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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:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
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SUMMARY:The Forgotten Home Front with Sean Kim
DESCRIPTION:As the Korean war (1950–1953) drew to a close and South Korea began to rebuild\, American GI Roger Marshutz (1929–2007) was stationed in Pusan to photograph U.S. reconstruction efforts. In his spare time\, Marshutz also wandered the streets\, documenting the daily life of Korean civilians. The Forgotten Home Front: Roger Marshutz’s Photographs of Pusan\, South Korea\, 1952–1954 offers both an official and unofficial look at U.S.-South Korean relations\, as well as a portrait of a country in the midst of enormous political\, economic\, and cultural transformation. \nThis program will be recorded then released on November 2. \nBased on the new book\, historian Sean Kim will discuss the crucial role of Pusan during the war and the pivotal moment in modern Korean history. \nSean C. Kim is Professor of History at the University of Central Missouri\, where he teaches courses on East Asian\, world\, and US history. Kim received his Ph.D. from the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. His research focuses on modern Korean religious history\, in particular\, the emergence of Protestant Christianity. Kim is currently working on an edited volume on Korean religions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-forgotten-home-front-with-sean-kim/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T164019Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | Carryout by Hasan Dudar
DESCRIPTION:A Poets & Writers First Fiction 2026 Debut SelectionIn the late 1970s\, Ziad Idilbi a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon\, marries Salma\, a Lebanese refugee escaping the war in Beirut. Resolving to start over for the very last time\, the couple opens a corner store in Toledo\, Ohio. Over the decades\, whether it’s bigotry (pre- and post-9/11)\, financial ruin\, or terminal illness\, the Idilbis find themselves on life’s outskirts\, always seemingly one day away from catastrophe. The linked stories in Carryout follow Walid Idilbi\, the youngest child of Ziad and Salma\, as he navigates the heartbreaks of youth\, the many colorful characters from Toledo’s Arab community\, and growing up into a writer. Unsure at times whether to run toward each other or away from each other\, the characters in Dudar’s exquisite debut suffer the absurdities and indignities of life in America with wry obstinance and striking wisdom. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \n\nHasan Dudar is the author of Carryout\, a forthcoming short story collection with the University of Iowa Press. He is originally from Toledo\, Ohio\, and currently lives with his wife and daughter in Washington\, DC\, where he works in broadcast media. His fiction has appeared in Gulf Coast and Pinch\, among other places\, and was awarded the 2025 Pinch Literary Award in Fiction. A graduate of the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism\, Hasan’s reporting has appeared in various publications including USA Today\, Detroit Free Press\, The Toledo Blade\, Bloomberg News\, TRT World\, and Aljazeera America. In 2015\, he co-produced the award-winning documentary The Last of Little Syria\, which follows some of the last Arab American residents living in Toledo\, Ohio’s historic Arab enclave. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \n\n\nReena Shah is the author of the novel Every Happiness and the forthcoming story collection Bad Neighbors. Her work has appeared in swamp pink\, Lit Hub\, Debutiful\, Electric Literature\, the Masters Review\, Joyland\, BBC\, The Guardian\, and National Geographic\, among others. She is the recipient of a Steinbeck Fellowship\, the Keene Prize in Literature from the University of Texas in Austin\, a Fulbright Scholarship\, and a Sustainable Arts Foundation Fellowship. For many years she was also a kathak dancer with the Parul Shah Dance Company.  She teaches at a public school in Brooklyn\, and lives with her family on Roosevelt Island.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-carryout-by-hasan-dudar/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:David Zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959) featuring new paintings and drawings\, recent sculptures\, and early works selected by the artist. Spanning the gallery’s 537 West 20th Street and 533 West 19th Street locations in New York\, this exhibition will be the artist’s first solo presentation with David Zwirner and his first major solo exhibition in New York in nearly a decade. \nSince the mid-1980s\, Nara’s multidisciplinary approach has produced a distinctive and varied body of work. His artistic sensibilities were uniquely formed and shaped by his solitary childhood in rural northern Japan. Nara’s formative encounters with nature\, folklore\, and children’s fables\, and his revelatory discovery of popular music through his self-built radio\, are the source of his creativity. Through introspection\, Nara freely reimagines his past experiences\, and they have determined his visual language and steered his stylistic development for four decades. \nThrough philosophical dialogues with his intrinsic self\, Nara creates personified entities. Depicted with big heads and wide eyes\, they are celebrated for their characterful demeanor and perceived to possess both innocence and defiance. Nara understands these figures as self-portraits\, and when his dynamic imagery emerged in the 1990s\, it was recognized as an expression of raw emotion\, carrying a spirit comparable to punk and rock music in its directness and intensity. Over time\, it has come to function differently. Today\, many people see Nara’s characters as projections of themselves\, mirroring their own sentiments and vulnerabilities. As a result\, these images have transcended their original impetus and become cultural touchstones\, resonating with a global audience and influencing younger generations of artists and viewers alike. \nBringing together foundational works from the 1980s and paintings from 2026\, this exhibition will illuminate the latest evolutions of Nara’s singular proxies. Newly completed paintings on canvas—front-facing portraits with direct gazes—show a significant development in his color palette. Over the past year\, his intricately layered colors have become more muted and highly nuanced\, while his increasingly diffused brushwork\, through which his forms materialize\, creates richly atmospheric depths across the surface. Other paintings reveal a new method in which Nara sketches compositions in colored pencil\, developing a framework drawing before applying washes of translucent acrylic—the figures adopt natural poses\, and their tear-filled eyes communicate an air of uncertainty. In tandem\, recent large-format\, monochrome drawings made with industrial oil-based paint sticks will be exhibited. By contrast\, these works are emphatically linear\, demonstrating the breadth of Nara’s two-dimensional output. On the surface\, his imagery may appear formally divergent\, but it captures a shared emotional intensity\, evoking universal feelings. \nNara integrated his drawing style into his painting practice as a student\, simplifying his compositions\, paring down his use of color\, and introducing an economy of line. Unbound by conventional methods\, Nara employs paint in ways aligned with how he uses pen and pencil. Whichever medium or implement he chooses\, for him drawing is an assured action\, the result of an immediate inspiration—it is a state of mind. In what Nara calls his “line” paintings\, he enlarges his bold notebook sketches through projection and reanimates them in paint. The deceptively simple outlines retain their original creative impulse and the freedom that drawing allows—the rapid execution and fluid delineation. \nIn conjunction with the presentation of paintings and drawings at 20th Street\, thirteen of Nara’s 10-times sculptural enlargements from 2024 will be on display at the 19th Street gallery. Coated in white urethane paint\, the matte surface affording an apparent softness\, these large-scale bronze heads recall the snow “monsters” that Nara knew from childhood winters\, created by heavy snowfall. He envisaged the enlargements as he sculpted their palm-sized clay prototypes\, fascinated by the potential psychological impacts of experiencing the small\, evidently hand-molded heads on a monumental scale. Encountering the magnification of their simple facial expressions\, and the play of light and shadow across their smooth surfaces\, nurtures conditions for serenity and contemplation. \nThis exhibition will coincide with the opening of Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of Stillness at the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden in Washington\, DC. Three monumental sculptures\, sixteen-times enlargements of Nara’s small clay heads\, will inaugurate the Annual West Lawn Series and be on view from October 31\, 2026 through November 7\, 2027.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yoshitomo-nara-exhibition/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260927T163628Z
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SUMMARY:Art Show | Lucy Yu
DESCRIPTION:All original artwork for sale! Free RSVP! \nThis art show expands on my ever evolving journey with grief and love through my fragmented memories. Remembering my shadows and trying to bring them to light while tending to myself with compassion was the inspiration for all of these pieces. \nThere is such deep\, profound love we can find for ourselves and finding it builds an expansive world that is rich with multidimensional love. That’s my biggest discovery through creating this collection! \nLucy Yu is a writer and multi-disciplinary artist living in Brooklyn\, New York. She is also the owner of Yu & Me Books in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, the first queer Asian American bookstore in New York City. Yu & Me Books specializes in immigrant stories\, writers of color\, and historically marginalized experiences.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-show-lucy-yu/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260927T005303Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Sake Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Kura launched in 2016 in Brooklyn\, NY\, breaking ground as New York’s first sake brewery. Over the past 10 years\, Brooklyn Kura would provide sake education and awareness far beyond NYC and fundamentally change the trajectory of the American sake landscape. Tonight\, Brandon Doughan\, Co-Founder and Master Brewer of Brooklyn Kura\, speaks about the past 10 years of American sake\, exploring topics from authenticity to innovation\, and discusses what he believes to be future of sake brewing NYC and the USA. \nFollowing Doughan’s talk\, attendees will be able to sample sake from Brooklyn Kura along with the sake of select sake brewers all across Japan. \nOnly for attendees 21+. \nParticipating Breweries \nThe full list of participating breweries will be shared closer to the event. Attendees will be able to sample sake from breweries including: \n\n\n\nBrooklyn Kura (New York)\nDassai Blue (New York)\nHakkaisan (Niigata Prefecture)\nKato Sake Works (New York)\nNanbu Bijin (Iwate Prefecture)\nOku no Matsu Brewery (Fukushima Prefecture)\nTenzan Brewery (Saga Prefecture)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/annual-sake-tasting/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20261023T002754Z
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SUMMARY:Chai & Chat
DESCRIPTION:Chai & Chat is back at Green Leaf Bistro! \nAs the seasons change\, we’re welcoming fall with another gathering filled with connection\, conversation\, and sisterhood. 💛 \nChai & Chat is our monthly women’s unwind circle—a space to slow down\, share stories\, build meaningful connections\, and simply enjoy being in community with one another. \nWhether you’re a familiar face or joining us for the first time\, there’s always room for you at our circle. Come as you are\, bring your energy\, and let’s make space for ourselves this season. 🍁
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chai-chat-2/
LOCATION:Green Leaf Bistro\, 127-17 Liberty Ave.\, South Richmond Hill\, New York\, 11419
CATEGORIES:Drink,Meetup,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T045236Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Feng: Uyghurs in Syria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a timely conversation with NPR journalist Emily Feng on her groundbreaking new book Our Hearts Burned for Home: Uyghur Militants in Syria’s Civil War (Columbia Global Reports\, October 2026)\, an extraordinary work of reportage tracing one of the most surprising and consequential stories to emerge from the global war on terror. \nDrawing on years of reporting across China\, Central Asia\, Turkey and the Middle East\, Feng uncovers the little-known journey of Uyghur families and militants who fled China’s intensifying surveillance state and mass repression in Xinjiang\, seeking refuge abroad. For many\, escape did not bring safety. Instead\, exile led them into the chaos of the Syrian Civil War\, where some Uyghur militants became an unexpected and influential force in the conflict that helped reshape the region and contributed to the eventual collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Through intimate storytelling and sharp geopolitical analysis\, Feng reveals how displacement\, statelessness and repression can reverberate far beyond national borders. \nAt once deeply human and urgently political\, Our Hearts Burned for Home challenges conventional narratives about extremism\, migration and resistance. It asks difficult questions about belonging\, radicalization and the global consequences of authoritarian rule\, while centering the voices of people whose stories have too often been ignored. \nCopies of Our Hearts Burned for Home will be on sale\, with the author available to sign them. \nFeng will be joined in conversation by New York Times journalist Michael Forsythe\, and the event is presented by China Books Review\, a digital magazine of reviews\, essays\, profiles and more — follow their newsletter for event postings and discounts. \nEmily Feng is an award-winning correspondent for NPR covering China\, Taiwan and beyond\, reporting on everything from semiconductors to drones\, environmental wastelands to girl bands. Formerly based in Beijing and Taipei\, she now lives in Washington D.C. Feng is the author of Our Hearts Burned for Home (2026) and Let Only Red Flowers Bloom (2025). \nMichael Forsythe is an American journalist. He is an investigative reporter for The New York Times\, and was formerly Beijing correspondent for Bloomberg News in the 2010s. Forsythe is the coauthor with Henry Sanderson of China’s Superbank (2013).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/emily-feng-uyghurs-in-syria/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20261004T163318Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Closing + MOONSquare Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate both the closing of Chinatown Arts Festival and the opening of our MOONSquare group show with drinks and desserts at the Think!Chinatown Studio! \nTo make this party extra special\, we want you to take a trip down memory lane to gear us up for Think!Chinatown’s upcoming 10th birthday. Jump in to our live doodle jam with our artist pals and sing along to a Chinatown Records DJ set as we remember our favorite memories together all across the years. \nMOONSquare is our annual open call group show to invite our community to create art from mooncake tins. Don’t miss out on this first chance to see and bid on our auction to bring one home with you!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/festival-closing-moonsquare-opening-party/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20261023T004304Z
CREATED:20260927T205835Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Activism
DESCRIPTION:How can artists use their creative practice to respond to the moment\, build solidarity\, and support the communities they care about? \nJoin us for an interactive workshop exploring the intersection of art\, activism\, and community-building with multidisciplinary artist and activist Perry Yung\, co-founder of SLANT Performance Group. \nInspired by the legacy of New York City’s Basement Workshop and San Francisco’s Kearny Street Workshop\, this participatory session invites artists to reflect on how creative practice can foster connection\, resilience\, and positive change through building solidarity. \nThrough theater improvisation exercises\, creative collaboration\, and group reflection\, participants will investigate questions such as: \n\nWhy do I make art?\nWhere does my inspiration come from?\nWho is my work for?\nWhat impact can art have on the world around me?\n\nDrawing from decades of artistic and community-based practice\, Perry will share personal stories and examples of art that continues to resonate across generations – such as his spoken word piece Diary of a Paper Son\, which explores the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act\, as well as the enduring influence of Civil Rights leaders such as Corky Lee\, Grace Lee Boggs\, Yuri Kochiyama\, and Angela Davis. \nTogether\, participants will examine how art activism can serve as a catalyst for storytelling\, solidarity\, and social change – all in the spirit of fun and flow. In the words of Angela Davis\, “It’s a lifetime of work. Learn to enjoy it.” \nWhether you are an emerging artist beginning to define your voice or an established artist looking to deepen the impact of your work\, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives\, generate new ideas\, and explore pathways for meaningful engagement. We only ask that you bring an open\, collaborative spirit\, and willingness to investigate your work and its place in society. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but RSVP is required. To help keep our programs free\, there is a suggested donation of $10. Capacity is limited to 15 people to help create an intimate\, supportive\, and participatory environment. There will be a waitlist. \nAbout Perry Yung (he/him)\nPerry Yung\, born in Oakland\, CA\, is an actor\, musician\, and activist whose artistry has shaped both stage and screen for over three decades. A longtime member of La MaMa’s Great Jones Repertory Group\, he co-founded the Asian American performance collective SLANT Performance Group\, known for subversive explorations of Asian American identity. His screen credits include HBO/Netflix’s Warrior\, Netflix’s The 3 Body Problem\, The Knick\, and John Wick 2. As an award-winning shakuhachi bamboo flute musician\, Perry has studied in Japan under the Japan-United States Friendship Commission and Asian Cultural Council artist fellowships. He performs live and records for film and television scores worldwide\, most recently on the score for all three seasons of the Warrior series. In 2024\, Perry made his festival debut as a film director at the Disorient Film Festival in Eugene\, OR\, with his short experimental music film “Stop Asian Hate Love One Another\,” which was nominated for best music video. Beyond his artistic work\, he is an advocate for justice\, delivering national keynote speeches against anti-Asian violence and for workplace equity. He was recognized with awards for his activism by the California Asian American Bar Associate and Asians Fighting Injustice in New York.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/joyful-activism/
LOCATION:La Mama\, 47 Great Jones St.\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T223220Z
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SUMMARY:Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother with Esther Choi
DESCRIPTION:We all know cooks whose fingertips seem to infuse every meal with deliciousness. In Korean\, that magic touch is called sohn-mat\, or “hand taste”―but you don’t have to be born with it. Esther Choi picked hers up from her halmoni\, or grandmother\, who used her hands for everything from smearing cabbage with pepper paste to make kimchi to crumbling tofu for mandu (dumpling) filling and tossing vibrantly flavored noodles for japchae. \nHand taste starts with seasoning but ultimately describes a way of cooking rooted in heritage\, intuition\, and heart. In her hotly anticipated debut cookbook Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother Choi offers delicious entry points to Korean and Korean-American cuisine\, with foundational techniques alongside quick weeknight recipes and show-stopping traditional spreads. \nIn her conversation with Eric Kim\, Esther Choi will discuss her career and her debut cookbook. \nPre-order your copy of Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hand-taste-cook-like-a-korean-grandmother-with-esther-choi/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20261023T003718Z
CREATED:20260910T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T003718Z
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SUMMARY:Marie Lu discusses & signs MORTAL THINGS
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author Marie Lu is back with another exciting young adult fantasy novel Mortal Things. On a journey to save her best friend\, Rose Lin Fairchild is forced to test her abilities against the gods and unravel the truth of the immortal world. How far is Rose willing to go? If you loved her Legend series\, then you’re going to want to pick up Mortal Things. \nMarie Lu will be joining us for an exciting discussion and book signing to celebrate the upcoming release. Call (516)741-9850 to reserve your spot with our booksellers.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/marie-lu-discusses-signs-mortal-things/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Carle Place\, 91 Old Country Road\, Carle Place\, NY\, 11514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T163950Z
CREATED:20261022T163950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T163950Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Broadway Stories: Conversation with Broadway Veterans\, The 5+ Vanguard
DESCRIPTION:Lainie Sakakura and Asian American and Pacific Islander Broadway veterans reflect on their history and the modern theater landscape. \n\n\n\n\nWe are celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander Broadway veterans who have defied the odds to perform in five or more Broadway productions. Join moderator Lainie Sakakura for an insightful conversation with Albert Guerzon\, Ann Harada\, Emily Hsu\, JoAnn M. Hunter\, Darren Lee\, Raymond J. Lee\, Jodi Long\, Jason Ma\, J. Elaine Marcos\, Alan Muraoka\, and Thom Sesma. Together\, they will share the struggles and triumphs of their multi-decade careers and share how they continue to thrive in today’s theater landscape. \n\n\n\n\nSEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all\, but registration is requested. Check-in line forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. Five minutes before the advertised start time\, all seats are released\, regardless of registration\, to our patrons in the stand-by line. If you arrive after the program starts\, you will be seated at the discretion of our front-of-house staff. \nSTANDBY LINE | If registration is sold out or has ended\, do not fret! We welcome you to come to the Library regardless of registration status and wait in our standby line\, which forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Five minutes before the program starts\, all remaining seats are released. While this is not guaranteed\, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-broadway-stories-conversation-with-broadway-veterans-the-5-vanguard/
LOCATION:New York Public Library for the Performing Arts -Bruno Walter Auditorium\, Enter via 111 Amsterdam Ave. between West 64th and 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023-7498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T223215Z
CREATED:20261019T222958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223215Z
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SUMMARY:Securing Economic Justice for AANHPI Women+ and Families
DESCRIPTION:A Funder Briefing on Securing Economic Justice for AANHPI Women+ and Families \nOn Zoom – Monday\, October 26\, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 AM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM ET \nMotherhood and caregiving are foundational to to the nation’s health and well-being as well as its economy\, yet caregiving and caregivers remains structurally underfunded and deeply undervalued. Economic justice cannot be achieved without investing in the caregiving infrastructure that sustains working families. Mothers and caregivers of color face compounded systemic inequities\, often trapped in low-wage work with minimal benefits. Among AANHPI women\, AANHPI mothers are paid only 77 cents for every dollar paid to white non-Hispanic fathers. And among full time\, year-round workers\, AANHPI mothers are paid only 79 cents for every dollar paid to AANHPI fathers. \nJoin us for a timely discussion on how philanthropic investments can bolster safety nets and advance policy solutions that prioritize care in our communities. We will explore high-impact opportunities for philanthropy to center AANHPI mothers and caregivers in policy design and help build a more just\, inclusive\, and resilient economy in the long term. \nPurpose (Educate\, Organize\, Resource): \n\nRaise awareness about the intersection of economic justice and caregiving/universal childcare\nDraw attention to underinvestment in AANHPI working moms\, caregiving infrastructure overall\nCreate opportunities for philanthropy to deepen relationships with peers\, AANHPI community leaders\, advocates\, and organizations to develop collective action steps\n\nSpeakers: \n\nChristina Baal-Owens\, Executive Director\, NAPAWF\nSydelle Barreto\, Policy Manager\, NAPAWF\nKrista Scott\, Senior Program Office\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\nCarla Bernal\, VP of Programs\, AAPIP (moderator)\n\nOutcomes: \n\nFunders will have a deeper understanding of how policy shifts (ex. lack of accurate federal data report)\, and tax reform can impact Asian immigrant women and caregivers both negatively and positively\nTangible examples of where philanthropic investments have immediate and long-term impact on supporting universal childcare initiatives that translate to supporting working moms of color/immigrant moms\nOpportunities to learn directly from funders\, community/policy leaders on the ground and build authentic and trust-based partnerships\n\nThis briefing is for: \nPhilanthropic leaders\, foundation staff\, policy advocates\, philanthropic-infrastructure staff\, and healthcare funders committed to advancing immigrant and women’s health equity. \nRegister to receive Zoom details. \nThis webinar is a collaboration of AAPIP\, NAPAWF\, and other pending partners. It is part of AAPIP’s Rooted in Resilience learning series\, which uplifts the often-overlooked impact of immigration enforcement efforts on AANHPI families and communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/securing-economic-justice-for-aanhpi-women-and-families/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Economics,Virtual,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20261022T161850Z
CREATED:20261022T161850Z
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SUMMARY:A-Mei Chang Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re returning to Mando-pop for a night dedicated to one of Taiwan’s most iconic voices: A-Mei Chang (張惠妹). \nSince her debut in 1996\, A-Mei has become a household name across the Mandarin-speaking world\, known for her powerhouse vocals\, commanding stage presence\, and ability to move effortlessly between ballads\, dance-pop\, rock\, R&B\, and more. \nHer catalog is filled with songs that many of us grew up singing\, crying\, dancing\, and falling in love to. \nJoined by our live band\, guest vocalist April Wu\, we reimagine A-Mei’s iconic catalog through the lens of jazz. \n🎺Two Shows:\nFirst show 7:00PM\nSecond show 9:00PM \n🧨$10 music charge per guest
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-mei-chang-jazz-night/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T171435Z
CREATED:20261022T171435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171435Z
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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/
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:20261025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T163442Z
CREATED:20261022T163442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T163442Z
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SUMMARY:Free Community Heritage Music Concert: Resonance Across the Vast Land
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York (est. 1961) is the largest and oldest full scale heritage Asian music orchestra in all the Americas. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York’s annual free fall community concert on Sunday October 25\, 2026 at MS 131 (100 Hester St.\, New York\, NY) at 6pm. No tickets required. The concert will feature 8 elegant and epic chamber and orchestral pieces\, led by acclaimed National First Class Conductor Chunhe Zhang\, including: \n牛斗虎 | Clash of the Bull and Tiger\n紫竹調 | Purple Bamboo Melody\n古曲即興 | Improvisation on Ancient Chinese Music\n柳京之舞 | Dance of Ryugyong\n鳳凰于飛 | Love Eternal\, Wings Unfurl*\n青青思念 | Pining in Blue*\n巾幗 | A Tribute to Heroines*\n黃河 | The Yellow River \n*US Premiere
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/free-community-heritage-music-concert-resonance-across-the-vast-land/
LOCATION:Middle School 131\, 100 Hester St.\, New York\, New York\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T152511Z
CREATED:20261015T152328Z
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SUMMARY:Seat at the Table Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Seat at the Table with filmmakers and special guests in person \nFollowed by a conversation with filmmakers and special guests \nDirs. Sarita Khurana and Yoav Attias. 2026\, 90 mins. U.S. DCP. Seat at the Table  chronicles the rise of South Asian Americans in U.S. politics\, tracing a remarkable journey from political disenfranchisement to an increasingly powerful presence in American civic life. Filmed during the 2024 election cycle\, Khurana and Attias follow congressional and state-level candidates alongside grassroots organizers\, voters\, and communities as a record number of South Asian Americans seek elected office. \nWith intimate vérité access\, the film captures a community awakening to its political power at a pivotal moment in American democracy. Moving beyond individual campaigns\, Seat at the Table explores representation\, belonging\, and the ways immigrant communities are reshaping who participates in\, and ultimately holds power within\, American political life. \nThe screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmakers and special guests about the making of the documentary\, South Asian political representation\, and the communities helping to redefine who has a seat at the table in American civic life. \nFree with RSVP.  
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/28306/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\,\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T214824Z
CREATED:20261022T214715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T214824Z
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SUMMARY:First Annual La’akea Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join for the 1st Annual Laʻakea Gathering\, an evening of culture\, connection\, and community celebrating nearly 20 years of Laʻakea Healing LLC serving individuals\, organizations\, and communities in Hawaiʻi and beyond\, alongside Ka Pā Hula O Laʻakea\, our lineage-based Healing and Hula Academy with communities in Hawaiʻi and New York City. \nGuided by the inaugural theme\, “Leadership\, Lineage & Legacy”\, you will honor the people and teachings that have shaped your journey\, celebrate the work happening today\, and share an exciting five-year vision for what comes next. \nEnjoy hula\, food\, a special lineage tribute\, keynote and five-year vision presentation\, the Laʻakea Marketplace\, silent auction\, raffle\, community networking\, and opportunities to explore the work and vision of Laʻakea while helping support the continued growth of our cultural\, healing\, educational\, and community initiatives. \nCome gather to honor the past\, celebrate the present\, and invest in the future.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/first-annual-laakea-gathering/
LOCATION:The Center at West Park\, 263 W 86 St.\, New York\, New York\, 10024
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T151153Z
CREATED:20261015T151153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T151153Z
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SUMMARY:K Magazine New York Issue — Elsewhere\, Together Reading & Launch
DESCRIPTION:K Magazine New York Issue — Elsewhere\, Together Reading & Launch\nK Book: Alienation and Cohabitation\, back to New York\nK Book New York Special Reading & Launch\n📅 October 25\, 2026， 3 PM – 5 PM 📍 重音社 · New York： 89 5th Ave #702\, New York \nA book from Taipei\, reading New York\, finally back to New York. \nThe fifth issue of the K Book New York special\, Alien and Together in Elsewhere\, Together\, invites novelists\, poets\, artists\, photographers\, architects\, and creators from different fields to re-see New York from their respective languages\, memories\, and life experiences. This issue does not attempt to define a city\, but rather offers imaginative possibilities: how do cultures come together in crowds\, history and everyday life when different people come to the same place? How can we understand each other in our differences and find ways to be together in the outside world? \nOn October 25th\, we bring this encounter back to New York. \nInvite the authors\, readers of the K Book\, and new friends and old friends along the way to join us at the Accenture Society on October 25. \nNo lengthy speeches scheduled this time. We invite creators in New York to choose a short piece of text they want to read — it could be in this issue of K Book\, or it could be a poem\, a novel\, a page of prose\, or a piece of text that you want to share with everyone at the moment. \nHost:Wang Bin\nGuest Editor: It’s nice to hear\nRead by: Jiang Qing\, Wang Wei\, Li Jiuyang\, Fang Shang sheep\, Robin Hemley\, Zhong Na\, Ling Bin\, Yu Yan\, Zhang Zhiyi\, GiGi Chen\, He Yu\, Qiumeng Fu\nMusic DJ： John Tsung \nThe words that each person chooses may echo each other\, or may not be relevant; like New York itself\, people from different places meet by chance\, each with their own story\, but share the same space and time on a certain afternoon. \nAfter reading the unit together\, please stay\, have a drink and chat.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/k-magazine-new-york-issue-elsewhere-together-reading-launch/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T155006Z
CREATED:20261015T155006Z
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SUMMARY:Tracy Yang Jazz Orchestra - Live at Pinch Recording
DESCRIPTION:Doing a special Sunday matinee living room kinda session with my 17-piece jazz orchestra on Oct 25th\, at @pinchrecording in Long Island City\, Queens 🗽. Very excited to be back playing with so many great friends and peers after some time. I appreciate them so much! I myself will be playing and leading from the piano this time! 🙉 Also very excited to see how the band is shaping in its own way. \nThis project is partially supported by the Queens Arts Fund through New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)\, which has always been very crucial to my artistic growth. I hope to contribute to Queens’ long jazz history while finding different ways to carry out my band\, my music\, and to build new connections within the community. \n🎼🎙️🎫 🎥\nIf you want to experience this in a live setting\, please do not wait to RSVP your tickets! Treat yourself as a VIP! The crowd is capped at about the size of the band. Livestream is also available if you want to enjoy this at your own pace in your own way. Choose your own way to be part of it!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tracy-yang-jazz-orchestra-live-at-pinch-recording/
LOCATION:Pinch Recording\, 11-20 43rd Rd\, NY 11101\, Long Island City\, New York\, 11101
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T142029Z
CREATED:20261015T142029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T142029Z
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SUMMARY:Blue & White Porcelain Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are so thrilled to be hosting Yunting Li and her Blue & White Porcelain Painting Workshop here at Dumbo Ceramics! In this workshop\, Yunting combines traditional ceramic painting techniques from Jingdezhen\, China with methods she further studied in Arita\, Japan. Participants will gain an understanding of the history\, culture\, and craftsman ship behind blue and white porcelain painting through demonstrations\, and hands-on practice. Sunday\, October 25th\, 2PM-5PM. All levels welcome.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/blue-white-porcelain-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Dumbo Ceramics\, 30 John St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20261004T162806Z
CREATED:20261004T162806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T162806Z
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SUMMARY:Open Dance Class w/Red Silk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a free traditional Chinese dance class in Seward Park. Beloved dance teacher\, Margaret Yuen will lead us through a warm up\, get us moving to music\, and teach us how to use traditional dance props like ribbons and fans. The Red Silk Dancers will give us a little performance! No experience needed. Just move with the music and have fun! \nLocation:\nSeward Park Volleyball courts\n(North end of the park by Essex St)New York\, NY
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/open-dance-class-w-red-silk-dancers-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T140350Z
CREATED:20260820T135412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T140350Z
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SUMMARY:Big Three Bon Odori Workshops in Japanese
DESCRIPTION:NISHIMONAI BON ODORI (Akita Prefecture)\n\nNishimonai Bon Odori is a traditional Bon dance with a history of approximately 700 years\, and it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. \nAkita Prefecture\, located in the northern part of Japan\, is well known throughout the country for producing delicious rice and sake. Because Akita faces the Sea of Japan\, it had historical connections with Kyoto through maritime trade and travel. For this reason\, it is said that even in Akita\, far from Kyoto\, people were once able to hear the Kyoto dialect. The refined style and elegant movements of Nishimonai Bon Odori suggest that it may have been influenced by Kyoto culture. \nAlthough the dance consists of only two songs\, the choreography is considered somewhat more challenging compared with Bon Odori dances from other regions. The two songs of Nishimonai Bon Odori are highly unique pieces sung in the Akita dialect. They resemble what we might call rap music today\, as the lyrics can reflect current events and allow singers the freedom to create their own verses. \nThe contrast between the graceful\, delicate movements of the dance and the uniquely cheerful melodies of the songs makes Nishimonai Bon Odori a truly one-of-a-kind Bon dance. \nMany Japanese people have the image that Bon Odori is a dance that anyone can join. However\, in some regions of Japan\, there are traditional dances where participants are expected to know the movements correctly and wear appropriate attire before joining the dance circle. Nishimonai Bon Odori is one of these dances. \nAs a result\, during the three days from August 16 to August 18\, the small village of Nishimonai\, with a population of approximately 1\,500 people\, becomes crowded with tens of thousands of visitors who come to experience this unique Bon Odori tradition. \n\n\nGUJO ODORI (Gifu Prefecture) \nGujo Odori is a traditional Bon dance from Gifu Prefecture\, located almost at the center of Japan. With a history of approximately 400 years\, Gujo Odori was also registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. \nAmong the three Bon Odori traditions introduced here\, Gujo Odori is the most welcoming and accessible. Anyone can join the dance circle and participate. Although wearing a yukata is the traditional attire\, there are no strict rules about what people must wear in order to dance. \nGujo Odori consists of 10 different dances. One of the greatest joys of Gujo Odori is learning and dancing all of these dances. The songs are based on the local landscape\, customs\, and stories passed down through generations\, and some are even performed a cappella\, creating a deeply atmospheric and beautiful musical experience. \nDancers wear wooden geta sandals while dancing\, creating the distinctive “karan-koron” sound of the wooden soles. This sound is considered an essential part of the music of Gujo Odori itself. \nIn Gujo City\, during the two summer months of the festival season\, Bon Odori is held almost every day somewhere in the city\, creating an atmosphere filled with energy and excitement. The dances take place continuously in locations such as the main streets of Gujo and the plaza in front of the former mayor’s residence. On weekends\, there are special “Tetsuya Odori” (all-night dances)\, where people continue dancing until dawn. \nBecause Gujo Odori is a joyful and welcoming dance that anyone can enjoy\, it has many fans throughout Japan. During these two summer months\, visitors from across the country travel to Gujo City to experience and participate in this unique Bon Odori tradition. \n\n\nAWA ODORI (Tokushima Prefecture) \nAwa Odori is a traditional Bon dance from Tokushima Prefecture\, located on the island of Shikoku in western Japan. It is considered one of the most popular summer Bon Odori festivals in Japan. \nAwa Odori has a history of several hundred years\, although the current style and form of the dance were established approximately 60 years ago. From August 12 to August 16\, during the four-day festival period\, it is said that around one million people gather in Tokushima Prefecture to experience this spectacular event. \nUnlike some Bon Odori traditions where individuals simply join the dance circle\, Awa Odori is performed by organized groups called “Ren.” Dancers join a Ren and perform together as a group. Because the dancers must move in harmony\, there are detailed rules and extensive practice required to master the choreography. It is said that there are more than 1\,000 Ren groups throughout Japan. \nTokushima Prefecture is famous for its indigo dye production. Several hundred years ago\, many wealthy merchants in the region made their fortunes through the indigo trade\, and some were even ranked among the wealthiest people in Japan. Merchants traveled throughout the country for business and were influenced by the music they encountered in different regions. By incorporating the best elements of these musical traditions\, they created new rhythms and songs that became a great success. The image of people dancing with their hands raised was even captured in ukiyo-e (traditional Japanese woodblock prints). \nOriginally\, Tokushima Prefecture consisted of many small islands located close together\, connected by bridges that allowed people to travel between communities. While Bon Odori is traditionally danced in a circle\, these small islands did not have many open spaces for large dance circles. It is believed that people began dancing along the roads instead. This history is reflected in Awa Odori’s unique style as a one-directional dance\, which is unusual among Bon Odori traditions and makes it especially suitable for parade-style festivals. \nWith both hands raised and dancers moving to its lively rhythm\, Awa Odori is a joyful and energetic dance that brings people together through music and movement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/big-three-bon-odori-workshops-in-japanese-free-public-program/
LOCATION:130 West 56 St.\, 130 West 56 St.\, 5th Floor\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Diwali Market
DESCRIPTION:It’s Diwali at Tera Mera!!! 🪔 ✨We’re bringing together some of our favorite local vendors for an afternoon of music\, food\, henna\, jewelry\, sweets + all the little things that make Diwali feel like Diwali. Come celebrate the festival of lights with us\, bring your friends + family\, and support some incredible local businesses along the way!! \n📍 Tera Mera\, 272 Court St\, Brooklyn
🗓 Sunday\, October 25
⏰ 12–4PM \nfeaturing:
fragrances by @mittiparfum
henna by @nychennaqueen
music by @ashurai_ny
bracelet-making by @sajanaspace
sweets by @tagmonyc
jewelry by @suvajewelry
candles by @noorvaan_candles
paan by @mr.paanwala\ncome hungry + come ready to celebrate 🪔 see you there!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-market/
LOCATION:Tera Mera\, 272 Court St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Market
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Aram Kim: Tokki's Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a storytime with author-illustrator Aram Kim\, and her new re-telling of this popular Korean folktale! \n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nRSVP is highly encouraged but not required.\nAdditional copies of the event book will be available for purchase in-store.\nThe reading will be followed by a book signing.\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net. \nThis re-telling of the popular Korean folktale Byeol Ju Bu Jeon is full of humor and hijinks as a tortoise and hare try to outwit each other for a very coveted prize! \nMeet Tokki. He’s a rabbit who lives in the forest. Everyone chases after him\, but Tokki knows how to protect himself so he can enjoy his life among the trees and meadows. \nNow\, meet Jara. He’s a softshell turtle who resides under the sea near the Sea Palace. Jara adores the Sea King and would do anything to protect him. \nWhen the Sea King falls ill from a mysterious disease and needs a rabbit’s liver to be cured\, Jara and Tokki find themselves locked in a battle of wits both are determined to win. This fresh take on a well loved story will leave readers delightfully surprised through the very last page. \nAram Kim is an author illustrator whose other books include Sunday Funday in Koreatown\, a Junior Library Guild Selection; Let’s go to Taekwondo and No Kimchi for Me\, both Junior Library Guild Selections and Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year; and Cat on the Bus. She was born in Ohio\, raised in South Korea\, and now lives in Queens\, NY\, happily surrounded by diverse food and culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-storytime-w-aram-kim-tokkis-tricks/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading,Youth
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SUMMARY:Savon 비누
DESCRIPTION:LEE JUN SUP 이준섭 • 2026 • Fiction • 121 min \n\n\n🎬 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Choice \n🗓️ Saturday\, October 24 • 7:30PM\n📍 Korean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd Street\, New York\, NY 10016) \nSynopsis \nJAE-IN envies almost everything. That’s why she wants to be an actor. The art of acting is hard\, but idling with WILL LEE\, a wealthy younger ‘friend\,’ is not. With him\, she already feels like she’s living in another world. The good times\, however\, don’t last. Left alone in the middle of an unwanted tragedy\, JAE-IN is rescued by a single white bar of soap\, the kind that washes away stains\, and her life changes for good. \nAwards & Festival Selections \n\n30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival — Hive Filmworks International Distribution Award\n44th Vancouver International Film Festival — Official Selection\n\n  \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED) \n\nRSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\nLimited same-day standby tickets available.\nCancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.\nYour tickets will be released to the standby line 10 minutes before the show\, so we recommend you arrive early to secure your seats.\nAll films featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.\nFor additional questions\, please contact: film@koreanculture.org\n\nPresented by Korean Cultural Center New York\nIn Collaboration with Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival \nFor more details: www.koreanculture.org/films/2026/10/15/the-1st-nykiff
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/savon-%eb%b9%84%eb%88%84/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Scares Beyond the Page: Spooky Listening Party + Craft Night with Cassandra Khaw and Tor Nightfire
DESCRIPTION:Yu and Me invites you to a cozy Spooky listening party and craft night on Saturday Oct. 24th to celebrate Tor Nightfire’s fifth anniversary of publishing bestselling and award-winning books for the living\, the dead\, and everyone in between! \nThe evening will feature a meet and greet with USA Today bestselling horror author Cassandra Khaw (FIND ME WHERE IT ENDS)\, Audiobook excerpts from Nightfire’s greatest hits\, and a publisher-sponsored paint-your-own pumpkin activity (pumpkin and painting supplies provided!) or BYO project (knitting\, embroidery\, etc). \n\n\nPurchase a copy of FIND ME WHERE IT ENDS during the event—physical books from our shelves or audiobooks via LibroFM. Limited Nightfire tote and swag available.\n\nSeating is limited; RSVP is required!\n\nABOUT THE BOOK\n\n\nA woman wakes up to find the black hound of Death at her front door in this hauntingly beautiful tale from USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Khaw. \n\nAntigone is no stranger to death. \nFor the women of her family\, death always comes in the form of a black dog. \nWhen Antigone’s own black dog arrives\, she isn’t afraid. She invites it inside\, where it soon becomes a daily source of companionship and comfort. It also forces her to reflect on the life she’s led—the parts of herself she’s hollowed out for the sake of others\, and the bone-deep exhaustion that’s hounded her every step. \nHer Death’s arrival must be a sign\, permission to finally let go. To rest. Because while mortality is inevitable\, living is a choice. \nBut a good death comes at a price. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\n\nCassandra Khaw is the USA Today bestselling and Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Library at Hellebore\, Nothing But Blackened Teeth\, The Salt Grows Heavy\, Breakable Things\, and coauthor of The Dead Take the A Train with Richard Kadrey. They are an award-winning game writer.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/scares-beyond-the-page-spooky-listening-party-craft-night-with-cassandra-khaw-and-tor-nightfire/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book
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