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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260818T235641Z
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SUMMARY:Noguchi’s New York
DESCRIPTION:In 1922\, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again\, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who built meaningful connections and temporary homes around the world\, Noguchi always returned to New York. It was here that he created some of his most iconic artworks and imagined countless others. \nThis exhibition examines Noguchi’s deep and dynamic relationship with New York City\, exploring how its material\, cultural\, social\, and political landscape indelibly transformed his artwork and thinking\, and how he in turn transformed the city. It also highlights Noguchi’s unflagging attempts to give back by sculpting communal spaces for exploration and play—efforts often thwarted\, most notably by the influential NYC Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. \nNoguchi’s New York encompasses more than 50 works\, including sculptures\, project models\, photographs\, and archival materials. The exhibition also brings to life Noguchi’s visions for unrealized playgrounds and playground equipment through a series of hand-painted animated films by Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard of Eastend Western. \nOrganized on the 40th anniversary of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum\, this exhibition celebrates the Museum itself as one of Noguchi’s most profound gifts to this city he called home. \nPhoto credit: Isamu Noguchi\, 1980
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/noguchis-new-york/
LOCATION:Noguchi Museum\, Noguchi Museum\, 9-01 33rd Rd\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260731T150944Z
CREATED:20260720T222654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T150944Z
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SUMMARY:A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents\, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection\, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection\, some of which are included in this exhibition. Together\, they offer greater opportunities for comparative studies among them. \nTwo Chola bronze statues of Hindu deities from Hope Aldrich—a Shiva and a Satyabhama—add to the already magnificent group of Indian Chola bronzes in the collection. From Sandra Ferry\, two lovely gilt bronze Chinese Buddhist statues augment the museum’s existing Chinese Buddhist sculptures\, while the addition of three Thai works furthers the collection’s strength in Southeast Asian sculpture. See Selected Works in the Exhibition to preview some of these important gifts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-legacy-continued-recent-acquisitions-to-the-asia-society-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260731T151947Z
CREATED:20260720T223215Z
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SUMMARY:Busy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
DESCRIPTION:This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural\, political\, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia\, and in particular China\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong\, Chen Shaoxiong\, Tromarama\, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented to produce these moving images—through stop-motion animation of woodcuts\, ink painting\, or embroidery—among other methods\, speaks to the creative depth and diversity of the region. The artists explore the dynamic energy of cities\, whether fueled by consumerism and gentrification or by collapsing industries and environmental degradation. Actively reflecting on the regeneration of cityscapes and the subsequent impact on urban lives\, these works initiate a renewed dialogue with the current exhibition\, (Re)Generations: Rina Bannerjee\, Bryon Kim\, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/busy-busy-towns-moving-images-of-a-changing-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTSTAMP:20260818T200949Z
CREATED:20260818T200949Z
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SUMMARY:Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Asia Society’s seventieth anniversary\, Asia Society Museum presents Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. \nDisplaying seventy of the finest examples of Asian art in the United States drawn from Asia Society’s permanent collection\, the exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of bronzes\, ceramics\, and metalwork thoughtfully assembled between the 1950s and the 1970s by John D. Rockefeller 3rd (1906-1978) and his wife Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (1909-1992). John D. Rockefeller 3rd founded Asia Society in 1956 with the mission to promote greater knowledge of Asia in the United States; the bequest of the collection to Asia Society in 1979 underscores the Rockefellers’ conviction that an aesthetic encounter with great works of art promotes deep cross-cultural understanding. \nWith highlights including spectacular Buddhist and Hindu sculptures\, and rare Chinese\, Korean\, and Japanese ceramics\, Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon celebrates historic achievements in Asian art spanning more than two millennia. The exhibition foregrounds the transformative power of faith and the catalyzing potential of international trade in the creation of great works of art across Asia. \nBuddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon presents a special opportunity for museum visitors to experience the unparalleled quality of the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Thrid Collection at its home at Asia Society Museum in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/buddha-and-shiva-lotus-and-dragon/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260327T140040Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Fes NYC 2026:  Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes\, one of the city’s most beloved street food events\, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City\, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking\, sipping and exploring.  Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up in neighborhoods across Manhattan\, Brooklyn and Queens. \nHere are the 2026 JAPAN Fes dates in NYC: \nMarch 28 in the East Village\nMarch 29 in Midtown West \nApril 4 in the Village\nApril 5 on the Upper West Side\nApril 11 in the East Village\nApril 12 in the East Village\nApril 18 in Morningside Heights\nApril 19 in Chelsea\nApril 25 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Astoria\nMay\nMay 2 on the Upper East Side\nMay 3 on the Upper West Side\nMay 9 in Chelsea\nMay 24 in the Village\nMay 30 on the Upper East Side\nMay 31 in the East Village\nJune\nJune 6 in the East Village\nJune 7 on the Upper West Side\nJune 14 in the East Village\nJune 21 in Brooklyn\nJune 27 in Times Square\nJune 28 in Astoria\nJuly\nJuly 11 in Chelsea\nJuly 19 in Times Square\nAugust\nAugust 2 on the Upper West Side\nSeptember\nSeptember 12 in Chelsea\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 19 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 26 in Morningside Heights\nSeptember 27 on the Upper East Side\nOctober\nOctober 3 in the East Village\nOctober 10 in Astoria\nOctober 24 in the East Village\nOctober 25 on the Upper West Side
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-fes-nyc-2026-japanese-food-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20260818T202009Z
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SUMMARY:Shu Lea Cheang\, LOVER LOVE
DESCRIPTION:LOVER LOVE\, a new commission for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art by Shu Lea Cheang\, begins with a portal. A window is flung open and the gray wall of an apartment block dissolves into a turbulent\, overcast sky\, against which a smoky being is enveloped by a six-winged seraphim—an angel of the highest order. \nThis opening transition is both a gesture to Cheang’s longtime collaborator\, musician Aérea Negrot (1980–2023)\, who died by suicide\, and a marker of an entry into a hybrid space of documentation and imagination. For this film\, presented as a four-channel installation\, Cheang worked with eight intergenerational performers in Tucson\, Arizona\, all of whom contributed their own experiences\, narratives\, and dreams of and for trans and gender nonconforming life in today’s United States. \nThis collaboratively scripted film moves between physical and virtual space: between performances in a motel room\, a junkyard\, and city streets amid surrounding nature\, we can see desert plants blooming anthropomorphic appendages and souls escaping inhuman oppression to take transhuman flight. \nThe gallery’s four screens\, themselves portals to the film’s world\, can be shifted by viewers into and out of the path of each projector. Each movement triggers a segment of Negrot’s 2011 track “It’s Lover\, Love”—a dreamy\, minimalist meditation on the lingering traces of broken promises and vanished love. These aural and physical shifts create new compositions\, morphing the installation into an active landscape in which to navigate agency\, survival\, and intimacy in a time of escalating political precarity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shu-lea-cheang-lover-love/
LOCATION:The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art\, 26 Wooster Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260416T174018Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Siyan Wong: Make It 10 Cents
DESCRIPTION:Make it 10 Cents is a painting exhibition to raise awareness and to support a one-day pop-up redemption on May 26th in Chinatown. This pop-up simulates the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill by redeeming all materials at the 10-cent rate. \nSiyan Wong’s paintings depict elderly low wage workers who collect cans to survive. Each of her social realist paintings\, in vibrant colors\, captures a fleeting moment that exudes the human experience of living – depicting lives whose efflorescence is held back by the politics of their days. Together\, they show the human spirit always venturing toward a better life. \nThrough these paintings\, she gives visibility to the work of the historically marginalized\, and puts a spotlight on the cans and bottles that end up in costly landfills that devastate our environment. The individuals appearing in her paintings are elderly Chinese immigrants in Chinatown and the Lower East Side who worked in garment factories\, restaurants\, and homecare before turning to rummaging for cans and bottles on the streets. \nWong states that\, “Art is only as powerful as the inspiration for actions that comes from it. ‘Make It 10 Cents’ is an art exhibition about doing right by our vulnerable population of elderly and working poor\, and to protect our environment that is experiencing rapid\, severe degradation driven in part by failure in policies.” \nLocation: Welcome to Chinatown\nRegular Hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM\nDuration: April 14 – May 29\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-siyan-wong-make-it-10-cents/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260416T203145Z
CREATED:20260416T175445Z
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SUMMARY:Sunnyside Rhythm Block: AAPI World Sound
DESCRIPTION:Korea Art Forum (KAF) and gong present Sunnyside Rhythm Block (SRB)\, a free outdoor public performance series in Sunnyside\, Queens\, taking place across four weekends from April 18 through May 16\, 2026. \nSRB brings together traditional performance\, DJ sets\, and participatory art programs that highlight AAPI world sounds in a neighborhood setting. Rather than simply presenting performances\, the series draws on the social energy of street culture across AAPI communities to create a more direct and connected experience among audiences\, artists\, and neighbors. \nThe series invites residents\, families\, and passersby to experience performance up close in the open street\, where they are encouraged to stay\, listen\, move\, and participate. \nPrograms will take place on 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside\, Queens\, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the following dates: \n— April 18\, 2026: China\n— April 26\, 2026: Myanmar\n— May 2\, 2026: India\n— May 16\, 2026: Korea \nEach week centers a different cultural focus\, pairing live performance with DJs and community-based activities that connect heritage and contemporary sound. \nFeatured artists and groups include Korean Fever\, led by Rami Seo’s World Music Ensemble; Wushu NJ Lion Dance Team; Sangarang\, a Burmese-American DJ and producer based in New York City; and West1ne\, a producer and DJ active in the New York music scene. The series will also include participatory art programs\, including a special guest project by Mojca Pungerčar on April 18 and April 26\, and a community portrait painting program organized through Eight Times on May 2 and May 16. \nSRB is presented by Korea Art Forum and gong as a free public program centered on cultural exchange\, neighborhood gathering\, and access to performance in everyday urban space. \n\n\nRSVP \n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\nLocation \nSunnyside Arch\n46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue\nQueens\, NY 11104
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sunnyside-rhythm-block-aapi-world-sound/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Arch\, 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T003814Z
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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.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \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-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260603T122958Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
DESCRIPTION:Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. \nIndian Princesses\nby Eliana Theologides Rodriguez\ndirected by Miranda Cornell \nn the summer of 2008\, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities\, camp-like adventures\, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? Inspired by the playwright’s experiences in a father-daughter program of the same name\, Indian Princesses is a tender satire that explores the stories we tell\, the histories we omit\, and the truths that live inside us\, waiting to come out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-indian-princesses-with-discount-on-may-17/
LOCATION:Linda Gross Theater\, 336 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260818T202523Z
CREATED:20260818T202523Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh"
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place\, since 1972\, immediately after the birth of the country in 1971. Featuring articles such as printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists\, handcrafted tools\, and relevant media\, the exhibition serves as a homage to learn\, reflect\, discuss\, and heal. \nBangladesh\, Not “Bhaangadesh” seeks to raise social (in)justice awareness through showcasing Bangladeshi artistic expression\, and persistent crimes against humanity from the summer of 2024–of government-implemented curfews\, with “shoot-on-sight” commands\, country-wide internet revoked\, houses raids\, innocent lives taken\, and unnecessary arrests made\, etc. After decades of corruption and nepotism\, Bangladeshi students stood up against the unjust quota system of prioritizing government positions rather than basing hiring on skill\, talent\, and merit–for descendants of ancestors prominent in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-not-bhaangadesh/
LOCATION:King Manor Museum\, 150-03 Jamaica Ave\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T201500
DTSTAMP:20260429T211359Z
CREATED:20260416T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T211359Z
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SUMMARY:Variety Show: disOrientalism part 9: Lucky Numbers (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular all-star variety show to celebrate the Year of the Horse and AAPI heritage month. Comedy\, cabaret\, and music from the city’s most accomplished award-winning AAPI performers-from Broadway to Lincoln Center to the Grammy Stage to the Tony Awards to the best of downtown clubs. The show is curated and hosted by New York’s triple-threat dragon ladies – comedienne/spoken word artist Kate Siahaan-Rigg and child star-turned-Broadway-actress Olivia Oguma. This program lasts about 75 minutes and is guaranteed to boost your immunity against boredom\, inaction\, xenophobia\, orientalism\, and ill-advised bowl cuts. \nDiscount Code: SEVEN \nAn allotted amount of free tickets is available first-come\, first-served by following @kateriggnyc and sending her a DM with your email address OR send email to kate@katerigg.com requesting tickets. \nARKAI is a GRAMMY® award-winning\, genre-defying string duo that bridges the classical and the contemporary\, weaving cinematic soundscapes with electrifying virtuosity into epic performances around the world. Graduates of The Juilliard School\, ARKAI’s trailblazing journey includes major prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall\, GRAMMY® Museum\, Lakers NBA Playoffs\, EMMY Awards\, and TED Talks. Their versatility has led to collaborations with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle\, opening for GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning pianist Jon Batiste\, tours with celebrity violinist Lindsey Stirling\, and chart-topping releases with pianist Tony Ann. ARKAI’s sophomore album Brightside recently won a GRAMMY® Award in the Best Contemporary Instrumental category. \n\nTHE DYNASTIES This all-Asian\, female-presenting cabaret dance group honors the legacy of Asian performers who graced the nightclubs of San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Golden Age of nightlife. \nWhat began as a tribute has grown into a bold\, contemporary expression of Asian identity and performance. The dancers\, each rooted in different styles and cultural lineages\, reflect the vast diversity of the Asian diaspora. Together\, they bring a rich tapestry of movement\, perspective\, and presence—offering audiences an experience that is both nostalgic and radically new. \nThe Dynasties were Created by Preston Mui to celebrate Asian identity\, empower women\, and spark conversations about the Asian American experience through art\, music and dance. \nPooja Reddy is a Brooklyn-based comedy writer and stand-up comedian\, raised in rural Kentucky with roots in Hyderabad\, India. She began her career in Washington\, DC\, working for First Lady Michelle Obama followed by a role brokering public private partnerships at the United Nations Foundation – natural stepping stones to stand-up comedy. \n\nPooja is also the co-host of Kutti Gang\, a New York Times and Time Out New York recommended comedy show. Currently\, she is a member of The Public Theater’s 2025–2026 Joe’s Pub Working Group\, where she is developing her solo show\, Pooja Reddy is White Trash. Pooja’s writing and performances have been featured widely\, including in New York Magazine and in the 2025 Emmy-nominated special Voices Rising on PBS. \nPooja’s work blends comedy\, storytelling\, and cultural commentary through contributions to PBS’ ALL ARTS Network\, Disney’s Localish\, and through collaborations with organizations like Yellow Dot Studios and Doc Society. Off stage\, Pooja can usually be found catching up on shifts at her food co-op\, playing rummy\, or riding horses – still chasing the glory of her peak equestrian achievement: hobby horse champion of the 1999 Etoile Community Fair. \n\nKate Siahaan-Rigg (@kateriggnyc):  A star on the Manhattan comedy scene\, producer and co-host Kate Rigg graduated from Juilliard drama and immediately began moonlighting in comedy and spoken word club stages around the country\, bringing solo shows (Zombie Asian Moms\, Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show\, Kate’s Chink-O-Rama) and creating wild events like this one all over the city. By day\, she creates and produces comedy-based TV shows\, serves as creative director for OTRIFF- the nation’s only diversity film festival hosted by the Disability Community\,  is co-chair of the Joe’s Pub Council with Millicent Fortunoff\, and acts in plays. \n\nOlivia Oguma (@olioguma): Co-host and producer Olivia was the first Asian-American Young Cosette in Les Misérables and has been wowing New York audiences ever since in the Broadway casts of Mamma Mia\, A Christmas Carol\, Disney’s High School Musical\, Yellowface\, and several off-Broadway shows. She has appeared in many\, many productions of Miss Saigon (and zero productions of King and I. ) She does a lot of plays where she is usually crying or playing a 14-year-old\, and sometimes\, she plays a crying 14-year-old. She has also been on a bunch of TV shows where she usually plays the token Asian assistant who drops something at inopportune times. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Brunot
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/variety-show-disorientalism-part-9-lucky-numbers/
LOCATION:Public Theater -Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater,Variety Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260424T052915Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Comedy Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full night of hilarious comedy at Asian Comedy Fest 2026 on 5/6! Full line-up on our website\, asiancomedyfest.com\n\n\nJoin us for our seventh annual Asian Comedy Fest! NYC will run May 5th-7th for a total of 6 shows\, featuring over 50 of some of the best API comedic talent in the world.    https://asiancomedyfest.com/tickets \n\nMAY 5th at 7:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING AARON CHEN\nMAY 5th at 9:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING YOUNGMI MAYER\nMAY 6th at 7:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING JAMES TOM & SURENI WEERASEKERA\nMAY 6th at 9:00PM EST: COMEDY VARIETY SHOW FEATURING ASIAN AF & KATHLEEN KIM\nMAY 7th at 7:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING MIC NGUYEN & ADAM MAMAWALA\nMAY 7th at 9:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING MICHAEL CRUZ KAYNE\n\n  \nFor full lineup for this evening visit asiancomedyfest.com/tickets. \n*All line-ups are subject to change. \nRecording Policy:By purchasing a ticket\, you agree not to record\, stream\, or reproduce any part of the performance in video or audio format. Photography for personal\, non-commercial use is permitted. Violation of this policy may result in ejection from the venue without refund. \nFull terms: https://asiancomedyfest.com/terms \n  \nAsian Comedy Fest (ACF) is the largest and longest running international comedy fest dedicated to elevating diverse voices within the Asian and Pacific Islander community based in New York City. Our mission is threefold: comedy\, community\, and charity. Learn more on our website\, asiancomedyfest.com. \n*Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of show start time.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-comedy-fest-2026-5-6-full-night-pass/
LOCATION:47 3rd Ave\, 47 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152103Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pages: How Ashley Lam bridges corporate success and cultural legacy through storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Ashley Lam is an Executive Director at BNP Paribas\, with 15 years of experience in financial technology\, compliance\, and operational risk. She’s also the author of Wrapped with Love: Wonton Noodle Day with Grandma—a debut children’s picture book she created for her daughter and her mother\, all while raising three kids and without a publishing background. \nAshley didn’t write the book to change careers. She wrote it because the story she wanted to give her daughter didn’t exist yet. \nThis isn’t your average book talk; think of it as a live YouTube podcast with a business edge. To help tell Ashley’s story\, Sabeen Khan will lead the conversation. With a background in tech investment banking at Bank of America\, her own history of bold creative leaps as a beauty/wellness/tech startup co-founder and narrative builder at Refinery29\, Sabeen knows how to peel back the layers of Ashley’s personal and professional journey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-the-pages-how-ashley-lam-bridges-corporate-success-and-cultural-legacy-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131830Z
CREATED:20260418T005457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T131830Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: In Celebration of Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Hafeez Lakhani’s Abundance\, featuring Victor Suthammanont!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Hafeez Lakhani’s Abundance\, featuring Victor Suthammanont! \n_ \nIn suburban Miami\, sixty-year-old Sakeena—co-owner of a Dunkin’ franchise along with her husband\, Ramzan—has nine months to live unless she consents to an organ transplant. Thirty years ago\, at Ramzan’s behest\, she left her beloved Rawalpindi\, India\, for the United States. In the years that followed\, she compromised her belief in naseeb\, the Muslim notion of destiny\, and acquiesced to fertility treatments. This time\, she is adamant that she should live as intended—without medical intervention. As her health deteriorates\, Ramzan desperately seeks to reunite their grown children with the hope of convincing Sakeena to extend her life. \nBut there are complications. Eldest daughter Fareen is consumed by an important business deal that\, if successful\, will land her a highly desired (and lucrative) promotion. Meanwhile\, youngest son Adnan is living abroad and unable to return to the States due to his own unscrupulous business practices\, a pattern stretching back to his adolescence. If they have any hope of saving their mother’s life\, the siblings must take extraordinary action to wrestle with their life choices\, actions that reveal the always-present tension between ambition and fate. \nBrought to life by prose that captures the spirit of contemporary Miami as effortlessly as it conveys the challenges of running a Dunkin’ franchise\, Abundance is a beautiful\, moving read from an exciting new American voice. \nHafeez Lakhani was born in Hyderabad\, India\, and raised in suburban South Florida. His fiction and essays have appeared in Crazyhorse\, Exposition Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Tikkun\, The Cortland Review\, and The Southern Review\, among other publications. He has received fellowships from PEN America and the Center for Fiction\, has been recognized twice with a Notable Essay in Best American Essays\, and has been nominated twice for a Pushcart Prize. \nVictor Suthammanont is a lawyer and author. Hollow Spaces is his debut novel. He lives in New York City. \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. \nWe are located on the 9th floor of 18 W 21st Street (between 6th and 5th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-celebration-of-abundance/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172015Z
CREATED:20260423T171732Z
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SUMMARY:Theater Takeover Tuesday: The Devil Wears Prada 2
DESCRIPTION:Dress code: If you’re into it\, come in full glam / RED AND BLACK let’s make this a moment. \nWe’ll meet beforehand in FiDi (around the corner from the theater) at El Vez and Burrito 259 Vesey St. for a quick bit and maybe even a photo shoot before the movie. Happy Hour deals are at the bar only. It’s Cinco de Mayo too – so getting their early will be a good thing. \nGrab your tickets and join us – it’s going to be a fun one 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-takeover-the-devil-wears-prada-2/
LOCATION:Regal Cinemas Battery Park\, 251 Vesey Street\, New York\, New York\, 10282\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Meetup
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260511T200605Z
CREATED:20260424T163511Z
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SUMMARY:Our Journeys Exhibition (Montclair NJ)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys\, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP)\, on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. \nCentering the voices of Vietnamese Americans\, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration\, memory\, and resilience. Through oral histories\, cherished artifacts\, and interactive elements\, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the emotional and historical threads that connect generations across the diaspora. \nAbout the Exhibition\nOur Journeys is a curated multimedia experience\, inspired by the interviews and content generated by the Vietnamese Boat People podcast and programs. It is developed around the core concept that a story passed down is a gift—something given to another with intention and without obligation. For a community whose stories have often been told by others\, this exhibit centers the voices of the Vietnamese diaspora\, reclaiming the narrative through personal stories\, photographs\, displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences. \n \nAbout Montclair Public Library\nThe Montclair Public Library is a vibrant cultural and educational institution where ideas come to life\, fostering artistic enrichment\, cultural exploration\, and lifelong learning. We strive to connect people of all ages and backgrounds by offering inclusive access to knowledge\, creativity\, and community through dynamic programming\, collaborative spaces\, and joyful engagement. \nAbout Vietnamese Boat People\nVietnamese Boat People (VBP) is a nonprofit organization based in Montclair NJ. Established in 2018\, our mission is to amplify the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora community\, educate and inspire\, and foster meaningful connections. The organization’s name\, Vietnamese Boat People\, initially paid tribute to the millions of refugees who fled Vietnam by boat. Since then\, the organization has evolved and is dedicated to supporting all stories from the Vietnamese diaspora community. Through our award-winning podcast\, innovative storytelling\, digital archives\, and community-driven programs\, we provide accessible platforms for communities to engage with these narratives. https://www.vietnameseboatpeople.org \nPhoto credits: Argenis Apolinario
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-journeys-exhibition/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, 50 South Fullerton Ave.\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124721Z
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SUMMARY:Rewriting Our Narratives: Asian American Power Moves in Law & TV - The Partner Track Case
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 6 for lunch at Tempo by Hilton Times Square for Rewriting Our Narratives\, a compelling panel discussion exploring the influence of Asian Americans in media and the legal profession. The conversation will spotlight The Partner Track\, the acclaimed Netflix series based on Helen Wan’s novel\, which boldly depicts the challenges faced by Asian American women navigating corporate law. \nPanelists include Helen Wan (Author of The Partner Track\, Now on Netflix)\, Micheal Binns (IP Law Foundation Trustee and Co-Founder of ADAPT.legal)\, Ashley Cheung (Principal & Founder\, VPG\, Podcaster and Author)\, and Maddy Batliboi (Board Co-Chair\, Womankind AKA New York Asian Women’s Center) will share insights on representation\, identity\, and systemic change. This conversation will be guided by moderator Dawn Yu (Cross-Border IP Strategist\, JiaQuan IP Law).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rewriting-our-narratives-asian-american-power-moves-in-law-tv-the-partner-track-case/
LOCATION:Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square\, 1568 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Television
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260428T172553Z
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SUMMARY:NYS AAPI Summit (in Albany)
DESCRIPTION:The New York State AAPI Summit is an annual landmark legislative event uniting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legislators \n\n\n\n\nThe New York State AAPI Summit returns for its third year! \nThis year’s theme is AI For All. Join us for a day of community building\, learning\, and celebration at the inaugural NYS AAPI Summit. SPACE IS LIMITED. \nConnect with AAPI legislators\, leaders\, and advocates. Gain insights from inspiring speakers and participate in engaging workshops. Whether you’re a student\, activist\, or community member\, this event is for you. Let’s come together to celebrate our heritage and amplify our voices. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nys-aapi-summit/
LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 198 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T110944Z
CREATED:20260423T110942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T110944Z
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SUMMARY:Imagining Otherwise: Worldmaking in Progress
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands (Center CIRCL). Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, Latinx Project at NYU\, NYU Steinhardt Department of Applied Statistics\, Social Science\, and Humanities\, and NYU Department of Media\, Culture\, and Communication.  \nREGISTER (by April 24) \nGraduate Students from the NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and NYU’s Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands (Center CIRCL) invite students from the tri-state area to join us for our 2026 Student Conference\, Imagining Otherwise: Worldmaking in Progress. \nChristina Sharpe’s In the Wake: On Blackness and Being\, urges us to work towards living and ‘imagining otherwise’ as a vital and creative\, everyday act of resistance to colonialism (Sharpe\, 2016). Our one-day student conference\, Imagining Otherwise: Worldmaking in Progress\, takes up this call\, building upon the traditions of Black\, Indigenous\, and scholars who theorize and write into a future-oriented\, radical imagination of other worlds and alternative formations of co-existence. The conference invites advanced undergraduate students\, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in any field or discipline to come together\, re-imagine and re-orient our relations and existence in the world\, while daring to Imagine Otherwise.   \nThis conference will take place at NYU. Location details to be provided.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/imagining-otherwise-worldmaking-in-progress/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T175501Z
CREATED:20260424T213956Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jane Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate conversation with Korean-Canadian debut novelist Jane Park!\n\n\nIn Conversation with Jane Park\nCome join us for an opportunity to hear from a brilliant new talent upon her literary debut! Korean-Canadian author Jane Park takes the stage at KAAGNY Headquarters for an intimate conversation with us about the immigrant struggle\, how that shaped her writing\, and about her personal story. \nHer book\, Inheritance\, explores the immigrant experience\, the sacrifices made by both parents and children\, and how trauma transfers to the next generation. As the protagonist\, Anne\, journeys to the past\, she emerges to finally define life on her own terms. \nAbout Jane Park \nJane Park is a second-generation Korean Canadian writer. She is a MacDowell Fellow\, and was a participant in the Banff Centre’s Writing Studio\, and Diaspora Dialogues where she worked on Inheritance. Currently\, she is pursuing an MFA at the University of British Columbia. \nShe was born in Edmonton\, Alberta\, moved around a lot as a child but spent the longest period in Vancouver\, BC. She lived in New York for over a decade\, and now lives in Calgary\, Alberta. \n– \nThere will be a Q&A session following the conversation\, so come with questions ready! \nCopies of Inheritance will be available for purchase on-site. \nTickets include one drink.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-conversation-with-jane-park/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T235846Z
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SUMMARY:Creative x Social Impact x AI: Community Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chill night mixing creativity\, social good\, and AI to spark some cool ideas and connections.\n\n\nWould you like to turn your creativity to real-world impact? \n​Join us for an intimate community gathering that brings together designers\, creatives\, technologists\, and nonprofit leaders to explore how creativity and AI can drive meaningful social change. \n​This evening is designed to: \n\n​Connect with like-minded creatives who care about impact\n​Hear directly from nonprofits on real challenges they’re facing\n​Learn how design\, storytelling\, and AI tools can support meaningful work\n​Get a first look at the ACF Social Impact Hackathon 2026\n\n​Whether you’re a designer\, marketer\, builder\, or storyteller — this is a space to meet collaborators\, exchange ideas\, and explore how your skills can make a difference. \n​✨ Come for the conversation\, stay for the community. \n​ \n​🗓️ Agenda\n\n​6:30 – 7:00 PM Doors Open + Arrival\n​7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome & Intro\n​7:15 – 7:35 PM Social Impact Hackathon Intro\n​7:35 – 7:55 PM Nonprofit Lightning Talks\n​7:55 – 8:10 PM Panel Discussion\n​8:10 – 8:25 PM Open Q & A\n​8:25 – 8:55 PM Networking & Mingle\n​8:55 – 9:00 PM Wrap-up\n\n​ \n​🎤 Speakers\n​Shandy Tsai\, President & Co-Founder @Asian Creative Foundation | Creative Lead @Duolingo \n​Erin M. Hawkins\, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships @New York Immigration Coalition \n​Grisel Olivo\, Director of Development @ UnLocal\, Inc. \n​Jenny Goldberg\, Director of Communications @Brooklyn Community PrideCenter (BCPC) \n​ \n​🩵 Venue Sponsor: Air HQ\n​Air is the home for all creative work — a single platform where marketing & creative teams collect\, approve\, and multiply their assets. \n​By requesting to join\, you agree to Air’s Terms of Service\, Privacy Policy\, and occasional update emails. \n​ \n​🎟️ RSVP: Free\n​Entry: $10 at the door\n​”RSVP for free to reserve your spot! We kindly request a $10 donation at the door. 100% of proceeds go to the Asian Creative Foundation to support our local creative community.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/creative-x-social-impact-x-ai-community-night/
LOCATION:Air HQ\, 3 Howard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T141537Z
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SUMMARY:Amader Dawat\, Apicha CHC\, DRUM Presents: "Elijah" (Screening & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Elijah”\, a coming-out story of a Bengali-American trans man. Followed by a Q+A with filmmaker\, Razid Season!\n\n\nSypnosis: A South Asian Muslim taxi driver faces the reality that the American Dream may never be his. Grueling hours\, rude customers\, a collapse in medallion values\, and suicides among fellow drivers continually chip away at his hope for the future. Against this backdrop\, crisis spills into his family as his child comes out as a transgender man. His relationship with his transgender son challenges his past views on LGBTQ issues\, forcing him to confront prejudice in his community to protect the child he loves.\n\nWe’ll be screening this beautiful film\, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker\, Razid. Refreshments will be provided. \nAbout Us:\nRazid Season: Born in Abu Dhabi & raised in Dhaka\, Razid Season is a Bengali filmmaker based in New York. He is the founder of a non-profit\, Image Maker Films Inc. Besides\, he has worked as a freelance project evaluator for POV. He was an invited jury at the Plural+ Youth Film Festival 2022\, run by UNAOC and IOM. He has received several awards for his films\, including the Lawrence and Danielle Nyman award (2018 & 2019)\, the Best Director award from SAIFF 2020\, Honourable Mention from Columbus Jewish Film Festival 2020\, and ISA Los Angeles. His films have premiered at the 43rd Asian American Film Festival in New York\, the Buffalo International Film Festival\, the Williamsburg International Film Festival\, and the Los Angeles Polish Film Festival. His film premiered on CUNY TV\, Yiddishkayt Initiative\, and The Archeological Channel’s web streaming. His film Kaddish ranked as one of the top 10 independent short fiction works by Cinema Daily US. Razid is interested in making films that deal with humanitarian issues\, and he wants his films to be a tool to advocate for those underprivileged communities whose voices are not heard in the mainstream media. \nAmader Dawat is a Bangladeshi and Bengali queer and trans led grassroots collective based in NYC. Rooted in radical care and the tradition of dawaats (gatherings)\, we aim to foster community\, connection\, and empowerment by standing with all oppressed people. We strive to build celebratory and safe spaces by synergizing arts\, culture\, and political education. Our core mission is queer liberation–we firmly believe no one is free until we are all free. \nApicha Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center. Their mission is to provide high quality\, whole person\, and compassionate care delivered in a welcoming manner. \nDesis Rising Up and Moving is a multi-generational\, membership based organization of over 1\,800 low-wage South Asian immigrant workers\, youth\, and families organizing for social and economic justice in New York City. DRUM organizes low-income\, largely Muslim\, undocumented South Asian immigrant families and youth through base-building and membership services\, leadership development\, campaigns for policy change\, and movement building.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/amader-dawat-apicha-chc-drum-presents-elijah-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T195520Z
CREATED:20260424T232458Z
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, HBO\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nVenue Policy:  \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-19/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T132846Z
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Friday\, May 8 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual\, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast\, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen\, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows\, featuring comics from HBO\, Comedy Central\, and your Twitter feed. \nHosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto \n  \nWith special guests Vic Tran\, Kaneez Surka\, and Patricia Dinglasan \n  \n  \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+ \n\n\nFAQ\nAll Advance and Door tickets are Mixed Seating and Standing. Seating is limited. \nWhen you arrive\, simply check in at the door by providing the name of the ticket purchaser to claim your Will Call tickets. \nOnly Credit and Tap to Pay are accepted for ticket sales at the door. \nMost other questions answered here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-12/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T142156Z
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SUMMARY:"AGAIN" by Jason Wang\, a work-in-progress performance
DESCRIPTION:“AGAIN” is an interactive full-length play being developed based on testimonies of seniors from University Settlement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/again-by-jason-wang-a-work-in-progress-performance/
LOCATION:Speyer Hall\, 184 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
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SUMMARY:Japan Parade and Street Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, a celebration of Japanese heritage\, art\, tradition and food takes place right outside of Central Park at the Japan Parade & Street Fair. This rich cultural event connects New Yorkers and NYC visitors with the local Japanese community. \nWe are excited to announce the Grand Marshal of Japan Parade 2026 is none other than Acky Bright! Known for his intricate line work and “kawakakkoii” (cute and cool) aesthetic\, Acky Bright is an internationally acclaimed Japanese manga artist whose work has appeared in collaborations with McDonald’s\, Meta\, Marvel\, DC Comics\, BMW\, Lexus\, and more. \nJapan Parade\nThe Japan Parade heads south along Central Park West from 81st Street to 67th Street\, showcasing traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through dance\, music\, martial arts\, and colorful costumes. Starts at 1:00 PM at 81st Street heading south along Central Park West to 67th Street. \n \nJapan Street Fair\nThere will also be a Japan Street Fair on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Ave. Here you can indulge in delicious traditional Japanese foods\, browse art\, learn about history\, shop for treasures\, and participate in cultural activities like calligraphy\, origami\, and other family-friendly entertainment. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. \nEvent Info & Times\n\nOpening Ceremony: 12:30 PM at the Grandstand Area (Central Park West btw 70th & 71st Street).\nParade: 1:00 PM at 81st Street\, traveling south down Central Park West to 67th Street.\nStreet Fair: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 72nd Street btw Central Park West & Columbus Avenue.\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-parade-and-street-fair-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Market,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133619Z
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SUMMARY:Stories About Home: A Writing Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:A three-session writing workshop series exploring stories about home.\n\n\nLed by writer and teacher Ashwak Fardoush\, this workshop series focuses on writing about home\, community\, language\, and migration. \nThe sessions are held from 2 to 4 pm on May 9\, 16\, and 23. Participants register for all three sessions as a whole\, which creates a safe container and closed group where trust and continuity can develop. \nThe workshop is broken up into 3 parts: \nPart I: Places & Home \nPart II: People & Home \nPart III: Language & Home \nWe will: \n* Use holistic strategies to excavate stories about home\, community and migration \n* Learn ways to connect to our creativity \n* Write without censorship \n* Access personal memories\, communal history\, and ancestral wisdom \n* Share our stories in a supportive community \n* Hold space for each other’s stories through active and empathic listening \nPlease reach out to info@sawcc.org if you want to join but the registration cost is prohibitive. \nAshwak Fardoush is a writer\, educator\, and founder of Wildflower Writing. Born in Bangladesh\, she immigrated to the US at a young age with her family. Her work appeared in The Margins\, Spoon River Poetry Review\, Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops blog\, and Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction. \nThe South Asian Womxn’s Creative Collective (SAWCC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to the advancement\, visibility\, and development of emerging and established South Asian womxn artists and creative professionals by providing a physical and virtual space to profile their creative and intellectual work across disciplines. \n  \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council and by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/stories-about-home-a-writing-workshop-series/
LOCATION:The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts\, 323 West 39th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T135839Z
CREATED:20260424T062635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T135839Z
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SUMMARY:Movie: About Face
DESCRIPTION:At Green Lung Studio\n\n\nAbout Face \ndir: Jennifer Rita Lin \nRuntime: 1 hr \nTwo Asian American dancers try to persuade the world’s leading ballet companies to jettison Asian stereotypes\, including dancing in yellowface. Georgina Pazcoguin and Phil Chan battle entrenched tradition and political pushback as they shine a critical spotlight on The Nutcracker and other beloved classics in this vivid account of cultural missteps and creative evolution. \nAll screenings are $10. Eventbrite’s fee is $2.51. The total at checkout is $12.51 per screening. If you are a Red Hook resident and this ticket price is a barrier for you at this time please use code RHBACOMMUNITY at check out to be added to Red Hook resident free admission list. To ensure space for the Red Hook community\, we may ask demonstration of residency. \nFunds from ticket purchases goes to Red Hook Community Business Alliance\, a 501c3 organization\, for use at their discretion\, but are not tax deductible for the purchaser. Fair market value in NYC for film festival screening is $20.00 so your full ticket price is considered a service fee.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rhbff-2026-about-face/
LOCATION:Green Lung Studio\, 22 Commerce Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T140222Z
CREATED:20260424T085346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T140222Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at the AAPI Comedy Night!\n\n\nDOORS: 6:30 PM \nSHOW: 7:00 PM \nEris Mainstage \nCelebrate AAPI Heritage Month at the AAPI Comedy Night! A comedic variety show featuring some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in standup\, improv\, clown\, sketch\, live music and more! \nDirector and Producer:\nAnson Chan @ironistchef \nLine-Up: \nAnson Chan @ironistchef \nBen Lee @roastporkpuns \nChristina Li @c.ligs \nDivya Gunasekaran @divya_undone \nEmily Huang @emilydoesimprov \nJon Lu @mrcornman_ \nKelvin Wang @kelvinmoves \nPaul Ton @ton.paul \nPeng Dang @pengdangcomedy \nShareef Taher @shareef_taher_haha \nXuan Zhao @ xuan_on_stage \nYoshiko Watson @yoshwatson \n  \nFine Print: \n\nMust be 21+ to attend. No outside alcohol is allowed in the space.\nThere are 60 seats – first come\, first serve – and then standing room up to capacity.\nAll ticket sales are final – no refunds. If you must miss your show\, email us at info@brooklyncc.com with at least 24 hours notice and we can transfer your tickets to any upcoming show at the BCC. Answers to most other questions can be found here.\nIf show is sold out\, limited tickets will be available at the door.\nIf you have questions about accessibility needs at our venue\, please reach out to info@brooklyncc.com.\nLineup subject to change.\n\n  \n  \nPhotographic Consent Disclaimer\nBy purchasing a ticket\, you consent to be photographed\, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the venue. Your attendance constitutes your consent to such photography\, filming and/or recording and to any ongoing use in social media or future promotional materials at the BCC. You understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you attending this event. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please email us at info@brooklyncc.com after the show\, and we will make sure not to use your image in our promotional materials.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-comedy-night-2/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Comedy Collective\, 167 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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