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SUMMARY:Broadway: Maybe Happy Ending
DESCRIPTION:Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® winner Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors) returns to Broadway alongside Helen J Shen in the new romantic musical comedy MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.  A New York Times Critics’ Pick \nInside a one-room apartment on the outskirts of Seoul\, Oliver lives a happily quiet life\, listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3\, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow Helperbot neighbor Claire asks to borrow his charger\, what starts as an awkward encounter leads to a unique friendship\, a surprising adventure\, and maybe even…love? \nWinner of the Richard Rodgers Award\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet. Helmed by visionary director and Tony Award® winner Michael Arden (Parade\, Once on This Island)\, with a dazzling scenic design by Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol) and book\, music\, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo Will Aronson and Hue Park\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is a fresh\, original musical about the small things that make any life worth living.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/broadway-maybe-happy-ending/
LOCATION:Belasco Theatre\, 111 West 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel\, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. \nExcerpt from Patel’s artist statement: \n“Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes\, flowing dresses and festivity of these moments made me feel joyful; I felt as though the colors were speaking to me…I often draw and paint things that I see in my everyday surroundings\, personal experiences\, and memories. I use mark-making and repetition as tools to signify change in nature\, the passage of time\, and the retention and rejection of memory. My work often takes the form of visual studies and drawings that I work on for months as a time. This process helps me understand colors and patterns\, which then allows me to transfer my ideas to large-scale paintings and public projects.” \nFor inquiries\, please email info@cueartfoundation.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-avani-patel-connection-2/
LOCATION:Evercore Partners\, 55 East 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20250312T135821Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Who is in our corner when we need help?\nWho do we call on when we are down?\nWho backs us up when we are cornered?\nIn Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American Art Movements. This companion exhibition to Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) at New York University’s 80WSE Gallery\, invites five artists of the three key art collectives and organizations featured in Legacies to show alongside five non-Asian American artists who supported their work and growth over the years. These relationships range from recently made friendships to lifelong partnerships and even marriage: Kathleen Foster joins Ching Ming Cheung; Charles Luce joins Helen Oji; Howardena Pindell joins Arlan Huang; Shellyne Rodriguez joins Tomie Arai; and Arleen Schloss joins Nina Kuo. To highlight AAAC’s collection and its ongoing solidarity-building\, In Our Corner presents five works by non-Asian American artists from the collection\, Columbia Fiero\, Kitty Katz\, Donald Lipski\, Eva Mantell\, and Sepp Seitz. As the hosting institution for In Our Corner\, Think!Chinatown’s commission of Black Gotham’s Grand Rising and its inclusion in the show demonstrates the organization’s ongoing exchange and collaboration with communities of color. Through interviews and writings from the artists\, In Our Corner highlights these bonds and explores how artist collectives/organizations intersected and fostered connections. \nNovember 16\, 2024 – March 2025 \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\, 3-5PM \nThink!Chinatown’s Studio – 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY 10002 \nPhoto Credit “Untitled” by Sepp Seitz
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-in-our-corner-exchanges-in-the-asian-american-art-movements-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Chinatown!Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T190000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: We Are Chinatown: By Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
DESCRIPTION:Created by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya during her civic practice residency with Poster House\, in partnership with Welcome to Chinatown\, and presented by Pearl River Mart\, “We Are Chinatown: A Portrait Of Our Community Rising Through Labor And Love” is an intimate offering that presents a rich and multifaceted portrait of a neighborhood continuously evolving while deeply rooted in its history and cultural heritage. At the heart of the show is a large\, dynamic tapestry — a cascading collage of images\, memories\, poetry\, and threads that stretch across the gallery space\, symbolizing the interconnectedness of Chinatown’s past\, present\, and future. Complementing this work are sculptures\, each a reflection of the neighborhood’s textures\, objects\, and symbols. Reminders of the everyday resilience that sustains Chinatown. \nThis body of work also features a public art campaign of intergenerational portraits\, capturing the diverse faces of the community that will appear around the neighborhood. These portraits were created through intimate conversations with residents in their homes\, restaurants\, and shops\, preserving their personal histories and offering a window into the neighborhood’s enduring vitality. The portraits transcend individual likenesses\, instead capturing the shared experiences\, aspirations\, and challenges that define Chinatown as a living\, breathing space. \n“Amanda’s public work moved me at the darkest times during the pandemic\,” says Pearl River Mart President Joanne Kwong. “I was driving around the city for hours\, making deliveries for online orders\, checking on employees\, and donating PPE to hospitals. Seeing her bold and colorful work around the city gave me strength and a jolt of happiness and purpose\, and for that I am so thankful. “Now to be able to exhibit her work in our gallery is a privilege and an honor. Amanda is outspoken and daring as an artist. And this show\, though a bittersweet reminder of that difficult time\, is also joyous and hopeful in its celebration of the resilience of Chinatown.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-we-are-chinatown-by-amanda-phingbodhipakkiya/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T183000
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SUMMARY:Writing the Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Your family is unique in all the world\, but how do you best tell its story? Whether you’re starting with boxes (or electronic folders) of photos\, diaries\, news clippings\, recipes\, and other mementos or whether memories themselves are your main material\, documenting a family history can be daunting. But it can be done well and meaningfully and shared with the people you love for decades to come. \nMathina Calliope\, a writer\, editor\, teacher\, and writing coach\, shares the tools and guidance you need to move from daunted through motivated and on to accomplished. \nFebruary 3  Nostalgia and Brainstorming  \nFebruary 10  Genre and Structure  \nFebruary 24  Nuts and Bolts  \nMarch 3  Impact \n Photo Credit:: Shutterstock/ New Africa
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/writing-the-family-story/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
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SUMMARY:Theater: My Man Kono
DESCRIPTION:In the heyday of silent films\, Japanese émigré TORAICHI KONO\, in pursuit of the American Dream\, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin\, but at the dawn of WWII is swept up in anti-Japanese hysteria and accused of espionage. Don’t miss this gripping drama!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-my-man-kono/
LOCATION:A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre\, 502 W 53rd Street\, New York\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Theater: Sumo  (with discount code)
DESCRIPTION:SUMO\nBy Lisa Sanaye Dring  \nA co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse  \nDirected by Ralph B. Peña  \nDiscount code MAYISUMO for discount and no fees \n\n\n\nEntrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo\, six men practice\, eat\, love\, play\, and ultimately fight. Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling\, with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s mesmerizing new drama\, SUMO. Akio arrives as an angry\, ambitious 18-year-old with a lot to learn. Expecting validation\, dominance\, and fame\, and desperate to move up the ranks\, he slams headlong into his fellow wrestlers. With sponsorship money at stake\, their bodies on the line\, and their futures at risk\, the wrestlers struggle to carve themselves—and one another—into the men they dream of being. SUMO is a thrilling new play set in an elite and rarely explored world. Obie Award winner Ralph B. Peña directs this powerhouse drama. SUMO features live taiko drumming by Shih-Wei Wu.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-sumo/
LOCATION:Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T170000
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SUMMARY:Book Event: The Big We by Hali Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book party with a Q&A\, food and drinks for THE BIG WE by Hali Lee. \nDrawing from the experiences of real-life giving circles\, philanthropy leader Hali Lee challenges our traditional understanding of giving\, showing how everyday people can take back philanthropy from the billionaires and make the world a better place. \nWhen you think of philanthropy\, what do you envision? Uber wealthy donors? Extravagant galas? In recent decades\, philanthropy has come to be seen as something exclusive to those with an abundance of resources. But giving doesn’t have to mean donating millions of dollars. It can be as simple as a group of people who come together to do something good in their community. In The Big We\, Hali Lee argues that the future of philanthropy belongs to community action\, specifically giving circles–groups of people who come together to pool their resources to make positive change. Born of traditions of generosity rooted in many of our ancestral cultures\, giving circles provide a way for us to overcome our sense of overwhelm at the many problems we face by learning\, acting\, and giving together. \nThrough stories of real giving circles around the country\, including her own experience starting the Asian Women Giving Circle\, Lee shows us a more expansive vision for the future of philanthropy. One led by people who are refocusing on community\, who care about rebuilding the civic space\, and who are yearning for connection\, purpose\, and shared vision. Through these giving circles do we see not only the immense impact we can have in our own backyards\, but also the tremendous scope of change we can achieve through the power of collective action.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-event-the-big-we-by-hali-lee/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20250305T103316Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA Queer StoryJAM – Intimacy
DESCRIPTION:An evening of storytelling centering queer Asian American experiences about intimacy.\n\n\nWhat does intimacy mean to you? How do you navigate the type of intimacy you are looking for? Intimacy is about connection—being seen\, understood\, and celebrated for who we truly are. It often lies in navigating complex dynamics\, rediscovering love\, or creating unspoken bonds of support. \nMOCA Queer StoryJAM returns with another heartfelt gathering! This storytelling program aims to foster understanding and build bridges across diverse communities by highlighting the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time\, we are eager to hear stories about INTIMACY—whether centered on romantic relationships\, friendships\, or family connections—from our community. \nFive LGBTQIA+ Asian American storytellers from different backgrounds will share their personal narratives on intimacy and the ways it shapes their lives. Following their presentations\, the floor will be open for program guests to share their own stories. A sign-up sheet will be available upon check-in for those who wish to participate. \nJoin us for a night of meaningful storytelling\, reflection\, and connection. We look forward to hearing your story! \n  \nSTORYTELLERS\nMichael Ngo (He/Him)\nMichael is one of the founders of Voyage Theater Company and has served as producer for all of VTC’s readings and mainstage productions\, including their most recent project SAY GAY PLAYS at NYU Skirball Center. Michael was a producing partner for the Off-Broadway hit THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE at the Orpheum Theater in 2024. This season Michael extends his producing credits to Broadway for the world premiere of GOODNIGHT AND GOOD LUCK starring George Clooney. A proud Chinese-American\, Michael emigrated to the United States with his family from Vietnam in 1974. His experience as an immigrant has fueled his passion for storytelling. Michael continues to look for opportunities to support immigrant and first-generation artists in sharing their unique journeys. \nYasmina Yuexi\nYasmina Yuexi\, born in Beijing\, China\, began her artistic journey at the age of four with piano and classical music training. She joined the Jinfan Choir in middle school\, performing alto and piano at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA). In 2009\, Yasmina discovered Flamenco\, studying in Madrid\, Sevilla\, New York\, and Beijing. Expanding her dance repertoire since 2018\, she incorporates Ballet\, Classical Chinese Dance\, Jazz\, Krump\, Tap\, Contemporary\, and Hip-Hop. Her cross-cultural works\, such as “Pregón de Candied Haws por Flamenco” and “Flamenco por Spring Festival Overture\,” explore cultural intersections. Winning first prize at Flamenco Certamen USA in 2023\, she performed at prestigious venues across the US. In 2024\, Yasmina collaborated with Blackbird Dance Company on “The Message\,” reflecting on climate change. Yasmina continues to explore dance as a medium for bridging cultures and storytelling\, aiming to inspire audiences through innovative performances. \nAlbert Hsueh\nAlbert Hsueh is a Taiwanese musical theatre performer and educator. He is the first Taiwanese actor to appear in a U.S. production of Chicago and has an extensive performance career spanning the United States\, Taiwan\, Norway\, and China. \nHis U.S. credits include Pacific Overtures\, The King and I\, Gypsy\, Grease\, Anything Goes\, and more. He has collaborated with Broadway and West End creatives and worked with award-winning production teams recognized by the Tony Awards\, Drama Desk\, and Obie Awards. \nBeyond performing\, Albert is the founder of the Taiwanese Artists Big Apple Club\, a platform supporting and connecting Taiwanese artists abroad.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-queer-storyjam-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Leekyung Kang: Entombed in Static
DESCRIPTION:Artist Leekyung Kang will present on her recent work is inspired by Buddhist cosmology’s cyclical nature.\nLeekyung Kang\, the inaugural artist-in-residence at the Queens College School of Arts (Fall 2024)\, will present on her recent work inspired by Buddhist cosmology’s cyclical nature\, creating a series of paintings\, print\, and installation that interrogate the formal aspects of what is architecturally defined as a form of chamber. Beginning with the visual language of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (대한불교조계종\, 大韓佛敎 曹溪宗)\, Kang plans to incorporate imagery from various religions to illustrate how ancient beliefs interpret ideas of cosmic harmony and divine presence. Drawing from ancient tomb or chamber murals across religions and cultures\, her work aims to reconcile diverse elements to refine the articulation of cyclical and transformative existence.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/artist-talk-with-leekyung-kang-entombed-in-static/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Discussion,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Hot Off the Press! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Use techniques like stamping and monoprinting to create a custom mini-magazine filled with personalized prints.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-hot-off-the-press-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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