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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20250814T154218Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250814
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235900
DTSTAMP:20250901T051744Z
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SUMMARY:[REPLAY] Foundations 2025: "Modernity" and Institutional Racism
DESCRIPTION:Register to view the workshop recording\, taking a deep dive into understanding systemic racism and global “modernity.”\n\n\nInstitutional Racism and “Modernity” (Recording) \nThis session recording takes a deep dive into understanding systemic racism\, with a focus on institutional racism as the historical engine of global “modernity.” \nAll are welcome. We offer these trainings in order to equip you with histories and critical frameworks that can deepen the work of antiracism in your lives and in your communities. This three-part series intentionally integrates what is often left out of general racial justice education: AAPI experiences and decolonial values. They represent our beliefs and values as an organization and are the foundation for organizing emergent community-led labs for mutual care\, community-building\, collaboration and innovation. \nThe facilitator for this series is AAJIL’s founder and Co-Executive Director\, Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. She is an adjunct professor of race and ethnic studies at Cal State LA and a visiting scholar in USC’s Department of American Studies and Ethnicity. Her research explores the intersections of race\, global coloniality\, migration\, and culture. Her articles have appeared in Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies\, Positions: Asia Critique\, Korean Studies\, Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture\, and Occasion: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. She is currently working on a book manuscript entitled The Kinship of Empires: Transpacific Coloniality and Korean Historical Trauma. \nThe Asian American Justice + Innovation Lab (AAJIL) is a community racial justice incubator committed to education\, community-building\, and innovation for promoting justice\, radical love\, and emergence. \nAll workshop donations go directly towards covering AAJIL’s operating costs. As a completely volunteer-run organization\, we are so grateful for your financial support! \nwww.aajil.org \nwww.instagram.com/aajil_org/ \n \nYou will be able to access the link by signing into your Eventbrite and viewing links from Get Tickets or going the link under Location with View Event Details. \nApplication for our Formations Program ’25-’26 available now.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/replay-foundations-2025-modernity-and-institutional-racism/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20250603T130912Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Pan Asian Rep's NuWorks Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pan Asian Repertory Theatre’s annual festival of new experimental works by Asian American artists. \nPan Asian Rep culminates its 48th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival\, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry\, text\, dance and music. \nCatch all four programs! \nNUWORKS 2025: PROGRAM A\nSaturday\, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.\nThursday\, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. \n\nChasing the Butterflies   Created by Myka Cue\nYour Movie Guide to Life   Created by Bee Vang\n\nNUWORKS 2025: PROGRAM B\nSunday\, June 15 at 3:00 p.m.\nFriday\, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. \n\nKotsu-Kotsu   Created by Momo Akashi\nBoat Noodle Burglary   Created by Chacha Tahng\n\nNUWORKS 2025: PROGRAM C\nTuesday\, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. \n\nEVEN HERE   Created by Aiyu Collective\nWhere I’m From   Created by Howard Ho\n\nNUWORKS 2025: PROGRAM D\nWednesday\, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.\nSunday\, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. \n\nWhat Oppenheimer (2023) Did Not Show You    Created by Katsuto Sakogashira\nJust a Yellow Cab in New York City   Created by Youlim Nam
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-nuworks-festival/
LOCATION:Theatre Row: One\, 410 W 42nd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20250603T123551Z
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SUMMARY:New York Primary Elections June 14 to 22 and June 24
DESCRIPTION:New York Primary Elections June 14 to 22 and June 24 \nNYC citywide Offices: for Mayor\, City Comptroller\, Public Advocate\, Borough President\, City Council and more \n\nUpdate voter registration address Deadline: June 9th\nRegistration Deadline: June 14\nEarly Voting: June 14 to June 22\nElection Day: June 24\n\nWhat is Ranked Choice Voting in NYC: https://www.nycvotes.org/how-to-vote/ranked-choice-voting/ Vote for 1 to 5 candidates for primaries for Mayor\, City Comptroller\, Public Advocate\, Borough President\, City Council \nFind your NY early voting or Election Day poll site and sample ballot \n\nNYC  https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/\nNYS  https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/\n\nVoting Info for \n\nNew York City: https://vote.nyc/\nNew York State: https://www.elections.ny.gov/\nOther States: https://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-your-state/\n\nIf you run into trouble or see anything wrong\, you can call these nonpartisan hotlines for immediate assistance: \nEnglish: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)\nSpanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)\nAsian Languages/English: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)\nArabic/English: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) \nNYC primary 2025 voting guide: Everything you should know  https://www.fox5ny.com/news/new-york-city-voting-primary-election
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-primary-elections-june-14-to-22-and-june-24/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Election
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000
DTSTAMP:20250617T101732Z
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Mothersalt and Becoming Ghost
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Mothersalt by Mia Ayumi Malhotra and Becoming Ghost by Cathy Lin Che\, with Sahar Muradi and Eugenia Leigh!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Mothersalt by Mia Ayumi Malhotra and Becoming Ghost by Cathy Lin Che\, featuring readings by Sahar Muradi and Eugenia Leigh! \n__ \nMia Ayumi Malhotra is the author of MOTHERSALT (Alice James Books\, 2025) and ISAKO ISAKO\, a California Book Award finalist and winner of the Alice James Award\, Nautilus Gold Award for Poetry\, National Indie Excellence Award\, and Maine Literary Award. She is also the author of the chapbook NOTES FROM THE BIRTH YEAR\, winner of the Bateau Press Chapbook Contest. Mia’s work has received the Hawker Prize for Southeast Asian Poetry and the Singapore Poetry Prize\, and she is a Kundiman Fellow and founding member of The Ruby SF\, a gathering space for women\, transfeminine\, and nonbinary artists. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area\, where she teaches poetry and writes about music and the interior life. \nCathy Linh Che is a writer and multidisciplinary artist. She is the author of Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press\, 2025)\, Split (Alice James Books) and co-author\, with Kyle Lucia Wu\, of the children’s book An Asian American A to Z: a Children’s Guide to Our History (Haymarket Books). Her video installation Appocalips is an Open Call commission with The Shed NY\, and her film We Were the Scenery won the Short Film Jury Award: Nonfiction at the Sundance Film Festival. She teaches as Core Faculty in Poetry at the low residency MFA program in Creative Writing at Antioch University in Los Angeles and works as Executive Director at Kundiman. She lives in New York City. \nSahar Muradi is author of the collection OCTOBERS\, selected by Naomi Shihab Nye for the 2022 Donald Hall Prize for Poetry and a finalist for the National Poetry Series. She is author of the chapbooks [ G A T E S ]\, Ask Hafiz\, and A Garden Beyond My Hand\, and co-editor\, with Seelai Karzai\, of EMERGENC(Y): Writing Afghan Lives Beyond the Forever War\, An Anthology of Writing from Afghanistan and its Diaspora. Her writing has been supported by Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, Bethany Arts Community\, Blue Mountain Center\, and Sustainable Arts Foundation. Sahar lives in New York City\, where she directs the arts education programs at City Lore and dearly believes in the bottom of the rice pot. \nEugenia Leigh is a Korean American poet and the author of Bianca (Four Way Books\, 2023) and Blood\, Sparrows and Sparrows (Four Way Books\, 2014). Her poems and essays have appeared in numerous publications including TIME\, The Nation\, Poetry\, Ploughshares\, Waxwing\, and the Best of the Net anthology. Eugenia serves as a Poetry Editor at The Adroit Journal and as Valentines Editor at Honey Literary. http://www.eugenialeigh.com \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 strongly encouraged for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have two 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/in-celebration-of-mothersalt-and-becoming-ghost/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Paula Yoo: “Rising from the Ashes” and Writing for Teens and Television
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual author talk with award-winning writer Paula Yoo as she discusses her wide-ranging career in young adult nonfiction and television (Supergirl\, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists and The West Wing) and her latest book. “Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles\, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee\, Latasha Harlins\, Rodney King and a City on Fire.” \nYoo will also talk about her writing and research process and offer advice to young writers who are interested in breaking into creative writing\, nonfiction writing and television. \nYoo’s other books include: “From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement\,” the young adult novel “Good Enough\,” and children’s picture book biographies “Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story\,” “Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story\,” and “Twenty-Two Cents: Muhammad Yunnus and the Village Bank.” \nThis event is open to middle and high school students and educators.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-author-talk-with-paula-yoo-rising-from-the-ashes-and-writing-for-teens-and-television/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,High School,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20250522T091143Z
CREATED:20250522T091141Z
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SUMMARY:New York Indian Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) is the oldest\, most prestigious film festival screening premieres of feature\, documentary and short films made from\, of\, and about the Indian subcontinent in the Independent\, arthouse\, alternate and diaspora genres. \nThe New York Indian Film Festival is the oldest such film event in North America. We present NYIFF 2025\, the 25th edition\, from June 20 – 22\, 2025. Three days will be packed with a celebration of new Indian cinema from different regions of the country – a mixture of films and conversations. Hope you enjoy our curated program. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-indian-film-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20250617T050733Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:A South Asian Standup Comedy Show & Networking/After-party in the heart of New York City!\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, India Tribune\, and the New York Comedy Festival\, this monthly event has become a cultural phenomenon\, consistently selling out every show this year. \nLooking for a night of laughs in NYC? Laughing Lassi offers a unique comedy experience with diverse performers delivering top-tier entertainment. The show is in English and welcomes audiences of all backgrounds\, making it the perfect evening to enjoy with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Doors open at 6:30 PM\, and the show starts promptly at 7:00 PM (No “Brown Time” here!).\nWhere: Conveniently located in NYC\, with a lively atmosphere to match the laughs.\nVenue Policy: A two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available).\n\nFollow us on Instagram @LaughingLassi for exclusive highlights\, photos\, and videos from past shows. Stay updated on upcoming performances\, comedian lineups\, and exciting news about the South Asian comedy scene in NYC. \n🎟️ Get Tickets Now: Tickets sell out fast\, so grab yours today and guarantee your seat for a night of non-stop laughter! \n🚨 Important Information: \n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nRefunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags: \n#westvillage #tiktok #southasian #desi #indian #bollywood #broadway #indianfood #brooklyn #greenwichvillage #art #culture #browngirls #bengali #love #bangladesh #standupcomedy #funny #jokes #SouthAsianEvent #funnymemes #meme #hilarious #viral #timesquare #louisck #joerogan #photooftheday #nyc #newyork \ncomedy cellar nyccomedy shows nycnew york comedy clubcomedy club nyccomedy club nyccomedy club new yorkny comedy clubnyc comedy clubthe comedy cellar nycsouth asian standup comedy showindian standup comedy show in new york citydesi standup comedy show in new york cityLive Standup Comedy Show in New York CitySouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New JerseyPakistani Standup Comedy ShowBangladeshi Standup Comedy ShowBest Standup Comedy Show in New York CityBest Comedy Show in West VillageComedy CellarComedy Cellar New YorkGotham Comedy ClubCheap Comedy Tickets New YorkStandup Comedy ShowComedy ShowStandup Comedy Show New York CityBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York Citycomedy cellar nycTHE KING’S JESTERHasan MinhajRadio City Music HallRussell PetersAct Your AgeThe Best Standup Comedy Show in ManhattanThe Best Comedy Show in ManhattanA+ Asian Comedy ShowAsian Comedy ShowChinese America Japanese AmericanKorean AmericanPhilipino American
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-7/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Sage
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Yaffa’s latest book\, Sage!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Yaffa’s latest book\, Sage! \nSage is a poetry collection that acknowledges all transphobia is systemic but the pain of everyday interpersonal violence is still felt in our bones. A collection that highlights challenges and joy within interpersonal relationships from the perspective of a queer and trans Palestinian living at the margins of displacement\, disability\, immigration & ongoing genocide. Sage is a beacon of light\, shedding light to wounds that have festered and rotted\, and finding the paths forward as fascism claims more of who we are. \nAll proceeds go to Trans folks most affected by ongoing gen0cides. \nFollow @yaffasutopia and @merajpublshing to stay updated. \n__ \nYaffa (they/them) is a stand-up comedian currently withholding their comedy until Falasteen is free. In the meantime\, they have vowed to flood the market with books\, visual art\, and perhaps even plays. They are an acclaimed disabled\, autistic\, trans\, queer\, Muslim\, Indigenous Palestinian. Mx. Yaffa is the Executive Director of the Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD) and the founder of several non-profits and community projects. They are multi-generationally displaced and currently searching for the next country to move to. They currently split their time between Jordan and Occupied Lisjan territory\, where they are in service to Indigenous communities until they can return home to Falasteen. \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 strongly encouraged for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have two 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/in-celebration-of-sage/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Malikah's Astoria Halal Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for vibrant halal street fest with food\, fashion\, music\, and community\, right in the heart of Astoria!\n\n\nFrom the organization that brought you the NYC Ramadan Night Market\, MALIKAH invites you to the Astoria Halal Fest! On June 21st from 12 PM – 6 PM on Steinway Street\, enjoy halal street food\, modest fashion\, Muslim-owned businesses\, live performances\, and more! \nWhether you’re grabbing your favorite halal bites\, shopping from local vendors\, or enjoying the vibrant atmosphere with friends and family\, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in community! \nThis event is a fundraiser to support MALIKAH’s community mutual aid efforts and safety programming for women and girls in NYC. Every dollar you contribute toward ticket donations helps us continue this vital work! \nWant to be a vendor? Apply here by May 9th. \n  \nMalikah is a grassroots anti-violence and wellness organization advocating against gender and hate-based violence through self-defense training\, healing justice\, economic empowerment\, and community organizing for safety and power. We facilitate\, train\, and organize women and girls across all five boroughs in New York City through partnerships with CBOs\, public schools\, and religious institutions. Through our trainer model\, we equip women and girls in our communities with our four programmatic pillars: 1) healing 2) self-defense 3) organizing\, and 4) financial literacy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/malikahs-astoria-halal-fest/
LOCATION:Steinway Street\, Steinway Street\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person,Market,Performance
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS – Subversities: Interventions in Queer Activism Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:Daniel C. Tsang\, a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist\, will reflect on fifty years of activism.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Join us online. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is honored to partner with the American LGBTQ+ Museum and Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY to welcome Daniel C. Tsang\, a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist\, for a special conversation reflecting on his fifty years of activism. In his groundbreaking article Gay Awareness\, published in Bridge Magazine (February 1975)\, one of the earliest pieces to openly discuss LGBTQ+ issues within the Asian American community\, he wrote: \nGay people have long been misunderstood by society. They have been ridiculed\, discriminated against\, and rejected\, even by their own families. It is time that we confront these realities\, challenge these prejudices\, and create spaces where we can live openly and with dignity. \nAt a time when such discussions were rare\, Tsang’s words served as a powerful call to action\, igniting dialogue and increasing visibility for LGBTQ+ Asian Americans. His activism continued with Gay Insurgent\, a radical queer journal he co-founded in 1980\, which provided a platform for intersectional voices challenging mainstream narratives on gender\, sexuality\, and racial justice. As an archivist\, journalist\, and scholar\, Tsang has remained at the forefront of advocacy\, shaping discussions on intersectionality and community empowerment. \nIn this program\, Tsang will reflect on the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights over the past 50 years\, his contributions to activism\, and the ongoing challenges faced by the community today. The conversation will be moderated by Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator and Senior Director of Exhibitions and Programs\, and will be followed by a Q&A session\, offering the audience an opportunity to engage directly with Tsang’s insights and experiences. Through this event\, MOCA seeks to honor his legacy while fostering meaningful discussions on the intersections of race\, sexuality\, and activism in our communities today. \n*This program will be recorded and released on CUNY FORUM on a later date. \n \nABOUT Daniel C. Tsang \nDaniel C. Tsang is Librarian Emeritus at the University of California\, Irvine\, where he was a Social Sciences and Asian American Studies bibliographer and data librarian for 30 years\, as well as a union activist on campus. With decades of experience in queer activism\, academic labor organizing\, police watch\, and alternative media\, he has been a prominent voice in progressive movements. Tsang was twice a Fulbright Research Scholar\, in Hanoi and Hong Kong\, where he was born and raised. His reportage\, op-eds\, and interviews have appeared in Hong Kong Free Press\, South China Morning Post\, Los Angeles Times\, Critical Asian Studies\, Far Eastern Economic Review\, Michigan Free Press\, OC Weekly\, Fusion\, Covert Action Quarterly\, Asian Week\, AMASS\, CUNY Forum\, Gay Community News\, and Bridge Magazine. For more on his work\, visit his emeritus profile. \nABOUT American LGBTQ+ Museum \nThe American LGBTQ+ Museum (ALM) preserves\, investigates\, and celebrates the dynamic histories and cultures of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer people\, as well as those of the emergent and adjacent identities among our communities. Using exhibitions and programs\, we seek to advance LGBTQ+ equality through the lens of social justice movements\, including\, but not limited to\, race\, gender\, class\, immigration\, and disability. \nABOUT Asian American/Asian Research Institute – CUNY \nThe Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI) was established on November 19\, 2001\, by The City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees\, in a resolution introduced by Chancellor Matthew Goldstein. The Institute is a university-wide scholarly research and resource center that focuses on policies and issues that affect Asians and Asian Americans. It covers four areas: Asian American Studies; East Asian Studies; South Asian Studies; and Trade & Technology Studies.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-subversities-interventions-in-queer-activism-past-present/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Drag Comedy Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of hilarious comedy and dazzling cabaret performance by the one and only British Asian beauty Lady Bushra!\n\n\nLive laugh comedy? Want something different? Love British humor? Then get ready to be in stiches as the ICONIC BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted drag comedian Lady Bushra brings you a comedy night like no other!\n \n⭐ “Dazzling!” – LA Times \n⭐ “Drag Royalty” – Theatre Reviews North \n⭐ “Delightfully Witty” – Broadway World \n \nPlayed by Amir Dean\, Lady Bushra’s drag persona is ‘Vicky Pollard meets Bollywood’. Known for her razor-sharp and quick-witted humor Lady Bushra has amassed a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content has been viewed globally over 40 million times. \n \nSince 2022\, this British Asian beauty has been touring the UK and parts of Europe with his often sold out\, solo show ‘Drag Comedy Cabaret’. Now stationed in New York\, expect to see a well-dressed\, traditional beauty perform standup comedy but with a musical twist…all from a British South Asian perspective! \nThe Details: \n\nDate: Saturday 21st June\nTime: 7:00PM – 8:15PM\nVenue: Don’t Tell Mama\, New York City\nTickets: Early Bird only $10\n\n \nDon’t Tell Mama will be our venue for this event\, who will be happy to serve you with their fabulous food and drink concoctions in a cabaret style setting. $20 minimum per guest. Must include two drinks. \nLady Bushra in Action! \nInstagram: @lady.bushraFor any questions email: enquiries@ladybushra.com \n \nSee you all then!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/drag-comedy-cabaret-5/
LOCATION:Don’t Tell Mama\, 343 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Asian American Book Club: Bibliophobia: A Memoir by Sarah Chihaya
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Asian American Book Club to discuss “Bibliophobia: A Memoir” by Sarah Chihaya\n\n\nWelcome to the Asian American Book Club! Join us for a lively discussion on Bibliophobia: A Memoir by Sarah Chihaya. Let’s dive into the pages of this captivating book and explore its themes together. This in-person event will be held at Bryant Park\, so bring your thoughts\, questions\, and enthusiasm. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers in our community. See you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-book-club-bibliophobia-a-memoir-by-sarah-chihaya/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, Bryant Park\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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