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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Creating Kosher Chop Suey
DESCRIPTION:What happened when chop suey\, a Chinese dish with American roots\, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant\, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press to the publication of  kosher Chinese cookbooks\, and from representations in fine art to restaurant ephemera\, the installation explores how Jewish and Chinese women\, with a shared love for food\, together introduced a new phenomenon in the 1960s: kosher Chinese cuisine. Curated by Shiyong Lu\, Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History and Public History\, and Anna Danziger Halperin\, Director for the Center for Women’s History.  \nImage: Gifford Reynolds Beal (1879–1956). Chinese Restaurant #1\, ca. 1930. Oil on wood panel (reproduction). The New York Historical\, Gift of Charles H. Berman and Norman and Joanne Berman\, 2022.9
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-creating-kosher-chop-suey/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20250904T211952Z
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SUMMARY:Film Lab Launches Elevating Women in Entertainment Series
DESCRIPTION:Film Lab is launching a free podcast series that will run September 8 through October 28 designed to connect artists and creatives\, especially Asian American women\, with access to industry insiders\, mentorship and advice.  The series includes Sundance’s Jandiz Cardoso\, Erin Quill on arts and activism\, Dean John J. Chin of AAARI CUNY on the intersection of academia and entertainment and much more. \nThe free series premieres on Film Lab‘s YouTube Channel\, offering unfiltered advice and empowering stories from leading voices. \nThe schedule includes: \nJandiz Cardoso – Sundance Episodic Program Director9/8/25Eventbrite \nScott Foster – Co-Founder\, ScriptHopInterview: 9/10/25\, 10AMEventbrite \nAki Li – VP Sales & Marketing\, CrossingsTV9/12/25\, 12PMEventbrite \nErin Quill – Broadway Singer & Journalist9/22/25Eventbrite \nChristy Harst – CEO\, Building Doors VO9/29/25\, 4PMEventbrite \nJoe Tex – Producer & Co-Founder\, BATSU!Interview: 9/30/25\, 7PMEventbrite \nAndrea Louie – Arts & Activism AdvocateInterview: 10/9/25\, 5:15PMEventbrite \nDaniel Sakaya – COO\, CrossingsTVInterview: 10/21/25\, 5PMEventbrite \nDean John J. Chin – AAARI CUNY\nInterview: 10/28/25\, 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith its focus on mentorship\, allyship\, and representation across race\, gender\, and genre\, Elevating Women in Entertainment serves both as a resource for creatives and a call to action for the industry. \nFollow the full series at YouTube.com/@filmlabinc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lab-launches-elevating-women-in-entertainment-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20251210T194619Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition\, Fashion\, and Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. \nThe New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New York City\, using it as a metaphor for the ways in which the individuals who wear and create saris have straddled tradition\, culture\, and modernity in their work\, art\, and lives. The exhibition tells the stories of who wears saris\, the relationship between saris and identities\, and how they’ve evolved over time. \nThe New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City from the Gilded Age to the present day\, beginning with the little known history of Coney Island’s first theme park and culminating with the vibrant communities that are home to the South Asian diaspora today. Offering a unique history of migrant communities and gender in New York City\, the exhibition explores how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-exhibit-new-york-sari-a-journey-through-tradition-fashion-and-identity/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260104T022641Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20251010T210720Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: Xyza Cruz Bacani: The Diaspora is Home
DESCRIPTION:Picnic\, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. \nOctober 4 – November 2\, 2025\nFlux IV\, 56-21 2nd Street\nOpen Saturdays\, 12:00 – 6:00 pm or by appointment \nFlux Factory is pleased to present The Diaspora is Home\, a solo exhibition by Xyza Cruz Bacani. This exhibition presents photographs of the Asian American diaspora\, from portraits in living rooms to scenes of community gatherings\, food traditions\, and religious practices. Installed within a living room environment\, Bacani’s work evokes belonging and cultural continuity\, transforming the gallery into a space of warmth\, reflection\, and collective memory. The Diaspora is Home runs from October 4 – November 2\, 2025 with an opening reception on Saturday\, October 4\, accompanied by the presence of community members who appear in the photographs\, sharing food they have prepared\, and a tea demonstration by Anna Ye. \nThe Diaspora is Home invites you into the lived experience of immigrants in Queens. When we leave our motherlands\, we take more than our belongings. We bring our languages\, flavors\, the strength of our ancestors\, and resilience forged in hardship. Leaving is never simple. Arriving is a different story. We carry the pains of separations; traumas that we can still taste in our mouths. We learned to find joy in our small victories\, pride in our survival\, and accept the scars of migration as beauty in building anew. This exhibition traces these dualities: joy and struggle\, memory and reinvention. \nDeveloped through visits to homes and close engagement with community members\, Bacani’s works reflect an intimate process of trust and reciprocity. The accompanying living room installation mirrors the spaces in which the photographs were taken\, creating a familiar and welcoming environment. By inviting visitors to gather\, sit\, and reflect\, the installation transforms Flux IV into a site of hospitality and shared presence\, underscoring the centrality of home within the diasporic experience. Each work in The Diaspora is Home speaks to the search for home\, the courage to remain visible\, and the tenderness of community. In today’s world\, where immigrants are portrayed negatively and our existence is questioned daily\, we choose to tell our own stories. \nJoin us on this journey. Bring your own stories. Together\, we honor the spaces between us\, find  our home in the diaspora where kindness grows\, hope lives\, and celebrate our undeniable existence. \nXyza Cruz Bacani: The Diaspora is Home is presented as part of the artist’s 2025 NYSCA Fellowship. Special thanks to Fujifilm US\, Martin Kaminer\, and the Tim Hermann Charitable Family Foundation for their support. \nAbout the Artist\nXyza Cruz Bacani (b. 1987\, the Philippines) is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist and writer based in New York. Her experience as a second-generation domestic worker in Hong Kong informs her practice and engagement in less visible\, erased\, and underreported world events. Her works explore migration\, transnational identity\, climate change\, and labor. Bacani received her M.A. in Arts Politics at New York University. She has been recognized as one of Asia Society’s Asia 21 Young Leaders\, Artpil 30 Under 30 Women Photographers\, Forbes’s 30 Under 30 Asia\, and BBC’s 100 Women of the World. Her artistic accomplishments are documented by the Philippines House of Representatives under ‘House Resolution No. 1969’. She received multiple grants from the New York State Council of the Arts\, WMA Commission\, the Open Society Moving Walls Foundation\, and the Pulitzer Center\, and was one of the Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellows. She is also the author of We Are Like Air. Bacani’s work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of the City of New York\, Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago\, KADIST Collection\, Asian Art Museum San Francisco\, Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong\, New York University Special Collections\, and numerous private collections worldwide. www.xyzacruzbacani.com \nAbout Anna Ye\nAnna Ye is a tea educator\, cultural organizer\, and founder of Anna Ye Tea\, a specialty tea company dedicated to elevating Vietnamese teas and heritage. Born and raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown to immigrant parents\, and now based in Astoria\, Queens\, Anna draws on her background in fine dining hospitality and community organizing to create experiences that weave together food\, culture\, and storytelling. She also serves as Kitchen Studio Lead at Think!Chinatown\, where she co-develops and co-produces cultural culinary programming. www.annayetea.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nMedia & Visitor Contact\nMeghana Karnik\, Curator & Exhibitions Director\nmeghana@fluxfactory.org \nAccessibility\nFlux IV is located on the ground floor of 56-21 2nd Street\, Long Island City\, NY 11101 between the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center and Gotham Point apartments. The closest bus stop is 2 St/55 Ave on the Q101. The closest subway station is Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave on the 7 line (purple) and 21st st G line (green). The closest ferry pier is Hunter’s Point South Ferry Landing. A Citibike station is located at Center Blvd & Hunters Point South Ferry Landing. iPark (paid parking) is available on 1-20 56th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101. There is a public restroom left of our front door. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/xyza-cruz-bacani-the-diaspora-is-home/
LOCATION:Flux IV\, 56-21 2nd Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC\, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers\, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. From Little Syria in Manhattan to Yemeni bodegas in Brooklyn\, from Armenian and Arab nightclubs along Eighth Avenue to community music festivals on Atlantic Avenue\, and from women’s activism and advocacy groups to experimental composers and playwrights like Halim El-Dabh and Reza Abdoh\, the exhibition shows how these rich stories are preserved within NYPL’s collections. \nNiyū Yūrk explores the often overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to New York City\, from the first waves in the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition highlights how New York City has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers. It also emphasizes their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. \nThrough an array of materials—including local newspapers\, rare books\, archival documents\, prints\, artists’ books\, photographs\, music records\, and film—the exhibition showcases how these voices have been preserved and presented. Niyū Yūrk creates a dynamic dialogue across time\, illustrating the evolving nature of MENA migration to the city as well as the Library’s role in documenting this history. While reflecting on new directions in collecting practices\, it also aims to address gaps in those practices and envision a more inclusive archival future. \nThis exhibition is organized by The New York Public Library and curated by Hiba Abid\, Curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-niyu-yurk-middle-eastern-and-north-african-lives-in-the-city/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue New York\, NY 10018\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20251104T055152Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)  with Discount
DESCRIPTION:DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?)\nNew York Premiere\nWritten and Performed by Zoë Kim\nDirected by Chris Yejin\nMa-Yi Theater Company in residence at The Public Theater \nUSE CODE “EATMAYI” FOR $40 TICKETS TO “DID YOU EAT? \nDID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) is Zoë Kim’s autobiographical journey through love’s many forms–how it’s learned\, given\, and reflected inward. In a nimble and tender solo performance\, Zoë shapeshifts into the souls of her family through a landscape of memories where tears and laughter collide. It’s not just a story\, but a reckoning—weaving through the textured threads of Korean/American identity\, belonging\, and healing. DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) is a poetic love letter to the inner child\, and hopefully yours too.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-did-you-eat-%eb%b0%a5-%eb%a8%b9%ec%97%88%eb%8b%88/
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:20251027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20251005T061912Z
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SUMMARY:The Hats We Wear: Neurodivergent and Asian American
DESCRIPTION:Join Dennis Tran (National Leader for Disability & Neurodiversity Inclusion\, Storyteller\, Consultant\, and LEAP Impact ’24 Alumni) and Priya Winston Ph.D. LMSW (Director of Curriculum & Clinical Excellence at Transitions\, Founder of ENYA\, and Professor at Utica University) for a powerful conversation on the lived experiences of being Asian American and neurodivergent. \nThis dialogue will explore:\n✨ The roles neurodivergent people play in shaping community and advocacy\n✨ The intersections of culture\, identity\, and lived experience\n✨ Steps we can all take to support neurodivergent Asian Americans \n👥 Who is this for?\nAnyone who is curious and wants to learn\, whether you identify as neurodivergent\, AANHPI\, or an ally. \n\n\n\n\nThe registration link:\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTNYRM5 \nInfo:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/innovatinginclusion_innovatinginclusion-neurodiversity-aanhpi-activity-7374192935715876865-ttgF\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ Date: Monday\, October 27\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET\n📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom\n💸 Cost: Freerican
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-hats-we-wear-neurodivergent-and-asian-american/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20251005T024902Z
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SUMMARY:Film: The Joy Luck Club with Executive Producer Janet Yang
DESCRIPTION:A special screening of The Joy Luck Club\, followed by a talk with Janet Yang\, one of the executive producers.\n\n\nThe Joy Luck Club (1993) \nDirected by: Wayne Wang\nRuntime: 139 minutes | Rated: R\nCast: Tamlyn Tomita\, Kieu Chinh\, Tsai Chin\, France Nuyen\, Lisa Lu \nBased on Amy Tan’s bestselling novel\, The Joy Luck Club unfolds the stories of four Chinese American women and their immigrant mothers\, weaving together memory and generational experience to reveal the challenges of identity\, love\, sacrifice\, and belonging. Directed by Wayne Wang\, the film was groundbreaking as one of the first major Hollywood productions to center Asian American lives and feature a predominantly Asian cast. More than thirty years later\, it continues to resonate as a touchstone for Asian American representation in cinema. \nEarlier this year\, MOCA proudly presented a screening of Wayne Wang’s Chan Is Missing (1982)\, widely considered the first Asian American feature film to gain national recognition. With this special screening of The Joy Luck Club\, MOCA continues its commitment to preserving and advocating for the legacy of Asian American cinema\, offering audiences an opportunity to revisit and reflect on this landmark work. \nFollowing the screening\, Janet Yang—one of the film’s executive producers and a trailblazing figure in the industry—will join us for a post-screening conversation about the making of the film and its enduring impact on Hollywood and Asian American storytelling. \n  \nBecome A MOCA Member
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-cinema-the-joy-luck-club/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
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SUMMARY:Teaching AAPI History & Contributions in Madison NJ
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, New Jersey passed the AAPI Curriculum Mandate\, requiring public schools to teach AAPI contributions\, history\, and heritage as part of a concerted effort to reduce prejudice and promote belonging for AAPI people\, culture\, and communities. \nJoin Dr. Khayti Joshi at Fairleigh Dickinson University to learn how to bring AAPI history\, culture\, and people to life in middle school and high school classrooms.  \nTeachers will leave with practical resources\, tools\, and ideas on how to weave AAPI content into their current curriculum. \nFree and open to all. Lunch and class materials will be provided. Parking is free. Professional Development Hours awarded. \nPlease email isabella.kasegrande@aapinewjersey.org for any questions. \n— \nDr. Khyati Joshi is an educator\, scholar\, co-founder of the Institute for Teaching Diversity and Social Justice\, and Professor in the School of Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. \nPresented in partnership by Fairleigh Dickinson University\, Teach Asian American Stories\, and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/teaching-aapi-history-contributions-2/
LOCATION:Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison Campus\, 285 Madison Avenue\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Grades K–5,High School,History,In Person,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T094227Z
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SUMMARY:Rednote 101: How to Win on the Next Big Platform for Multicultural Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Some brands are already seeing huge success on Rednote — do you want to know how they did it? Join us for a 30-minute insider session where AC Marketing and Rednote experts reveal how brands are turning cultural connection into real business impact. \nGet an exclusive look at high-performing Rednote campaigns\, learn how the platform’s content engine drives visibility\, and uncover the strategies that help brands win with multicultural audiences. \nSpeakers \n\nHenry Xiao\, CEO\, AC Marketing\nLara Luo\, Rednote Account Manager\, AC Marketing\nSpecial Guest: Helena He\, Rednote Influencer\n\n30-Minute Agenda \n\nOpening & Case Study Highlights – 5 mins\nReal campaign results and performance figures that prove Rednote’s impact.\nPlatform Walkthrough: Rednote Interface & Functions – 7 mins\nA quick demo of how brands and creators engage on Rednote.\nThe Traffic Logic: How Rednote Drives Visibility – 10 mins\nA deep dive into the algorithm and audience behaviors.\nWinning Strategies & Key Takeaways – 5 mins\nActionable insights tied back to the opening case studies.\nQ&A\n\nExclusive Takeaway: \n\nAll attendees will receive the Rednote Starter Kit\, a practical guide to launching your first Rednote campaign.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rednote-101-how-to-win-on-the-next-big-platform-for-multicultural-marketing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Television,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T203000
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CREATED:20251024T073438Z
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SUMMARY:Forum on  “Lights\, Camera\, Filipinnovation: Groundbreaking Filmmakers”
DESCRIPTION:The Philippine Consulate General in New York brings back our quarterly Filipinnovation series—this time shining a spotlight on Filipino filmmakers in the US Northeast.\n\n\n\nThis forum\, “Lights\, Camera\, Filipinnovation: Groundbreaking Filmmakers” will explore how Filipinos are breaking barriers\, building careers\, and thriving in the film industry.\n\n\n🔹 Keynote Speaker:\n• Jeremiah Abraham\, Producer\, Marketing and Communications Executive\n• Regina Aquino\, Actor\, Producer\, and Director \n💼 Panelists:\n1. Michaela Ternasky-Holland\, XR Director and Creative Strategist\n2. Diane Paragas\, Writer\, Director\, and Producer\n3. Ramona Diaz\, Director and Producer\n4. Isabel Sandoval\, Director and Actor\n5. Gigi Dement\, Producer \n🎤 Moderator:\nJoseph Carranza\, Festival Director and Community Builder
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/forum-on-lights-camera-filipinnovation-groundbreaking-filmmakers/
LOCATION:Philippine Center in New York\, 556 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20251024T123901Z
CREATED:20251002T101734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T123901Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening for Hawai‘i is not the United States\, but it is your Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nA solo exhibition by Sean Connelly (2025 Artist-in-Residence)\, Hawai‘i is not the United States\, but it is your Future invites viewers to consider the built environment as oceanic\, an interconnected system requiring collective cultural efforts to sustain. \nJoin us for the opening on Wednesday\, October 29\, which will feature brief remarks from the artist and special reading of creative works. \nNYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to the public. Registration is required. \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible for wheelchair users. There are all gender restrooms. If you have any access needs\, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Sean Connelly is an artist and building practitioner working collaboratively across sculpture\, architecture\, film\, and cartography. Connelly’s practice engages deeply with grassroots interventions and supports Native liberation\, food sovereignty\, land justice\, and cultural resurgence centering ‘āina (Land / That Which Feeds). \nAs founding director of After Oceanic Built Environments Lab and the nonprofit Hawai‘i Nonlinear\, Connelly actively cultivates ancestral knowledge\, ecological insight\, and social justice to transform built environments into living archives of intergenerational healing. Collaborating closely with cultural bearers\, creative practitioners\, and Indigenous experts across Pae ‘Āina Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Islands)\, Connelly’s work contributes to a grassroots community of care\, actively shaping liberated oceanic futures. He is the 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the A/P/A Institute at NYU. \nImage: Sean Connelly\, Spheric Oceania\, 2024. Still from video work. The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Arts of Oceania Gallery. Courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-for-hawaii-is-not-the-united-states-but-it-is-your-future-2/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, first floor gallery\, 20 Cooper Square\, first floor\, New York
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20251018T005430Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Asian America: Unearthing Hidden Histories to Build Solidarity & Diasporic Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special virtual discussion of Remembering Asian America\, featuring a panel discussion with nonprofit and academic leaders. This is a cross-regional dialogue on the importance of remembering the origins of Asian America and how communities are recontextualizing those histories to build power in solidarity \nPanelists: \n\nCathi Choi\, Executive Director of Women Cross DMZ\nDr. Connie Wun\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of AAPI Women Lead\nJanelle Wong\, Professor of Government and Politics and American Studies at University of Maryland
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/remembering-asian-america-unearthing-hidden-histories-to-build-solidarity-diasporic-power/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T161500
DTSTAMP:20251027T011557Z
CREATED:20251027T011557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T011557Z
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SUMMARY:PEN America x San Francisco Opera Present The Rebel’s Role: The Monkey King\, Mischief\, and Myth
DESCRIPTION:Please join a lively\, behind-the-scenes discussion moderated online by Ken Smith (Opera/Opera News)\, with composer Huang Ruo\, librettist and Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang\, and Chinese Heritage Foundation’s Pearl Lam Bergad\, to dig deeper into the multiple layers of translation that bring The Monkey King (猴王悟空) to vibrant\, revelatory life in this pulse-of-the-moment contemporary adaptation. \nThis San Francisco Opera world-premiere commission is drawn from the opening episodes in Journey to the West (16th c.)\, a Ming dynasty novel widely considered one of China’s greatest literary classics. The Monkey King follows the ambition of its title character\, who wreaks havoc in the heavens in a bid for justice and equality\, as well as belonging and freedom of expression. Join this preview of the production’s world premiere as part of San Francisco Opera’s fall 2025 season. \nFor more information about PEN America’s membership\, please visit: http://www.pen.org/join or email us at membership@pen.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pen-america-x-san-francisco-opera-present-the-rebels-role-the-monkey-king-mischief-and-myth/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20250915T050555Z
CREATED:20250915T050555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T050555Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Thursdays: Anelise Chen\, Author of “Clam Down: A Metamorphosis”
DESCRIPTION:Literary Thursdays: Anelise Chen\, Author of “Clam Down: A Metamorphosis” \nIn this wondrously unusual memoir\, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life. Join us and learn more about this genre-defying transformation fable from an acclaimed “5 Under 35” National Book Foundation honoree!\n\nMeet the author and join the conversation on Microsoft Teams: https://queenslib.org/46vt
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/literary-thursdays-anelise-chen-author-of-clam-down-a-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20251014T100841Z
CREATED:20250915T062900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T100841Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS – A Chinese Reformer in Exile: Kang Youwei and the Baohuanghui
DESCRIPTION:Discover the untold story of Kang Youwei’s exile and the Chinese Empire Reform Association in North America.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student and Senior Admission | Free for MOCA Members \nHow did a reform movement championed by imperial China’s most famous reformer take root across North America\, and what can it tell us about the birth of modern Chinese politics? Join authors and scholars Robert L. Worden and Jane Leung Larson for an in-depth conversation on their new reference work\, A Chinese Reformer in Exile: Kang Youwei and the Chinese Empire Reform Association in North America\, 1899 to 1911 (Brill\, 2025; Open Access PDF and hardcover). \nDrawing on five decades of scholarship and newly uncovered archives\, Worden and Larson trace how Kang Youwei and the Chinese Empire Reform Association (Baohuanghui) built a transnational network of more than 160 chapters across the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico. These chapters founded schools\, newspapers\, women’s associations\, and political pressure campaigns that advanced the goal of transforming China into a constitutional monarchy. The discussion will examine the Association’s on-the-ground organizing tactics\, its role in pivotal moments such as the 1905 anti-American boycott and constitutional petition drives\, and its enduring impact on Chinese diasporic civic life. \nModerated by Evans Chan\, whose films Chinatopia and Datong: The Great Society and the opera Datong: The Chinese Utopia helped revive global interest in Kang Youwei\, this program offers a rare\, richly documented view of a pivotal moment when overseas Chinese reshaped the political imagination of a nation. \nAbout Robert L. Worden \nRobert L. Worden (b. 1945\, Olean\, NY) is a historian specializing in Chinese and Asian affairs. He earned his B.A. in History from St. Bonaventure University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Asian History from Georgetown University. From 1973 to 2007\, he served in the Library of Congress’s Federal Research Division\, producing over 100 analytical studies and co-authoring or editing eight volumes in the Country Studies Series. He later held leadership roles as Acting Chief of the Asian Division and Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Scholarly Programs. Worden is also the author and editor of several books and numerous articles\, and remains active in community service and heritage work. He and his wife\, Norma Chue\, have three children\, twelve grandchildren\, and three great-grandchildren. \nAbout Jane Leung Larson \nJane Leung Larson is an independent scholar based in Goshen\, MA and New York\, NY. A graduate of Reed College (B.A.\, Anthropology\, 1967)\, she has worked in the China field since 1978\, serving as the founding executive director of the Northwest China Council in Portland\, Oregon (1980–95) and later as an editor with China Institute and the Committee of 100 in New York (2000–13). Since 1985\, she has pursued independent research on Kang Youwei and the Baohuanghui\, beginning with the papers of her grandfather\, Tom Leung (Tan Zhangxiao)\, a student of Kang and Baohuanghui leader in Los Angeles. Her work explores the organization’s global evolution\, its role in the 1905 anti-American boycott\, and the constitutional petition movement. She has presented widely in the US\, Canada\, Singapore\, and China\, and in 2010 launched the blog Baohuanghui Scholarship to foster collaboration in the field. \nAbout Evans Chan 陳耀成 \nA critic\, librettist\, and filmmaker\, Evans Chan has directed 15 award-winning films\, including Journey to Beijing (1998)\, Sorceress of the New Piano (2004)\, and Love and Death in Montmartre (2019). His works have been showcased at major film festivals\, such as Berlin\, Rotterdam\, London\, Moscow\, Vancouver\, San Francisco\, and Taiwan’s Golden Horse\, among others. Time Out named Chan’s directorial debut\, To Liv(e) (1991)\, one of the “100 Greatest Hong Kong Films.” Chan’s two films about Kang Youwei —Chinatopia (2011) and Datong: The Great Society (2011) — as well as the opera Datong: The Chinese Utopia (2015)\, for which he wrote the libretto\, have contributed to the revival of interest in the last reformer of imperial China. \nAbout A Chinese Reformer in Exile \nA Chinese Reformer in Exile: Kang Youwei and the Chinese Empire Reform Association in North America\, 1899–1911 (Leiden: Brill\, 2025; Open Access PDF and Hardcover) is an encyclopedic reference work documenting the exile years of imperial China’s most famous reformer\, Kang Youwei\, and his political organization\, in effect China’s first mass political party. With the goal of transforming China’s autocratic empire into a constitutional monarchy\, the Chinese Empire Reform Association network spawned more than 230 chapters on five continents. North America was where Kang’s organizational achievements were most fully realized. Kang\, his disciples\, and local leaders practiced retail politics by organizing 160 chapters in the U.S.\, Canada\, and Mexico\, and associated schools\, newspapers\, military academies\, women’s associations\, businesses\, and political pressure campaigns. Kang’s most potent contribution to the Chinese polity was his success in rousing Chinese at home and abroad to care about their country’s political future and to act together to further their goals in a constructive way. Based on Robert Worden’s 1972 Georgetown University Ph.D. dissertation\, a multinational team of historians contribute new insights from 50 years of additional scholarship and previously unknown archival materials. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-a-chinese-reformer-in-exile-kang-youwei-and-the-baohuanghui/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
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SUMMARY:Readings: Alpha Beta Blah - To The Grave
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for Alpha Beta Blah\, a new reading series that removes the secret from secret society!\n\n\nThe 2025 AAWW Margins fellows present “Alpha Beta Blah”\, a new reading series that invites writers to come frat out with the fellows. \nThe third reading of this series will take place on October 30th at 7 pm ET. For “To The Grave”\, send us your most bone-chilling stories about love. Tell us about a romance that still lives in your bones\, exes you need to exorcise\, and late night trysts that have taken over your psyche. Tell us how love possessed you\, stalked you\, and terrified you. \nSubmit your sample to events@aaww.org by October 16th to be considered for the lineup. \nThis reading series is a part of the AAWW Margins fellowship program. \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. 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/alpha-beta-blah-to-the-grave-2/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,In Person,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20251014T064135Z
CREATED:20251014T064135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T064135Z
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SUMMARY:Icons of Culture: Lucy Liu
DESCRIPTION:As an actress\, producer\, and activist\, Lucy Liu has been blazing a trail and reshaping culture for almost 30 years. The proud New Yorker sits down with Josh Horowitz to breakdown her career\, her art and advocacy\, and her powerful new film\, Rosemead.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/icons-of-culture-lucy-liu/
LOCATION:PAC NYC  Perelman Performing Arts Center\, 6 World Trade Center\, 251 Fulton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTSTAMP:20251013T053415Z
CREATED:20251013T053213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T053415Z
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SUMMARY:Maps That Speak: Asia\, the Pacific\, and Hawai’i with Jo-Ann Wong
DESCRIPTION:A Map Division specialist highlights how cartography reveals histories\, perspectives\, and legacies that are often overlooked in traditional narratives. \nThe Library’s Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the world’s leading collections\, renowned for its size\, scope\, and unique holdings. Reference Librarian Jo-Ann Wong will showcase maps of Asian\, Pacific Islander\, and Native Hawaiian communities\, examining them from multiple viewpoints. She will highlight selections that spark deeper conversations about who has the authority to tell their stories\, alternative approaches to mapmaking\, and the enduring impacts of colonialism on cartographic representation. \nTo join | Please register for an In-Person Ticket. Doors will open around 1:30 PM. For free events\, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance\, but registration does not guarantee admission. All registered seats are released shortly before start time\, and seats may become available at that time. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nJo-Ann Wong is currently a Librarian II at the Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. She received her MILS with certification in Archives from Pratt Institute. She is currently the Scholarship Committee Chair for the Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML) and on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Map and Geography Libraries (JMGL).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/maps-that-speak-asia-the-pacific-and-hawaii-with-jo-ann-wong/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building – Lenox & Astor Room\, 216\, Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20251210T194831Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Laowang: A Chinatown King Lear  (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:Use PSCOMMUNITY for $25 tickets. Discount code is only valid on full priced regular tickets and cannot be applied to Member tickets or combined with any other offers. \nBy Alex Lin\nDirected by Joshua Kahan Brody \nWith Cindy Cheung\, Wai Ching Ho\, Amy Keum\, Jon Norman Schneider\, and Daisuke Tsuji \nDon’t mess with a Chinese grandma. \nWhen a high-rise developer threatens to buy out A-Poh’s successful Chinatown restaurant\, the martyr-complex matriarch gathers her three precious grandchildren from all corners of the country to plan their next mode of attack.   There’s just one problem – A-Poh’s memory is rapidly fading. What follows is a chaotic journey through reality\, myth\, and magic as A-Poh travels through now and the great beyond in a last-ditch effort to preserve what’s left of her family\, legacy\, and sanity. \nA caustic and imaginative spin on King Lear that explores the changing face of America’s Chinatowns and the fight to preserve a fading cultural memory. \nPlease join us for post-show talkbacks after the following performances: \n\nFriday\, November 14 at 7:00PM – Emerging API Artists in conversation with playwright Alex Lin with artists Jesse Jae Hoon\, Julia Izumi\, and Yilong Liu\nSaturday\, November 15 at 7:00PM – API Night: A Community Night and Talkback in collaboration with CAATA (the Consortium of Asian American Theater Artists)\nSunday\, November 23 at 2:00PM – Gentrification and Uplifting Small Businesses in Chinatown with Harry Trinh from Welcome to Chinatown and playwright Alex Lin\nTuesday\, December 2 at 7:00PM with the cast and creative team of Laowang
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-laowang-a-chinatown-king-lear-with-discount/
LOCATION:59E59 Theater\, 59 East 59th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20251014T102531Z
CREATED:20251014T081327Z
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SUMMARY:YAMAN: Filipino cultural festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a 3-day Filipino cultural festival with crafts\, food\, talks & more! We’ll kick it off on Halloween with a Filipino celebration!\n\n\nYAMAN (treasure in Tagalog) is more than a cultural expo—it’s a movement carrying Filipino culture forward through indigenous craftsmanship\, fashion\, entertainment\, food\, and community. Experience the world of YAMAN\, become a Heritage Guardian\, and support Tboli master weavers whose ancient hands are running out of time—preserving the soul of our identity for generations to come.\nSign up now to make a cultural investment while participating in a 3-day cultural festival of all things Filipino\, featuring a marketplace\, inspirational talks with Filipino American trailblazers and celebrities\, and more!\nYAMAN is brought to you by the Friends of the Philippines Society USA\, Inc.\, a New York-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to amplifying Filipino heritage and fostering cultural pride. All ticket sales are tax- deductible.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yaman/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20251014T102824Z
CREATED:20250927T111017Z
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SUMMARY:5th Anime Food NYC Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:This one of a kind event will feature anime-inspired cuisine.Special guests\, voice actors Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld AND Michael Liscio!\n\n\nThis one of a kind event will feature anime-inspired cuisine. We will also have a range of exciting vendors who will be bringing an eclectic array of products and merchandise and much more! \nMouth watering Anime-inspired Asian food & our selected special Shochu & Sake menu & Special Cocktails! Come hungry! and Come with cosplay! \nEvent highlights include\, special guests\, voice actors for Pokémon\, Yu-Gi-Oh\, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld AND Michael Liscio!  \nTICKET INFORMATION:  \nPRE SALE : $25\, Regular : $35 (Includes one drink) \nVIP 12PM Early Entry $25 (Includes one drink and merch) \n\n\n\nA little more about this exciting event:\nThis one of a kind event will include anime-inspired food. We are thrilled to announce that we will have a very special guest\, the Pokémon voice actor Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld AND Michael Liscio! \nMoreover\, you will get to indulge in the true Upstairs NYC Anime Food Festival experience featuring: \n\nSpecial guest\, Pokémon voice actor Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld & Michael Liscio! Autograph\, photo sessions with fans\, the chance to chat with and special goods!\nMouthwatering Anime inspired food menu for your tastebuds to explore! The price range for the delicious food items is between $10-$20.\nSpecial Sake & Shochu Selection!\nPopular anime cards/goods vendors and Artists!\nTraditional Japanese Taiko Drum performance!\nIt is highly encouraged to come with cosplay!\n\nMore to follow! Disclaimer: Menu may change. \n\n\n\nAbout Upstairs \nUpstairs NYC is a non-profit organization formed in 2022 to promote friendly relations between New York and diversity culture. A growing community and with a focus on promoting learning and community engagement across 4 pillars: art and culture\, lifestyle\, technology\, and food. The organization regularly hosts panel discussions\, holds experiential events\, cultural celebrations and socials. \nwww.upstairsnyc.org \n@upstairsatnyc \n  \n  \nCrowd Photo Release \n  \nBy entering the event\, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers. The resulting materials\, including still photographs\, video and audio recording may be used by Upstairs NYC for the promotional entities without restriction or financial compensation\, in news materials\, promotional materials\, on the web\, social media and other properties. If you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded\, please do not enter the event venue. \n  \nREFUND POLICY \nThe event fee is non-refundable. You can\, on the other hand\, transfer a ticket to a friend. \n  \nIf an event is postponed\, rescheduled\, or moved\, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event. \n  \nWe check ID at the entrance. Attendees 21 years of or older will be provided wristband at the check-in\, please wear the wristband while you attend the event\, we only provide alcohol drinks to the guests who wears the wristband. \n  \nGuests who test positive to COVID-19 will be unable to enter the venue. These guests are encouraged to contact upstairsatnyc@gmail.com to book a future event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/5th-anime-food-nyc-festival-2025/
LOCATION:The Mezzanine Event Space NYC – Bond Gather\, 55 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Playing Mahjong to Capture Family Stories with Nicole Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online conversation with Nicole Wong\, author of “Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora.” \nNicole will share how playing mahjong with her grandparents helped her preserve their Chinese New Zealand family history and cultural legacy. She will also share family stories and offer tips on how to start documenting your own stories. \nNICOLE WONG is a writer and producer based in Oakland\, California. She is the creator and founder of The Mahjong Project\, her effort to preserve a small piece of her family history and bring more people into the joy of playing the game. She organizes pop-up mahjong nights in San Francisco and Oakland. Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora is her first book. Her work has been featured by Vogue\, The Washington Post\, KQED\, Axios\, Forbes\, and more. \nTo learn more about The Mahjong Project\, check out http://www.themahjongproject.com or @themahjongproject on Instagram.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-playing-mahjong-to-capture-family-stories-with-nicole-wong/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Grandma and Her Ghosts: Film Screening & Taiwanese Cultural Experience
DESCRIPTION:A fun afternoon with Taiwan’s classic animated film\, cultural activities\, and the “Eat If You Dare” snack challenge.\n\n\n🎃 Celebrate Halloween with a Taiwanese Twist!\n  \nJoin us for 《魔法阿媽》 Grandma and Her Ghosts: Film Screening & Taiwanese Cultural Experience\, a special afternoon blending Taiwan’s Ghost Month traditions with Western Halloween fun — where film\, food\, and folklore collide! \n  \n✨ Event Highlights\n🎬 Film Screening – Watch the beloved Taiwanese classic Grandma and Her Ghosts (with English subtitles). \n  \n👻 Cultural Stations \n\nCalligraphy: Writing Lucky Talismans ✍️\nGhost Month vs. Halloween: Fun Facts & Traditions 🕯️\nSnack Challenge – “Eat If You Dare!” featuring Taiwanese street foods such as Stinky Tofu\, Century Egg Tofu\, Pig’s Blood Cake\, Intestine Vermicelli\, and more.\n\n  \n🥤 Bubble Tea Giveaway – Dare to Dress Up!\nThe first 30 ticket holders in creative costume will receive a free bubble tea\, sponsored by CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice! \nCostumes can be Halloween-inspired or Asian/Taiwanese-themed — think temple culture\, paper talismans\, Asian zombies\, or ghostly spirits. \n🎭 Show your creativity\, dress boldly\, and enjoy your free bubble tea! \n  \n📸 Photo Booth – Take spooky and fun photos with themed props and decorations. \n  \n💬 Language\nThis event will be bilingual (Mandarin & English).\nNo Mandarin required — just bring your curiosity and courage! \n  \n📌 Notes\n\nSnacks are tasting portions only; limited availability.\nRegistration is required; no walk-ins once capacity is reached.\nBubble tea giveaway is limited to the first 30 ticketed participants in costume (one drink per person\, while supplies last).\nThe organizer reserves the right to interpret\, modify\, or adjust the event content as needed.\n\n  \n🤝 Sponsors\nThis film screening is officially licensed. Special thanks to Rice Film Studio Co.\, Ltd. for providing the film and promotional materials.\nThis event is mainly sponsored by the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC)\, Taiwan\, with additional support from CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice for sponsoring bubble tea for our participants. \n  \n\n\n🎃 萬聖節怎麼玩最特別？來一場台灣味的文化體驗吧！\n  \n「《魔法阿媽》電影放映 × 台灣文化體驗」\n帶你從台灣的鬼月習俗出發，結合萬聖節樂趣，度過一個驚喜又有趣的午後。 \n  \n✨ 活動亮點\n  \n🎬 電影放映 – 經典台灣動畫《魔法阿媽》，附英文字幕。 \n  \n👻 文化體驗攤位 \n\n符咒書寫 ✍️ 體驗毛筆書寫祈福符。\n鬼月 vs. 萬聖節 🕯️ 趣味比一比，探索兩種文化。\n台味驚嚇挑戰站 “Eat If You Dare!” 🍲\n嘗試台灣經典小吃：臭豆腐、皮蛋豆腐、豬血糕、大腸麵線等，挑戰你的味覺與勇氣！\n\n  \n🥤 珍奶贈送活動｜勇氣裝扮挑戰\n凡 持票入場 並以創意造型出席的前 30 位參加者，即可獲得 CoCo都可 Fresh Tea & Juice 贊助的 珍奶一杯！ \n造型不限主題，無論是 萬聖節風格 或 台味造型（如廟宇文化、符咒造型、亞洲殭屍、好兄弟等）都歡迎。 \n🎭 展現創意，大膽打扮，免費珍奶等你拿！ \n  \n📸 主題拍照區 – 趣味道具與萬聖節 × 鬼月風格佈景，留下最有台味的合影！ \n  \n💬 活動語言\n活動將以 中英文雙語進行，\n無需中文基礎，只要帶著好奇與勇氣前來即可！ \n  \n📌 注意事項\n\n小吃為試吃份量，數量有限。\n名額有限，須事先報名，額滿即止。\n珍奶贈送限 前30位以造型報到的持票者（每人限領一杯，送完為止）。\n主辦單位保有活動最終解釋及內容異動之權利。\n\n  \n🤝 贊助單位\n本次電影放映活動已獲正式授權，特別感謝 稻田電影工作室有限公司 提供影片與宣傳素材。\n本活動由 中華民國僑務委員會（OCAC） 主要贊助，並感謝 CoCo都可 Fresh Tea & Juice 提供珍奶贊助。
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/grandma-and-her-ghosts-film-screening-taiwanese-cultural-experience/
LOCATION:Taiwan Center Inc. 紐約台灣會館\, 13744 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dance: New York Chinese Cultural Center Presents HOME Project 2025
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary next year\, our commissioned artists present a series of pieces exploring the theme of honoring and celebrating Chinese immigrants who embark on their life journeys in the United States while preserving their cultural heritage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-chinese-cultural-center-presents-home-project-2025/
LOCATION:Abrons Art Center\, 466 Grand St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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