Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
Pearl River Mart Gallery - Soho 452 Broadway, New York
Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K – The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
Hana House 345 Adams St, Brooklyn
49th Asian American International Film Festival with discount (Hybrid)
Multiple venues
Tapas & Tenant Rights: Slumdog Millionaire Screening
Kitsby 393 Broadway, 5th Floor, New YorkWeek of Events
Noguchi’s New York
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 […]
Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon
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. Displaying 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 […]
Japan Fes NYC 2026: Japanese Food Festival
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 […]
Shu Lea Cheang, LOVER LOVE
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. This […]
Queens Night Market
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. Every Saturday from 4pm to midnight April.18 to August 22 and September 19 to October 31. […]
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh”
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 […]
Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects. […]
Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica, CA to Chicago, IL, it’s been immortalized in songs, books, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. With a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a […]
Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K – The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
This is the Largest Event of the Summer! Experience the Ultimate Korean Beauty Experience from June 13th (Grand Opening) to August 31. 🏰2 HOUSES 1 ADDRESS -- ALL AT HANA HOUSE 🏰 New York's most immersive K-beauty & culture experience is here for the summer — and it's back better than ever ✨ Haus of […]
It’s Time for K-Culture 2026
It’s Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer, Dive into Korea Summer in Korea is unlike anywhere else. From spine-tingling horror stories and bustling Korean PC Bangs, where gaming goes hand in hand with ramyun and snacks, to cutting-edge K-beauty and dynamic pop culture, It's Time for K-Culture 2026 invites you to experience how Koreans […]
Transcendence
Fou Gallery is pleased to present Transcendence, a group exhibition featuring Tianshu Zhang (张天舒), Tao Xian(陶显), and Gloria Fan Duan(樊段晓春), on view from July 11 through September 5, 2026. As in the philosophy of the I-Ching , the world is not an empty abstraction, but a living structure of patterns through which all things transform. At […]
49th Asian American International Film Festival with discount (Hybrid)
Presented by Asian CineVision (ACV). Potluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE & TICKETS Join Asian CineVision (ACV) for the highly anticipated 49th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) in New York City and virtually from Thursday, July 30-Sunday, August 9. This year’s festival features a […]
929 Sunday Music Club
Our guest and resident DJs will take you through the Canto-pop and Mando-pop worlds with sets inspired by different eras, artists, and genres. Come rediscover the music you grew up with through our sound system, with every set curated entirely from physical media (CDs and vinyl records) ⏰Schedule: 8/2 Jolin v.s. Elva Night curated by @ray.tj.tsou […]
2026 Building CAPACD Convention
The Building CAPACD Convention is where we come together to turn community power into action. Every two years, community development practitioners, leaders, and allies from across the country convene to strengthen neighborhoods and advance housing and economic opportunity in low-income communities. At this convening, powerful voices from diverse backgrounds will share strategies for building inclusive, […]
Korean Village 2026
Join us for Korean Village 2026, an exciting cultural experience where you’ll discover the best of Korea through language, food, K-pop, games, and hands-on activities! ✨ Here’s what you can look forward to: 🎤 K-pop Dance 🍜 Authentic Korean Food 🗣️ Korean Language Lessons 🎨 Traditional Crafts 🎭 Korean Culture & Games 👘 Hanbok Experience […]
929 Wednesday Jazz Club
Wednesday Jazz Club continues its exploration of the beauty of jazz this August, reimagining Asian pop music through a jazz lens while expanding beyond the worlds of Mando-pop and Canto-pop. 🎺Upcoming Schedule 08.05 2000s Mando-Pop + More w/ @danniwu_music 08.12 Classic Jazz Night w/ @joellebensaid 08.19 David Tao Night 陶喆之夜 w/ @aprilwuofficial 08.26 2000s K-Pop Night w/ @jo0_w0n 📍 […]
The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings
What sounds are hidden within a painting? Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories preserved in these masterpieces. Through three thematic sections—“Harmony Through Music,” “Elegance and Refinement in Music,” and “Music in Common Life”—the special […]
APAICS 2026 National Leadership Academy
The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999, the program provides aspiring candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers. […]
A K-Birthday Party
How do people celebrate birthdays in Korea? Join us for a special summer program celebrating Korean birthday traditions through story, art, and tteok cupcake making. Award-winning author and illustrator Hyewon Yum will read her picture book A Spoonful of the Sea (나의 첫 번째 미역국) aloud and share the meaning behind the Korean birthday tradition […]
Still Becoming
Still Becoming presents a new body of work by Shuyao Huang that explores color repetition and form as a way of experiencing time, attention, interruption, transformation, and new perceptions. This exhibition builds on Huang’s long-standing discipline built from stripes and carefully calibrated relationships of color.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
The 36th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is currently scheduled for August 8-9, 2026. In the year of the Horse, we look forward to an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun. As always our festival is free admission, rain or shine at the Flushing Meadows […]
Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026
Join us for two exciting days of Japanese summer fun at the Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026 at our New Jersey store! Experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring delicious festival foods, refreshing drinks, family-friendly games, and cultural performances. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the summer with us! Come in […]
Festival of Tea
NYC’s biggest tea party is back for round two! 🍵🎯 Join us for two full days of tea, games, and summer fun as Smorgasburg and @theblpexperience bring the Festival of Tea back to Williamsburg and Prospect Park—powered by @square and in partnership with @browngirlmag. Come sip your way through a lineup of special guest tea vendors, discover new favorites, try […]
Chinatown Storytelling Festival 2026
From August 8 to 18, 2026, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is […]
Jenny Yang’s Good Egg Comedy Tour
GOOD EGG is Jenny Yang's immigrant grocery store standup comedy tour and video series -- fundraising for local organizations that support our communities. NEW YORK SHOW: SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 7:00PM Doors Open; 7:30PM Showtime Location: New Kam Man, 200 Canal St, New York, NY 10013 - 2nd FL The market is a small space and tickets will sell out. […]
Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens
For the third year in a row, the Center for All Abilities (CAA) is hosting a summer arts showcase, dedicated to platforming the art of neurodivergent and special needs individuals. This year’s show, “Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens,” is focused on portraits, self-portraits, and reflections of self-identity — how you see yourself, how you move […]
Hanami Nights
Hanami Nights returns to New York for another night of pan-Asian club culture. The city that started it, the artists shaping the sound, all night long. LO3TUS. JOKAH. NARI. SERENITY. Sat Aug 8 at 00:00, Long Island City. Location: 00:00 · Long Island City · Doors 10PM · 21+
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Featured August 3, 2026 -Featured Tapas & Tenant Rights: Slumdog Millionaire Screening
Tapas & Tenant Rights: Slumdog Millionaire Screening
Come one, come all to an incredible opportunity to learn about the fight for tenant rights here in our backyard of NYC. I’m beyond excited to host a movie screening […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Crash Course for Travelers to Japan
Crash Course for Travelers to Japan
This in-person crash course for travelers offers a quick introduction to the Japanese language as well as Japanese customs, which can be very helpful for first-time or even veteran travelers to Japan. Through our mini-workshop, you will be introduced to basic Japanese phrases for greeting, ordering food, shopping and other aspects of daily life. Get […]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 -The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology”
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August 5, 2026 -Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the “Lazy Native” and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines
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Virtual EventAugust 5, 2026 -Japanese Business Etiquette
The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology”
Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 5, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ETCommittee of 100Asian American Career Ceilings InitiativeAugust 5, 2026 Webcast▦ Topic: "The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology"▦ Speakers: Buck Gee, Executive Advisor, AscendDeb Liu, Co-Founder, Ember AI and former CEO, Ancestry.com▦ Moderator: Peter Young, […]
Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the “Lazy Native” and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines
Description: Join NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for a talk by George B. Radics, senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the National University of […]
Japanese Business Etiquette
This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET). This online business etiquette workshop is designed to teach basic Japanese phrases and behavioral skills needed […]
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 6, 2026 -Webinar: State of AAPIs in US and NYC Reports
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August 6, 2026 -Book Talk | The Hyphenated Life by Dr Han Ren
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August 6, 2026 -Film: Salmokji: Whispering Water (살목지)
Webinar: State of AAPIs in US and NYC Reports
Unlock the Findings in our Live Webinar To learn more about what comes next for AAPIs across NYC’s five boroughs and identify opportunities for collaboration, join us for a webinar on Thursday, August 6 at 8am PT/11am ET. Hosted by Shamina Singh, TAAF Board Member and Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, we’ll […]
Book Talk | The Hyphenated Life by Dr Han Ren
For readers of Permission to Come Home, Minor Feelings, and Pleasure Activism, an insightful guide for “hyphenates” seeking to better understand themselves and help others understand them, too. What does it mean to […]
Film: Salmokji: Whispering Water (살목지)
Salmokji: Whispering Water (살목지) Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at 9:00 PM Director: Lee Sang-min Synopsis: An unidentified figure appears in the road-view footage of Salmokji Reservoir, a place long haunted by strange rumors—despite never having been captured on camera before. With a strict deadline to complete a reshoot before the end of the day, producer […]
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Summer Family Health Day
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Featured August 7, 2026 -Featured ** SOLD OUT ** Summer Mahjong with Potluck Asian America!
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August 7, 2026 -A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
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August 7, 2026 -Taiwanese Vinyl Listening Party + Pop Up
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August 7, 2026 -AAIFF Film: Love Massacre 4K Restoration
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August 7, 2026 -Film: A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련)
Summer Family Health Day
Join the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (@cbwchc) and Flushing Business Improvement District for an afternoon of wellness, fun, and community at the Summer Family Health Day! Stop by for free health resources, children’s activities, school supplies, books, giveaways, and more. Whether you’re looking for helpful information or a fun outing with the family, […]
** SOLD OUT ** Summer Mahjong with Potluck Asian America!
Join Potluck Asian America for another fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong! Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill, strategy, and luck, and meet other mahjong enthusiasts. A full dinner will be served! The evening will also include a special raffle as well as random prize […]
A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and TikTok.A+ 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 […]
Taiwanese Vinyl Listening Party + Pop Up
Join us for a listening party and vinyl pop-up featuring SDM-001 - the brand-new 10" vinyl release by Vicki Huang, vintage Taiwanese selects, and cuts from Taiwanese Waves artists gearing […]
AAIFF Film: Love Massacre 4K Restoration
This film will be screened in-person only. Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema Potluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all ticket Set in the […]
Film: A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련)
A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련) Director: Kim Jee-woon Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 9:00 PM Synopsis: In a remote rural village, at the end of a quiet country road lined with wildflowers, stands a solitary Japanese-style wooden house. By day, the house is picturesque enough to seem as though the sound of a […]
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Apicha Community Celebration & Health Fair
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Virtual EventAugust 8, 2026 -Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County
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Virtual EventAugust 8, 2026 -Chinatown Records Radio Live Liftoff: Chinatown Records x Think!Chinatown
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August 8, 2026 -Shop & Taste Workshop: TOFU EDITION
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August 8, 2026 -Masters of Sleep Launch Party with Jianan Qian, Alyssa Asquith & Na Zhong
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August 8, 2026 -AAIFF Film: Before the Moon Falls (with discount)
Apicha Community Celebration & Health Fair
Join Apicha Community Health Center for our Community Celebration & Health Fair in honor of National Health Center Week. Bring the whole family (related and or chosen family) for a FREE day of health, connection, and fun, including: • Health screenings and dental screenings • Benefits enrollment and community resources • Family activities, face painting, […]
Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County
Join us for a webinar on Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County with Jessica Chew. During the California Gold Rush, Red Bluff emerged as one of Northern California's most important transportation hubs. Called the “head of navigation” on the Sacramento River, travelers, merchants, miners, loggers, and agricultural workers journeyed here and continued north in […]
Chinatown Records Radio Live Liftoff: Chinatown Records x Think!Chinatown
Tune in worldwide at chinatownrecords.us/radio Chinatown Records Radio is going live on air! Tune in live 1-2pm for a Think!Chinatown & Chinatown Records B2B (back-to-back) radio show, reliving the past 5 summers of rocking Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 & Chinatown Night Market 橋頭夜市 together! Chinatown Records Radio launches onto the airwaves & beyond with a […]
Shop & Taste Workshop: TOFU EDITION
Join Think!Chinatown for a guided deep-dive foodways workshop on artisanal tofu shops (Tofu 舖 pù/pou*) in Chinatown. Browse, taste, and learn about each tofu pou’s specialties and offerings, and what […]
Masters of Sleep Launch Party with Jianan Qian, Alyssa Asquith & Na Zhong
Come celebrate the launch of Masters of Sleep and Other Stories! Accent Editions is delighted to celebrate the publication of Masters of Sleep and Other Stories by Zhu Yue. Please […]
AAIFF Film: Before the Moon Falls (with discount)
This film will be screened in-person only. A Q&A will follow the screening. The Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema Potluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off […]
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -Bon Odori Festival
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August 9, 2026 -DCTV Screening w/ Q&A: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown
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August 9, 2026 -From Queens with Love: Writers on the Borough that Inspired Them
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August 9, 2026 -AAIFF Film: Hoop Like This: Closing Night Screening & Reception (with discount)
Bon Odori Festival
No admission fees, and anybody can participate. Traditional Bon Folk dancing and Japanese cultural presentation. There will be performance of Soh Daiko and it will be a good opportunity to learn […]
DCTV Screening w/ Q&A: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown
“Chinatown Storytelling Festival: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown” showcases Think!Chinatown’s history of storytelling projects as the organization is reaching its 10 year anniversary. To mark this milestone, we’ll be pulling treasures from the Think!Chinatown’s archives and premier a new animated short. Join us for this special retrospective on Think!Chinatown’s decade-long work. Sun Aug 9, 3:30pm: […]
From Queens with Love: Writers on the Borough that Inspired Them
To celebrate the World’s Borough Bookshop’s third anniversary, these native Queens writers will share how growing up here shaped their lives, writing, and art. Alvin Eng, author of Our Laundry, Our […]
AAIFF Film: Hoop Like This: Closing Night Screening & Reception (with discount)
We are incredibly excited to close our 49th annual Asian American International Film Festival with the East Coast Premiere of HOOP LIKE THIS. The runtime of the film is 100 minutes. This film will be screened in-person only. Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the […]
