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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril. 12 to  August 16  and  September 13 to October 25. 2025 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Japan Fes NYC
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes renowned as the world’s largest Japanese food festival\, with over 1\,000\,000 projected annual attendees and 2\,000 vendors\, we proudly host the world’s largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC\, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times\, Food Network\, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking. Come try the best of Japan! \nHOURS:10PM-6PM    Check website for updated dates and locations. \nApril 19 on the Upper West Side\nApril 20 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Chelsea\nApril 27 in Astoria\nMay 4 on the Upper West Side\nMay 10 in Chelsea\nMay 18 in Park Slope\nJune 7 in Midtown West\nJune 15 in Park Slope\nJune 22 on the Upper West Side\nJune 28 in Midtown\nJuly 6 in Midtown East\nJuly 12 in Chelsea\nJuly 20 in Times Square\nAugust 3 on the Upper West Side\nAugust 9 in Greenwich Village\nAugust 24 in the East Village\nSeptember 6 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 20 on the Upper West Side\nOctober 5 in Chelsea\nOctober 18 in the East Village\nOctober 26 on the Upper West Side\nNovember 8 in the East Village
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-japan-fes-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Dragon Fest NYC
DESCRIPTION:We are an annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities\, tastings\, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food\, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants\, food vendors\, artists and local communities. \n\nApril 13 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nApril 20 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 10 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 24 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nJuly 20 – 7th Ave\, 56th–57th St\, (Panda Day)\nAugust 16 (night market) – Queens Blvd\, Forest Hills (Panda Day)\nSeptember 20 – Broadway (113th–114th St)\nOctober 4 – 4th Ave (12th–13th St)\nOctober 5 – 6th Ave (31st–32nd St)\nOctober 12 – Broadway (81st–82nd St)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-dragon-fest-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20250717T005015Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit:  "The Monkey King in Chinatown" by AAPI Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artists
DESCRIPTION:The Monkey King is the epitome of tricksterdom. First appearing in the 14th-century Chinese novel\, “Journey to the West\,” the character born as Sun Wukong embodies rebellion\, individualism\, and daring. He’s also the inspiration behind the stunning works in this exhibition. \nCurator Jerry Ma’s modern Monkey King idea began with his first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\, A CHINATOWN ODYSSEY (which inspired his graphic novel). This solo show was his reimagining of the mythical creature and his legendary cohorts on adventures — and misadventures — throughout NYC’s Chinatown. \nThis new exhibition\, featuring the works of eight renowned AAPI comic book and graphic novel artists\, furthers those adventures. The pieces reimagine the simian folk hero as everything from a punk rocker to a dancing king to a ferocious b-baller. They place him in iconic Chinatown spots\, like Columbus Park with its Chinese chess enthusiasts\, the Canal Street subway station (complete with pizza rat)\, a lively dim sum eatery\, and the Transfiguration Church and beloved Hop Kee restaurant. \nThey connect the past with the present\, bringing a Chinese legend into a Chinese American community\, and beyond. They make him part of that community. Eating\, dancing\, playing\, and laughing alongside its members. \nThe exhibition also features the artists’ works from their careers as comic book and graphic novel artists\, and is accompanied by installations in Chelsea Market and the outdoor tables of the Meatpacking District. Both framed and unframed prints are available for purchase. \nThe featured artists: \n\nBernard Chang\nSean Chen\nCliff Chiang\nSoo Lee\nHoward Ma\nJerry Ma (curator)\nJerome Opeña\nKimberly Wang
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-the-monkey-king-in-chinatown-by-aapi-comic-book-and-graphic-novel-artists/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
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SUMMARY:AAPI Mayoral Forum NYC
DESCRIPTION:CACF’s 2025 AAPI Mayoral Forum will be held on June 3\, 2025 at 6PM at the New York Law School. \nWe are proud to partner with our coalition members\, including community organizations\, youth\, and allies to host a special Mayoral Forum with the 2025 NYC Mayoral candidates. \nCandidates Adrienne Adams\, Brad Lander\, and Zellnor Myrie are confirmed to be in attendance. \nModerated by PIX11 anchor Shirley Chan\, this forum will address critical issues impacting our city’s diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. \nWe look forward to seeing you \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-mayoral-forum-nyc/
LOCATION:New York Law School\, 185 West Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Debate,In Person,Town Hall
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SUMMARY:Fashion Icons: Prabal Gurung and Walk Like a Girl
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of both AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month\, join acclaimed fashion designer Prabal Gurung for an unforgettable evening at Asia Society as he unveils his latest book: Walk Like A Girl. A visionary in the industry\, he has long championed diversity\, inclusivity\, and the fusion of cultural identity with high fashion. He will take us through his journey highlighting themes of resilience — the book title taken from the pejorative insults thrown at him in his youth — representation\, and artistic expression. This conversation promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring\, shedding light on how fashion serves as a powerful medium for storytelling\, activism\, and global change. He will be joined on stage by Lisa Ling\, CBS News special correspondent and former co-host of The View. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with one of fashion’s most dynamic voices\, as we bridge the worlds of heritage\, pride\, and couture in one spectacular evening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fashion-icons-prabal-gurung-and-walk-like-a-girl/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20250510T070954Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: The Lams of Ludlow St
DESCRIPTION:The Lams of Ludlow Street\nThomas Holton \nBAXTER ST is pleased to present The Lams of Ludlow Street\, a solo exhibition by photographer Thomas Holton\, presented as part of the organization’s Mid-Career Initiative. Spanning over two decades\, this deeply personal body of work chronicles the evolving lives of a single Chinese-American family in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, offering an intimate exploration of identity\, belonging\, and the everyday moments that shape our understanding of home. \nSince 2003\, Holton has immersed himself in the life of the Lam family\, capturing both the private and public dimensions of their world with an unfiltered\, empathetic lens. What began as an artistic inquiry into his own Chinese heritage has evolved into a lifelong commitment to storytelling—one that reflects the complexities of family\, migration\, and cultural hybridity in contemporary America. \nA lifelong New Yorker of mixed Chinese and American descent\, Holton has long grappled with a sense of detachment from his Chinese roots. His photographic journey with the Lams became both a creative and personal act of connection\, a way to bridge the gaps in his own identity through the lens of another family’s experiences. The resulting images document adolescence\, marriage\, resilience\, and the quiet\, unscripted moments that define family life. \nPresented at a time when Chinatown\, like many immigrant communities\, faces profound social and economic shifts\, The Lams of Ludlow Street serves as both a visual archive and a meditation on what it means to belong. Holton’s images remind us of the power of long-term storytelling—of what it means to bear witness to time\, change\, and human connection. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Holton
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/photo-exhibit-the-lams-of-ludlow-st/
LOCATION:154 Ludlow Street\, 154 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Photography
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Poetry with Jenevieve Ting\, Francisco Delgado and Taiyo Na.\, reading excerpts from "We the Gathered Heat" Anthology.
DESCRIPTION:A reading featuring local contributors to the anthology “We The Gathered Heat: Asian American and Pacific Islander Poetry\, Performance\, and Spoken Word”. The book is a poetry collection honoring the oral tradition across generations and locations within the dynamic\, expansive and imperfect umbrella of “Asian American and Pacific Islander.” \nCelebrating Poetry with Jenevieve Ting\, Francisco Delgado and Taiyo Na.\, reading excerpts from “We the Gathered Heat” Anthology. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrating-poetry-with-jenevieve-ting-francisco-delgado-and-taiyo-na-reading-excerpts-from-we-the-gathered-heat-anthology/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T163000
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SUMMARY:Community Archives: Preserving & Protecting AAPI History
DESCRIPTION:Fewer than 25% of all Asian Americans say they are familiar with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history. Today\, as immigrant communities face renewed threats to their rights and safety\, the teaching and study of U.S. history remains a cultural flashpoint. \nHow do AAPI-led community archives preserve and protect forgotten AAPI history\, and protect community stories from being lost? How are community archivists navigating a changing funding climate\, and how can general-interest in-language and community news outlets partner with AAPI community archives to contextualize today’s changing political landscape and to engage their audiences? \nJoin us for a special discussion and interactive workshop with Filipino American\, Japanese American\, and South Asian American community archivists\, as we commemorate AAPI Heritage Month. \n————————- \nThe Asian Media Initiative (AMI) is the first national program dedicated to building visibility and sustainability in in-language and community-based news media for and by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-archives-preserving-protecting-aapi-history/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Mike Curato – Gaysians
DESCRIPTION:MOCA kicks off its Pride events with this vibrant discussion celebrating queer Asian American friendship\, love\, and self-discovery.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Join us online. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and illustrator Mike Curato\, as he discusses his highly anticipated adult graphic novel debut\, Gaysians. Best known for his award-winning young adult graphic novel Flamer\, Curato returns with a heartwarming\, tender\, and fierce exploration of queer Asian American friendship\, love\, and self-discovery. \nSet in early-2000s Seattle\, Gaysians follows AJ\, a young gay Filipino man navigating life in a new city\, seeking connections\, and building a chosen family. When AJ meets K\, a dazzling drag queen; John\, a shy gamer; and Steven\, a charismatic flirt\, their “Boy Luck Club” offers him both a lifeline and a home. But as the group faces a sudden crisis\, their friendship is put to the test in profound and powerful ways. \nJoin us as Curato shares the personal and creative journey behind Gaysians\, highlighting themes of identity\, belonging\, and the transformative strength of community. Moderated by Yifan Wu\, MOCA’s Senior Director of Events and Operations\, this program promises a vibrant celebration of queer storytelling\, representation\, and the courage to embrace one’s true self. \nAbout Mike Curato \nMike Curato is the author and illustrator of the children’s book series Little Elliot. He has also illustrated What If… by Samantha Berger\, All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle\, Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian\, The Power of One written by Trudy Ludwig\, and If I Were a Fish by Corook and Olivia Barton. He has contributed to What’s Your Favorite Color? by Eric Carle and Friends\, Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song\, and Dear Heartbreak: YA Authors and Teens on the Dark Side of Love. Publishers Weekly named Mike a “Fall 2014 Flying Start\,” and that same year\, he won the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Founder’s Award. His debut young adult graphic novel\, Flamer\, was awarded the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult and the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Middle Grade/Young Adult. Gaysians is his adult debut. \nAbout Gaysians \nFrom the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming adult debut following four gay Asians navigating love\, identity\, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family. \nWhen AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts\, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends\, no job\, and an apartment so far out\, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K\, a glamorous drag queen; John\, a shy gamer; and Steven\, a reckless flirt. AJ’s “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love\, pride\, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. \nMeticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated\, Gaysians is a fierce\, funny\, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-mike-curato-gaysians/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Healing Lahaina Film Screening & Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Healing Lahaina documentary film team for a screening and community fundraiser for the Maui Medic Healers Hui! \nDirector Laurel Tamayo’s family lost their multigenerational home in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire\, the deadliest wildfire in modern US history. Through personal recounts\, this documentary paints an intimate portrait of survival\, climate change\, and community resilience. \nThis event will include a showing of the award-winning short documentary\, Healing Lahaina\, as well as a panel with the director\, Laurel Tamayo\, about climate resilience and mental health featuring Will Hilbert (The Jed Foundation) and Olivia Ferraro (Climate Cafe NYC).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/healing-lahaina-film-screening-panel/
LOCATION:Patagonia Soho\, 61 Crosby Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T210000
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SUMMARY:Book Event: Memory & Mollusks: In Celebration of Clam Down and Anam
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for the joint launch of André Dao’s new novel\, Anam\, and Anelise Chen’s new memoir\, Clam Down!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for the joint launch of André Dao’s new novel\, Anam\, and Anelise Chen’s new memoir\, Clam Down! \nAnelise Chen is an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. She teaches creative writing at Columbia University. Her first novel\, So Many Olympic Exertions\, was published by Kaya Press in 2017. It was a VCU Cabell First Novelist Award Finalist. Her second book\, Clam Down (One World)\, based on her brief stint as the Paris Review Daily’s “mollusk correspondent\,” will be out in June 2025. She is a National Book Foundation 5 under 35 Awardee. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic\, New York Times\, The Believer\, McSweeney’s\, BOMB\, The New Republic\, NPR\, Village Voice\, Conjunctions\, and more. \nAndré Dao is an author and researcher from Naarm/Melbourne\, Australia. His debut novel\, Anam\, won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Fiction\, the NSW Premier’s Literary Award for New Writing\, and was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the Voss Literary Award. In 2024\, he was named a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist. He is the co-founder of Behind the Wire\, the award-winning oral history project documenting the stories of the adults and children who have been detained by the Australian government after seeking asylum in Australia. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Masks are required for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have three commercial grade air purifiers. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/memory-mollusks-in-celebration-of-clam-down-and-anam/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
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SUMMARY:Documentary:  Slumlord Millionaire
DESCRIPTION:NY Theatrical Premiere: Documentary: Slumlord Millionaire \nDOC NYC 2024 Audience Award Winner \nSpecial Q&As after some screenings \nRent in Manhattan\, NYC has reached $5000\, surpassing the median rent nationwide. Experts predict it will only climb. As rents increase\, some landlords have become more aggressive in pushing long-term tenants to leave their homes. Landlords ignore repairs\, turn off heat and gas\, and refuse to eliminate vermin. Their goal? To make apartments so uninhabitable\, residents are forced out. The landlord can then deregulate the apartment\, charging market rate\, raking in higher profits. These actions drive up costs in the already unaffordable market and displace families who make up the fabric of the neighborhood\, changing communities forever. Slumlord Millionaire follows the stories of the Bravo family who have been in a legal battle with their landlord for 15 years; Janina Davis\, a former supermodel trying to reclaim her home after a deed theft scam; Ren Ping Chen\, a resident of Chinatown who fears his historic community may disappear after the construction of four luxury towers; and Moumita Ahmed whose city council campaign was viciously targeted by real estate developer billionarires. Each story is a David vs. Goliath-type battle that exposes the human toll of gentrification. \nDirected by Steph Ching & Ellen Martinez 2024 86 min\nProduced by Ellen Martinez\, Steph Ching and Nicole Tsien U.S. English\, Spanish\, Mandarin\, Cantonese
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/documentary-slumlord-millionaire/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse Cinema\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T220000
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SUMMARY:Community Action: Resist the U.S. Census Bureau Reclassification
DESCRIPTION:Join us for resource sharing and letter-writing to your local reps and media outlets as a call for action against unjust reclassification!\n\n\nThis is a virtual event; Zoom information will be emailed to attendees closer to the date! \nCommunity Action: Resist the U.S. Census Bureau Reclassification \nDid you know? The U.S. Census Bureau is using the MARC (Modified Age and Race Census) data files to reclassify folks who selected “Some Other Race” or multiple race categories without our consent. The data doesn’t lie; the number of people who identify as two or more races has decreased from 33.8 million to14.6 million… while those identifying as white increased by 40.5 million. \nGather with community to condemn the unjust use of the MARC data files to reclassify data collected in the U.S. 2020 Census. This will be an interactive\, virtual event where folks will actively participate in gathering contact information for their local representatives and media outlets as well as writing letters for a call to action against the MARC method. \nAbout the Facilitator: Dante Comet (She/Her) is a racial justice advocate based in the unceded\, ancestral lands of the Munsee tribe of the Lenni Lenape people known as Lenapehoking (colonially known as Manhattan\, New York).\nShe is currently part of AAJIL’s Core Team and facilitates a Community Lab called Mixed Asian Multitudes. Her passions lie in exploring “mixed” Asian advocacy and identity as well as building bridges for shared liberation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-action-resist-the-u-s-census-bureau-reclassification/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Tracing Your Chinese Roots Across Borders – The Canadian Connection for US Families
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Canada had its own version of the Chinese Exclusion Act\, similar to the one passed in the United States in 1882? \nJoin us for a fascinating talk with Linda Yip\, Accredited Genealogist®\, as she explores how both countries restricted Chinese immigration — and what that means for family history research today. \nThe Canadian government kept detailed records on every Chinese immigrant\, but for many years\, these records were hard to access. Linda has spent years working to make these records available to the public. \nShe’ll also share helpful tips on how to research your Chinese ancestry across both Canadian and U.S. borders. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available to registrants.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tracing-your-chinese-roots-across-borders-the-canadian-connection-for-us-families/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T163000
DTSTAMP:20250602T115445Z
CREATED:20250522T143604Z
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SUMMARY:Festival: Blasian Pride 2025: Five Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our 5-year anniversary of Blasian Pride with food\, music\, and community love!\n\n\nBlasian Pride 2025: FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY \nThe Blasian March proudly presents Blasian Pride: Five Year Anniversary on Saturday June 7\, 2025\, 2 PM at Cadman Plaza\, to celebrate Black\, Asian and Blasian LGBT people! \nThe Blasian March’s mission is to build Black-Asian solidarity through “education on parallel struggles with colonial violence and mutual celebration of our lives.” Blasian Pride has for five years used free culture\, performance art\, and food to celebrate community despite ongoing attacks on Black\, Asian\, and LGBT rights. \nIf you have the funds\, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. Funds will pay for food and provide horariums for speakers and performing artists.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/blasian-pride-2025-five-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:Cadman Plaza Park\, Cadman Plaza East\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20250426T234258Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Children's Festival at the Taiwan Center
DESCRIPTION:The Taiwan Children’s Festival will be held at the Taiwan Center! \nEvent Highlights:\nPlay traditional Taiwanese children’s games and relive cherished childhood memories\nEnjoy hands-on craft experiences—fun\, creative\, and perfect for all ages\nSavor authentic Taiwanese snacks—nostalgic flavors you won’t want to miss! \nBring your family and friends for a cultural adventure and enjoy the warm\, festive spirit of Taiwan. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages—don’t miss out! \nTicket Info (includes drinks):\nOnline Pre-sale: $10 + Eventbrite fee\nAt the Door: $20 (cash only) \nPlease contact shiowjenyou@yahoo.com if you have any questions about purchasing tickets.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-childrens-festival-at-the-taiwan-center/
LOCATION:Taiwan Center Inc.\, 137-44 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Food
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20250602T131740Z
CREATED:20250602T122049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T131740Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience at Tribeca Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re back in NYC! Join the Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in partnership with Asian CineVision\, to our next event during the Tribeca Festival. Join us in community over pastries\, complimentary drinks (limited to the first 175 attendees) and panels celebrating the filmmakers at Tribeca.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-pacific-filmmakers-experience-at-tribeca-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Sugar mouse\, 47 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Networking,Panel
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