exciting summer traditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurated by Hee Sung Cho \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Dates & Hours\nWednesday\, July 8 – Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm) \n📍 Venue\nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n\n\n\n🗓️ Wed\, July 8 – Sat\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm)\n📍 Korean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n✨Dive into K-Sanctuary: PC Bang & Snack Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – Aug 22 |  KCCNY Gallery (2F)\n➡️ where you and/or friends gather can play and discover Korea’s vibrant gaming culture\n➡️ complimentary Nongshim ramen/snacks sampling on selected activation days\, wsl \n✨ Glow & Go: K-Beauty & Tourism Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – 29\, Aug 6 – 22 |  KCCNY Atrium (1F)\n➡️ Explore a curated selection of skincare from five leading K-beauty brands from Amorepacific—Laneige\, Innisfree\, Aestura\, Hanyul\, and IOPE.\n➡️ Learn more about some of Korea’s most beautiful places to visit from Imagine Your Korea Tourism zone \n✨ BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK: ARMY ‘MADANG’\nAug 1 – 3 (11am-7pm) | KCCNY Atrium (1F)\, Theater (B1)\n➡️ packed with interactive sponsor booths offering unique\, immersive experiences. \n✨ NapRyang: Midnight Scream in NY\nAugust 6 – 21 |  KCCNY Theater (B1)\n🗓️ Screening Schedule- RSVP link coming soon\n8/6 (Thu)\, 9pm- Salmokji: Whispering Water\n8/7 (Fri)\, 9pm- A Tale of Two Sisters\n8/20 (Thu)\, 9pm- The Wailing\n8/21 (Fri)\, 9pm- My Daughter Is a Zombie
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/its-time-for-k-culture-2026/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Manhattan
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is a four-day performance festival featuring AAPI and immigrant artists across poetry\, movement\, performance\, and installation.  Six shows\, one durational installation\, one performance ritual\, one poetry workshop\, one community party\, four days\, two venues. \nChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens. \nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-manhattan/
LOCATION:122 Community Center\, 150 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony of the Chinese Opera: Art\, Design\, and Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the cool mix of Chinese opera\, art\, design\, and tech at this fun and unique opening ceremony!\n\n\nJoin us for the opening ceremony of Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams — Art\, Design\, and Technology\, and enjoy a guided tour led by curator Lan Chen. \nFree Admission with light refreshments.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-ceremony-of-the-chinese-opera-art-design-and-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260626T193147Z
CREATED:20260614T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T193147Z
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SUMMARY:New York Asian Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s program features more than 50 filmmakers\, ranging from acclaimed veterans to exciting new voices\, who will be on hand for post-screening Q&As and special appearances\, giving audiences an insider’s look into the stories behind their work. \nTickets will go on sale on Thursday\, June 18 at 2pm\, with an early access period for FLC and NYAFF Members starting on Thursday\, June 18 at noon. \nComplete lineup to be announced soon! Sign up for updates. \nTwenty-five years ago\, the New York Asian Film Festival started by screening the most exciting new films from Hong Kong\, Korea\, and Japan. A quarter century on\, Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and the New York Asian Film Foundation announce the first highlights of the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)\, a landmark anniversary edition celebrating 25 years of championing the filmmakers\, stars\, and cinematic movements that have shaped the future of Asian cinema. Running from July 10 to July 26 across five New York venues\, including Film at Lincoln Center\, SVA Theatre\, IFC Center\, Anthology Film Archives\, and the Korean Cultural Center New York\, NYAFF 2026 marks a major milestone for North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. Screenings at FLC take place July 10–23\, and two venues are homecomings: Anthology Film Archives (where the festival began in 2002) on July 16–18\, and IFC Center (the festival’s home for four formative editions) on July 13\, 15\, 16\, and 22. \n“We are proud to support the 25th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival\, and uplift the stories of Asian communities in NYC and beyond\,” said Commissioner Rafael Espinal of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “Festivals like NYAFF are an extremely vital part of the city’s filmmaking and entertainment ecosystem\, and create platforms and opportunities to expose New Yorkers to new and diverse storytelling.” \nOpening Night on July 10 at FLC will feature the North American premiere of Yeon Sang-ho’s Colony\, the highly anticipated Korean box-office sensation fresh from its world premiere in Cannes’ Midnight Screenings program—the same section that launched Train to Busan 10 years ago. Already the fastest Korean hit of the year\, the film locks its survivors inside a central Seoul high-rise while a virus tears through the floors quicker than anyone can say “zombie.” Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun) plays the biotech professor who turns reluctant hero\, alongside Ji Chang-wook\, Koo Kyo-hwan\, and Shin Hyun-been. Yeon Sang-ho will be in person on Opening Night ahead of the film’s August 28 theatrical release. \nColony arrives after Korean cinema’s strongest box-office rebound since the pandemic. NYAFF is planning a special presentation of the year’s other biggest hit: The King’s Warden\, now the highest-grossing Korean film of all time\, starring Yoo Hae-jin (Exhuma) and Park Ji-hoon. One film broke the all-time record. The other got to the top faster than anything else this year. Both are at the 25th edition of NYAFF. \nFollowing Colony’s premiere on July 10\, the Opening Night Market returns to the Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery at Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater for an annual gathering of the NYAFF community with live music and Asian street food. \nThe festival is presented with major support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY)\, The Ministry of Culture of Thailand and the Department of Cultural Promotion\, Fundstrat Global Advisors\, BitMine\, Cathay Pacific\, Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York\, Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY)\, and Korean Film Council (KOFIC) whose partnership amplifies Asian cinema’s most vital voices. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-asian-film-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T134500
DTSTAMP:20260707T213028Z
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SUMMARY:SAADA’s 18th Birthday! (Virtual Celebration)
DESCRIPTION:It’s SAADA’s 18th birthday . . . let’s celebrate together!!!\n\n\nJoin us for our virtual birthday celebration on Friday\, July 10 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. \nCommemorate this special milestone with us\, hear about what’s coming up at SAADA\, and get the scoop on the who\, what\, when\, where\, why\, and how of our brand-new membership program! \nWe’ll have birthday fun and special prizes! We hope to see you there! 🎉
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/saadas-18th-birthday-virtual-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T233000
DTSTAMP:20260709T215322Z
CREATED:20260524T020057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T215322Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Nights: Music\, Food\, Arts\, and Great Vibes
DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown Night Market team is back! This year as Chinatown Nights*.\nFriday\, June 26 & Friday July 10\, 2026\nThink!Chinatown’s summer series of food\, art & music at the iconic gateway of the Manhattan Bridge. This open-air cultural festival features Chinatown-focused programming alongside local art & food vendors.  Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nLast summer\, we thought it was our last. Then we heard the outpour of love from our community and from our vendors. Despite dealing with all these challenges\, we realized that we too would be sad without this summer event in Chinatown. \nSo\, we’re back…with some changes to make it possible for us to continue this tradition. The Chinatown Night Market team returns June 26 & July 10 to Forsyth Plaza\, this year as Chinatown Nights*. Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nSee you there. \n*Chinatown Nights is a throw back to how it all started in 2021 as a pandemic response to gather community outdoors and to give local Chinatown artisans and shops an opportunity to vend. Since then this summer festival has grown and evolved into the Chinatown Night Market and now will transition back to Chinatown Nights centering arts and culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-nights-2/
LOCATION:Forsyth Plaza\, Forsyth St & Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Food,Market,Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T204448Z
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, HBO\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nVenue Policy:  \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-21/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260818T203149Z
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SUMMARY:Transcendence
DESCRIPTION:Fou Gallery is pleased to present Transcendence\, a group exhibition featuring Tianshu Zhang (张天舒)\, Tao Xian(陶显)\, and Gloria Fan Duan(樊段晓春)\, on view from July 11 through September 5\, 2026. \nAs in the philosophy of the I-Ching [易经]\, the world is not an empty abstraction\, but a living structure of patterns through which all things transform. At a moment when attention is increasingly pulled outward by speed\, image\, and instability\, Transcendence turns inward\, inviting viewers to explore within for the subtle flow of energy that connects body\, mind\, and the natural world. \nBringing together painting and sculpture\, the exhibition considers abstraction not as a rejection of form\, but as a way of approaching what cannot be fully represented: spirit\, dream\, memory\, and the quiet forces that shape both human and natural existence. Through bodies\, imagined organisms\, and reconstructed botanical forms\, Transcendence explores the traces of inner energy moving between consciousness and the unconscious\, creating a path for viewers to enter a realm of inner light\, meditation\, and spiritual perception. \nFor Tianshu Zhang\, painting emerges from the threshold between dream and embodiment. Drawing inspiration from the imperceptible yet constant flow of Qi\, her paintings seek a balance between silhouette-like structures and fluid movement. Through layered brushwork\, Zhang evokes the body in abstraction\, where flesh\, spine\, and inner currents appear only partially\, as if sensing the presence of energy moving within. The body becomes a vessel through which consciousness moves between memory\, desire\, vulnerability\, and transformation. \nTao Xian approaches this spiritual interiority through the imagined life of nature. Drawing from Daoist thought\, Jungian psychology\, and organic forms\, she creates luminous semi-abstract paintings that occupy a space between organism and inner landscape. In works inspired by deep-sea plants and imagined botanical forms\, Tao allows imagination to become a mode of perception\, suggesting a silent energy shared between the individual soul and the larger universe. The visible traces of nature become vessels for psychic and spiritual life\, where the boundary between self and world remains fluid. \nGloria Fan Duan extends the exhibition’s inquiry into nature\, perception\, and unseen forces through a practice situated at the intersection of art\, science\, and technology. Conceived during NARS Foundation (Brooklyn\, New York)\, An And Foundation (Wassaic\, New York) and Fou Gallery’s Tulum Residency (Mexico)\, the series presented in this exhibition combines cast resin and glass flowers\, leaves\, and stems with handmade vessels\, assembling them into sculptural installations inspired by Japanese ikebana. Through mediation\, preservation\, and deliberate arrangement\, Duan reconstructs nature in translucent botanical forms that hover between specimen and offering\, garden and laboratory\, occupying a threshold between existence and non-existence. No longer living plants yet still carrying the trace of organic life\, these works offer a material counterpart to Zhang’s bodily energies and Tao’s imagined spiritual organisms. The processes of preservation\, reproduction\, and arrangement become forms of meditation\, suggesting that the artificial may also serve as a vessel for care\, ecological memory\, and spiritual attention. \nThrough the body\, the imagined organism\, and the reconstructed garden\, form becomes a threshold through which inner energy\, memory\, and spiritual perception may appear. Rather than presenting transcendence as escape\, the exhibition understands it as a process of attunement\, a way of sensing what exists beneath the visible. Installed as a quiet and immersive environment\, Transcendence invites viewers to move through the works as they might move through a breath cycle\, a dream\, or a moment of meditation\, entering a space where the visible world opens onto its unseen dimensions. In this suspended space\, transcendence becomes a quiet practice of returning to the energies that bind the self to the world.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/25502/
LOCATION:Fou Gallery\, 89 5th Avenue\, # 701\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T161500
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SUMMARY:Film: Lingua Franca
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nLingua Franca \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/USA\, 2026\, 95 min.   \nIn English\, Russian and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic Genevieve Yue.  \nIn her only feature to date made in the USA\, Sandoval stars as Olivia\, an undocumented trans Filipina woman living in Brooklyn and working as a caregiver. Shortly after her latest attempt at a greencard marriage falls through\, she meets Alex (Eamon Farren)\, grandson of the woman she cares for\, and the pair hit it off. Deepening Sandoval’s concern with the way large political currents seep into the intimacies of everyday life\, Lingua Franca is one of the most trenchant onscreen depictions of the anxieties aroused by American immigration policies. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lingua-franca/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T223000
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SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Queens
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens.\n\nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-queens/
LOCATION:3AM Theatre\, 9-20 35th Avenue\, #3N\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T204500
DTSTAMP:20260709T212729Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Moonglow
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nPreceded by the short film Shangri-La (2021). \nMoonglow \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/Taiwan/Japan/USA\, 2026\, 107 min.    \nIn English and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic and programmer David Schwartz. \nSandoval’s latest feature is a sterling representation of the dramatic themes and tendencies that have animated her work until now. The filmmaker stars in a noirish moral tale set in 1979 Manila. She plays Dahlia\, a corrupt police chief’s right-hand woman; her decision to betray him\, in an attempt to help victims of his wrongdoing\, has deadly consequences. With luxurious colors\, camerawork and period design— Sandoval cites Melville and Ophuls as inspiration and will introduce screenings of their films as part of this series— Moonglow marks a milestone in a major filmography. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-moonglow/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T102233Z
CREATED:20260701T024240Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 11 (Sat.) 6:30pm-9pm “The 10th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival @ Carl Schurz Park on the esplanade\, enter at 84th to 89th Streets on East End Ave.” presented by the Japanese & Japanese American community in New York with the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY (AAA). In observation of this Japanese summer festival based on a legend of “star-crossed” lovers\, AAA members will provide telescopes to show the public the night sky. There will also be an Origami table\, Bon Odori\, Chorus and tanzaku paper on which to write and hang wishes on bamboo trees. Please join us!  We recommend that you bring your own obento and enjoy a summer evening out in your Yukata.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/23554/
LOCATION:Carl Shurz Park\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152336Z
CREATED:20260327T071129Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Unplugged\, a standup comedy show and Networking Event!
DESCRIPTION:Redefining what it means to be Bangladeshi in America. Stand-up\, games\, networking & more!\n\n\nWe are back with another edition of Bangladesh Unplugged\, a stand-up comedy show and networking event by Bangladeshis for Bangladeshis.           \nBangladesh Unplugged is more than a comedy show. It’s a high-energy gathering of Bangladeshi professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and creatives. It’s a space to connect\, laugh\, and share stories without filters. The night blends stand-up comedy\, soulful performances\, networking\, and classic adda.            \nThis edition features an incredible lineup of Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi-American talent:        \nUsama Siddiquee – Stand-up comedian and actor featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and America’s Got Talent. Usama’s energetic comedy explores cultural identity with sharp insight.           \nShafi Hossain – Comedian\, writer\, and host of the podcast AMERICANIZED\, exploring American influences abroad. Featured on ALL THINGS COMEDY and The Laugh Button.               \nNaveed Mahbub – Pioneer of stand-up comedy in Bangladesh\, known for The Naveed Mahbub Show\, offering humor grounded in everyday life and cultural pride.              \nZubi Ahmed – Bengali-American writer\, comedian\, and filmmaker\, co-host of Kutti Gang\, exploring culture and identity with humor.           \nAli Mehedi – Host and curator\, seasoned stand-up comedian\, featured on CBC Canada\, founder of Laughing Lassi and Ghorar Dimm\, with international performances including Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Halifax Comedy Festival.             \nThe event is curated and hosted by Ali Mehedi\, bringing together a fresh show celebrating Bangladeshi creators\, entrepreneurs\, and artists.            \n🎟 Tickets are limited and sell out fast. Last show was completely sold out. Grab your early bird tickets now to secure your spot and get a discount.               \nWhether you’re building your career\, launching a venture\, or just want to connect with ambitious Bangladeshis in NYC\, this night is for you.         \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, stories\, music\, and connections. Bring your friends\, bring your ambition\, and let’s unplug Bangladeshi style.              \nFollow for future shows and events:    \nhttps://lu.ma/user/nybp       \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/13315150/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-unplugged-a-standup-comedy-show-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260511T184913Z
CREATED:20260511T184913Z
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SUMMARY:Together We Rise: An APIDA Professional Learning Experience Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American Education Project is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Summer 2026 Educator Cohort—taking place this July! This program is open to all K–12 educators across the United States who are passionate about inclusive education and culturally responsive teaching. \nThe theme of this cohort\, Together We Rise\, explores the rich history of cross-racial solidarity within APIDA communities in the United States as it only makes us stronger together. It will examine historical milestones\, shared struggles\, and partnerships that have shaped and strengthened solidarity between APIDA communities and other racial groups\, such as Latinx and Asians uniting and organizing together for the advancement of workers’ rights. From early immigration waves to contemporary movements for social justice and equality\, the program highlights the ongoing contributions of APIDA individuals and groups in building a more inclusive and equitable society. The APIDA community is diverse\, with each group and partnership contributing unique experiences to the broader story of solidarity and collaboration. \nParticipants of the Forgotten No More: An APIDA Professional Learning Experience will engage with The Asian American Education Project’s (AAEdu) curricular resources. Our cohort model provides participants the opportunity to work with others who are committed to gaining a deeper knowledge of and an increased competence in teaching APIDA content. This program combines virtual engagement via Zoom and asynchronous learning via our learning management system. As part of a supportive community\, participants will be guided toward implementing inclusive lesson plans addressing APIDA topics. Participants will be equipped with the tools needed to not only teach APIDA history effectively but also diversify their curriculum in order to celebrate the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. \nProgram Objectives \n\nCultural Competence – Educators will enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching APIDA history and content in regards to cross-racial/cultural solidarity.\nInclusive Teaching – Educators will be equipped with the skills and tools needed to implement inclusive\, culturally responsive lesson plans that integrate APIDA content across subjects and grade levels. \nImpactful Application – Educators will learn how to navigate AAEdu’s website and resources and customize these assets into impactful student-centered classroom practices.\n\n  \nEligibility \n\nParticipants are current educators in a K-12 setting\, public\, charter\, private\, etc.\nParticipants must use and incorporate AAEdu’s APIDA curricular resources within their respective contexts\, such as in-class instruction\, professional development/training\, etc.  \nParticipants must be available for all the live sessions in July 2026 (specific dates are listed below) in order to be able to attend each and every session\, on time and in its entirety. \n\nParticipants must agree to all the terms and conditions listed below.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/together-we-rise-an-apida-professional-learning-experience-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260711T130959Z
CREATED:20260711T130959Z
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Festival Awakening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Awakening Ceremony will feature a Taoist blessing\, exciting martial arts performance\, and traditional eye-dotting ceremony. This event is open to the public\, and there will be media interview opportunities beginning at 12:00PM. \nJoin us in this cherished cultural tradition that symbolizes the awakening of the dragon\, kicking off the rest of the Festival’s festivities! 🚣🏻🐉 \nLocation: Bella Abzug Park\, Hudson Yards\, Manhattan\nDate: Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\nTime: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-boat-festival-awakening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Bella Abzug Park\, 542 W 36th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260711T182951Z
CREATED:20260509T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T182951Z
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SUMMARY:Career Ceilings Masterclass  "Creating Organizational Change from Within"
DESCRIPTION:Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings  Masterclass\nJuly 15\, 2026  from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET\n\n\n \n \n \n \nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the 57th Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event\, featuring a Masterclass for Individuals on “Creating Organizational Change from Within” featuring Eric Chan\, Chief Business and Strategy Officer\, Gap\, Inc. and Joyce Chang\, Chair of Global Research. J.P. Morgan. \nThroughout the many events we have held over the years\, one of the observations that comes out repeatedly is the importance of changing practices of organizations that create career ceiling barriers for Asian Americans. This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative\, will moderate. \nAfter the conclusion of the fireside chat\, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. \nThe webinar will be held on July 15\, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Eastern Time / 5 pm to 6 pm Central Time / 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pacific Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-7-15-2026.eventbrite.com \nWe hope you will join us. \nBest regards\,Peter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nCommittee of 100 Member and New York Regional Chairman \n \nCommittee of 100Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nJuly 15\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “Creating Organizational Change from Within” \n▦ Speakers: Eric Chan\, Chief Business and Strategy Officer\, Gap\, Inc. \n                               Joyce Chang\, Chair of Global Research. J.P. Morgan \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional     Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n▦ Time: 6:00 pm EST \n \nAsian Americans succeed at the entry and the middle ranks of many professions\, but consistently do not do as well in the senior ranks. Over the last five years\, Committee of 100 has hosted many webcasts\, seminars and summits that have brought experts forward to share their research and individuals from many different fields\, genders and age groups to discuss their experiences\, observations and solutions. Two years ago\, we started a Masterclass Series for Individuals that features speakers who provide tutorials and advice to help individuals succeed in their careers. \n \nThroughout the many events we have held over the years\, one of the observations that come out repeatedly is that significant barriers exist from the structure and practices of organizations that we are all part of. This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as from their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations. \n \nThe webinar will be one hour long. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last ten minutes of the webinar. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-7-15-2026.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \n \nEric Chan \nChief Business and Strategy Officer \nGap\, Inc. \n \nEric Chan is the Chief Business and Strategy Officer for Gap Inc.\, leading the company’s Strategy\, International Operations\, Loyalty\, and Real Estate teams. He is also responsible for its Growth initiatives\, with recent notable category launches in Beauty and Accessories. \nPrior to joining Gap Inc.\, Eric served as CFO for the LA Clippers and the Kia Forum\, where he led the organization’s administrative operations\, long-range planning and project management. He was also responsible for the financing and building of the team’s new stadium in Inglewood\, Intuit Dome. \nPreviously\, Eric served as COO for The Bouqs Company and\, prior to that\, CFO for Loot Crate\, where he helped scale the company from a startup to $165 million in revenue. During that time\, the company was named the Fastest Growing Company in the United States by Inc Magazine. Before that\, he served in executive positions at Mattel and Cisco Systems. \nIn 2020\, Eric won the LA Business Journal’s Private Company CFO of the Year Award. That same year\, Gold House named him to its A100 List\, which honors Asian Pacific leaders who made the greatest impact on culture and society over the past year. He was recently named to Gold House’s Gold 100 list in 2026 as well. Eric was also responsible for starting the nonprofit\, El Segundo Economic Development Corporation\, which serves as a bridge between city government and large businesses in “the most important 5 square miles in Los Angeles.” Eric is a member of the Committee of 100 (C-100)\, a prominent non-profit U.S. leadership organization of Chinese Americans. Eric previously served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HFWA). \nHe earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n \nJoyce Chang \nChair of Global Research \nJ.P. Morgan \n \nJoyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research for J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank\, with 36 years of experience in Global Research. Her expertise spans Macro\, Cross-Asset\, Fixed Income\, Emerging Markets\, Geopolitical\, and Strategic Research. She has held numerous leadership positions in research since joining JPMorgan in 1999\, including Global Head of Research\, Global Head of Fixed Income Research and Global Head of Emerging Markets Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist in 1989 and held top rankings in Institutional Investor surveys for Emerging Markets Research\, earning 25 #1 individual rankings\, and was inducted into the Fixed Income Analyst Society Hall of Fame in 2014. Before joining J.P. Morgan Chase in 1999\, she was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch and Salomon Brothers. \nJoyce is the Executive Sponsor for J.P. Morgan Chase’s AsPIRE network for employees of Asian heritage. She serves on the Board of Directors for the German Marshall Fund\, Fixed Income Analyst Society\, Asian American Business Development Center\, and Trickle Up. Additionally\, she serves on numerous Board of Visitors and External Advisory Councils for major universities\, including Columbia\, Princeton\, Georgetown\, and UC Berkeley. Joyce is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, Inter-American Dialogue\, Economic Club of New York and Committee of 100. She has been included in Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance and in American Banker’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance. Joyce holds an M.P.A. from Princeton and a B.A. from Columbia\, where she received the John Jay Award for professional achievement. \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young \nCEO and President\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member \nPeter Young is CEO and President of Young & Partners\, a corporate strategy and boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is President and board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization. \n \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n● Promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \n● Advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China RelationsMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/career-ceilings-masterclass-creating-organizational-change-from-within/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight: OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates & Growing Up Asian in the West
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the July ALA Brain Trust! \n​As we celebrate summer milestones like Canada Day and America’s 250th\, we are stepping past corporate metrics and national borders to focus on something much closer to home: the lived experience of growing up Asian in a Western society. \n​We will also spotlight one of our key nonprofit partners\, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates\, featuring their Executive Director\, Thu Nguyen. \n​This session is all about holding space for the personal narratives that shape us—navigating identity between two worlds\, honoring our family histories\, and mapping out a supportive path for the youth coming up behind us. \n​What to Expect: \n\n\n​🌱 OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates Spotlight: We are partnering with OCA to explore their legacy of grassroots advocacy\, youth leadership pipelines\, and intergenerational empowerment. They will also give us an inside look at their upcoming National Convention in Detroit (July 23-26)\, which is entirely focused on inspiring and mobilizing the next generation. \n\n\n​💭 Open Community Dialogue: We will transition into a casual\, authentic community huddle. Come ready\, pull up in an open forum format to share your own reflections\, stories of navigating cultural expectations\, or ideas on how our organizations can foster deeper mentorship for the youth in our networks. \n\n\n​Join us to listen to OCA’s journey\, and share your own story in a warm\, casual space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/spotlight-oca-asian-pacific-american-advocates-growing-up-asian-in-the-west/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260714T123649Z
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SUMMARY:Korean Language & Culture Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join our Korean Language & Culture Workshops this July for fun and interactive learning in an immersive virtual environment. \n🎵 Korean Through K-Pop Workshop\nThu\, July 16\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n📢 Korean For Travel Workshop\nTue\, July 21\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n📺 Korean Through Drama Workshop\nTue\, July 28\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n*Recording available if absent for each workshop.\n*Each workshop features new content\, different from previous workshops in June.\n*Instruction will be provided in both English and Korean. \nLimited spots available — sign up before they’re full! More information at the link in bio. \nThe Korea Society is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan\, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness\, understanding\, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/korean-language-culture-workshops/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Education,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T210417Z
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SUMMARY:AAFE Youth Center Waffle Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:🌟 HEY AAFE YOUTH 🌟 \nCome enjoy some delicious waffles with us on Thursday\, July 16th from 12PM to 2PM! There are various flavors for you to choose from with your choice of toppings! \nThis event is FREE\, but make sure to RSVP! Please reach out to youth@aafe.org if you have any questions or concerns. \nRSVP by Monday\, July 13th to secure your spot! \n📅 Date: Thursday\, July 16th\n🕐 Time: 12PM – 2PM\n📍 Location: AAFE Youth Center (133-29 41st Ave 2nd Floor\, Queens\, NY 11355) \nLet’s come together to celebrate summer\, play board games\, and build our community! Bring your friends and family for a good time!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aafe-youth-center-waffle-luncheon/
LOCATION:AAFE Youth Center\, 133-29 41st Ave\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T040924Z
CREATED:20260529T040924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T040924Z
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SUMMARY:Community Safety\, Carceral Design\, and Dreaming Otherwise
DESCRIPTION:Building on years of organizing\, this conversation brings together artists\, organizers\, and community members to examine the impact of the Borough-Based Jail Plan (BBJP) in New York City\, with a focus on the skyscraper jail being constructed in Chinatown. Situating the project within a broader landscape of mass incarceration and displacement—from the police takeover of Park Row to the expanding carceral reach in Chinatown—we ask: what does community safety mean and who gets to define it? In place of a jail\, what else could be here? \nThe program explores the role of artists and cultural workers in the aestheticization of carceral systems through design\, and how art can obscure the violence of incarceration even as it can also serve as a tool of resistance. We invite participants to reflect on what it means to refuse participation in carceral design and to imagine alternative futures grounded in care\, collective well-being\, and worlds beyond punishment.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-safety-carceral-design-and-dreaming-otherwise/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260716T004023Z
CREATED:20260716T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T004023Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Village Night Market 
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of night market! \nJoin us on Friday\, July 17th from 5-8pm at the courtyard for a vibrant evening! Sip on refreshing beer and sake while you groove to live music. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer vibe!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-village-night-market/
LOCATION:Japan Village Courtyard\, 934 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182159Z
CREATED:20260717T080234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182159Z
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SUMMARY:MAKE IT IN NYC! The Past And Future Of Asian/American Filmmaking In The City
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place Friday\, July 17 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater. Tickets are $5 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $10 for the General Public. \nFrom Chinatown to Queens\, the Village to the Bronx\, Harlem to Brooklyn\, New York City has long been a living set for filmmakers across generations. But what makes the city such a powerful place for creatives\, especially for Asian and Asian American filmmaking today? \nBringing together professionals from across the entertainment industry\, this panel explores the past\, present\, and future of filmmaking in New York City. From major studio productions to independent projects\, the city has a long history of on-location shooting yet continuing to adapt to the changing media landscape. Speakers will discuss both the opportunities and challenges of working in film today\, while sharing practical insights on production resources\, legal and tax support\, professional networks\, and showcasing opportunities available to creators from diverse backgrounds. \nFor students\, aspiring filmmakers\, emerging talent\, established creatives\, dreamers\, and doers\, NYC remains a place where stories begin\, unfold\, and never end. Come learn what it takes to make it here!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/make-it-in-nyc-the-past-and-future-of-asian-american-filmmaking-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center / Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center\, 144 West 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260716T012147Z
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SUMMARY:The Pride Alaap! Navigating and Celebrating Bengali Queer Identity
DESCRIPTION:Bengali Mental Health Movement is partnering with Apicha CHC and Amader Dawat to present a special Alaap for Queer Bengalis in NYC! \n\n\n\n\nThe Bengali Mental Health Movement is partnering with Apicha Community Health Center and Amader Dawat to present a special Alaap event in July for the queer Bengali community in New York City. \nDuring this session\, two queer Bengali facilitators will hold space for participants to discuss their lived experiences of being Bengali and queer\, coping with challenges the community faces\, and engaging creative and holistic approaches to growing connection\, support\, and community. \nDinner will be served as well as giveaways\, courtesy of Apicha! \nMeet our facilitators: \n\nRobbie Ahmed\, music producer\, writer\, and educator\nSadaaf Mamoon\, MHC-LP\, psychotherapist\n\nWhile this session is facilitated by individuals with mental health training\, Alaap is not group therapy and is not a replacement for therapy or other mental health treatment. Alaap is a space for conversation\, reflection\, and community\, where lived experience is valued\, and everyone brings wisdom. \nThe Pride Alaap is only open to people who identify as queer and Bengali.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-pride-alaap-navigating-and-celebrating-bengali-queer-identity/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T211500
DTSTAMP:20260709T213244Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Om Shanti Om
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society continues its ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society’s Curator of Film. \nOm Shanti Om\nFarah Khan\, India\, 2007\, 35mm\, 162 min.\nIn Hindi with English subtitles \nIntroduced by Film Comment Editor Devika Girish. \nIn early 70s Bombay\, aspiring actor Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) and famous starlet Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone) are murdered. Thirty years later\, Makhija’s reincarnation Om Kapoor (Shah Rukh Khan) sets out to discover the mystery of their demise. Thus begins the saga of Om Shanti Om. A highpoint of Bollywood’s last great era\, and a glamorous homage to its 70s excesses\, this meta delight— with a soundtrack by Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics by Javed Akhtar\, Vishal Dadlani and Kumaar— features SRK x2 at his wavy-haired best. 35mm Print Courtesy of the George Eastman Museum\, gift of Mark and Arman Gabay. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-om-shanti-om/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T063004Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Grandma Funeral
DESCRIPTION:Part of EdFest\, an NYC festival of Edinburgh Fringe previews at Brooklyn Art Haus 14-19 July.\n\n\nKento the clown missed his grandmother’s funeral in Japan due to Covid restrictions. He’s trying to recreate the traditional rites\, but it keeps going wrong. Can the audience help him achieve closure in this gentle\, heartwarming comedy?  \nBlending clown and storytelling with Japanese and Okinawan funeral customs\, Kento attempts to process 108 of his grandma’s memories\, along with unresolved thoughts and small\, stubborn facts about her life\, in a show that is both deeply personal\, yet widely relatable.  \nWhat begins as a failed ceremony becomes a gentle\, intimate invitation to laugh\, remember and let go. \nMore about the show HERE \n______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin us at Brooklyn’s Mediterranean gem\, The MOUTH\, for happy hour from 4-6pm before the show and later for dinner! Featuring a rotating seasonal menu\, natural wines\, local beers\, and ohhh so good cocktails. \nBrooklyn Art Haus and The MOUTH20 Marcy Ave. Brooklyn\, NY 11211 \nwww.BKArtHaus.comwww.TheMouthBK.com@BK_ArtHaus @TheMouthBK
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-grandma-funeral/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Art Haus\, 24 Marcy Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182638Z
CREATED:20260717T080235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182638Z
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SUMMARY:New York Asian Film Festival Filmmakers Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place Friday\, July 17 from 7-9pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery at Walter Reade Theater. Tickets are $20 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $25 for the General Public. \nConnect with fellow filmmakers from across Asia and the U.S. at NYAFF’s Filmmakers Night! This special gathering\, made possible with generous support from Sapporo\, offers a great chance for both emerging and established filmmakers to share ideas\, make new connections\, build community\, and celebrate Asian and Asian American filmmaking. Grab a Sapporo and toast to the cinema that brings us together!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-asian-film-festival-filmmakers-night-2026/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater\, 165 W. 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260716T014142Z
CREATED:20260716T014142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T014142Z
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SUMMARY:Hung Dance: BIRDY
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in the meditative flow of Tai Chi and the expressive force of contemporary dance\, BIRDY explores themes of freedom\, resilience\, and transformation. Set to an evocative blend of electronic and Chinese classical music\, the work unfolds as a dialogue between tradition and modernity\, where stillness and motion\, struggle and hope\, coexist. \nFounded in 2017 by choreographer LAI Hung-chung\, Taiwan’s HUNG DANCE is known for its lyrical precision and spiritual intensity. Premiered in the U.S. at the American Dance Festival in 2014\, BIRDY has since toured internationally\, continuing to engage audiences through its physical and emotional depth. \n“BIRDY explores what it means to feel constrained\, and how we continue to move despite it.”  —Lai Hung-chung\, Artistic Director & Choreographer \nAbout HUNG DANCE\nHUNG DANCE is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by Artistic Director and choreographer LAI Hung-chung. Inspired by the word “Hung (翃)\,” the company’s name reflects its aspiration to soar. Focusing on annual productions\, international collaboration\, and tours\, HUNG DANCE also organizes the Stray Birds Dance Platform to foster choreographers’ creativity and connect emerging artists with global resources. \nThe company has received numerous awards for its exceptional choreographic pieces\, including Watcher\, BIRDY\, and Push and Pull in renowned competitions and festivals worldwide. With over 300 performances\, HUNG DANCE has toured extensively across five continents\, engaging diverse audiences through its distinct physical language. \nHUNG DANCE’s performances are a unique blend of traditional and contemporary elements\, inviting audiences to interpret\, imagine\, and embrace dance’s timeless beauty. LAI Hung-chung’s choreography delves into human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera\, mythology\, and Tai Chi with contemporary concepts\, he has created a unique dance vocabulary and training system that is sure to intrigue and captivate. \nTickets: $43 – $53
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hung-dance-birdy/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260714T020612Z
CREATED:20260714T020612Z
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SUMMARY:Basement Bhangra Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This event is more than just a concert. It’s a gathering of the communities that built us. Join us this Saturday July 18 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to celebrate and connect with your neighbors in the World’s Borough of Queens. \nCome say hi to our Basement Bhangra Beyond community partners at the show to learn more about their work: @apichachc @drumnyc @saya.nyc @sakhinyc @chhayacdc @southqueenswomensmarch @caribbeanequalityproject @sapnanyc @indiahomeusa @caaavnyc @queensbookbazaar 📚🎉 \nPlus\, catch some flavor with @rootschai back serving up refreshments and snacks throughout the day 🫖 🫖
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/basement-bhangra-beyond/
LOCATION:Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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