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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
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SUMMARY:A4 September Town Hall: Performing Arts & Multi-Hyphenates
DESCRIPTION:This September\, Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) presents a Town Hall centered on multi-hyphenates in the performing arts. Artists\, collectives\, and theatre companies are invited to share projects\, resources\, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community and to make connections. \nFeatured presenters include Kyoung H. Park\, the founder of K-Space International and KPB New York\, two public benefit corporations whose mission is to promote a culture of peace and non-violence through theater\, film\, television\, and the arts. \nWe’ll also hear from Miranda Gohh\, a Tony Award-nominated producer who is also the founder of Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC)\, an organization that empowers the next generation of BIPOC producers through education\, training\, and mentorship. She is also a co-founder of The Industry Standard Group (TISG)\, the first BIPOC-led commercial theatre investment and producing organization. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, but you do not have to pitch to attend. \nFor pitching guidelines and other information about A4 Town Halls\, please visit our FAQ. If you have additional questions\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-september-town-hall-performing-arts-multi-hyphenates/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Town Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Who Killed Vincent Chin?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” by Christine Choy & Renée Tajima as a part of The Christine Choy Retrospective\, with a special introduction by Shannon Lee of Asian American Arts Alliance (A4). \n“On a hot summer night in Detroit\, Ronald Ebens\, an autoworker\, killed a young Chinese-American engineer with a baseball bat. Although he confessed\, he never spent a day in jail. This gripping Academy Award-nominated film relentlessly probes the implications of the murder in the streets of Detroit\, for the families of those involved\, and for the American justice system. Not so much a documentary murder investigation as a meticulously constructed meditation on the race relations\, economic forces\, and failings of the American legal system that comprised the backdrop for the murder of a Chinese-American automotive engineer in Detroit in 1982\, WHO KILLED VINCENT CHIN? remains a stirring\, absorbing elegy for justice unserved. Drawing from interviews with Chin’s family and friends and Chin’s killer\, automotive assembly-line worker Ron Ebens\, along with a wealth of archival footage\, WHO KILLED VINCENT CHIN? paints a complex and tragically relevant portrait of an America roiled by socioeconomic unease\, the crisis of the automotive industry\, and the prevalence of xenophobia.” –NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL \nWhen: Friday\, September 11 at 6:45 PM (with introduction by Sharon Lee\, Editor at Asian American Arts Alliance) and Sunday\, September 13 at 8:30 PM\nWhere: Anthology Film Archives\, New York \nRestored by the Academy Film Archive and The Film Foundation\, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America. Restoration funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation\, with additional support provided by Todd Phillips.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/who-killed-vincent-chin/
LOCATION:Anthology Film Archives\, 32 Second Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T203000
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SUMMARY:New Music Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Bang & Olufsen (B&O) are partnering for New Music Mondays\, a series of intimate listening sessions for Asian/Asian American musicians to mix\, mingle\, and listen to their own music on state-of-the-art speakers by Bang & Olufsen in their SoHo listening room. \nThe listening session is a private event and will take place on Monday\, August 24 from 6:00-8:30 pm ET. There are slots for up to 5 artists. Each artist will have up to 15 minutes to play their music in community with the small group. The audio files will be collected ahead of time. We encourage artists to bring their works-in-progress to hear how their tracks translate in a different environment and enjoy the fruits of their hard work in a relaxing setting with other artists. \nApplication process: Submit an application by Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 at 6:00pm ET. A4 will select 5 artists and reach out with next steps. \nLocation: B&O SoHo\, 121 Spring Street\, New York\, NY 10012
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-music-mondays/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T030551Z
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SUMMARY:A4 July Town Hall: Film & Media
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for July Town Hall at ICP\, welcoming filmmakers\, producers\, and distributors to share their projects and resources with the AAPI creative community. This month’s featured presenters include Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and Settanant Thanakitkoses\, co-producers of The Last Breath of Sam Yan (2023); and Stacey Young\, executive director of the Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City. Registrants will receive free admission to the museum’s exhibitions. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal in the ICP Cafe\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. A4 will provide drinks. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation to go towards keeping A4’s programs free. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, and will include admission to ICP’s galleries. You do not have to pitch to attend. \nAbout A4’s Town Hall\nTown Hall is A4’s bi-monthly community gathering event that features presentations\, pitches\, and power networking over a potluck meal. We welcome artists of all disciplines\, as well as arts organizations\, to share upcoming projects\, find collaborators\, or discover new opportunities in a lively space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-july-town-hall-film-media/
LOCATION:International Center of Phoogaphy\, 84 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132947Z
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SUMMARY:A4 Unscripted and Immersive Acting Audition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist looking to sharpen your skills in unscripted and immersive theater? Are you an actor or actress with no experience in this growing expression but are looking for resources on how to audition with confidence? \nJoin A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive experience centered on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-unscripted-and-immersive-acting-audition-workshop/
LOCATION:Pearl Studios NYC\, 500 8th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T230000
DTSTAMP:20260529T184335Z
CREATED:20260529T132946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T184335Z
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Pride Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is excited to kick off Pride month with the AAPI Pride Variety Show\, a night celebrating queer AAPI performance across drag\, comedy\, dance\, and more! \nHosted by drag queen Shia Ho with music by DJ Baejing\, the evening features emerging artists\, bold debuts\, and experimental work from the AAPI community. The final line-up will be announced on May 18. \nBring your energy and come support queer Asian artists: \n\nShia Ho\nBOYFACE\nChad Rangoon & The Cunt of Monte Cristo\nDill Dough King\nGabriella\nIncense Malice\nJupiter Lê\nJoy Vicious\nMariko Iwasa\nPrince Adoring\nSnax\nStella Sundari\nTABO\n\nOrganized by LORAIYA \n$10 with advance RSVP\n$15 at the door \nAll ticket proceeds directly support performer fees. \nInterested in performing? Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed. \nCommunity Statement: We aim to create environments in person and online that are welcoming\, inclusive\, and safe – physically and emotionally – for our community members. If we observe actions or behaviors that can be interpreted as harmful or threatening\, A4 retains the right to use our discretion and remove the offending party. For our community’s safety\, we further reserve the right to suspend an offending party’s attendance at A4 events both in-person and virtual in perpetuity and removal from our online offerings (e.g. newsletter). When you register for an A4 event\, you will be asked to agree to this community statement. \nAccessibility: The venue is located at street level\, with double doors that open easily. Tables can be arranged to meet accessibility needs\, and staff are available to assist. Two restrooms are available inside the venue\, including one ADA-accessible restroom located on the left. \nIf you require any accommodations including ASL interpretation\, language translation\, or large print\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before the event. We will do our best to accommodate. \nAbout Shia Ho\nShia Ho is a Japanese American drag artist and event producer who weaves her Asian and queer identity into bold performances and immersive parties across NYC. She is a creator of Made in Asia\, the largest AAPI drag festival in the US\, and passionate HIV advocate. @shiahonyc www.shiahonyc.com \nAbout Baejing\nBaeJing is your Chinese American Drag DJ sensation serving NYC for over seven years. Whether she’s twirling on stage or spinning behind the booth\, she’ll have you calling her “BAE”! @baejingdrag \nAbout Lauren Auyeung\nLauren Auyeung (LORAIYA) is a multimedia artist working across movement\, music\, design\, and performance art. Her interdisciplinary practice spans contemporary dance theater\, hyperpop music\, and drag\, exploring the relationship between bodies\, sound\, and technology through her ever-evolving practice. Passionate about the intersection of LGBTQ+ and AAPI advocacy\, she is grateful to partner with A4 to expand access\, visibility\, and support for queer AAPI artists in arts and entertainment. @loraiyapapaya www.loraiya.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-pride-variety-show/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater,Variety Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
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SUMMARY:Book: Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth will create a space dedicated to illuminating\, unpacking\, and strengthening understandings of cross-racial feminist connections as a tool for environmental and food justice. You will explore hands-on practices and healing modalities\, from gardening and composting to mutual aid and herbalism\, with contributors of the anthology We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities (Haymarket Books\, 2025) and other practitioners in these spaces in order to facilitate deeper engagement within these intersections. The program will include a reading from the book\, panel discussion\, and nature walk. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nSpeakers include:\nRosa Bordallo is a farmer advocate\, musician\, and native of Guåhan in the Mariånas. She currently resides in upstate NY on unceded land of the Oneida and Kanienʼkehá꞉ka peoples. Rosa credits her Chamorro upbringing for her commitment to political and cultural agitation and to Indigenous sovereignty and decolonial futures. Her essay\, “The Breadfruit Does Not Fall Far from the Tree” appears in the anthology\, We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities (Haymarket Books). She has released several albums and EPs as a solo artist and previously wrote and performed music as her alter ego\, Manett. \nEman Rashid is a Palestinian-American educator who teaches about Native American and endangered plants and wildlife. She’s also a media consultant with 10+ years in press rooms. A West Bank Native\, Eman now organizes across the nation for Palestinian dignity through Indigenous land stewardship\, education and activism across generations. \nTaylor Rae of Raeflower Holistics is an herbalist\, archivist\, and clayworker who is passionate about rekindling the land relationships of herself and her communities. After earning a B.A in Environmental Science from Northwestern University with a research concentration in pollination biology\, Taylor craved connection with land that cracked open the restrictive parameters set by western academia and offered space for reciprocity\, remembering\, and collaboration. Through her land practices\, Taylor aims to tell the stories of her lineage\, create safety in holistic care spaces\, combat the oppressive structures\, and support community in finding respite in the land once again. \nPista (any pronouns) is a queer South Asian herbalist\, educator and organizer currently based on occupied Lenapehoking land in so-called Queens\, NY. After many years of working in the tech industry\, Pista began composting at the start of the pandemic to re-center mutuality & living connections. Pista works now to compost systems\, beliefs & ideas that no longer serve communities in order to rebirth futures of greater reciprocity and care through connecting ancestral Earthwork with abolition. \nThis event is hosted by late-bloomer.info\, a community gardener\, cultural organizer\, and co-editor of the anthology We Are Each Other’s Liberation. There will be a limited number of copies of the anthology available for sliding scale donation ($10-25 suggested). \nAccessibility Notes:\nThis event is being held at an outdoor community space with uneven grounds that are not easily traversable with wheelchairs or other walking devices. There no on-site bathroom\, and the nearest publicly accessible restroom is at a grocery store on the corner. Please plan accordingly and practice recommended public health measures including masking (especially those with respiratory or immune issues)\, testing negative pre-event\, and staying home if you feel unwell or have symptoms. \nThis project is a part of the What Can We Do? artist grant program\, presented by Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and is supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to Council Members Christopher Marte and Sandra Ung. Programs serving cross-cultural solidarity and the Palestinian community are funded through a grant from the Ford Foundation for Social Justice. \n\n\n\nSt. John’s Place Renaissance Garden\n1642 St Johns Place\nBrooklyn\, NY 11233
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-reciprocity-black-and-asian-feminist-solidarity-with-the-earth/
LOCATION:St. John’s Place Renaissance Garden\, 1642 St Johns Place\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260327T130555Z
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SUMMARY:Qingming Festival Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Qingming Festival\, Tiandi Universal Market invites community members to gather for an afternoon of reflection\, remembrance\, and connection. \nThrough simple hands-on activities and shared cultural traditions\, participants will explore practices of ancestral remembrance and traditional rituals in a supportive community environment. Together\, we create space to reflect on memory\, heritage\, and collective care. \nQingming Festival is traditionally a time to honor ancestors and reconnect with family heritage. This gathering invites participants to engage with these traditions through creative making\, conversation\, and shared cultural experience. \nThis event is open to all members of the community. \n在清明节这一特殊时刻，我们邀请社区成员共同相聚，通过手工活动与传统文化实践，进行一次关于记忆、祖先与文化传承的集体体验。 \n在轻松与支持性的社群环境中，参与者将通过简单的创作与交流，探索祭祖与传统仪式的意义，并在共同的文化实践中重新连接记忆、文化与社区关怀。 \n清明节是华人文化中纪念祖先、回望家族历史的重要节日。本次活动希望通过集体创作与文化交流，让参与者在社区中体验传统文化所带来的疗愈与连接。 \n本活动向所有社区成员开放。 \n\nThis community gathering is part of Tiandi Universal Market (天地通用市场)\, a community-centered\, socially engaged art initiative that reimagines traditional ritual practices within Asian and Asian diasporic communities. \nThe project explores how traditional cultural practices can create spaces for reflection\, healing\, and shared memory within contemporary communities. \nThis project is funded by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) 2026 “What Can We Do?” Grant. \nFollow Tiandi Universal Market on Instagram: @tiandi.universal.market
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/qingming-festival-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Glow Cultural Centre\, 133-29 41st Avenue Floor 1 Flushing\, NY 11355\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Education,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Slaysian Drag from Head to Toe
DESCRIPTION:Have you always dreamed of getting into drag but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re a total beginner\, a drag enthusiast\, or just curious to play\, this workshop is for you! Slaysian Drag from Head to Toe is an AAPI-centered introduction to the art of drag\, celebrating queer Asian voices\, faces\, and bodies while breaking away from Western drag norms. \nLed by drag artist Shia Ho\, founder of Made in Asia\, the largest AAPI drag festival in the US\, and multimedia artist Lauren Auyeung (LORAIYA)\, this hands-on session will guide participants through the essentials: \n\nHistory of Drag\nDrag Makeup that complements your unique features\nWig Styling that frames your fantasy\nSilhouette Building that highlights your natural proportions\nBuilding your persona and finding your inner diva/divo\nQ&A with Shia Ho\n\nCome ready to experiment\, laugh\, and connect with the community. Make-up and supplies will be provided — no prior experience needed! Plus\, as a workshop participant\, you’ll get exclusive access to sign up for A4’s Drag Night/Variety Show on June 4 at Red Pavilion (more details coming soon). \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but RSVP is required. To help keep our programs free\, there is a suggested donation of $10. Capacity is limited. \nAccessibility: A4 is located on the 9th floor with elevators that are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are for all genders and also wheelchair accessible. \nIf you require any accommodations including ASL interpretation\, language translation\, or large print\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before the event. We will do our best to accommodate. \nRecordings:\nThe workshop will be recorded and uploaded to A4’s YouTube channel afterwards. \nAbout Shia Ho\nShia Ho is a Japanese American drag artist and event producer who weaves her Asian and queer identity into bold performances and immersive parties across NYC. She is a creator of Made in Asia\, the largest AAPI drag festival in the US\, and passionate HIV advocate. www.shiahonyc.com \nAbout Lauren Auyeung\nLauren Auyeung (LORAIYA) is a multimedia artist working across movement\, music\, design\, and performance art. Her interdisciplinary practice spans contemporary dance theater\, hyperpop music\, and drag\, exploring the relationship between bodies\, sound\, and technology through her ever-evolving practice. Passionate about the intersection of LGBTQ+ and AAPI advocacy\, she is grateful to partner with A4 to expand access\, visibility\, and support for queer AAPI artists in arts and entertainment. IG: @loraiyapapaya www.loraiya.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/workshop-slaysian-drag-from-head-to-toe/
LOCATION:29 W 38th St Floor 9\, 29 W 38th St Floor 9\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260227T191147Z
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SUMMARY:Panel: Mixed Asian Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and a panel of multi-disciplinary Asian American storytellers for a vital discussion about identity and belonging for artists with mixed-race backgrounds. \nPanelists will explore how navigating their mixed identities has shaped the ways they tell stories across disciplines including composition\, comedy\, and visual art. Through personal experience and creative practice\, the conversation will examine how their lived experience informs their artistic voice\, challenges singular narratives of identity\, and opens space for more expansive\, nuanced representations within and beyond the AAPI community. \nPanelists include Hannah Ishizaki\, composer and sound artist; Adam Mamawala\, comedian; and Michaela Ternasky-Holland\, XR/VR director. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Alex Chester-Iwata\, award-winning performer\, writer\, and cultural advocate\, in collaboration with Mixed Asian Media\, where Alex is Founder and CEO. \nMixed Asian Media (MAM) is a collective created by multiracial\, mixed Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs). We seek to build community through conversations of what it means to be of mixed Asian/Pacific Islander descent and help establish our ever-evolving place in society. From all of our online pieces\, to an annual creative festival\, we strive to capture mixed API stories and experiences at all levels and share them through all our current and future mediums. \nThere will be time for Q&A and a refreshments following the panel. \nThe event is hosted by Prime Produce\, a grassroots collective of friends\, family\, and neighbors committed to intentionally serving our communities. \nThis event requires RSVP with a suggested donation of $5. \nAgenda:\n6:30-6:40 pm (10 min) — Opening Remarks\n6:40-7:20 pm (40 min) – Panel\n7:20–8:00 pm (40 min) – Q&A\n8:00–8:30 pm (30 min) – Mingling \nRecording: The panel discussion will be recorded and published on A4’s YouTube channel after the event. \nAccessibility: The first floor event space of Prime Produce is wheelchair accessible. \nIf you need CART Transcription\, ASL interpretation\, large print\, or any other accommodations for this event\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before this event. \nAbout the Panelists\nAlex Chester-Iwata (she/her) is an award-winning performer\, writer\, and cultural advocate with more than 35 years in the entertainment industry. A former child actor and member of Diddy’s girl group Dream\, she has appeared on Broadway and across major networks\, including ABC\, NBC\, Forbes\, and PBS. As a mixed-race Japanese and Jewish American\, Alex has channeled her lived experience into founding Mixed Asian Media\, a platform dedicated to uplifting mixed AAPINH voices. The organization has been recognized by Nielsen and cited in academic texts for its cultural impact. She is also the founder of Mixed Asian Day™\, a national movement celebrating mixed Asian identity and community. Alex has spoken at events hosted by Asian Hustle Network\, Gold House\, TikTok\, Amazon\, and the Tribeca Festival\, among others\, and serves on multiple national boards\, including ACE NextGen\, the American Advertising Federation–LA\, the New York Asian Film Festival\, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation\, and The Lunar Collective. In 2025\, she was honored with the National Association of Asian American Professionals’ Inspire Award for her leadership and advocacy. \nHannah Ishizaki is a composer and sound artist based in Princeton. Described as “Imaginative…effective and moving” by the New York Times\, her music seeks to foster connections between musicians and the audience through the explorations of the physicality of music performance. Ishizaki is the current Composer-in-Residence with Young Concert Artists. Ishizaki’s compositions have been performed by renowned musicians and ensembles across the world such as Midori Goto\, Ensemble Intercontemporain\, Sō Percussion\, the Attacca Quartet\, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Ishizaki was named a 2023 Hildegard commission winner by National Sawdust\, supported by The Onassis Foundation and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Ishizaki is a PhD candidate in Music Composition and a recipient of the Mark Nelson Fellowship at Princeton University. She studied with Andrew Norman for composition and Areta Zhulla and Ronald Copes for violin at the Juilliard School\, where she was the first composer to receive a Kovner Fellowship. \nAdam Mamawala is a nationally touring stand-up comedian based out of New York City. He has appeared on Comedy Central\, MTV\, BET\, Amazon Prime\, and SiriusXM\, and both of his comedy albums\, Statistically More Relatable (2022) and One of the Good Ones (2017) debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Since 2024\, Adam has toured as Dane Cook’s feature act\, performing at iconic venues including The Fillmore in Detroit\, The Met in Philadelphia\, and NYC’s Beacon Theatre. In 2025\, he featured for Jon Stewart at the prestigious Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown\, NY\, and was selected as one of Forbes’ 12 Rising AAPI Stand-Up Comedians To Watch. \nMichaela A.Ternasky-Holland is a Peabody-nominated and Emmy award-winning director who specializes in creating impactful stories using immersive and interactive technology. She is one of the first directors to create and premiere a short film utilizing Open AI’s SORA platform\, which screened at Tribeca Festival. Her first original animated series garnered over 2.2 million views on YouTube within a month of release. More of her prolific work in animation has been recognized as Best Directing in XR by The Collision Awards\, VR Film of Year Finalist by the International VR Awards\, and Grand Prize Winner at The Philippine Animation Festival. As a nominee for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation Award\, she is also a consultant\, speaker\, and thought leader who has been recognized as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR and listed as one of Blooloop’s 50 Immersive Influencers.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/panel-mixed-asian-storytelling/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market,Panel,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:A4 January Town Hall: Fashion
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 3\, 6:30–8:30pm. \nIt will still take place at Prime Produce\, 424 W 54th Street\, New York\, NY 10019. \nFor our first Town Hall of the year\, A4 is focused on fashion. Designers and leaders in fashion are invited to share their projects\, resources\, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community\, as well as make new connections. \nFeatured presenters include designer Rujuta Sheth\, who will share the ins and outs of running her namesake collection that is expressed through organic\, handwoven textiles and traditional techniques. We’ll also hear from Tsui Pappas\, a consultant in sustainable sourcing practices\, who will share about her work spanning design\, development\, and production partnering with prominent brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim\, Zac Posen\, and Herve Leger\, as well as organizations like CFDA. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. A4 will provide drinks. \nThank you to our event partner Prime Produce\, a grassroots collective of friends\, family\, and neighbors committed to better serving our communities. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, but you do not have to pitch to attend. \nFor pitching guidelines and other information about A4 Town Halls\, please visit our FAQ. If you have additional questions\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org. \nAccessibility: Prime Produce is wheelchair accessible and has gendered restrooms. \nIf you need CART Transcription\, ASL interpretation\, large print\, or any other accommodations for this event\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before this event. \nAbout Rujuta Sheth \nRujuta Sheth is a New York-based designer creating vibrant\, effortless clothing that blends modern style with artisanal craftsmanship. Inspired by travel\, color\, and culture\, her pieces celebrate individuality and comfort while supporting artisans and sustainable practices\, making everyday wear expressive and beautifully crafted. \nShe travels often\, and draws inspiration from the cultures and landscapes she experiences. Born in India\, she grew up surrounded by artisans\, weavers\, beaders\, and embroiderers. When she launched her namesake line in 2015\, she naturally returned to tap into the creativity and craftsmanship she knew so well. Her collection juxtaposes traditional technique with modern silhouette\, expressed through organic and handwoven textiles. Rujuta is committed to sustainability and longevity in all facets of design\, production\, and wearability. \nAbout Tsui Pappas \nTsui Pappas is a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She is a creative executive with over 25 years in the fashion industry. Her career started in design and has expanded to become an expert in sustainable sourcing and practices. \nShe held roles as the VP of Development and Production for global brands\nsuch as Theory\, Alexander Wang\, and 31. Phillip Lim. Tsui is a fellow with the nonprofit Bulid-a-Nest that supports artisan businesses worldwide. Tsui is a frequent lecturer at Parsons School of Design\, FIT\, and Columbia University. She serves on the board of Fashion Arts Xchange\, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for POC in the fashion industry through education and internships. \nTsui currently runs a creative consultancy pioneering in sustainable sourcing and practices. With a deep understanding of supply chain worldwide Pappas Creative LLC assists in business development with the ability to pivot between design\, development\, and production. Clients include Zac Posen; Herve Leger (Centric Brands) Breakers Hotel Palm Beach\, CFDA\, SEMS Footwear\, Ground Up Intl – footwear\, Consifex Portugal\, and Les Fearns. Tsui is also a partner in the tech startup TheFitted.com\, a new technology that combines measurements and images for a virtual try-on delivering the desired fit and product for consumers. \nAbout A4’s Town Hall \nTown Hall is A4’s bi-monthly community gathering event that features presentations\, pitches\, and power networking over a potluck meal. We welcome artists of all disciplines\, as well as arts organizations\, to share upcoming projects\, find collaborators\, or discover new opportunities in a lively space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-january-town-hall-fashion/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion,In Person
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SUMMARY:AAPI Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nPlease join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for the AAPI Dance Festival\, an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent\, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $25 for each showcase\, or $40 for a full festival pass. \nThe full festival pass includes access to both Saturday and Sunday showcases at Ailey Citigroup Theatre in addition to the Rising Stars showcase at City Center on Saturday\, Jan 11 from 7–9 pm. \nProgram for Sat\, Jan 10 from 1:45-3:45pm: \nOpening Remarks\nAndy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company) and Lisa Gold (Asian American Arts Alliance) \n“10/18/2022” by Take Dance\nIn memory of our beloved James Kraft\, most extraordinary Board President. \nDancers: Kristen Bell\, Corinna Lee Nicholson \n“Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia” by Sugar Vendil\n“Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia” is a memoir of a Filipinx American childhood that interweaves chamber music\, dance\, and nonlinear theater in an interdisciplinary performance. Excavating seemingly insignificant but deeply ingrained memories\, Antonym envisions the future as an escape from pain and ponders how we can possess painful memories without being beholden to them. Using field recordings of New York City to create a rich sonic landscape\, the four seasons serve as a cyclical frame and context for memory. Antonym invites audience members to reflect on their own relationships with memory\, identity\, and imagine their own futures. \nPerformers: sugar vendil/isogram: Cindy Lan (violin)\, Annie Nikunen (flute)\, Marie Lloyd Paspe\, Sugar Vendil\, Annie Wang \n“icchā / desire” by Barkha Dance Company\nicchā is a new interdisciplinary work that engages with the fierce and wild Goddess Kali to excavate female desire buried across generations. Inspired by Audre Lorde’s Uses of the Erotic\, icchā draws from traditional kathak\, contemporary choreography practice\, and anthologies collected from several aunties and sisters in barkha’s community. \nbarkha becomes the vessel that represents these women who are finding their way back to their desires they had once betrayed and explores what happens to a woman’s unspoken desires\, where do they live\, and can they be danced back into the world? \nDancer: Barkha Patel \n“Celestial Motion: Rhythms from the Silk Road and Beyond” by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\nExperience a dynamic journey across China’s diverse cultural landscape\, from the bustling modern metropolis to the ancient tribal lands of the south and the vast northern grasslands. This showcase program celebrates tradition\, innovation\, and the enduring human spirit through four signature works. \nDancers: Madeliene Lee\, Esteban Santamaria\, Caleb Baker\, Lorenzo Guerrini\, Yuchin Kiki Tseng\, Rio Kikuchi\, Kathryn Taylor\, Madelyn Sarver\, Sarah Botero\, Candace Jarvis \nFeatured Dances: \n“Lion in the city”: This exhilarating\, highly popular work brings a modern edge to the traditional Chinese New Year celebration. Commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)\, this unique version develops a dialogue between contemporary/Chinese movement and Hip-Hop\, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the collaboration. The Lion Dance itself is a prayer for peace and harmony on earth\, symbolized by a child playing freely with a ferocious beast. \n“Peacocks under the Moonlight”: A truly elegant piece that showcases the grace and beauty of Dai ethnic dance. Hailing from the Yunnan province\, the peacock is revered as a sacred bird among the Dai people. The choreography draws inspiration from the natural movements of the peacock\, such as drinking water\, running\, and grooming its feathers\, to create a supremely graceful display. \n“Pipa Dance”: A spiritual and historical journey brought to life from the Dunhuang Grottoes\, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of Buddhist art. This new work is inspired by the iconic Flying Apsaras and celestial musicians depicted in the ancient murals. The choreography recreates the classical\, flowing movements of these divine figures\, with the Pipa (Chinese lute) taking center stage as a symbol of heavenly music and grace\, bridging the gap between ancient devotion and contemporary performance. \n“Mongolian Harvest (or Mongolian Festival)”: Commissioned by NJPAC\, this dynamic work captures the essence of the nomadic Mongolian way of life. The dance is renowned for its powerful steps and expressive upper body movements\, focusing on the generous spirit of the Mongolian people and their respect for the great prairie. Inspired by the joyful Naadam Festival\, the piece portrays aspects of herders’ daily activities including cooking\, hunting\, and traditions. \n\nProgram for Sun\, Jan 11 from 4:15-6:15pm: \nOpening Remarks\nAndy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company) and Lisa Gold (Asian American Arts Alliance) \n“Ikigai” by Naomi Funaki\nRecognized as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024 and Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow\, experience an in-process showing of award-winning tap dance artist Naomi Funaki’s new work. Funaki will continue creative work on Ikigai\, an evening-length piece exploring the 2011 Tohoku earthquake\, tsunami\, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Through tap dance\, live music\, and storytelling\, the project draws inspiration from her personal experience of the event\, and that of her family and friends\, to highlight a story of resilience\, loss\, and connection. The work will offer a rhythm-driven exploration of the emotional and cultural impact of one of Japan’s most devastating tragedies. The in-process showing will bring together a diverse cast of tap dancers\, movement artists\, and vocalists. This project underscores tap as a powerful medium for storytelling and cross-cultural connection\, sparking dialogue around cultural resilience in the face of catastrophic events. \nDancers: Naomi Funaki\, Liberty Styles\, Lucas Santana\, Zakhele Grabowski\nMusicians: Ajani NaNaBuluku\, Zachary Berns \n“Alien of Extraordinary” by Sun Kim Dance Theatre\nAlien of Extraordinary is a dance theatre piece born from the labyrinthine U.S. artist visa system – a process that flattens human stories into forms and reduces lives to paperwork. Choreographed by Sun Kim\, a South Korean immigrant who specializes in the street dance style of popping\, the piece takes its name from the “alien of extraordinary ability” (O-1) visa and her own experiences with it. The piece is an invitation to witness the immigrant artist’s journey in all its fragility and resilience\, creating a meeting ground for empathy\, imagination\, and shared belonging. \nDancers: Sun Kim\, Alice Castro\, Julia Charkales\, Natasha Huang\, Anjali Kanter\, Choung Woo Hyun\, Adniel Velez\, Jordan Kaya \n“Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies” by Nava Dance Theatre\nRogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies is a bharatanatyam\, experimental movement\, and live music production that explores the history\, labor and lived experiences of women and immigrants in the US\, and how these fractured experiences inform our identities now. The work shows that together we are stronger\, inclusive of the nuances and contradictions that we all hold in our bodies. Initially inspired by the oral histories of Indian nurses who arrived as a result of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act\, choreographer Nadhi Thekkek\, and her collaborators find universality in the heavy and enduring work of immigrant women and the worlds they traverse between. Rogue Gestures is an ensemble work of 6 dancers with a live original score by Roopa Mahadevan\, Kalaisan Kalaichelvan\, and others. Rogue Gestures is created and produced by Nava Dance Theatre. \nDancers: Nadhi Thekkek\, Shruti Abhishek\, Lalli Venkat\, Janani Muthaiya\, Aarthi Ramesh \n“Mirage of the Spirit: Mystic Vision of the Forces in the Shadow” by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nThis profound and evocative cross-cultural contemporary dance showcase navigates the intricate landscapes of human experience—from the allure of fantasy to the depths of spiritual history and our primal need for connection. Through four signature works\, the program explores cycles of illusion\, inner transformation\, and the powerful forces that shape our vision of self and world. \nDancers: Dancers: Madeliene Lee\, Esteban Santamaria\, Caleb Baker\, Lornezo Guerrini\, Yuchin Kiki Tseng\, Rio Kikuchi \,Kathryn Taylor\, Madelyn Sarver\, Sarah Botero\, Candace Jarvis \nFeatured Dances: \n“Carousel”: Inspired by the dual imagery of playful\, dreamlike carousels and the majestic elegance of real horses\, this buoyant piece is one of Nai-Ni Chen’s most celebrated abstract works. It explores the flow of energy and the dynamics reminiscent of the brush strokes used in Chinese ink painting\, melding childlike wonder with the nobility and pride of equestrian movement. \n“Mirage”: A serene yet passionate work inspired by the Silk Road and the journey to the edge of the Dunhuang Caves. Influenced by the unique rhythms and movements of the Uyghur people of Xinjiang\, the dance transports the audience to a desert oasis\, evoking both tranquility and passion through movement that utilizes trance\, rhythmic breathing\, and spiral motions\, reflecting the compelling\, yet fleeting\, image of a mirage in the shifting sands. \n“Mystic Echos”: This spiritually charged work delves into the iconography of the Tibetan period murals found within the ancient Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Drawing inspiration from the powerful images of Tantric Buddhist deities and the spiritual portraits of Tibetan monarchs and pilgrims\, the choreography translates the intricate visual language of the paintings into contemporary movement\, exploring themes of transformation\, divine protection\, and the sublime echoes of devotion. \n“Shadowforce”: Solo Created by Nai-Ni Chen during the challenging period of the global pandemic\, this beautiful and haunting solo serves as a poignant reflection on the human need for intimacy. The choreography highlights the importance of human relationship and our longing for connection and love for each other\, offering a deeply personal and resonant conclusion to the program. \nBIOS \nAbout TAKE Dance/Take Ueyama \nA native of Tokyo\, Take Ueyama moved to the United States in 1991 to study dance at The Juilliard School in New York City. Upon graduation\, he was invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company\, touring internationally for eight years. He also performed extensively with Kazuko Hirabayashi Dance Theatre. In 2003\, Take made his choreographic debut with Tsubasa\, presented at SUNY New Paltz with fellow Taylor dancers. Two years later\, he founded TAKE Dance\, a company known for its powerful athleticism and evocative blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Drawing on his Japanese heritage and a deep reverence for nature and humanity\, Take’s work explores themes of beauty\, resilience\, compassion\, and the duality of light and darkness in the human experience. \nHis choreography has been presented by major institutions and festivals including The Kennedy Center\, The Joyce Theater\, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival\, Central Park SummerStage\, PS/21 Chatham\, The Judson Memorial Church\, Winspear Opera House in Dallas\, Harris Theater Chicago\, Spring to Dance Festival in St. Louis\, and Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival\, among others. \nHis work has been commissioned and performed by companies and schools such as Newport Contemporary Ballet\, BalletX\, Columbia Ballet Collaborative\, Dallas Black Dance Theatre\, ArcDanz\, The Juilliard School\, The Ailey School\, and SMU Meadows School of the Arts. \nTake has received international recognition for his choreography. Sakura Sakura was a prizewinner at the International Modern Dance Choreographic Competition in Burgos\, Spain. He was one of four choreographers selected for the 2006 “Free to Rep” program at Florida State University’s MANCC and became the first choreographer to receive the S&R Foundation’s Washington Award in 2010. Other honors include the 2015 Jadin Wong Award for Emerging Asian American Choreographer (Asian American Arts Alliance)\, a 2022 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship\, the 2023 Danse Mirage Foundation Choreography Grant for Bamboo Dreams\, and the 2025 Gross Family Prize from the Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation. http://www.takedance.org | info@takedance.org \nAbout Sugar Vendil \nSugar Vendil (she/they) is a composer\, pianist\, choreographer\, and interdisciplinary artist who is forging new creative pathways as a second generation Filipinx American and future ancestor. She started her artistic life as a classical pianist\, and after spending nearly a decade searching for her own voice\, her practice evolved into making music and performances that integrate sound\, movement\, and unconventional approaches to the piano. She has a keyboard/synth duo\, Vanity Project\, with composer Trevor Gureckis. Vendil is based in Lenapehoking\, known as Brooklyn. \nVendil’s work contains a potent sense of physicality and is obliquely autobiographical. Detaching from linearity and narrative\, she conjures the immediate and raw emotions that are still perceivable from imperfect memories. She was awarded a 2026 Macdowell fellowship and 2024-25 CUNY Dance Initiative Residency at York College/Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. Commissions include music for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s F/W 2024 show\, Simple Tasks 2 on Jennifer Koh’s Grammy-award winning album Alone Together; a Chamber Music America commission to write for The Nouveau Classical Project; ETHEL’s Homebaked 2019\, and ACF | Create. She scored Jih-E Peng’s May We Know Our Own Strength (2021) and GATHER (2023)\, short films centered on works by visual artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya\, and The Rite of Spring (2024)\, written and directed by Nick Nocera. In early 2024\, her visual scores were part of the National Arts Club’s 2020 Fellows group exhibition\, Light\, Line\, and Sound. She showed two ink-on-paper scores\, and trapunto etude (2024)\, a beaded and embroidered canvas score inspired by the art of Pacita Abad. \nAbout sugar vendil/isogram \nsugar vendil/isogram makes interdisciplinary performances that interweave sound and movement\, forming connective threads that encourage closer inspection. isogram blurs boundaries between genres and embraces nonlinearity. Led by Filipinx American composer\, choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Sugar Vendil\, isogram members and collaborative artists are violist Cindy Lan\, flutist Annie Nikunen\, vocalist/dancer Marie Lloyd Paspe\, pianist/vocalist/performer Sugar Vendil\, and vocalist/dancer Annie Wang. \nAbout barkha dance company \nbarkha dance company (bdc) honors the rich lineage of kathak from the Jaipur and Lucknow traditions while creating contemporary works that expand the form’s expressive and narrative possibilities. The company envisions itself as a vital bridge between tradition and experimentation\, creating pathways for dialogue\, discovery\, and artistic growth. \nArtistic director barkha patel creates choreographies that reimagine kathak’s place in contemporary culture. The company’s repertoire includes both ensemble and solo works\, which balance rhythmic precision\, grace\, and power\, while also inviting audiences into a reflective space. Often the works explore lived experiences of South Asian women in the diaspora\, exploring themes of cultural reverence\, suppression\, reclamation\, bodily memory\, and female desire. \nbdc is committed to engaging diverse diaspora communities by sharing the beauty\, complexity\, and joy of kathak through masterclasses at universities\, workshops in schools\, and ongoing weekly classes. www.barkhadance.com \nAbout barkha patel \nbarkha patel is a touring kathak artist\, choreographer\, educator and artistic director of barkha dance company. She has trained in kathak with Guru Rachna Sarang and continues her training with Swati Sinha and Dheerendra Tiwari. \nbarkha’s work has been presented at venues such as Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out\, Little Island\, 92Y\, and Chelsea Factory among others. barkha has been recipient of the 2023 Juried Bessie Award through which she received support from the New York State Dance Force in 2024\, to tour a full-evening work ahaM | Maha to the Reg Lenna Center\, 171 Cedar Arts\, and Rochester University. \nBarkha currently is a recipient of the Special Projects Grant from the Princess Grace Foundation through\, which she is developing a new evening-length work set to premiere in 2026. \nAbout Naomi Funaki \nNaomi Funaki is an award-winning tap dance artist from Tokyo\, Japan\, currently living in New York City. Since moving to New York in 2016 to pursue her career in tap dance\, she has performed at New York City Center\, Lincoln Center\, The Joyce Theater\, Radio City Music Hall\, MET Gala\, Guggenheim Museum (New York City and Spain)\, Vail Dance Festival\, and All Arts TV. Naomi is a 2023 Princess Grace Award winner\, a 2024–2025 Joyce Creative Residency artist\, Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow in Dance\, and was recognized as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024. She has worked with Ayodele Casel\, Caleb Teicher & Company\, Music From The Sole\, and Dorrance Dance. Choreography credits include Ayodele Casel’s “Artists at the Center” at New York City Center\, associate choreographer of “Diary of a Tap Dancer” at The American Repertory Theatre\, assistant choreographer for “Bzzz” at The Joyce Theater\, and assistant tap choreographer for New York City Center’s Encores! “Wonderful Town.” \nAbout Sun Kim Dance Theatre \nSun Kim Dance Theatre (SKDT) is founded by its artistic director Sun Kim\, with a mission to explore the possibilities of particular dance style “opping” in a theatrical manner along with different aspects of physical theatre\, and use it as a medium for storytelling\, amplifying diverse voices and sharing universal human experiences. SKDT is committed to creating platforms that elevate the work of underrepresented artists\, particularly those from the street dance and immigrant artist communities. They believe that by featuring a broad range of perspectives\, they can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable world. \nSKDT has performed at LayeRhythm/Works & Process with New York Public Library for the Performing Arts\, New Victory Theater\, San Francisco International Hip Hop Dance Festival\, Battery Dance Festival\, NYU Skirball\, Bronx Museum\, Symphony Space\, and Ladies of Hip Hop Festival. \nAbout Sun Kim \nSun Kim is a distinguished dancer\, choreographer\, artistic director\, and dance educator. Hailing from South Korea\, she specializes in “popping\,” a style of street dance. She has received 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Choreography\, the 2022 Emerging Artist Award at Harlem Stage Gala\, nominated at the 2022 Bessie Awards for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer\, and she was also on the original cast in “Cabaret” at the Kit Kat Cub\, Broadway as a prologue dancer. \nSun’s passion for dance began at the age of 12\, she started learning breaking and popping. After training for 10 years in South Korea\, she moved to NYC in 2011. Since then\, she has achieved many accomplishments\, such as winning Step Ya Game Up\, a world final popping battle\, making it to the top eight at the UK B-Boy championship world final as the USA popping representative\, and performing for Cirque Du Soleil. Additionally\, Sun Kim has taught at Princeton University\, Broadway Dance Center\, Peridance Center\, and Kookmin University in South Korea. \nAbout Nava Dance Theatre \nFounded in 2012\, Nava Dance Theatre is a dance company which uses bharatanatyam\, experimental movement\, and live music to navigate place\, identity\, and politics through the lens of lived experience. Their work delves into unheard refugee voices\, the #MeToo movement\, and other social issues. Through their programs\, they make visible stories on the margins\, connect contemporary histories to today\, and create intersections of culturally specific art\, diaspora\, and storytelling that are as layered as collective experiences. Through new dance works\, residency and commissioning programs\, workshops\, festivals\, and cross-genre collaborations\, Nava Dance Theatre examines the various ways that dance can support and reflect the communities you live in. Nava Dance Theatre is based in San Francisco\, CA\, unceded territories of the Ohlone people. www.navadance.org \nAbout Nadhi Thekkek \nDr. Nadhi Thekkek is a dancer\, choreographer\, and the artistic director of Nava Dance Theatre. Nadhi uses the South Indian dance form of bharatanatyam to navigate place\, identity\, and politics through the lens of her lived experience as a child of immigrants and a South Asian\, diasporic woman. She reimagines how bharatanatyam can serve marginalized narratives that need to occupy space in the US right now. Her nationally touring work “Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies” sources community interviews\, historical texts\, and poetry to explore the intersections of labor\, agency\, and belonging in our South Asian ancestry. Nadhi’s body of work has been supported through the NEFA National Dance Project (2023)\, The MAP Fund (2022)\, National Endowment for the Arts (2020\, 2022\, 2023)\, California Arts Council (2018-present)\, San Francisco Arts Commission (2019\, 2022\, 2025)\, Kenneth Rainin Foundation (2021)\, and others. She was recently awarded the Dance USA Fellowship (2025). \nThrough Nava\, Nadhi also produces and co-facilitates the Unrehearsed Artist Residency Program\, where South Asian dancemakers create art that challenges the status quo. She is one of the co-founders of Varnam Salon\, a performance series supporting California-based culture bearers/dance makers and serves on the board of the Western Arts Alliance. Nadhi learned bharatanatyam from Guru Smt. Sundara Swaminathan (Kala Vandana Dance Company\, San Jose) and Guru Smt. Padmini Chari (Nritya School of Dance\, Houston). As of 2012\, she has continued training under Guru Sri. A. Lakshmanaswamy (Chennai). \nAbout Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nThe Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is a leading force in creating innovative cultural experiences that capture the hope\, resilience\, and energy of the immigrant journey. Bridging the grace of Asian elegance with the dynamism of American modern dance\, the Company performs at the intersection of innovation and tradition\, empowering communities through performances and interactive engagements. Through its productions\, the Company fosters cross-cultural understanding while addressing important themes of identity\, authenticity\, and equality. \nThe Company’s success is evident in its extensive performance schedule\, reaching more than 20\,000 audience members each year through exuberant productions presented at prestigious venues such as The Joyce Theater and Lincoln Center in New York\, Jacob’s Pillow\, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in California\, the Ordway Center in Minneapolis\, The Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC\, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, as well as on fifteen international tours spanning ten countries. Special productions for families have been presented by the New Victory Theater on Broadway\, Lincoln Center Institute\, and KREA in Michigan\, among others. The Company also regularly commissions new\, cross-cultural works that reflect contemporary issues with global influences. These collaborations have included partnerships with renowned musicians such as the Ahn Trio\, Glen Velez\, Joan La Barbara\, Angel Lam\, Jason Huang\, Liang-Xing Tang\, the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York\, and the New Asia Chamber Music Society. \nAbout the AAPI Dance Festival \nThe AAPI Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent\, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre. \nOrganized by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, the festival features two showcases at Ailey Studios with performances by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, A4’s Jadin Wong Fellow\, and other acclaimed companies\, as well as the Rising Stars showcase at City Center\, spotlighting emerging choreographic talent. \nThe AAPI Dance Festival is made possible with support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, Mertz Gilmore Foundation\, Howard Gilman Foundation\, and individual donors like you. \nAccessibility:\nThere is a ramp to access the front entrance of the building on 9th avenue. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on the ground floor and performance entry level (PE). Doors to those restrooms are wave-activated to open on both sides. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:Music A4: From Indie to Raga
DESCRIPTION:From Indie to Raga is a public event hosted by Devi Majeske\, A4’s 2025 Van Lier Fellow in Music Performance. This event marks the culmination of her fellowship and features a preview of new songs from her upcoming debut album “How You Know You’re Alive.” \nDevi (vocals\, sitar\, guitar) will present four of her original pieces with Siddharth Ashokkumar (Carnatic violin)\, Dhruvin Shah (tabla)\, and August Polite (piano\, guitar). The performance will be followed by a short Q&A and a reception with light refreshments. Audience members are invited to stay\, ask questions\, and engage in conversation about South Asian diasporic music. \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 The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships. \nAbout Devi Majeske \nDevi Majeske is a Brooklyn-based songwriter\, vocalist\, and sitarist. She began studying Hindustani music in 2019 and has since performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Barclays Center\, and Carnegie Music Hall. Alongside her classical work\, Devi writes songs under the name Air Devi\, an indie rock project she started when she was an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Currently Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Van Lier Fellow in Music Performance\, Devi is recording an album exploring how sitar and Hindustani vocal ornamentation can be woven into contemporary genre-defying songwriting. @airdevi.band \nAccessibility: The space does not have an ADA accessible entrance; the entrance is one step from the street. There is one all gender restroom.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-a4-from-indie-to-raga/
LOCATION:Salon on Kingston\, 105 Kingston Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20251003T042032Z
CREATED:20251003T042026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T042032Z
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SUMMARY:Artists for Liberation: A Panel Discussion on Asian American Cultural Organizing for Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and a panel of multi-disciplinary Asian American writers and artists for a vital discussion about organizing towards our collective liberation through the arts. \nFor generations\, Asian American organizers have harnessed the arts to spur change. Joining this tradition\, community arts organizations and teaching artists curate events for learning and to challenge the status quo. Panelists will discuss the lineage of the arts – including literature\, dance\, music\, and performance – as part of Asian American action; how teaching artists use workshops to organize; and how such spaces provide frameworks for action and respite from the mainstream arts establishment. \nPanelists include Jerome Viloria\, musician\, dancer\, and acting director of Kinding Sindaw; Dena Igusti\, an Indonesian Muslim playwright and poet; and Rachel Chang\, a musician\, songleader\, and educator. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Roohi Choudhry\, writer\, organizer\, and educator\, who organized a similar panel as part of the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in March 2025. \nThe panel discussion will culminate with a brief performance and call-and-response song by Rachel Chang. There will be time for Q&A and a reception following the panel. \nThe event is hosted by Accent Sisters\, an artist-run bookstore and gallery for diasporic creatives\, located in Union Square. This event is open to all\, particularly artists\, organizers\, and cultural workers. \nThis event requires RSVP with a suggested donation of $5. \nAgenda:\n6:40-7:20 pm (40 min) – Panel\n7:20-7:30 pm (10 min) – Performance\n7:30–8:00 pm (30 min) – Q&A\n8:00–8:30 pm (30 min) – Reception \nRecording: The panel discussion will be recorded and published on A4’s YouTube channel after the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/artists-for-liberation-a-panel-discussion-on-asian-american-cultural-organizing-for-change/
LOCATION:Accent Sisters\, 89 5th Ave #702\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20250904T080657Z
CREATED:20250904T041449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T080657Z
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SUMMARY:A4 Town Hall: Traditions
DESCRIPTION:For our September Town Hall\, A4 gathers artists whose work preserves cultural traditions and ancestral knowledge. Featured presenters include Mudang Jenn\, a diaspora shaman\, ritual performance artist\, and teacher\, who will discuss her experience bringing an ancient Korean folk religion to present-day audiences. We’ll also hear from Sabri Sundos\, a Palestinian American painter and textile artist\, who will present about his tatreez practice and his approach to community engagement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-september-2025-town-hall/
LOCATION:Asia Art Archive in America\, 23 Cranberry Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20250828T032059Z
CREATED:20250808T122718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T032059Z
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SUMMARY:Who Is This Music For? Asian Diaspora\, Counterculture\, and Access
DESCRIPTION:A4 brings together Asian diasporic artists from experimental/countercultural music scenes and community leaders to discuss the lack of access Asian diasporic communities have to countercultural arts. Artists in the diaspora\, especially those who work within experimental and countercultural scenes\, often challenge traditional boundaries of genre and aesthetics. In doing so\, they often look inward towards their own cultural roots\, as well as practices from various other cultures. It is only natural then that Asian countercultural artists would wish to perform for an audience that would deeply understand the cultural implications of their transgressive work. \nYet in organizing around aesthetic ideologies\, countercultural music scenes and audiences\, especially in New York City\, exhibit a widening class and racial divide. The dominance of white curatorial spaces often distances Asian diasporic communities from artists and venues. Further\, who gets to be an artist within countercultures must also be critically examined. While arts movements often idealize working-class politics\, the level of professionalization of music writ large necessitates capital investment (in the form of schooling\, PR\, marketing\, agents/managers) to even consider becoming a working musician in any genre\, including countercultural ones. \nWho is countercultural music for? Who should countercultural music be for? How can we organize in a way that changes who this music scene is being developed by and for? Join us for a panel discussion on these questions\, the current state of the problem\, imagining better futures\, and more. \nPanelists include Che Chen\, composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and curator for Four One One; Amirtha Kidambi\, musician\, bandleader of Elder Ones\, educator\, and activist; Thanu Yakupitiyage\, also known as DJ Ushka\, who traverses genres across electronic club & bass music; and Shahana Hanif\, City Council Member for New York City’s 39th District. \nThe discussion will be co-moderated by Ravish Momin\, drummer\, producer\, and educator; and Leo Chang\, musician\, scholar of experimental arts\, and operations associate at A4. The evening will begin with a short performance by panelists Che Chen and Amirtha Kidambi\, followed by an hour of structured panel discussion. There will be time for Q&A and mingling following the panel. \nThe event is hosted by the Clemente\, a Puerto Rican and Latinx cultural space rooted in the Lower East Side. This event is open to all\, particularly performers\, community and arts organizers\, and cultural workers of all backgrounds. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation to go towards keeping A4’s programs free. \nAgenda:\n6:30-7:00 pm (30 min) – Performance\n7:00-8:00 pm (60 min) – Panel\n8:00-8:15 pm (15 min) – Q&A\n8:15-8:30 pm (15 min) – Mingling \nRecording: The panel discussion will be recorded and published on A4’s YouTube channel after the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/who-is-this-music-for-asian-diaspora-counterculture-and-access-2/
LOCATION:The Clemente\, 107 Suffolk St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20250808T131953Z
CREATED:20250808T094830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T131953Z
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SUMMARY:Highlight Reading Series of Play "Like This"
DESCRIPTION:Highlight is a reading series designed to showcase the work of playwrights of Middle Eastern\, Southwest Asian\, and North African descent. The 11th Highlight Reading Series includes a reading of “LIKE THIS” by 2024 Van Lier Fellow in Theater Borna Barzin. \nAbout LIKE THIS\nAn East Coast couple embarks on a romantic getaway to Kaivon’s grandmother’s home in Half Moon Bay\, California. But their supposedly secret rendezvous quickly unravels into a comedy of errors\, as they’re swept into the chaos of Kaivon’s eccentric and dysfunctional family. Inspired by the mystic love poems of the ancient Persian poet Rumi—with a nod to Shakespeare—this surreal journey brims with heightened emotions\, unexpected twists\, and pure magic.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/highlight-reading-series/
LOCATION:TheaterLab\, 357 W 36th St\, 3rd floor\,\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20250603T161305Z
CREATED:20250602T122100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T161305Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: E-Moves Festival: Eiko Otake + DonChristian Jones
DESCRIPTION:Harlem Stage presents the premiere of SOAK\, a place-specific work created at Harlem Stage by interdisciplinary artists Eiko Otake and DonChristian Jones. It was with Jones in 2017\, that Otake started her ongoing The Duet Project: Distance is Malleable\, an evolving series of experiments in collaboration. In their new work SOAK\, they explore water as a shared origin\, and the body as rivers of memories. Drawing upon their singular and dynamic history of collaboration\, they collide toward many tomorrows.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/e-moves-festival-eiko-otake-donchristian-jones/
LOCATION:Harlem Stage\, 150 Convent Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20250603T160624Z
CREATED:20250602T122050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T160624Z
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SUMMARY:2025 What Can We Do? Artists in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Join A4 for a celebration of What Can We Do? artists\, their projects\, and their contributions to the community! \nThe event will include brief presentations from each of the artists followed by time to mingle and enjoy light refreshments. \nThis year\, more than 20 artists carried out creative projects showing care to the AAPI community in Flushing\, Queens\, and Chinatown\, Manhattan\, and to the Palestinian community throughout NYC. \nMany of the artists collaborated with and/or tailored projects for the constituents of community-based organizations including Chatham Square Public Library\, University Settlement\, Queens Botanical Garden\, Queens Public Library\, and Women for Afghan Women. \nTheir projects varied widely in scope and discipline (full list here). Examples include: \n• “Poeticians\,” a gathering for amateur Arab artists to showcase their writing\, music\, and art (Hind Shoufani)\n• a healing space for various Palestinian-led organizations including Palestinian Feminist Collective offering ear acupuncture\, meditation and collective creative ceremony\, and homemade Syrian food (Michi Osato and Noelle Ghoussaini)\n• a beginner-friendly dance workshop series designed to introduce participants to the richness of Korean music\, dance\, and traditions in Flushing\, Queens (Da Hyun Kim)\n• a holistic workshop series combining physical strength movement classes with music and storytelling for seniors at Knickerbocker Village in Chinatown\, Manhattan (Rochelle Kwan of Chinatown Records in collaboration with dancer Mei-Yin Ng) \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-what-can-we-do-artists-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Asian American Arts Alliance\, 29 West 38th Street\, Floor 9\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20250508T152727Z
CREATED:20250420T194108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152727Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Panel: Mothers in the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join A4 for a panel discussion on motherhood with artists across the Asian diaspora\, including Hala Alyan\, Maia Ruth Lee\, (Artists + Mothers)\, Natalia Nakazawa\, and Shawna X. The discussion will be moderated by Justine Lee\, programs director at A4\, and hosted at STORM Bookstore in Brooklyn. Seating is limited\, so RSVP soon with a suggested donation of $10. There will be time for Q&A\, mingling\, and refreshments. \nOn the eve of Mother’s Day\, A4 brings together artists of the Asian diaspora to share candidly about how motherhood has shaped their practices (and vice versa)\, the realities of balancing the two identities\, and resources they have found or created to navigate and be joyful during the many stages of raising children. \nPanelists include Hala Alyan\, poet and author of the forthcoming memoir I’ll Tell You When I’m Home; Maia Ruth Lee\, visual artist and board member of Artists + Mothers; Natalia Nakazawa\, visual artist\, educator\, and the creator of the Arts Parents group; and Shawna X\, visual artist whose work focuses on the relationship between mothers’ bodies and the landscape of the universe. The discussion will be moderated by Justine Lee\, programs director at A4\, and mother to Olive. There will be time for Q&A. \nFollowing the panel\, we invite attendees to mingle and enjoy light refreshments. Each attendee will leave with a printed resource list\, which is also available on A4’s website here. \nAgenda:\n2:00-3:00 pm (1 hr) – Panel discussion\n3:00-3:15 pm (15 min) – Q&A\n3:15-4:00 pm (45 min) – Mingling and refreshments \nRecording: The panel discussion will be recorded and published on A4’s YouTube channel after the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mothers-in-the-arts/
LOCATION:STORM bookstore\, 118 Norman Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20250404T141040Z
CREATED:20250404T141040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T141040Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Workshop:  Rhythm & Seoul
DESCRIPTION:2025 What Can We Do? Awardee Dahyun Kim is pleased to present Rhythm & Seoul\, a free 90-minute workshop that celebrates Korean music and culture across contemporary and jazz genres. Anyone from beginners to experienced dancers are welcome! Kneepads and longsleeves recommended for floorwork classes. This event is appropriate for adults ages 18 and above. \nDance styles will alternate between \n\nContemporary (4/13\, 4/20)\,\nContemporary Floorwork (4/27\, 5/4)\, and\nJazz Funk(5/11\, 5/18).\n\nCost\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but RSVP is required. \nAbout Dahyun Kim\nDahyun Kim is a Seoul-born choreographer\, dancer\, and educator whose work bridges contemporary dance\, house\, and Korean traditional rhythms. With an MFA in dance from NYU Tisch and a passion for storytelling\, Dahyun explores themes of resilience and joy\, often rooted in Korean culture and history. Known for activating the inner child in dancers\, their choreography fosters curiosity\, play\, and cultural responsibility. Dahyun’s works\, including 흥|Joy and 초희|Chohui\, challenge stereotypes of East Asian culture by celebrating its dynamic and versatile nature. A leader and collaborator\, they aim to inspire dialogue and societal change through movement and shared narratives. www.dahyunkim.info
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-workshop-rhythm-seoul/
LOCATION:Evolute Academia of New York\, 13708 Northern Blvd\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20250313T184751Z
CREATED:20250313T184749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T184751Z
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SUMMARY:Bandung Community Conversation: Kei Williams on Scaling Up Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Calling all organizers looking to scale their practice! A4 and MoCADA are pleased to present a talk with Kei Williams\, founding member of Black Lives Matter New York City. Kei will be sharing about their decentralized framework and approach to scaling their organizing practice as an activist at the intersections of race\, climate\, and gender. \nThis talk is part of an ongoing series created for the Bandung Residency\, an opportunity designed to uplift artists\, educators\, and organizers whose work is intended to foster solidarity between AAPI and Black communities. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but RSVP is required. In addition to Zoom\, the event will be livestreamed on the MoCADA website. \nAccessibility:\nIf you have any questions or accessibility needs\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org. \nRecordings:\nThis event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube after it concludes. \nAbout the Bandung Residency\nThe residency is named for the groundbreaking 1955 summit held in Bandung\, Indonesia\, bringing together leaders from 29 newly independent Asian and African states emerging from colonial rule\, with the aim of ending racial discrimination and ensuring collaboration and a peaceful coexistence. This Residency is made possible through the NYS AAPI Community Fund\, Ford Foundation\, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs\, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development\, and Apicha Community Health Center. \nAbout Kei Williams\nKei Williams (they/them) is a queer transmasculine organizer\, artist\, and historian. A founding member of Black Lives Matter New York City\, the aim of Kei’s work is to transform global culture from the individual into a systemic analysis of structural oppression. They use decentralization as a framework to approach their organizing\, relationships\, and political theory of change. Kei joined Black Gotham Experience in November 2016\, a visual storytelling project elevating the impact of the African Diaspora by remembering together through walks\, talks\, and artistic commissions. \nCurrently\, Kei serves as Interim executive director for NEW Pride Agenda. They also are a Mellon Fellow Faculty Member at The New School\, where they co-teach a Media Theory course. In 2022\, Kei was honored with the Black Voices for Black Justice Award for their contributions as an activist working at the intersections of racial\, climate\, and gender justice. \nThey reside in Queens\, with their dog Spartacus and inherited plants.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bandung-community-conversation-kei-williams-on-scaling-up-your-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T181500
DTSTAMP:20241214T111743Z
CREATED:20241214T111714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T111743Z
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Dance Festival at APAP (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an evening of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Luna Beller-Tadiar\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company\, and J CHEN PROJECT. \nPlease note this is Day 2 of a two-day festival. Day 1 is on Sunday\, Jan 11 from 1:45–2:45 pm also at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (link here). \nThe AAPI Dance Festival at APAP is a part of the Dance Managers Collective Showcase. \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25. If you would like to attend both days\, we encourage you to reserve a Two-Day Pass at the special price of $30. We hope you’ll join us for both showcases!\nProgram: \n4:15 pm – TBD by Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\nIn “All the Pretty Visitors\,” we\, the Aswang\, dance in celebration and defiance – dance the dances of those we’ve devoured. \n4:30 pm – “Mercury” by Luna Beller-Tadiar\nIn “Mercury”\, a mercurial body becomes a substrate\, a platform for shifting codes of use\, uncannily animated by unseen forces. Undeniably live\, yet\, to a modern/colonial viewer\, not quite human\, this figure plies the continuities between brown colonized bodies\, robots\, NPCs\, and AI. Inspired in part by invisibilized Filipino service labor\, in this piece social worlds erupt into the nowhere\, non-space of the virtual\, making sensible the ghost in the machine. \n4:45 pm – “Leaving Pusan” by Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company \n“Leaving Pusan” tells the story of Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s great grandmother’s emotional and physical departure from Korea in 1903 – she voyaged to Oahu\, Hawai’i on the first steamship\, the Gaelic\, that delivered Koreans to work on the sugar cane and pineapple plantations. She worked on the Del Monte plantation her entire life. \n5:15 pm – “AAPI HEROES” (Excerpt) by J CHEN PROJECT\n“AAPI HEROES” is an evening that entertains and pays homage to the vibrant legacy of Asian American history! We follow our young explorer\, Kai\, on a captivating journey across time to discover iconic Asian American figures such as Anna May Wong\, Hollywood’s first Chinese American star\, and Bruce Lee\, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings to life the mythic NuWa\, Goddess of Creation\, and the global K-POP phenomenon. \nDancers: Chieh Hsiung\, Sumire Ishige\, Maya Lam\, and Carl Ponce Cubero \n5:45 pm – Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nExperience the artistry of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, celebrated for its authentic and diverse programs that spotlight AAPI dance and foster cross-cultural collaboration. This dynamic performance highlights the Company’s innovative approach to blending tradition with modernity:
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-dance-festival-at-apap-day-2/
LOCATION:The Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T154500
DTSTAMP:20241227T082928Z
CREATED:20241214T110949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T082928Z
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Dance Festival at APAP (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an afternoon of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company\, and J CHEN PROJECT. \nPlease note this is Day 1 of a two-day festival. Day 2 is on Sunday\, Jan 12 from 4:15–6:15pm also at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (link here). \nThe AAPI Dance Festival at APAP is a part of the Dance Managers Collective Showcase. \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25. If you would like to attend both days\, we encourage you to reserve a Two-Day Pass at the special price of $30. We hope you’ll join us for both showcases!\nProgram: \n1:45 pm – TBD by Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\n“As the Roots Undo” centers around the idea that the longer you stay in a new place\, the more you distance yourself from the version of you that existed before. The original piece is meant to be a snapshot depicting the feeling of living through each seemingly identical day\, understanding the necessity of adaptation in order to survive. The dancers see that they’re not alone and find strength in collective perseverance. \n2:00 pm – “Mirage no Wana” by by Kanon Sugino\nThis work is an exploration of Japanese culture\, heritage\, language\, societal norms\, body image\, and mental health\, portraying the multidimensionality of the culture and its people. Amidst the richness and beauty of Japan is a concealed toxic and self-deprecating culture. \nDancers: Manatsu Aminaga\, Kira Shiina\, Kanon Sugino\, and Mamiko Usuda \n2:15 pm – “Leaving Pusan” by Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company \n“Leaving Pusan” tells the story of Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s great grandmother’s emotional and physical departure from Korea in 1903 – she voyaged to Oahu\, Hawai’i on the first steamship\, the Gaelic\, that delivered Koreans to work on the sugar cane and pineapple plantations. She worked on the Del Monte plantation her entire life. \n2:45 pm – “AAPI HEROES” (Excerpt) by J CHEN PROJECT\n“AAPI HEROES” entertains and pays homage to the vibrant legacy of Asian American history! We follow our young explorer\, Kai\, on a captivating journey across time to discover iconic Asian American figures such as Anna May Wong\, Hollywood’s first Chinese American star\, and Bruce Lee\, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings to life the mythic NuWa\, Goddess of Creation\, and the global K-POP phenomenon. \nDancers: Chieh Hsiung\, Sumire Ishige\, Maya Lam\, and Carl Ponce Cubero \n3:15pm pm – Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nExperience the artistry of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, celebrated for its authentic and diverse programs that spotlight AAPI dance and foster cross-cultural collaboration. This dynamic performance highlights the Company’s innovative approach to blending tradition with modernity:
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-dance-festival-at-apap-day-1/
LOCATION:The Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T200000
DTSTAMP:20241214T114052Z
CREATED:20241214T113936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T114052Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: A4 Mirage No Wana
DESCRIPTION:Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2024 Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino will be presenting a dance work performed by an all Japanese cast. Mirage no Wana is an exploration of Japanese culture\, heritage\, language\, societal norms\, body image\, and mental health\, portraying the multidimensionality of the culture and its people. Amidst the richness and beauty of Japan is a concealed toxic and self-deprecating culture. This work seeks to recognize both the light and shadow of the Japanese cultural identity to allow for a call for compassion and a deeper understanding of the multifaceted Japanese experience. Mirage no Wana will not only feature Japanese dancers but also a Japanese Traditional Wadaiko (drum) player\, as well as Japanese artisans who will be showcasing their work available for purchase before the performance. \n7:00 pm doors open / 7:30 pm performance begins \nTickets:\n$15 in advance and $20 at-the-door. \nRuntime:\n40 minutes \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-a4-mirage-no-wana/
LOCATION:Triskelion Arts\, 106 Calyer Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T203000
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SUMMARY:A4 Table Dish: Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for the latest workshop of our professional development series\, Table Dish\, to help further the careers of AAPI in dance. \nTable Dish: Dance is a career development roundtable event where professionals in the field of dance will meet with emerging and mid-career professionals to “dish” career advice and lead candid discussions about tips to succeed in the industry. \nThe career roundtable aims to provide facilitators and participants the opportunity to network and build relationships with peers and mentors\, offer a genuine way for AAPI community members to give back\, engage arts leaders and professionals in a meaningful way\, and help build a pipeline of AAPI arts leaders\, role models\, and experts. \nTable Dish: Dance will be composed of three 30-minute networking sessions. Individual participants rotate every 30 minutes to meet with a total of three different leaders. After the breakout sessions\, we’ll come together to share with one another.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-table-dish-dance/
LOCATION:Asian American Arts Alliance\, 29 West 38th Street\, Floor 9\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T201500
DTSTAMP:20241118T022828Z
CREATED:20241109T232548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T022828Z
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SUMMARY:November Town Hall: Memoir
DESCRIPTION:For our November Town Hall\, A4 takes a deeper look at the art of memoir. How do artists explore deeply personal experiences and create connections in the process? \nWriter\, educator\, activist\, and performer Alvin Eng (Our Laundry\, Our Town) will share his artistic journey of writing plays and adapting them into memoirs. We’ll also hear from Carrie Sun and her experiences as a writer who recently had a celebrated debut with her memoir\, Private Equity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/november-town-hall-memoir/
LOCATION:BRIC Arts & Media\, 647 Fulton St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T213000
DTSTAMP:20240825T161607Z
CREATED:20240825T161454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T161607Z
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SUMMARY:A4: Costumes & Cocktails: Sip\, Savor\, and Bid
DESCRIPTION:Join A4 for the costume party of the year! Bid in our silent auction featuring AAPI artist designed costumes\, couture clothing\, masks\, and accessories. Then\, watch costumes come to life on the catwalk during our fashion show. All proceeds from this event will go directly to supporting A4’s free programs for artists and community members.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-costumes-cocktails-sip-savor-and-bid/
LOCATION:Freehand New York\, 23 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20240826T035006Z
CREATED:20240826T015057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T035006Z
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SUMMARY:Community Organizing: Echo Chambers with Mohiba Ahmed of DRUM
DESCRIPTION:A4 and MoCADA present Bandung Community Conversation: Echo Chambers with Mohiba Ahmed\, a dedicated community organizer at DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving). Ahmed brings extensive experience from grassroots feminist movements and student rights organizations in Pakistan and is a founding member of the Progressive Students’ Collective and Haqooq-e-Khalq Party Pakistan. \nDRUM\, a multigenerational organization led by low-wage South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrants\, workers\, and youth in New York City\, has been at the forefront of social and policy change since 2000. By mobilizing thousands of low-income community members\, DRUM addresses immigrant rights\, education reform\, civil rights\, and worker justice. Ahmed’s work with DRUM includes base building\, leadership development\, campaign strategy\, and coalition-building. \nJoin us for an insightful conversation as we explore the stepping outside of echo chambers and the power of community organizing. \nThe talk will be livestreamed on the MoCADA website. https://mocada.org/bandung-residency-2024/ \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but RSVP is required.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bandung-community-conversation-echo-chambers-with-mohiba-ahmed/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Interview,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20240825T183157Z
CREATED:20240825T172815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T183157Z
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SUMMARY:See What I Wanna See
DESCRIPTION:“See What I Wanna See”\, a musical by Michael John LaChiusa\, is based on three short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. The story unfolds like a classical Japanese screen painting\, opening each act with a prologue inspired by Kesa and Morito\, a pair of fatally contentious lovers. The first act\, set in 1951\, follows a murder in Central Park from contradicting perspectives where everyone’s truth may be a lie. Act two centers on a priest in 2002\, wavering in his faith and creating a hoax about a miracle. His ruse attracts attention; however\, the result is something he hadn’t bargained for. \nOOTB’s production of “See What I Wanna See” features an all-AAPI cast of actors and elements inspired by traditional Asian theater practices\, bringing LaChiusa’s Americanized adaptation into conversation with the Asian-American experience. \nWords and music by Michael John LaChiusa \nDirected by Emilio Ramos\nMusic Direction by Adam Rothenberg\nChoreographed by Paul McGill \nPerformance Times: Vary by date \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/see-what-i-wanna-see/
LOCATION:Theater 154\, 154 Christopher St.\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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