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SUMMARY:Film: Farewell to the Highland Station
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nFarewell to the Highland Station\nNobuo Nakagawa\, Japan\, 1951\, 35mm\, 76 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nA botanical researcher (Michitaro Mizushima) visits a tuberculosis sanatorium in the highlands. Collecting plants in the area for his research\, he falls in love with the nurse in white (Kyoko Kagawa). \nProduced quickly to capitalize on the massive success of Minoru Obata’s hit song of the same title\, within the genre trappings of the “kayo eiga” (song film)\, Farewell to the Highland Station elevates to the sublime under the masterful direction of Nobuo Nakagawa. Known in most histories exclusively for his classics of the horror genre\, legendary critic Shiguehiko Hasumi has explained that Nakagawa is indistinguishable without this film. Something similar could also be said about Kagawa: that if this film were known\, her role in it as the young nurse would likely be amongst her most iconic. \nA revelatory film\, newly subtitled on the occasion of this series\, for what is believed to be its U.S. premiere. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the National Film Archive of Japan. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-farewell-to-the-highland-station/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T204900
DTSTAMP:20260807T083742Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Kyoko Kagawa Rarities: Little Peach / Anzukko
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nDiscovered in a “New Face” contest run by the Tokyo Shimbun in 1949\, Kyoko Kagawa joined upstart film studio Shintoho at age 17\, initiating a steady stream of appearances that would establish in her image an aptitude for projecting brightness and “pure feeling.” Going freelance early in her career in 1952\, she would quickly become a staple of Japanese Cinema’s Golden Age\, becoming immortalized especially as the youngest daughter in the Yasujiro Ozu masterpiece Tokyo Story (1953). With the distinction of working with all of Japan’s “Big Four” directors (Ozu\, Kenji Mizoguchi\, Akira Kurosawa\, and Mikio Naruse) and many more of its greats (Hiroshi Shimizu\, Kozaburo Yoshimura\, Hirokazu Kore-eda\, to name a few)\, and in a career spanning over 70 years and 130 films\, Kagawa’s filmography can read like a roadmap to Japan’s cinema\, her characters meaningful guides in its living history. \nThe greatness in Kagawa’s filmography overflows\, but many of her most widely-circulated roles are in support of other leads or larger ensembles. Composed entirely of imported celluloid\, “Kyoko Kagawa Rarities” looks at the rich history from another vantage point\, and puts Kagawa\, deservedly\, in the center lane. Highlighting discovery and revelation (special mention for the U.S. premiere of Farewell to the Highland Station)\, and postulating a new set of classics\, the series looks to give fresh color to this dear and familiar face. —Joseph Eusebio \n“I am truly delighted and grateful that audiences in New York will have the opportunity to see this selection of films in which I appeared as part of this special retrospective. New York holds a special place in my heart\, as I once lived there for about three years because of my husband’s work\, and I remember the city with great fondness. I was still young in some of these films\, but I hold deep gratitude for the exceptional source material and for the guidance of the distinguished directors with whom I was fortunate enough to work. It is thanks to them that these films endure and can continue to be met by audiences today. I hope that you will enjoy watching the different ways in which each of the women in these films chooses to live her life. “ —Kyoko Kagawa\, June 2026 \nNote: The first film in this series\, Mikio Naruse’s Little Peach (Anzukko)\, will screen at Anthology Film Archives on August 13\, 2026. Click here for information and tickets.  \nGuest curated by Joseph Eusebio and Akinaru Rokkaku. \nProgrammed with support from the Japan Foundation\, New York.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kyoko-kagawa-rarities-little-peach-anzukko/
LOCATION:Anthology Film Archives\, 32 Second Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T153157Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Whisperings of the Moon (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents the first weekend of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival. For a full schedule of films and tickets click here. \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets.\nWhisperings of the Moon\nLai Yuqing\, Hong Kong/China/Cambodia/India\, 2026\, 85 min. \nIn Khmer and English with English subtitles. \nNisay\, an actress haunted by loss\, returns to Cambodia and to Thida — a love once forbidden. Bound by the weight of family and society\, their passion survives only in memory and performance\, until it must fade away. East Coast Premiere. \nLai Yuqing (2002-2026)\, she/they\, originally from Fujian\, was a director\, actor\, and musician. Her directorial feature debut\, WHISPERINGS OF THE MOON\, a lesbian love story\, had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. Her work was also selected for the Toronto International Film Festival\, BFI Flare\, Tokyo Talents Shortlist\, and she was also a Sundance Ignite finalist.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-whisperings-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T183439Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Levitating Opening Night Screening
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents the Opening Night presentation and first weekend of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival. For a full schedule of films and tickets click here. \nDoors will open at 5:30 PM ET\, followed by the screening of LEVITATING at 6:30 PM ET in the Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium. \nLevitating\nWregas Bhanuteja\, Indonesia/Singapore/France/Taiwan/Philippines\, 2026\, 119 min. \nIn Indonesian with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with director Wregas Bhanuteja moderated by Patricia Kusumaningtyas. \nLatas Village\, a small suburban area\, is known for its traditional trance parties\, a long-standing ritual and form of entertainment passed down through generations. When the sacred spring where the spirit-channelers seek spirits is facing an impending eviction\, Bayu (20) becomes determined to become a lead spirit-channeler himself so he can lead a grand fundraising party to buy back the spring. But along the way\, Bayu discovers that ambition alone is not enough to make him a true spirit channeler\, or to save the village he calls home. New York Premiere. \nTo end the night\, we invite you to celebrate the film at the Opening Reception at The Astor House (130 E 80th Street\, New York\, NY 10075) at 9:00 PM ET. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to win some raffle prizes! [Separate Ticket Required]
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-levitating/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T211500
DTSTAMP:20260709T213244Z
CREATED:20260709T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T213244Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Om Shanti Om
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society continues its ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society’s Curator of Film. \nOm Shanti Om\nFarah Khan\, India\, 2007\, 35mm\, 162 min.\nIn Hindi with English subtitles \nIntroduced by Film Comment Editor Devika Girish. \nIn early 70s Bombay\, aspiring actor Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) and famous starlet Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone) are murdered. Thirty years later\, Makhija’s reincarnation Om Kapoor (Shah Rukh Khan) sets out to discover the mystery of their demise. Thus begins the saga of Om Shanti Om. A highpoint of Bollywood’s last great era\, and a glamorous homage to its 70s excesses\, this meta delight— with a soundtrack by Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics by Javed Akhtar\, Vishal Dadlani and Kumaar— features SRK x2 at his wavy-haired best. 35mm Print Courtesy of the George Eastman Museum\, gift of Mark and Arman Gabay. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-om-shanti-om/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T204500
DTSTAMP:20260709T212729Z
CREATED:20260709T212643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T212729Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Moonglow
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nPreceded by the short film Shangri-La (2021). \nMoonglow \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/Taiwan/Japan/USA\, 2026\, 107 min.    \nIn English and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic and programmer David Schwartz. \nSandoval’s latest feature is a sterling representation of the dramatic themes and tendencies that have animated her work until now. The filmmaker stars in a noirish moral tale set in 1979 Manila. She plays Dahlia\, a corrupt police chief’s right-hand woman; her decision to betray him\, in an attempt to help victims of his wrongdoing\, has deadly consequences. With luxurious colors\, camerawork and period design— Sandoval cites Melville and Ophuls as inspiration and will introduce screenings of their films as part of this series— Moonglow marks a milestone in a major filmography. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-moonglow/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260731T151947Z
CREATED:20260720T223215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T151947Z
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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: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;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T151238Z
CREATED:20260227T140446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T151238Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Into Nowruz: Family Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the Persian New Year at our Nowruz Family Day on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.  Celebrate the start of Spring and learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops\, music\, crafts\, storytelling and more. Don’t forget to enjoy Persian sweets and savories at the Leo Cafe. \n\nSchedule (subject to change; check this space for the latest updates) \nAuditorium: Live performances at 1:30 PM and 3 PM \nEighth Floor: Nowruz workshops\, installations and photo booth
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/spring-into-nowruz-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260204T183745Z
CREATED:20260203T115619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T183745Z
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SUMMARY:Storied Women: Asian American Playwrights in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:New York City welcomes a bountiful gathering of Off-Broadway stage productions this Spring\, focusing on sisterhood\, motherhood\, and family: Chinese Republicans (Alex Lin\, Roundabout Theatre)\, Meat Suit (Aya Ogawa\, Second Stage Theater)\, and JESA (Jeena Yi\, Ma-Yi Theater in residence at the Public Theater)\, among others. This panel discussion\, moderated by Carolina Đỗ\, celebrates talent\, community and hard work\, delving deep into fascinating tales of Asian America and the creative minds and lives behind them. \nThis program is presented by Asia Society in association with the Asian American Arts Alliance\, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Asian American artists and cultural groups through resource sharing\, promotion\, and community building. \n$15 Members\, $25 Non-Members. Students/Seniors: Use code SENSTU for discount! \nUSE DISCOUNT CODE “15%A4” for 15% OFF!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/storied-women-asian-american-playwrights-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260216T181922Z
CREATED:20260203T115631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T181922Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day - Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Welcome the Year of the Horse at Asia Society’s 2026 Lunar New Year Family Day. Watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations\, learn fun New Year’s music\, make shadow puppets\, enjoy Year of the Horse arts and crafts\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moon-over-manhattan-lunar-new-year-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T194500
DTSTAMP:20260202T235430Z
CREATED:20260202T235430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T235430Z
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SUMMARY:This Was Funnier in China: Stand-Up Comedy in China with Jesse Appell
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Appell and This Was Funnier in China book cover \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, storytelling\, and cultural insights with bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell\, to celebrate the launch of his new book\, This Was Funnier in China. As part of his book tour\, he brings his new English-language comedy show\, This Show Was Funnier in China\, to Asia Society. The show blends humor with personal stories from his life as a Chinese comedian’s apprentice\, along with selected readings from the book. \nHis journey began with a Fulbright Fellowship to Beijing\, where he apprenticed under Master Ding Guangquan to learn the traditional Chinese comedy art of Xiangsheng (相声) — a traditional Chinese comedic art form known for its witty dialogue\, wordplay\, and rapid-fire banter between performers. Often compared to Western stand-up or sketch comedy\, Xiangsheng has been a cornerstone of Chinese humor for centuries. Over the next decade\, Jesse became a key figure in China’s modern comedy scene\, appearing on popular TV shows like Huan Le Xiju Ren (欢乐 喜剧人) and creating viral content that has garnered over 500 million views worldwide. \nFollowing the show\, stay for an engaging audience Q&A and discussion about comedy\, culture\, and what it means to find humor across borders. \n$15 Members\, $25 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out. \nThis Was Funnier in China will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing to follow.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/this-was-funnier-in-china-stand-up-comedy-in-china-with-jesse-appell/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20250927T110526Z
CREATED:20250919T093601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T110526Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2025
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nOn October 18th\, 2025\, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\, join us to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2025/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250927T100418Z
CREATED:20250919T093557Z
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SUMMARY:Screening and Talk: On Healing Land\, Birds Perch: Healing From the Trauma of the Vietnam War
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate screening of On Healing Land\, Birds Perch\, a powerful short documentary by Vietnamese-born filmmaker Naja Pham Lockwood. Through the lens of Eddie Adams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph Saigon Execution\, the film explores the lingering trauma of the Vietnam War and the complex journey toward reconciliation — 50 years after the fall of Saigon. Lockwood\, herself a refugee who fled Vietnam in 1975\, brings together voices from both sides of the conflict: the children of the executed\, the daughter of the executioner\, and those whose families were caught in the crossfire. Their stories\, raw and deeply personal\, reveal the emotional scars that transcend generations and borders. \nThis screening is more than a cinematic experience. Following the film\, Naja Lockwood will join us for a live Q&A to discuss the making of the documentary and the importance of confronting inherited trauma through storytelling.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/on-healing-land-birds-perch-healing-from-the-trauma-of-the-vietnam-war/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20250602T122800Z
CREATED:20250602T122044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T122800Z
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SUMMARY:Fashion Icons: Prabal Gurung and Walk Like a Girl
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of both AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month\, join acclaimed fashion designer Prabal Gurung for an unforgettable evening at Asia Society as he unveils his latest book: Walk Like A Girl. A visionary in the industry\, he has long championed diversity\, inclusivity\, and the fusion of cultural identity with high fashion. He will take us through his journey highlighting themes of resilience — the book title taken from the pejorative insults thrown at him in his youth — representation\, and artistic expression. This conversation promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring\, shedding light on how fashion serves as a powerful medium for storytelling\, activism\, and global change. He will be joined on stage by Lisa Ling\, CBS News special correspondent and former co-host of The View. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with one of fashion’s most dynamic voices\, as we bridge the worlds of heritage\, pride\, and couture in one spectacular evening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fashion-icons-prabal-gurung-and-walk-like-a-girl/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20250515T022707Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara Demick's Daughters of the Bamboo Grove Book Launch with Emily Feng
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with acclaimed journalist and author Barbara Demick for the book launch of her latest work\, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove. \nIn Daughters of the Bamboo Grove\, prizing winning author and National Book Award finalist Barbara Demick\, embarks on a journey following the lives of Fangfang and Shuangjie — twins separated at birth — and the extraordinary efforts to reunite them. The compelling narrative delves into the heart-wrenching story of twin sisters torn apart by China’s one-child policy\, the complex socio-political landscape of China\, and the emotional and ethical dimensions of international adoption. Her previous books include Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea and Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town. \nDemick will be in conversation with NPR’s international correspondent Emily Feng\, who brings her own experience and perspective from her reporting work on China. Demick and Feng will also discuss the topic of identity\, exploring what it means to be Chinese in China\, as covered in Feng’s recent book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom\, and what it means to be Chinese within the broader Asian diaspora in America. Fangfang\, who was adopted by a family in the U.S. and renamed Esther\, and Shuangjie\, who remained in China\, are central to this discussion. \nDaughters of the Bamboo Grove will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing and reception to follow. \n$25 Nonmembers\, $15 Members. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/barbara-demicks-daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove-book-launch-with-emily-feng/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20250508T153241Z
CREATED:20250420T194109Z
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SUMMARY:Viewpoints: Fareed Zakaria
DESCRIPTION:CNN host and author Fareed Zakaria joins Asia Society President and CEO Kyung-wha Kang for a conversation discussing Zakaria’s book Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to Present in the present geopolitical and social context. \nThis program is part of Viewpoints: an annual series where prominent\, visionary figures are interviewed onstage about their work and perspectives before a public audience\, made possible by the generous support of Aashish and Dinyar S. Devitre and presented in partnership with Pratham USA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/viewpoints-fareed-zakaria/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTSTAMP:20250501T100755Z
CREATED:20250501T092636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T100755Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Baby: Vicky Nguyen in Conversation with Ally Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Vicky Nguyen’s memoir Boat Baby\, where she shares the incredible journey of her family’s daring escape from Vietnam and her unlikely path from refugee to NBC News anchor and correspondent today. \nReception to follow the discussion. \nStarting in 1975\, following the end of the Vietnam War\, Vietnam’s ‘boat people’ fled the Communist government and violence in their country across the South China Sea. Vicky and her family were among them\, surviving pirate attacks and months in a refugee camp before being sponsored to America. Boat Baby recounts her experiences growing up in America with unconventional Vietnamese parents\, navigating cultural gaps\, and overcoming prejudice to become a leading Asian American journalist. \nShe will be joined on stage by the dynamic Ally Love\, a renowned host and motivational speaker\, who will guide the conversation. Boat Baby will be available for sale during the event with a book signing to follow. \n***On the day of the event\, the first 50 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary signed copy of Vicky Nguyen’s Boat Baby *** \nSpeakers \nVicky Nguyen is an NBC News Daily anchor and Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent. She was born in Saigon\, Vietnam. In 1979 her family fled the country as refugees\, and after spending 10 months in a refugee camp in Malaysia\, they were sponsored by a family in Eugene\, Oregon. She started her TV career with Central Florida News 13 in Orlando\, Florida. She has worked since then for television news stations in Reno and Arizona\, until she started at NBC Bay Area in San Francisco in 2007\, where she went from general assignment reporter to special projects reporter\, and then to anchor/senior investigative reporter. In April of 2019\, she moved from California to New York to accept a new role as an investigative and consumer correspondent for NBC News where she is today. \nAlly Love is a multi-hyphenate trailblazer of the slash generation\, serving as founder & CEO of Love Squad\, renowned Peloton instructor\, Today Show on-air contributor\, host of Netflix’s Dance 100\, and former NBA host. In 2015\, Love established the Love Squad community to empower women through motivational and educational conversations. As an entrepreneur\, host\, motivational speaker\, fitness instructor\, and boss\, Love is driven by the belief that “Small changes have a big impact.” Her ultimate unwavering goal is to position those around her to step into their power through the convergence of articulation and conversation\, demonstrating that even the smallest adjustments can lead to the greatest impact. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/boat-baby-vicky-nguyen-in-conversation-with-ally-love/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20250420T201955Z
CREATED:20250410T152218Z
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SUMMARY:Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF)\, one of South Asia’s premier cultural events\, returns to Asia Society New York\, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists\, writers\, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan\, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing\, art\, science\, history\, and politics. \nLLF 2025 brings Lahore and New York together with a vibrant selection of lyrical\, literary and musical offerings: speakers this year include Manan Ahmed\, Iftikhar Dadi\, Qudsia Rahim\, Yasufumi Nakamori\, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and more. The program also features a poetry session with this year’s Pakistan Youth Poet Laureates\, Mashallah Saif and Aiman Tahir Khan.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lahore-literary-festival-in-new-york-2025/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20250321T235019Z
CREATED:20250318T073548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T235019Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Feng on Identity in Xi’s China
DESCRIPTION:Conformity is a prized commodity in the Xi Jinping era. And for those who don’t conform — to the Party narrative\, or to a narrow definition of what it means to be “Chinese” — the state attempts to conform them\, through pressure\, censorship or detention. \nThis battle over identity in China is the core theme of Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China (Crown\, March 2025)\, a reported investigation of state oppression and grassroots push-back\, from award-winning NPR correspondent Emily Feng. Based on her journalism on the ground\, the book narrates the stories of varied individuals in China who run against the grain of society: a Uyghur family split apart by detention camps; human rights lawyers fighting to defend civil liberties; a teacher from Inner Mongolia fighting for his mother tongue; and a Hong Kong fugitive trying to find a new home.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/emily-feng-on-identity-in-xis-china/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20250318T074324Z
CREATED:20250318T073524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T074324Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Food and Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join Esther M. Choi\, artist and author of Le Corbuffet\, Iris Moon\, curator of Monstrous Beauty\, and Natasha Pickowicz\, dessert chef and author of More than Cake\, in a conversation moderated by Kelly Ma\, Curator of Learning & Outreach at Asia Society Museum\, to explore more into the world of art in food and its presentation. \nPhoto: Esther M. Choi\, cover image from Le Corbuffet (Prestel\, 2019).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-in-food-and-photography/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T082657Z
CREATED:20241218T031518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T082657Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Gregg Jones on ‘Most Honorable Son’
DESCRIPTION:Join journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gregg Jones as he discusses his newest book\, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II.  This comprehensive biography vividly tells the story of war hero Ben Kuroki\, the only Japanese American in the U.S. Army Air Forces to serve in combat operations in Europe\, North Africa\, and the Pacific theater during World War II.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gregg-jones-on-most-honorable-son/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20241118T021705Z
CREATED:20241109T232547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T021705Z
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SUMMARY:Chasing Hope: A Conversation with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn have traveled the world and lived for many years in Asia\, where their work won them the first Pulitzer Prize granted to a husband and wife. They join Orville Schell of the Center on U.S.-China Relations for a conversation on Kristof’s latest book\, Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chasing-hope-a-conversation-with-nicholas-kristof-and-sheryl-wudunn/
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20241003T233419Z
CREATED:20241003T233419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T233419Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2024
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair.  \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nOn October 26th\, 2024\, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\, join us to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday. \nMake sure to check out our special Diwali menu at Asia Society’s Leo Cafe for the occasion. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2024/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
DTSTAMP:20240906T150052Z
CREATED:20240906T150052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T150052Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Icon\, Cultural Ambassador: Yue-Sai Kan\, “The Most Famous Woman in China”
DESCRIPTION:A trailblazer in promoting understanding between Asia and the rest of the world\, anchor\, entrepreneur\, and author Yue-Sai Kan will discuss her memoir with Asia Society Trustee Lulu C. Wang.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cultural-icon-cultural-ambassador-yue-sai-kan-the-most-famous-woman-in-china/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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