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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Qixi\, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night\, Niulang and Zhinü\, the cowherd and weaver girl\, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü\, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! \nIn the traditional story of Qixi (click here to read!)\, magpies fly together to make a bridge for Niulang and Zhinü to meet. Add a magpie to our collaborative artwork to ensure this happy reunion! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE with admission! RSVP appreciated. MOCA Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. NYC residents can purchase pay-what-you wish tickets online or with our Visitor Services team. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-qixi-for-you-me-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Summer Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years\, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA\, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture\, conversation\, and shared experiences. \nJoin us this summer for a lively evening of friendly competition\, community building\, and fun. Whether you are a seasoned player\, a casual enthusiast\, or completely new to the game\, you will find a welcoming table waiting for you. Experienced players can jump right into open play\, while beginners are invited to learn the fundamentals through hands on instruction in a supportive and relaxed environment. . On August 20\, instructor Sokie Lee leads an evening of Hong Kong Mahjong. Both are among the most widely played variations of the game and offer players the opportunity to experience distinct traditions\, strategies\, and styles of play. \nPull up a chair\, gather around the table\, sip on a beer or glass of wine\, and enjoy a summer evening at MOCA filled with lively play\, cultural connection\, and good company. \nSokie Lee is passionate about promoting Hong Kong Mahjong and making the game accessible to everyone. She has introduced countless beginners to Chinese Mahjong\, helping new players learn and play within 15 minutes. Sokie initiated the popular Mahjong Game Nights at the Museum of Chinese in America and has led workshops for Mastercard\, JPMorgan Chase\, W. W. Norton & Company\, NBC Universal\, and Blackstone. She has also partnered with Potluck Asian America\, Pearl River Mart and Think!Chinatown to bring Mahjong to diverse communities. Besides being a Mahjong educator\, Sokie is a New York State–licensed massage therapist\, Tai Chi and Qigong instructor\, and avid table tennis player.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-summer-mahjong-night/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Qixi\, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night\, Niulang and Zhinü\, the cowherd and weaver girl\, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü\, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! \nIn the traditional story of Qixi (click here to read!)\, magpies fly together to make a bridge for Niulang and Zhinü to meet. Add a magpie to our collaborative artwork to ensure this happy reunion! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE with admission! RSVP appreciated. MOCA Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. NYC residents can purchase pay-what-you wish tickets online or with our Visitor Services team. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-qixi-for-you-me-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
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SUMMARY:From Fuzhou to New York: The Fuzhounese Migration Story
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Fuzhou Sisters warmly invite you to an afternoon exploring the history\, memory\, and culture of the Fuzhounese community through storytelling\, performance\, archival art\, and Qinghong rice wine. \nFor decades\, Fuzhounese immigrants have shaped New York’s Chinatown\, carrying stories of migration\, resilience\, labor\, family\, and home. This event highlights a rarely seen chapter of that history through artifacts from MOCA’s collection\, including paper sculptures created by Fuzhounese immigrants detained after the Golden Venture incident. These works preserve their voices\, experiences\, and memories from a pivotal moment in Fuzhounese migration history. \nThrough migration stories\, archival materials\, a guided tasting of Fuzhou Qinghong rice wine\, and a Qinghong-inspired performance\, we will trace the journey of a community across oceans and generations. This event offers a deeper look at the Fuzhounese experience and the stories that continue to shape the community today. \n​What to Expect \nFuzhou Migration Stories \nExplore the journeys of Fuzhounese immigrants from southeastern China to New York’s Chinatown\, including stories of the Golden Venture and personal reflections shared by Fuzhounese immigrants. \nGolden Venture Paper Sculpture Display \n\nView paper sculptures created by Fuzhounese detainees. \nQinghong-Inspired Performance \n\nExperience a performance inspired by Qinghong wine. \nQinghong 101 + Wine Tasting \nLearn about the history and traditions of Fuzhou Qinghong rice wine\, followed by a curated tasting paired with Fuzhounese snacks.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-fuzhou-to-new-york-the-fuzhounese-migration-story/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T203000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Three Lives
DESCRIPTION:THREE LIVES is an autobiographical solo show that follows Alex Xander Luu and his family’s escape from war-torn Saigon in 1975 to America. Journeying across continents and generations\, “Three Lives” presents the Vietnam War story through the eyes and experiences of its oft-forgotten casualty – – its refugees – – his father\, grandfather\, and Luu himself as their lives are violently uprooted and resettled in the “promised land.” With equal doses of laughter and heartbreak\, Three Lives combines humor\, kinetic physical movement\, and raw storytelling that peels back the layers of the standard Hollywood narrative of the Vietnam War and instead gives a front and center portrait of the equally comical and painful effects of assimilation\, the loss & reclaiming of identity\, and the strength of the human spirit. Coming on the heels of 2025’s 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War\, Three Lives frames the personal immigrant narrative and its timeless themes against the universal backdrop of today’s fraught political climate.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-three-lives/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Daniel Tam-Claiborne – Transplants
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Daniel Tam-Claiborne on his debut novel Transplants\, a lyrical and piercing exploration of migration\, belonging\, race\, love\, and the parts of ourselves that can get lost in translation. \nSet across China and the United States during a single extraordinary year\, Transplantsfollows Lin and Liz\, an unlikely pair brought together on a university campus in rural Qixian. Lin\, a Chinese student who feels closer to her animals than to her peers\, and Liz\, a Chinese American English teacher grieving the sudden death of her mother\, each navigate hostility\, isolation\, and the uneasy boundaries of identity. After a betrayal leads to Lin’s expulsion\, their paths diverge and unexpectedly intertwine. Lin pursues a degree near Liz’s Ohio hometown\, while Liz searches for answers about her parents’ decision to leave China before she was born. As a global catastrophe heightens tensions between China and an increasingly fractured United States\, both women must confront the familiar and strange within themselves\, and within each other. \nThe conversation will explore the novel’s themes of displacement\, intimacy\, power\, and freedom\, as well as the possibilities that emerge when we open ourselves to lives and histories beyond our own. \nAbout Daniel Tam-Claiborne \nDaniel Tam-Claiborne is a multiracial writer\, multimedia producer\, and nonprofit director. His debut novel\, Transplants (Simon & Schuster\, 2025)\, was the winner of the Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award and a finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. He is the author of the short story collection What Never Leaves\, and his writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review\, HuffPost\, Catapult\, Literary Hub\, Off Assignment\, The Rumpus\, and elsewhere. A 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellow\, he has also received awards and fellowships from the U.S. Fulbright Program\, Poets & Writers\, Bread Loaf\, Sewanee Writers’ Conference\, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture\, and others. Daniel holds degrees from Oberlin College\, Yale University\, and the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. \nAbout Transplants \nA harrowing and poignant novel following two young women in pursuit of kinship and self-discovery who yearn to survive in a world that doesn’t know where either of them belong. \nOn a university campus in rural Qixian\, Lin and Liz make an improbable pair: Lin\, a Chinese student closer to her menagerie of pets than to her peers\, and Liz\, a Chinese American teacher grieving her mother’s sudden death. They’re each met with hostility—Lin by her classmates\, who mock her for dating a white foreigner; Liz by her fellow English teachers\, who exploit their privilege—and forge an unlikely friendship. \nAfter a startling betrayal that results in Lin’s expulsion\, they swap places. Lin becomes convinced to pursue her degree at a community college near Liz’s Ohio hometown\, while Liz searches for answers as to what drove her parents to leave China before she was born. But when a global catastrophe deepens the fissures between modern-day China and an increasingly fractured United States\, Lin and Liz—far from home and estranged from themselves—are forced to confront both the familiar and the strange in each other. \nUnspooling over the course of a single extraordinary year in our not-yet-distant past and in small towns from Dandong to Deadwood\, Transplants is a piercing story of migration\, belonging\, and the parts of ourselves that get lost in translation. Alternating between Liz and Lin’s perspectives\, it is a lyrical and moving exploration of race\, love\, power\, and freedom that illuminates the limits and possibilities of what can happen when we open ourselves to the unknown and reveals how even our fiercest differences may bring us closer than we might ever imagine.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-daniel-tam-claiborne-transplants/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Clarissa Wei
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes award-winning food writer Clarissa Wei for an engaging conversation celebrating her new cookbook\, Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery. In discussion with second-generation Taiwanese herbalist and recipe collaborator Stella Wang and moderated by food editor Genevieve Yam\, the program explores the rich culinary traditions surrounding postpartum recovery in Chinese culture and the enduring wisdom behind the practice of 坐月子 zuò yuè zi\, or “sitting the month.” \nAcross Chinese communities\, the first month after childbirth has long been regarded as a vital period of healing\, supported by rest\, herbal remedies\, and nourishing meals believed to restore strength and replenish the body. Inspired by her own experience as a new mother in Taiwan\, Wei combines 88 nourishing recipes with practical guidance and personal storytelling to illustrate a centuries-old tradition for contemporary home cooks. Together\, the speakers will discuss the intersections of food\, motherhood\, health\, and cultural identity while examining how culinary practices preserve family knowledge and connect us to our heritage. Whether you are an expectant or new parent\, a caregiver\, a food enthusiast\, or simply curious about culinary traditions\, this conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of care\, resilience\, and the enduring power of food to nourish both body and community. \nWith generous support from Chiyo\, which offers nutrition programs for fertility\, pregnancy\, and postpartum\, attendees can also enjoy complimentary bites of Gingery Chicken Congee\, Spiced Goji Berry Brownies\, and Astragalus & Jujube Tonic from the cookbook. \nAbout Clarissa Wei\nClarissa Wei is the author of Made in Taiwan\, winner of an IACP Award and finalist for a James Beard Award. Her writing has been published in The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and Bon Appétit. The cofounder of single-origin soy sauce brand HEYDOH\, she lives in Taiwan with her husband and two children. \nAbout Stella Wang\nStella Wang is a second-generation Taiwanese herbalist\, mom\, and owner of EDD Herbs\, a herbal dessert and tea shop that she operates out of her father’s Chinese medicine shop in Taipei. \nAbout Genevieve Yam\nGenevieve Yam is a senior editor at Serious Eats. Prior to joining Serious Eats\, she was an editor at Epicurious and has contributed to Food52\, Bon Appétit\, King Arthur Baking\, and more. She grew up between Toronto and Hong Kong and is a graduate of the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She currently lives in New York with her husband\, two kids\, and two cats. You’ll often find her at the farmers market with a tote bag full of vegetables or at home burying her nose in a wrinkled copy of Nigella Lawson’s How to Eat.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-clarissa-wei/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Yellow Rose
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for May 7\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \nYellow Rose (2019)\nDirected by: Diane Paragas\nRuntime: 94 minutes \nYellow Rose is a coming-of-age musical drama that follows Rose Garcia\, a Filipina teenager growing up undocumented in a small Texas town. When her mother is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, Rose is forced to navigate an uncertain future while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music singer. Starring Eva Noblezada in her feature film debut alongside Lea Salonga\, the film explores identity\, belonging\, resilience\, and the pursuit of the American dream through the unexpected lens of country music. \nPremiering at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in 2019\, Yellow Rose received widespread critical acclaim and became one of the first Filipino American films to receive a wide theatrical release from a major Hollywood studio. Balancing intimate storytelling with timely social issues\, the film offers a deeply human portrait of the undocumented immigrant experience while celebrating the power of music to provide hope\, community\, and self-expression. \nStarring: Eva Noblezada\, Dale Watson\, Princess Punzalan\, Lea Salonga \nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator and NYAFF’s Programmer\, starting around 8:10 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-yellow-rose/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T203000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Wonggongchang Mega Explosive
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America proudly presents Wonggongchang Mega Explosive\, the second full-length album by Taiwanese composer\, electronic musician\, and producer Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang\, a.k.a Kaiwei. \nSet for 2026 release under AAPI artist collective Choaspace\, Wonggongchang Mega Explosive is a ten-track sonic narrative and song cycle centered on one of the deadliest man-made disasters in Chinese history: the 1626 Tianqi Explosion\, with over 20\,000 casualties. Drawing from ancient Chinese classical texts and historical documentations\, each piece reimagines anecdotal episodes from the event\, unfolding in a format influenced by anthological drama\, film and video game soundtracks. Through a contemporary lens\, the work integrates found sounds\, text-to-speech\, and Y2K-influenced sonic cues for explorations of artificiality\, emotional detachment\, and modern desensitization to large-scale violence in the age of information overload. \nAccompanied by live Mandarin narration\, texts\, and animations drawn by Taiwanese graphic artist Nancy Hsiaowen Hu\, the performance invites audiences to experience history\, through modern perspectives\, as a living\, resonant field shaped by sound\, story\, and interpretation. \nABOUT Tianqi Explosion \n\nThe Wanggongchang Explosion (also known as the Tianqi Explosion) was a catastrophic disaster that occurred on May 30\, 1626\, in Beijing during the late Ming Dynasty. Centered at a major gunpowder factory and armory\, the blast destroyed a large area of the city and reportedly killed around 20\,000 people. \nContemporary accounts describe a sudden rumbling sound\, followed by a massive explosion that flattened buildings within a radius of about 2 kilometers\, sent debris flying across the city\, and was felt over 150 kilometers away. \nThe exact cause of the explosion remains unknown. While many believe it was an accidental gunpowder detonation\, other theories—including a meteor airburst or natural gas explosion—have been proposed\, with no definitive consensus. \nBeyond the immediate destruction\, the disaster had major political and cultural consequences. It was widely interpreted at the time as a form of divine punishment\, weakening confidence in the Tianqi Emperor and further destabilizing the already declining Ming Dynasty. \n\nABOUT Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang \n\nKaiwei is the progressive electronic music project of Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang\, a NY-based Taiwanese electronic musician\, composer\, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Active in both NY and East Asia’s contemporary music scenes\, Chang’s style blends Industrial\, Noise\, Ambient\, Dance and Pop\, often explored through experimental techniques\, diverse composition methods\, and innovative forms. Chang’s works often combine a broad range of improvisational vocabularies with non-traditional post-production\, songwriting\, and sound design approaches. Chang composed for director Ichen Wang’s 2022 stage play\, “Dress In Code”. His debut LP\, “Reprocessor” (“darkly invigorating\, glitchy soundscapes\, touting a dynamic range from unsettling spaciousness to dexterous rhythmic haunts\, at times resembling a cross of Burial and Oneohtrix Point Never” – Obscure Sound 2024) was released under Long Echo Records\, 2023. Chang was a 2024 Found Sound Nation – OneBeat Taiwan fellow\, and was most recently a recipient of Taiwan’s National Cultures & Arts Foundation Grant for his production for composer Chloe Yuchun Hu’s 2025 record\, “The Impermanence Of Permanence”. His second LP\, Wonggongchang Mega Explosive\, is due for 2026 release under AAPI artist collective\, Choaspace.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-wonggongchang-mega-explosive/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
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SUMMARY:MOCA’s Mid-Autumn (中秋节) Family Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Mooncakes\, lanterns\, and sweet reunions abound at MOCA’s Mid-Autumn (中秋节) Family Festival! Join us for crafts\, shadow puppets\, music\, games\, and more as we come together to celebrate this traditional holiday. \nTwo sessions! Get your tickets for either the morning (10 AM – 1 PM) or afternoon (2 PM – 5 PM). Check back shortly for the full event schedule! \nTickets: $10/person. Kids 5 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Free tickets for kids 5 and under available as an add-on option to your ticket purchase. MOCA Family Members\, please use your code to access free tickets. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Sign up through the Culture Pass website or contact Cool Culture for your access code. \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session\, if capacity allows. \nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE\nPerformances\, Workshops & Activities\nMoonlit Melodies with Musician Wei Sun*\nJoin musician Wei Sun in learning about one of the world’s oldest string instruments\, the guzheng (古筝). Enjoy a live performance inspired by the beauty of the season’s harvest moon. \nAbout Wei Sun\nWei Sun is an acclaimed guzheng artist from China who was born into a family of musicians and started her guzheng journey at the age of 6. She is a certified senior teacher of guzheng\, a member of the China National Instrumental Association and the International Guzheng Association. In 2016\, she came to the United States as a guzheng performer and teacher at the CBA Cultural and Arts Center. \nChinese Theatre Works Presents Tiger Tales Shadow Puppet Performance*\nDuring the Mid-Autumn Festival\, shadow puppetry is especially popular because the full moon acts as a natural light source for performances. Join Chinese Theatre Works as they bring to life an enchanting tale where a wise old rabbit recounts stories from her eventful life to her young granddaughter– including how she came to be the Prime Minister to Tiger\, the ever-hungry jungle king. All ages. \nAbout Chinese Theatre Works\nChinese Theatre Works (CTW) has a long history of bringing traditional and innovative\, contemporary Chinese performing arts to local New York City\, national and international audiences. The company has won the highest honor in U.S. puppetry\, a Citation of Excellence from UNIMA-USA\, for their show Toy Theater Peony Pavilion. They have also been featured at festivals and conferences across the world from Puppet Power in Calgary\, Canada and the Seattle International Children’s Theatre Festival to the DALA Festival (Seoul\, South Korea) and the Taipei Children’s Theater Association’s Festival (Taiwan). \nMOCAKIDS Author Meet & Greet with Michele Wong McSween\nBe among the first to celebrate the newest Gordon & Li Li bilingual book\, Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival! Join author Michele Wong McSween for an interactive bilingual adventure featuring storytelling\, a fun introduction to Mandarin\, and hands-on activities. Children and families will discover the legendary story of Hou Yi\, Cháng’é\, and the Jade Rabbit while exploring the traditions\, special foods\, and joy of celebrating under the bright full moon. Books and plushies will be available for purchase\, and a book signing with Michele will follow the reading. Best for families with children ages 3-8. Younger and older siblings welcome! \nAbout Michele\nMichele Wong McSween\, a former fashion designer\, mom\, and author of Gordon & Li Li\, began a journey to reconnect with her Chinese heritage as a fourth-generation Chinese-American. Inspired by her children\, Michele enrolled them in Mandarin classes to foster a sense of cultural identity. While seeking simple and engaging Mandarin learning materials for non-Chinese speaking families\, she discovered a lack of resources and was inspired to fill that gap. This led her to create Gordon & Li Li\, a bilingual book series that makes learning Mandarin approachable and fun. Michele is deeply committed to representing multicultural families and fostering a connection to Chinese culture through language. \nSnowy Skin Mooncake Making with Auntie Lin**\nSharing mooncakes with friends and family is a beloved Mid-Autumn tradition. Join Auntie Lin as she shows us how to make special snowy skin mooncakes. Discover the ingredients inside mooncakes and the molds used to make them\, and then eat a no-bake mooncake that you make yourself! \nMunching on Mooncakes: Mooncake Tasting Station** \nTry delectable slices of traditional mooncakes courtesy of Po Wing Hong Food Marketand Fay Da Bakery. \nShoot for the Moon Scavenger Hunt \nJoin a MOCA educator in following clues high and low to spot twinkling full moons and shimmering stars in the museum exhibits! Practice your archery like Hou Yi to protect the galleries! \nMOCAKIDS Storytime: To the Moon and Back!\nDid you know that a goddess\, rabbit\, and woodcutter all live on the moon? Join MOCA Educator Nancy in learning all about enchanting Chang’E and the timeless traditions of the Moon Festival. \nMid-Autumn Games \n\nHou Yi’s Sun Toss: Be a hero like Hou Yi! Toss bean bags to shoot down nine of the ten suns and save the Earth from drought!\nTIMBER! Wu Gang Wood Cutting Challenge: Chinese legend says that a Man on the Moon is trying to cut down a tree that magically regrows after each ax stroke. Test your aim and your tree-cutting skills with a MOCA original game… Can you succeed where Wu Gang couldn’t?\nBo Bing: Roll the dice and celebrate the moon! During the Mid-Autumn Festival in southern China\, families and friends gather to play bo bing — a lively dice game that’s all about luck\, laughter\, and togetherness. Take turns rolling the dice to win special prizes.\nMooncake Matching\n\nHarvest Moon Picnic\nThe full harvest moon symbolizes family reunion and coming together. Gather around the blanket for a make-believe harvest moon picnic! Learn about the foods that families share as they gaze at the moon and give thanks for the year’s harvest. Add your own favorite treat to our community picnic using scratch art and a little imagination. \nMid-Autumn Memories Photo Corner\nSoak up the limelight (or moonlight!) at our Mid-Autumn photo corner. Strike a pose with moon Goddess Chang’E\, skilled archer Hou Yi\, 玉兔 Yùtù the Jade Rabbit\, and special moon themed props. \nDrop-In Arts & Crafts\nPowerful Potions\nPrepare your own version of the magical elixir that lifted Chang’E from the earth to the moon! Grind salt and colorful chalk to create sparkling\, colorful sand. Then\, use it to fill a potion bottle and stir up some Mid-Autumn magic. \nMoonlight Magic Wands\nDesign your own sparkling moon wand to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Fill it with shimmering sequins and watch it catch light like the moon in the night sky. \nMid-Autumn Moonscapes\nUsing markers\, foil\, and a splash of water\, make your own Mid-Autumn moonscape to celebrate the season’s fullest\, brightest moon! Experiment with color and texture to capture the moon’s changing beauty through the seasons. \nSpectacular Shadow Stories\nConstruct and decorate shadow puppets of the Jade Rabbit and Moon Goddess Chang’E\, using acetate\, paper fasteners\, markers\, and more! When you finish your creation\, head to MOCA’s shadow puppet theater to stage an original performance! \nArtmaking with Teaching Artist Yu Rong  \n*Space is limited. \n**While supplies last.
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LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Cultural Programs,Family Day,Festival,Games,Music
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Full Moon in New York
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for May 7\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \nFull Moon in New York (2019)\nDirected by: Stanley Kwan\nRuntime: 89 minutes \nDirected by Stanley Kwan 關錦鵬\, Full Moon in New York (1989) is a landmark drama that follows three Chinese-speaking women from mainland China\, Hong Kong\, and Taiwan as they forge an unlikely friendship while building new lives in New York City. Starring Sylvia Chang\, Maggie Cheung\, and Siqin Gaowa\, the film explores the complexities of migration\, cultural identity\, homesickness\, and belonging\, revealing how shared experiences can bridge political\, linguistic\, and personal differences within the Chinese diaspora. \nWidely regarded as one of Kwan’s defining works\, Full Moon in New York received critical acclaim across the Chinese-speaking world. At the 26th Golden Horse Awards\, it won Best Feature Film and Best Actress for Maggie Cheung\, while becoming the ceremony’s most nominated film with 11 nominations and its biggest winner with eight awards. More than three decades after its release\, the film remains a poignant portrait of the immigrant experience and a rare cinematic exploration of the diverse identities that shape the global Chinese diaspora. \nStarring:Sylvia Chang 張艾嘉\, Maggie Cheung 張曼玉\, and Siqin Gaowa 斯琴高娃 \nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator and NYAFF’s Programmer\, starting around 8:10 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-full-moon-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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