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SUMMARY:King of the Yees
DESCRIPTION:For nearly twenty years\, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association\, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren\, a playwright living in New York\, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears\, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him\, embarking on a surreal\, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee\, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee.  \n \nAbout the Playwright \n \nLAUREN YEE is proud to be a Signature Theatre resident playwright. She is an award-winning playwright\, screenwriter\, and librettist based in New York City. Prior to the pandemic\, Lauren was named by American Theatre as the second-most-produced playwright of that upcoming season. Recent plays include Cambodian Rock Band with music by Dengue Fever (South Coast Rep\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, La Jolla Playhouse\, Signature Theatre\, East West Players)\, The Great Leap (Denver Center\, Seattle Rep\, Atlantic Theatre\, Steppenwolf\, American Conservatory Theatre)\, King of the Yees (Goodman Theatre\, Center Theatre Group)\, and Mother Russia (Seattle Rep\, Signature Theatre\, upcoming at Hampstead Theatre\, South Coast Rep\, Trinity Rep). She is writing the book for the musical adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time\, with music and lyrics by Heather Christian. Honors include the Doris Duke Artists Award\, Whiting Award\, Steinberg/ATCA Award\, American Academy of Arts and Letters literature award\, Horton Foote Prize\, Kesselring Prize\, Primus Prize\, a Hodder Fellowship at Princeton\, and the #1 and #2 plays on the 2017 Kilroys List. TV: ”Pachinko” (Apple)\, “Soundtrack” (Netflix)\, “Interior Chinatown” (Hulu)\, “Billions” (Showtime)\, “Clipped” (FX). She’s previously developed pilots for Netflix and Apple and is currently developing TV and feature projects for Netflix and Universal. BA: Yale\, MFA: UCSD. laurenyee.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/king-of-the-yees/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 480 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Kate Rigg with Slanty Eyed Mama
DESCRIPTION:Slanty Eyed Mama is two good asian girls gone bad-assed. Award-winning Lyricist and singer Kate Rigg (Lady-K) and electric violinist Lyris Hung met while studying at the Juilliard School and began collaborating on creating a fresh American Asian sound combining rock spoken word and comedy. They have been invited twice to the Smithsonian Institute\, headlined the PBS Special “Race is the Place”. They have also headlined at LA Grand Performances\, The Perth International Festival\, The Vancouver Comedy Festival\, and many more. They have also been feeatured on Comedy Central\, LOGO TV\, CBC TV\, CTV and Asian Cinevision. \n\n\nLa mama galleria Schedule  •  FREE EVENTS\n\n\nSunday\, November 1\n1:30-4:30 pm\nat La Mama Galleria on Great Jones St. \nSpeak Up! Speak Out! Speak Up! (Ages 14-22)\nThis FREE workshop unlocks the power of your imagination through guided exercises and improvised musical accompaniment. We will show you how to think about poetry\, create theatricalized moments from bare-bones ideas\, and strengthen your ability to turn your own stories and feelings into powerful spoken word.  Led by powerhouse Spoken word creators Kate Rigg and  Lyris Hung of “Slanty Eyed Mama” \n\nWednesday\, November 4 \n\n\n7-9:30pm\nat La Mama Galleria on Great Jones St. \nSPOKEN WORD POETRY AND PERFORMANCE BOOT CAMP FOR ARTISTS\nThe powerhouse rock comedy spoken word duo Slanty Eyed Mama invites you to a FREE poetry bootcamp designed for artists who want to be part of an immersive creativity lab. Through guided exercises\, we will create original group and solo spoken word pieces with some musical accompaniment and theatrical choral work. Open to 25 observer who wish to peep inside the creative discovery process and witness the spontaneous bursts of art that emerge. \n\nSaturday\, November 7 \n\n\n1pm-2pm open rehearsal hour\n4pm-6pm Work in Progress performance / interactive idea lab\nat La Mama Galleria on Great Jones St. \nSLANTY EYED MAMA: How to Save Yourself From Stupid Ideas the World Made Up About You And Become an Absolute Legend\nA strictly limited opportunity to see La Mama ETC NYSCA artists-in-residence Slanty Eyed Mama work on their new spoken word/ rock/ comedy show. Expect irreverent lyrical spoken word\, searing electric violin riffs\, in-the-moment freestyle flights of poetry based on audience suggestions\, and surprising personal narrative. Open rehearsal hours invite people to come in and witness the creative process in an intimate setting\, as Slanty Eyed Mama continues to write new music and rhyme\, work through improvisation\, and fine-tune existing materials. Followed by the work-in-progress performance and reading with audience discussion afterward.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kate-rigg-with-slanty-eyed-mama/
LOCATION:La Mama\, 47 Great Jones St.\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:King of the Yees: Lauren Yee\, Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang
DESCRIPTION:Use coupon code A430 at checkout for a 30% discount\nJoin us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play\, King of the Yees\, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 – November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee\, Tony-winning actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in their work\, their poignant\, moving stories of their fathers\, and the art of portraying them on the stage. An “epic joyride across cultural\, national and familial borders”\, King of the Yees tells the story of Lauren’s father Larry Yee (played by Francis Jue)\, a driving force in San Francisco Chinatown. Francis Jue has also played David Henry Hwang’s father in his Tony-winning play\, Yellowface. Lauren\, Francis\, and David discuss Asian American families\, lineages and storytelling in the theater as part of this special conversation at Asia Society. \n\nKing of the Yees (Signature Theatre)  \n10.06.26–11.15.26 / Tue–Sun / 7 – 9 P.M. \nWritten by Lauren Yee \nDirected by Joshua Kahan Brody \nFor nearly twenty years\, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association\, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren\, a playwright living in New York\, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears\, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him\, embarking on a surreal\, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee\, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee. \n\nSpeaker Biographies\nLauren Yee  \nLauren Yee is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter based in New York. Recent plays include Cambodian Rock Band (South Coast Rep\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, La Jolla Playhouse\, Signature Theatre)\, The Great Leap (Denver Center\, Seattle Rep\, the Atlantic\, Steppenwolf\, ACT)\, King of the Yees (Goodman Theatre\, Center Theatre Group)\, and Mother Russia (Seattle Rep\, Signature Theatre). Honors include the Doris Duke Artist Award\, Whiting Award\, Steinberg/ATCA Award\, Horton Foote Prize\, and Kesselring Prize. TV:  “Pachinko” (Apple)\, “Soundtrack” (Netflix)\, “Interior Chinatown” (Hulu)\, “Billions” (Showtime)\, “Clipped” (FX). She’s previously developed pilots for Netflix and Apple\, and is currently developing TV and feature projects for Netflix and Universal. BA: Yale\, MFA: UCSD. Laurenyee.com \nDavid Henry Hwang \nDavid Henry Hwang’s work includes the plays M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face (Tony Award-winning Broadway revival\, 2024)\, Chinglish\, The Dance and the Railroad\, and FOB\, as well as the musicals Soft Power\, Flower Drum Song and Disney’s international hits Aida and Tarzan. He has written thirteen opera libretti\, including Ainadamar with composer Osvaldo Golijov (Metropolitan Opera premiere\, Fall 2024) and The Monkey King with Huang Ruo\, which opened at San Francisco Opera in 2025 to critical and audience acclaim. Hwang was a Writer/Consulting Producer for the Golden Globe-winning television series The Affair\, co-wrote the Gold Record “Solo” with the late pop legend Prince\, and has penned an Anna May Wong biopic to star actress Gemma Chan. Particle Fever\, a new musical with book by Hwang\, will open at La Jolla Playhouse this season. He is a Tony Award winner and four-time nominee\, a Grammy Award winner and three-time nominee\, a three-time OBIE Award winner\, and a three-time Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. A professor emeritus at Columbia University\, Hwang has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dramatists Guild in 2025.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/king-of-the-yees-lauren-yee-francis-jue-and-david-henry-hwang/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater
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SUMMARY:2026 AAPI Trailblazers Conference: Owning Our Stories in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence\, storytelling\, culture\, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes\, panels\, an interactive workshop\, performance\, and meaningful networking. \nLocation: 135 Madison Ave 8th Floor\, New York\, NY 10016 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-aapi-trailblazers-conference-owning-our-stories-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20261101T024954Z
CREATED:20261031T172924Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: "Defiant to the Last" Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch and Learn film screening and filmmaker discussion of Defiant to the Last: Resistance at Tule Lake\, which tells the story of the Tule Lake Segregation Center where dissident Japanese Americans were demonized and punished for speaking out against the false wartime incarceration. \nIn 1943\, Tule Lake was converted into the only maximum-security Segregation Center where the Army deployed a 1\,000 person battalion to oversee the imprisoned men\, women\, and young children. Tanks rolled in\, six guard towers were increased to 28\, and an eight-foot high double “man-proof” fence was constructed to prevent escape from this remote concentration camp located in the isolated northeastern corner of California. Tule Lake became a repressive\, high-security prison filled with the dissatisfied. \nFor over 80 years\, the iconic Tule Lake jail was a structure that remained a mystery. Why did the government build a jail inside the concentration camp? Piecing together government photos and reports\, a chilling story of human and civil rights violations at the Tule Lake Segregation Center was revealed. Inmates were threatened and coerced into giving up birthright US citizenship\, separated from their families\, and removed to Department of Justice camps in Bismarck\, ND and Santa Fe\, NM. Thousands were deported for daring to protest and resist the unjust WWII incarceration. \nToday\, history is repeating. Once again\, the government is using repressive tactics to round up aliens and US citizens\, disregarding their constitutional rights and due process\, and imprisoning them with the goal of deporting them. Defiant to the Last honors those who challenged injustice and reminds us how fragile civil liberties can be\, in any era.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-and-learn-defiant-to-the-last-screening-and-discussion/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nJoin us on November 7\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.\, to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday. \nMake sure to check out our special Diwali menu at Asia Society’s Leo Cafe for the occasion. \n\nSchedule\nSchedule subject to change. Watch this space for schedule updates. \nThis year’s Diwali celebration features dance and music performances in Asia Society’s Visitor Center\, Auditorium as well as arts and crafts and storytelling on the Eighth Floor. \nAuditorium\n1 p.m. Introduction to Diwali \n1.15 p.m. Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the languages of Bharatnatyam and Kathak! \n2:15 p.m. Interactive Puppet Shows: Stories of Diwali \n3:15 p.m.  Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the Ghoomar and Bhangra dance forms for a fun-filled Diwali dance party! \nVisitor Center/First Floor Lobby\n“Meet and Greet” with Lord Ganesh \nCome check out the statue of the Indian god Ganesh at Asia Society\, and read about his symbolism in Indian culture and significance during Diwali. \nEighth Floor\n1 – 4 p.m. Arts and Crafts\, Sweets and Storytelling \nMake your own Diya: During Diwali\, people light small clay lamps called diyas to symbolize the light of knowledge and goodness. Make and decorate your own clay diya to put by your window at night. \nDiwali Jewelry and Key Chains: Make Diwali-inspired jewelry and keychain charms. \nHenna Tattoos: Come and get elaborate temporary tattoos on your hands. \nDiwali Mithai Decoration: Learn about mithai\, Indian sweets which are integral to Diwali. Decorate your mithai and then eat it. \nDiwali Library and Mask Making: Learn more about the stories of Diwali through an interactive storytime session\, and make your own Diwali mask!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Day,Festival,Performance
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SUMMARY:Champloo: Okinawan Identity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:An Inaugural Identity Symposium\, Exploring Identity\, Heritage\, and Community Across Generations. \n​Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday\, Nov. 4. \nAs the Okinawan community evolves across generations\, geographies\, and lived experiences\, many Uchinānchu navigate identities that are Okinawan\, Japanese\, American\, mixed-race\, multilingual\, and multicultural. Through four moderated panels exploring Okinawan identity\, the role of Kenjinkais in North America\, cultural revitalization\, and Okinawan futurism\, the symposium invites meaningful conversations about belonging\, heritage\, and the future of our community. \nThe Champloo Symposium has been a labor of love for OAANY\, and we look forward to bringing together Okinawans\, friends of Okinawa\, scholars\, artists\, community leaders\, and curious minds from across the country for a day of yuntaku (conversation)\, connection\, reflection\, and imagining what comes next. Open to everyone\, regardless of Okinawan identity or background\, the symposium creates space to explore what it means to be Okinawan today and what that might look like tomorrow. \nSymposium Topics | Each panel will follow a yuntaku or conversational format\, giving our panelists room to share their perspectives and personal experiences. \n​Okinawa Across Borders — Geographic & Identity PerspectivesWith Dr. Mitzi Uehara Carter\, Maia Hibbett\, Momi Cummings\, and Sabien TaylorHow do race\, geography\, generation\, and lived experience shape our understanding of Okinawan identity? This panel explores the diverse and intersecting experiences of Uchinānchu across generations\, diasporic communities\, ancestral roots\, and perspectives\, illuminating the many ways Okinawan identity is understood\, experienced\, and expressed. \nKenjinkai Conversations — Community\, Connection & BelongingWith Kenjinkai Presidents Linda Asato (Chicago)\, and Nariko Addaman (North Carolina)\, and Mariko Middleton (New York / North East)\, and Naomi FoltaWhat role do prefectural associations play today? How does geography shape the culture and needs of our communities? And how can we serve both older and younger generations as our communities become more geographically dispersed and increasingly virtual? Hear from 3 Kenjinkai Presidents on how we are are cultivaing and serving our communities. \nReclaiming Ryukyu — Identity\, Scholarship & AcademiaWith Dr. Wesley Ueunten\, Dr. Co Shigeko Lewis\, Dr. Lex McClellan Ufugusuku\, and Zack EdwardsHow are we preserving Okinawan culture and carrying it forward? Through historical research\, the revitalization of hajichi (Okinawan tattooing)\, and efforts to preserve Uchinaaguchi\, we’ll explore the challenges and possibilities of reclaiming our heritage for future generations. \n​Okinawa Futurism — Evolving Okinawan SpacesWith Yumi Sakugawa\, Gwyneth Yuma\, Aya Trussell\, and Ari RuedaWhat might Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands look like in 10\, 50\, or 100 years? As our communities evolve and become increasingly interconnected\, we’ll explore and imagine how Okinawan identities\, cultural spaces\, and possibilities might transform in a changing world—and what futures we can create together. \n​
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/champloo-okinawan-identity-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T210000
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SUMMARY:“Tough Being Corky Lee” Music Video Premiere
DESCRIPTION:“Tough Being Corky Lee” music video will be premiering at the 20th Annual KAFFNY Showcase on November 7th! I have so much to be grateful for and so many people to thank who helped me get this project done! \nDirected by George Hirose and featuring the song by the Slant Performance Group\, this music video is a love letter to a much beloved icon in the Asian American community and beyond! It is a companion piece to the full-length documentary “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” and is designed to be a stand-alone 4 minute encapsulation of the themes and arc of the film. \n“Tough Being Corky Lee” will be a part of the “New York Cinema” block at 8pm at the SVA Theater in NYC\, and George will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. For more information on tickets and a full showcase lineup\, visit KAFFNY Infinite Cinema’s website at kaffny.org/kaffny-2026-program. \nSLANT is Rick Ebihara\, Perry Yung and Wayland Quintero \n*Video editor: Linda Hattendorf\n*Poster Designed by Kenny Ross\, Corky photo taken by Jennifer Takaki\, Slant photo copyright Lia Chang 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tough-being-corky-lee-music-video-premiere/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T210000
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SUMMARY:Columbia University Taiko Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organized annually\, the CU Taiko Festival is a large musical performance event designed to celebrate traditional Japanese drumming\, fulfilling our mission of sharing the art of Taiko with the Columbia and broader New York City community. As well as showcasing our own playing\, we invite around 10 groups (100+ performers) to share the stage with us. Thus\, CUTF also provides a unique opportunity for Taiko artists of all levels and from around the country to socialize and play together\, assisting the exchange of knowledge between groups and overall strengthening the Taiko community in the USA. Specifically\, our two community performances provide a very special time for new and experienced musicians to share the stage in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages interaction and learning.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/columbia-university-taiko-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Columbia University (Lerner Hall)\, 2920 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
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SUMMARY:Mukja: Let’s Eat!
DESCRIPTION:Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More with Judy Joo \nIn Korean pop culture\, as in Korean life\, food plays a starring role. From Instagram-ready dalgona coffee to cheese-filled\, sugar-sprinkled corndogs\, Korean trends are taking over\, both on-screen and in the kitchen. The groundbreaking global sensation KPop Demon Hunters dethroned the captivating survival drama Squid Game as Netflix’s most-watched title ever\, with the film collaborating with Nongshim Shin Ramyun to release limited-edition instant noodles inspired by its characters. Watching idols savor their favorite dishes or drama characters gather around sizzling stews and late-night snacks stirs a craving—not just to taste the food\, but to \nbring the dishes into your own kitchen and relive the moment bite by bite. From jjajangmyeon shared over office lunches to fiery tteokbokki eaten on street corners and the now-famous jjapaguri from Parasite\, the food in these stories has become just as unforgettable as the characters themselves\, sparking the same reaction from viewers everywhere: what is that\, and where can I get it? \nIn MUJKA: LET’S EAT!: Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More\, chef\, restaurateur\, television personality\, and Korean cuisine expert Judy Joo recreates the dishes viewers keep spotting across Korean dramas\, films\, and the world of K-pop. With more than 80 recipes\, Joo shows how to cook the foods they have been seeing on screen\, from late-night noodle dishes and street food favorites to comforting stews\, sizzling barbecue\, and café sweets. Along the way\, she opens up the building blocks of Korean cooking\, introducing the ingredients and techniques that give these dishes their distinctive flavor\, including staples like gochujang\, doenjang\, sesame oil\, and kimchi. And MUJKA: LET’S EAT! is more than a collection of beloved\, sought-after dishes: Judy brings the perspective of a chef who has spent her career championing Korean cuisine\, guiding readers through the flavors\, traditions\, and everyday cooking that sit behind the scenes of the meals audiences keep noticing on screen and give rich cultural context to the food trends taking the world by storm. It’s a cookbook\, yes\, but it’s also a way into the meals that have become one of the most memorable parts of the Korean Wave. \nIn her conversation with Juju Chang\, an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline\,” Judy Joo will discuss her career and the latest book. \nAbout the Speaker \nJudy Joo is a chef\, restaurateur\, author\, entrepreneur\, and television personality. A bestselling cookbook author\, her titles include K-Quick\, Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food\, and Korean Food Made Simple. She is a TV regular\, dishing out culinary wisdom on The Today Show\,  Good Morning America\,  The Talk\, and Food Network in the USA\, while popping up on UK favorites like Saturday Kitchen\,  Sunday Brunch\, and James Martin’s Saturday Morning.  She has been featured in The New York Times\, People\, The Financial Times\, Wall Street Journal\, The Times\, and Food & Wine magazine. \nJudy is CEO and co-founder of Seoul Bird\, a London mainstay for Korean street food with locations in New York and Edinburgh\, Judy was the first female Iron Chef in the UK and the second worldwide. Through her restaurants\, media work\, and writing\, Judy has spent years introducing Korean food and culture to audiences around the world. \nAbout the Moderator \nJuju Chang is an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline.” She also reports regularly for “Good Morning America” and “20/20.” Chang’s decades-long career has been recognized with numerous awards\, including multiple Emmy’s\, Gracie’s\, a DuPont\, a Murrow and Peabody awards. In 2017\, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Front Page Awards.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mukja-lets-eat/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T203000
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye Special Live Show
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame \nGet ready for laughter\, tears\, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye records the comedy special of her hit solo show\, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR\, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME. The show follows sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Fest run and a US tour presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. \nTIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s tumultuous relationship with Lily\, her immigrant Chinese mother. Kaye defies her mother’s dreams that she play Carnegie Hall by age 12 and\, instead\, applies her classical piano knowledge to shred guitar as slutty Slash in an all-girl Guns N’ Roses cover band called “Guns N’ Hoses” (with the slogan “Welcome to the Vajungle!”).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye-special-live-show/
LOCATION:The Venue @ Hard Rock Hotel\, 159 West 48th St.\, New York\, New York\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261022T161010Z
CREATED:20261022T160638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T161010Z
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SUMMARY:DOC NYC World Premiere: What Happened to Danny
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE When 19-year-old Chinatown native Danny Chen dies while serving in Afghanistan\, the official account raises troubling questions for the family who knew his ambitions and devotion to loved ones. As disturbing details surrounding his final weeks emerge\, his grieving parents and New York community mobilize to uncover the truth. Both an intimate investigation and stirring portrait of collective resistance\, the film honors a young life while confronting racism\, institutional power\, and the difficult pursuit of accountability. – Ruth Somalo \nThe first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer ManSee Kong; producer/editor Samuel J. Rong; and protagonists Elizabeth OuYang\, Banny Chen\, and Jacky Wong Tik. \nThe second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer ManSee Kong\, producer/editor Samuel J. Rong\, and protagonists Elizabeth OuYang and Banny Chen. \nIn-Person Dates:\nSunday\, November 15\, 2026 7:15 PM @ IFC Center\nMonday\, November 16\, 2026 6:20 PM @ Village East by Angelika \nOnline Dates:\nMonday\, November 16 – Sunday\, November 29\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/doc-nyc-world-premiere-what-happened-to-danny/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185151Z
CREATED:20261026T185123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T185151Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Panel Discussion: "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special screening of the documentary film “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story\,” which follows one Queens-based photographer’s epic quest to document Asian American history\, culture\, and activism for five decades. Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice\,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations.  This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with the film’s Director Jennifer Takaki\, Executive Producer George Hirose\, and Producer Linda Lew Woo. \nJoin the discussion virtually: Meeting ID: 844 0242 0708\nPasscode: 118915 https://queenslib.org/4dprSJx
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-screening-panel-discussion-photographic-justice-the-corky-lee-story/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20261027T202432Z
CREATED:20261027T202238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T202432Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market is back! \n⏱️ Market Hours: Thu 12-6\, Fri 12-8\, Sat 12-8\, Sun 12-6 \nJoin us for festive & merry shopping while supporting local\, small businesses\, makers\, and brands that make celebrate the uniqueness and strength of Chinatown & the AAPI community. Think handmade gifts\, holiday treats\, local eats\, and plenty of good cheer. \nWhether you’re crossing off your gift list or just soaking up the holiday spirit\, stop by to join us in the heart of Chinatown. 💚 \nMore details and a full vendor / pop-up lineup coming soon. Start compiling those shopping lists\, and tag a friend you’re bringing along.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatowns-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chinatown,Market
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