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SUMMARY:CARE & CONNECT: Understanding & Recognizing Cultural Trauma
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation\, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. \nJoin us for our second Care & CONNECT event\, Understanding & Recognizing Cultural Trauma\, a workshop led by Hamilton Madison House’s Dr. Jihan Ryu and Dr. Kristin Kim-Martin.\n\nDr. Kim-Martin is a psychologist whose research centers on cultural trauma and the immigration experience. Her dissertation explored how immigration shapes the help-seeking behaviors of second-generation Korean Americans. Dr. Jihan Ryu is CONNECT’s primary psychiatrist\, providing trauma-informed\, culturally competent care in our Lower East Side community.\n\nOpen to community members and mental health professionals alike\, this workshop offers an accessible entry point into what we mean by “cultural trauma” and an opportunity to reflect on how our own experiences may be shaped by it — as well as tools for connecting with others across similar and different cultures in ways that honor our histories\, traumas\, and varied cultural norms.\n\nWe will explore how trauma translates across generations\, drawing on historical events and the communities they impacted — including the Korean War\, American slavery\, the Ukrainian Holodomor\, and the Chinese Cultural Revolution. And making full use of our venue\, the workshop will engage directly with MOCA’s permanent exhibition.\n\nFree Admission | Registration Required
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/care-connect-understanding-recognizing-cultural-trauma/
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:20260721T180000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Town Hall  (Museum of Chinese in America)
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to join for a community town hall\, an opportunity for open dialogue\, questions\, and shared conversation about issues that matter to the community\, including the City’s capital funding for the Museum of Chinese in America’s building purchase and the construction of the new jail in Chinatown. The town hall will take place on Tuesday\, July 21\, from 6–8pm at Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, New York\, NY 10002. The discussion will be moderated by a professional neutral mediator and is open to the public. \nDuring the town hall\, MOCA leadership will provide information\, respond to questions\, and\, most importantly\, listen to community perspectives and concerns. The forum is intended to create a space for respectful dialogue\, greater transparency\, and constructive engagement. \nThis convening builds on a series of conversations MOCA has held with community members\, cultural leaders\, scholars\, artists\, and partner organizations over the past several years. They hope this gathering will foster mutual understanding\, strengthen community connections\, and help communities move forward together. \nTo help MOCA prepare the space appropriately\, they kindly ask that you register in advance. Walk-in registration will also be available at check-in. \nFor more information\, please email info@mocanyc.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-town-hall-museum-of-chinese-in-america/
LOCATION:Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $10/person. Kids 12 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Purchase tickets in advance here! \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 2:30 PM\, if capacity allows. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is committed to making public programs accessible to the general public regardless of economic background. If the ticket price is preventing you from attending the event\, please contact us. \nKnow Before You Go \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE | 节目时间表\nGALLERY ACTIVITIES\, WORKSHOPS\, & MORE! | 工作坊、表演节目和更多活动！ \nPaddles Up! with the United East Athletics Association | 2:30 PM\nDiscover the origins of dragon boat racing and learn what it takes to be part of a dragon boat team with members from the United East Athletics Association. Meet experienced dragon boat racers\, explore authentic equipment\, and how dragon boat racing has evolved over time during this interactive session. \nSweet & Savory Snacks: Zongzi Wrapping with Home Cook Sophia Hsu** | 2:15 – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 4:45 PM \nLearn why zongzi—delicious rice bundles wrapped in bamboo leaves—are wrapped and eaten together with loved ones during the Dragon Boat Festival. Join home cook Sophia Hsu as she teaches us how to make zongzi (粽子) in the shape of a pyramid. These sticky\, festive treats will leave your stomach and heart filled with glee! \nSophia Hsu was born in New York City’s Lower East Side and raised in Richmond\, VA in the American Chinese restaurant business. Hokkien-Chinese was her first language. English\, Mandarin-Chinese\, and Spanish quickly followed in school. In her free time\, she is a freelance writer\, testing new recipes\, and crafting. \nSweet & Savory Snacks: Zongzi Tasting** | 2:15 – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 4:45 PM\nTickle your taste buds with a piece of mouthwatering zongzi from one of our favorite spots in Chinatown! \nBe a Kung Fu Dragon Warrior with Master Sherry Zhang | 3:30 – 4 PM & 4:15 – 4:45 PM\nCalling all young warriors! Dive into the world of Kung Fu and embrace the spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival in this family-friendly martial arts workshop led by Master Sherry Zhang. Discover the strength\, agility\, and discipline of the legendary dragon warriors. Ages 5 & up! \nSherry Zhang is a master Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor and the founder of TaiChiSolution Inc. https://www.taichisolution.org/ Starting Wushu training at six years old\, she later became a Wushu athlete. She has over a decade of experience sharing the ancient art of Tai Chi with health professionals in New York City and serves as guest faculty at Sarah Lawrence College as well as faculty at Pacific College of Health and Science. \nMOCAKIDS Storytime: Ready\, Set\, Dragon Boat! \n“快! 快! Kuài! Kuài! Hurry! Hurry!” These are the cheers you might hear at a dragon boat race. Join in on the fun by listening to The Beat of the Dragon Boat by Christina Matula\, singing a MOCA original song\, and taking part in our very own race. Bring your cameras for a special photo opportunity. \nCreepy Crawly Bug Hunt | Meets in Lobby \nSome people consider the Dragon Boat Festival (also called the Double Fifth Festival) to be one of the unluckiest days of the year. Join MOCA on a gallery hunt to drive away the five poisonous pests and protect the museum from bad luck. Be sure to bring your xiāng bāo for good luck!—and a flyswatter! \nTerrific Teams | 2 PM – 5 PM\nWinning a dragon boat race requires everyone to paddle together\, literally! Get your boat racing crew together and try out our team-building games. Work together to make zongzi\, catch the Five Poisonous Pests\, and even more games that are sure to make you laugh…and focus! \nDROP-IN ARTS & CRAFTS\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 无需预订的艺术及手工活动\, ​​下午 2 点至下午 5 点 \nColorful Climbers\nDo lizards climb ladders? This one can! Show off the bright colors and amazing athletic abilities of the lizard\, one of the five poisonous pests\, by creating your own lizard ladder masterpiece. \nSlithering Snakes \nSnakes might be one of the five poisonous pests\, but this tiny snake friend won’t scare anybody! Use fuzzy pipe cleaners to make a snake in your favorite colors\, then wrap it around your wrist so you’ll have a friend no matter where you go. \nFragrant Fortune\nUse string and a decorative paper cup to make a fragrant sachet or 香包 xiāng bāo that is sure to please your senses! Use it to ward away the five poisonous pests. \nSplash and Swirl Paddle Design with Teaching Artist Yu Rong\nPaint with bubbles! Using bubble solution and liquid watercolors\, decorate dragon boat paddles inspired by the whirling waves of the water. Then contribute to a giant collaborative dragon boat for team MOCA. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work! \nDon’t Rock the Boat  \nDesign a floatable mini dragon boat with corks\, foam\, rubber bands\, and more. Which design will win the race? Test in our mini-pool! \n* While supplies last. \n**Limited capacity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-boat-family-festival-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Day,Festival
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SUMMARY:Film- History of NYC's Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration
DESCRIPTION:History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration\nDocumentary Screening and Filmmaker April 29 6:30 (MoCA) \nw/ Virgo Lee & Chester Lee Q&A \nA newly released documentary from NYC Media that traces the origins of one of New York City’s most enduring neighborhoods. Through sweeping historical insight and intimate community voices\, the film centers the Toishanese immigrants who helped build not only America’s railroads\, but the foundations of Chinatown itself. \nAcross decades shaped by exclusion and resilience\, early arrivals forged a world of their own through family associations\, storefronts\, dialects\, and traditions. Within a few dense blocks\, they created networks of care that sustained generations and preserved cultural memory. Over time\, those roots extended beyond Manhattan\, shaping new Chinatowns in Sunset Park\, Flushing\, and Elmhurst\, each reflecting new waves of migration and evolving identities. \nFeaturing appearances from MOCA and members of the community\, the film offers a glimpse into a living history still unfolding. Following the screening\, stay for a conversation with producers Andrew Chow Guidone and Joy Lau\, joined by community members Virgo Lee and Chester Lee featured in the film. Together\, they will reflect on the process of documenting Chinatown’s layered histories and the urgency of preserving stories that are too often left untold.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-history-of-nycs-chinatown-the-toishanese-migration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: American Girl
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 April 2\, 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! \nAmerican Girl (2021) \nDirected by: Fiona Roan Feng-i Runtime: 101 minutes \nAMERICAN GIRL follows 13-year-old Fen\, who is forced to move from Los Angeles back to Taipei with her mother and younger sister after her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. Set during the 2003 SARS outbreak\, Fen struggles to adapt to life in Taiwan—feeling like an outsider at school\, reconnecting with her estranged father\, and clashing with her mother. As tensions at home intensify and Fen acts out in rebellion\, a health scare involving her younger sister pushes the family toward a long-overdue emotional confrontation. \nStarring: Karena Lam (林嘉欣)\, Kaiser Chuang (莊凱勛)\, Caitlin Fang (方郁婷)\, Bowie Tseng (曾寶儀) \nCourtesy of Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited \nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Programmer David Wilentz\, starting at 8:15 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-american-girl/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260216T191347Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Strings of Fortune
DESCRIPTION:A festive evening of classical string music blending beloved Chinese folk melodies with works by Asian and Asian American composers\n\n\nIn celebration of the Lunar New Year\, the Museum of Chinese in America is delighted to continue its partnership with the New Asia Chamber Music Society to present Strings of Fortune\, a festive evening of classical string music. Blending beloved Chinese folk melodies with works by Asian and Asian American composers\, the program weaves tradition and innovation into a vibrant musical tapestry. Artistic Director Andy Lin will shine a spotlight on the erhu\, the expressive traditional Chinese string instrument\, revealing its remarkable versatility and emotional depth. Join us for an evening of music that welcomes the New Year with warmth\, resonance\, and joy. \nMUSICIANS\nKeiko Tokuaga\, violin\nEmilie-Anne Gendron\, violin\nAndy Lin\, viola/erhu\nJie-Ling Jennie Tang\, viola\nHikaru Tamaki\, cello\nYoko Reikano Kimura\, kotoThomas Osborne – Tumbling From the Ninth Height of Heaven for Koto\, Violin and Cello (11’)\nChen Yi – Fiddle Suite (I: Singing) for Erhu and String Quartet (5’)\nSheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Battle Horses Galloping for Erhu and String Trio (6’) \nPROGRAM\nSheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Horse Racing for Erhu and String Trio (4’)\nMadoka Mori (arranger) – Jasmine Flower for Erhu and String Trio (5’)\nPeilin Wu (arranger) – Lunar New Year Medley 新年組曲 for Erhu and String Trio (5’)\nHung-Ping Chang – Harmony with Moon and Current for Erhu and String Trio (Premiere) (12’)\nJay Rease – Orpheus in Meikai for Koto and String Quartet (10’)\nThomas Osborne – Tumbling From the Ninth Height of Heaven for Koto\, Violin and Cello (11’)\nChen Yi – Fiddle Suite (I: Singing) (5’)\nSheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Battle Horses Galloping (6’) \nABOUT NEW ASIA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY \nThe New Asia Chamber Music Society (NACMS)\, the recipient of the 2016 Huang-Yu-Ting Memorial Award and New Music USA’s project grant\, was founded in 2010 by an entrepreneurial group of young Asian-American virtuosi. Based in New York City\, NACMS is committed to bringing audiences exciting chamber music performances of the highest caliber and innovation. By delving into the giants of traditional chamber music repertoire\, cultivating new voices of contemporary composers that meld elements of Western and Eastern cultures\, and collaborating with a broad network of art organizations – NACMS is creating a trifecta of innovation to enable new concert-going experiences for the audience. This exciting young collective also seeks to engage its technologically-wired peers around the world with its lively social media presence\, fostering a more interactive and social environment for chamber music performance & presentation. Visit newasiacms.org to learn more about the New Asia Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-strings-of-fortune/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCA CINEMA - Blurring the Color Line
DESCRIPTION:This documentary offers historical context and deeper insight into the lived experiences of Chinese communities under Jim Crow in the south.\n\n\nWhere did Chinese Americans sit on the bus during Jim Crow? Blurring the Color Line challenges the rigid Black-and-white narratives of segregation by centering the often-overlooked experiences of Asian Americans in the American South. While much has been written about the systemic oppression of Black communities under Jim Crow\, far less attention has been given to the social positioning of Asian Americans during this period. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is honored to host a screening of the documentary Blurring the Color Line\, continuing vital conversations about the historical and contemporary relationships between Asian American and Black communities. At a moment when “Sinners” is competing for the Academy Awards and drawing renewed attention to Chinese American life in the South\, this documentary offers timely historical context and deeper insight into the lived experiences of Chinese communities under Jim Crow. By tracing a shared yet complicated past\, the film invites critical reflection on today’s racial tensions and the legacies that connect them. \nInspired by filmmaker Crystal Kwok’s grandmother’s memories of her family’s grocery store in Augusta\, Georgia\, the film draws from lived experiences within a Black neighborhood to reveal the contradictions and inequities of a deeply racialized system. \nA post-screening talkback with filmmaker Crystal Kwok and additional panelists will follow. \n  \nABOUT Crystal Kwok\nCrystal Kwok is an award winning filmmaker who established her career in Hong Kong as an actress\, writer\, director\, and controversial talk show host. Her debut feature film\, The Mistress (1999)\, won the Audience Choice Awards at the Deauville Asiatic Film Festival. Her feature documentary Blurring the Color Line (2022) streamed nationally on PBS under America ReFramed in 2023. It won multiple awards including Best Documentary at the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival\, Courage Award at DisOrient Film Festival\, and the Mira Nair Rising Female Filmmaker Award at the Harlem International Film Festival. Kwok also holds a PhD in Performance Studies and an advanced Graduate Certificate in Women\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She straddles the line between creative production and academic work. She was a visiting scholar at Duke Kunshan University and currently a lecturer at the University of Hong Kong in the Gender Studies\, and History Department. Her work is committed to amplifying voices of women and marginal communities. \n  \nABOUT Panelists\nROCKY CHIN \nRockwell (“Rocky”) Chin is a retired government civil rights attorney & is currently an appointed member of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Rocky served in attorney and executive positions at the City and State human rights/civil rights agencies for many years. He is the founder of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY)\, the Asian American Law Fund of New York\, a Founding Advisor of the Vincent Chin Institute\, and a member of the Advisory Council of the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program. Rocky was an early instructor of Asian American Studies\, team-teaching one of the first courses on “Asians and the Law” in 1973. He has written articles published in Amerasia Journal\, Bridge Magazine\, the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession and CUNY Forum/Asian American/Asian Research Institute. He recently contributed one of the essays in Corky Lee’s Asian America. Rocky has lived on the Lower East Side for over 45 years with his wife\, May Ying Chen. They have four grandchildren. Rocky is a proud supporter of MoCA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-cinema-blurring-the-color-line/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Family Festival!  MOCA
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up and gallop over to MOCA for a Year of the Horse celebration that’s sure to make you neigh with delight!\n\n\nRing in the new year with a day of energetic performances\, games\, stories\, drop-in arts & crafts\, and more! \n\nMorning Session: 10 AM – 1 PM\nAfternoon Session: 2 PM – 5 PM\n\nTickets: $10/person (inclusive of EventBrite fees). Kids under 2 free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets. \nCheck back shortly for full event schedule! \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. \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Makeover events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nMOCA’s Family Festival Series is supported with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-family-festival-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T133000
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SUMMARY:MOCAKIDS LNY Dumpling Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s Lunar New Year or any other time of the year\, nothing beats a plate of dumplings\, bringing you family unity\, good luck\, wealth!\n\n\nJoin us for a dumpling extravaganza! Learn how to fold and cook your very own vegetable-filled dumplings\, all while bringing fortune and joy into the new year! \nWe’ll be making a few dumplings to sample rather than a full meal. Dumplings will be cooked on-site. Eat at your own risk. MOCA is not liable for any harm caused by consumption. \nTickets: $8/person ages 5 & over. Free for MOCA Family Level Members. Includes museum admission and entry to MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Museum Makeover.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocakids-lny-dumpling-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Lunar New Year Mixer: Year of the Horse Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Taiwanese Mahjong\, almanac insights\, lunar calendar workshop\, live music\, refreshments\, and more at MOCA’s Year of the Horse mixer!\n\n\n$20 General Admission | $15 Student & Senior | $10 for MOCA Members \nCelebrate the Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America with an energizing evening of culture\, community\, and good fortune in honor of the Year of the Horse. This mixer is the perfect opportunity to gather friends\, meet new faces\, and enjoy a night of joyful connection. \nSince debuting their Pocket Chinese Almanac at MOCA in 2010\, Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith have become a cherished part of our Lunar New Year tradition. Known for blending cultural knowledge with practical guidance\, their annual reading offers a grounded way to step into the year ahead. This year\, they will explore the Year of the Horse\, a symbol of freedom\, vitality\, and perseverance. Join Joanna and Ken as they share insights on what the year may hold\, along with traditional practices and helpful considerations for moving through the year with clarity and confidence. \nTo help bring these insights into everyday life\, Chinese metaphysics practitioner and writer Julie Huang will lead a hands-on calendar workshop featuring the Glow Up Golden Calendar\, a modern timing tool designed to align decisions\, creative plans\, and personal goals with classical Chinese metaphysics. Drawing from systems such as the Day Officer calendar and BaZi charting\, Julie translates ancient wisdom into a visual\, approachable format for contemporary life. \nIn collaboration with Dragons Den Mahjong social club\, instructor Theresa Hong will guide participants through Taiwanese Mahjong. Beginners will receive easy instructions\, and experienced players can jump right into open play. These friendly games offer a fun way to mingle and learn together. \nAdding to the night’s energy\, current MOCA resident artist Yoyo Heath-Hsiao will bring the space to life with a music performance. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore MOCA’s captivating exhibitions. \nRefreshments from Tiger Sugar\, Catmint Wheel Cake\, and more will be served throughout the evening. Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage\, exploring new cultural experiences\, or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate\, MOCA’s Lunar New Year Mixer promises a warm and vibrant night of community and celebration. \nAbout the Partners \nJoanna C. Lee is a recovering pianist with a doctorate in musicology from Columbia University. An active translator and interpreter\, she has served such luminaries as former US President Jimmy Carter\, film directors Luc Besson and Peter Greenaway\, and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. \nKen Smith writes about Asian arts and culture for the Financial Times and other publications. He is the author of Fate! Luck! Chance! … the Making of The Bonesetter’s Daughter Opera. He speaks Chinese fluently in many different dialects. \nA Chinese metaphysics practitioner and writer\, Julie Huang‘s work in cultural storytelling includes Rupt & Rise on Substack\, Chinatown Restaurant Week\, Chinatown Jewelry Week\, and the Knicks viewing parties during Linsanity\, all rooted in building connection and clarity through timing. A former NY Chapter president of the National Association of Asian American Professionals\, she brings over eight years of metaphysics study and community leadership to the creation of Glow Up Golden. \nTheresa Hong is a Brooklyn-based designer and founder of Dragons Den Mahjong. Born in Taiwan\, she learned mahjong at age seven while playing daily with her extended family during summers. She now hosts mahjong gatherings and instructional events across New York City\, including at Soho House\, Dumbo House\, and Kings Co Imperial\, focused on community\, tradition\, and accessibility. She also custom made a giant Set of Oversized Mahjong Tiles to play on Rooftops and big open spaces. In 2024\, she won first place at the Food Mahjong Tournament. \nDr. Yu-Wei Heath-Hsiao\, known as Yoyo\, is an exceptional violinist\, pianist\, and educator from Taiwan\, holding a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Violin Performance from Rutgers University and an MM from the Mannes School of Music. He is a winner of the 2024 Charleston International Music Competition and a recipient of the 2023 Flushing Town Hall Arts Grant. Yoyo serves as first violin at the Berkshire Opera Festival and previously as concertmaster for the Miami Music Festival. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-lunar-new-year-mixer-year-of-the-horse-celebration/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Heather Guo: Cheongsam as Modern Icon
DESCRIPTION:A New York Fashion Week talk on the cheongsam with curator Heather Guo\, tracing identity and women’s stories across generations.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nPresented during New York Fashion Week\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an evening exploring the cheongsam\, also known as the qipao\, as a powerful symbol of modernity\, femininity\, and cultural exchange. Fashion curator and designer Heather Guo will trace how this iconic garment evolved during a period of profound social\, political\, and aesthetic transformation\, as Chinese women navigated new ideas of identity\, cosmopolitanism\, and self expression at home and abroad. \nDrawing from MOCA’s extensive cheongsam collections\, the program will feature select highlights on temporary display from four personal collections belonging to Phoebe Chen\, Chang Yu-I\, Chao Huai Tung\, and Aileen Pei. Together\, Guo and Yue Ma\, MOCA’s Director of Collections and Research Center\, will examine how cheongsams reveal a dynamic dialogue between East and West from the early twentieth century to the present day. These women\, trailblazing in their own fields with grace and agency\, offer deeply personal entry points into the history of the cheongsam. The talk will trace their individual journeys through the lens of dress\, revealing how the cheongsam has accompanied lives shaped by migration\, ambition\, resilience\, and self definition. \nThe program will also discover how motifs such as the plum blossom and ruyi cloud carry layered cultural meanings\, while Western techniques and accessories reshaped the cheongsam into a distinctly modern form. Through close looking and contextual storytelling\, Guo invites audiences to reconsider the cheongsam not as a static traditional dress\, but as a living archive of cultural adaptation\, feminine agency\, and transnational style. This program offers an engaging opportunity to connect fashion history\, material culture\, and Chinese American narratives\, bridging the past with contemporary conversations about heritage\, design\, and identity. \nAbout Heather Guo \nHeather Guo is a Shanghai-born fashion curator and designer currently based in New York City. Her work centers on the preservation\, study\, and contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Chinese fashion\, with particular emphasis on the 20th-century cheongsam (also known as the qipao). After relocating to the United States during her secondary education\, Heather pursued academic training in Classics and Art History at New York University. During her undergraduate studies\, she developed a sustained scholarly and curatorial interest in Chinese historical fashion\, forming a substantial collection of vintage cheongsams. In 2023\, she founded Hoeng Gong Silk Co.\, a Shanghai-based brand dedicated to the research\, design\, and production of garments inspired by 20th-century Chinese styles. The project encompasses the curation of vintage cheongsams and the design of ready-to-wear and custom pieces that draw on traditional craftsmanship while engaging with modern aesthetics. Through her work\, Heather aims to bridge cultural heritage and contemporary style\, celebrating the artistry and history of Chinese fashion. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-heather-guo-cheongsam-as-modern-icon/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Flavors of Lunar New Year: Exploring and Tasting Traditional Ingredients
DESCRIPTION:Taste the luxurious Cantonese dish Ho See Fat Choy (braised conpoy with dried oyster and sea moss) and discover traditional ingredients.\n\n\n$20 General Admission | $15 Student & Senior | $10 for MOCA Members \nIn collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行\, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging Lunar New Year tasting and conversation that celebrates the flavors and stories behind traditional ingredients. Join Sophia Tsao\, Executive Vice President of Po Wing Hong\, for a guided introduction to staple ingredients commonly used for New Year cooking\, from premium dried seafood and nourishing soup components to herbs and pantry essentials shaped by generations of culinary wisdom. \nThrough a lively presentation and a curated tasting of the classic and luxurious Cantonese dish Ho See Fat Choy (braised conpoy with dried oyster and black sea moss)\, you will learn what these ingredients are\, how families use them at home\, and why certain foods carry auspicious meanings for the season. This traditional dish typically features dried oysters\, symbolizing well-being; dried scallops\, symbolizing fortune; and sea moss\, symbolizing prosperity\, all braised together in a rich\, savory sauce. \nWhether you are a seasoned Lunar New Year cook or simply curious about traditional ingredients\, this program offers a delicious entry point into the cultural knowledge held in everyday kitchens. Come ready to sample\, ask questions\, and leave with practical shopping and cooking tips\, along with a deeper understanding of how food connects memory\, tradition\, and community across generations. \nAbout Sophia Tsao \nSophia Tsao is the Executive Vice President of Po Wing Hong Food Market Inc.\, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years. A graduate of Boston University’s School of Management\, Sophia never expected to join the family business founded by her parents\, Patrick and Nancy Ng. But over time\, she came to see that leading Po Wing Hong is not only a professional calling—it is a way to preserve and celebrate Chinese food culture in America. Today\, she guides the company’s growth across wholesale\, retail\, and e-commerce while ensuring Asian American communities continue to have access to high-quality\, traditional Chinese ingredients. \nBeyond her role at Po Wing Hong\, Sophia is an active community advocate and serves on the Board of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center\, a nationally recognized HRSA Quality Leader. \nAbout Po Wing Hong \nSince 1980\, Po Wing Hong Food Market has been fueling kitchens and nourishing communities in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Founded by Patrick and Nancy Ng\, we bring the flavors of Hong Kong to New York through a thoughtfully curated mix of Cantonese staples—premium dried seafood\, traditional herbs\, and soup ingredients rooted in generations of wisdom. We believe health is wealth\, and we proudly embrace the Eastern philosophy of food as medicine\, where every ingredient plays a role in supporting balance and well-being. \nWe live by three simple values: quality\, honesty\, and expertise. With decades of hands-on knowledge behind every recommendation\, we’re not just selling ingredients—we’re helping keep Chinese culinary traditions alive\, one bowl at a time. \nOur Brooklyn-based wholesale division\, Po Wing Trading\, delivers daily to restaurants and retailers across New York City and has been sharing our flavors around the world since the early 1990s. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/flavors-of-lunar-new-year-exploring-and-tasting-traditional-ingredients/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:MOCAKIDS Meet & Greet with Chi-Hoon Kim & Juniper Eisenberg & MOCACREATE
DESCRIPTION:Join Chi-Hoon Kim & Juniper Eisenberg\, authors of Juniper & the Red Swoosh\, for a workshop that brings Juniper’s math-filled world to life!\n\n\nAfter an interactive read-aloud\, explore how the abacus has been used by Chinese and Chinese American families for generations and inspired the innovation of a universally designed abacus to increase math literacy. Build your own simple abacus modeled after the surapan abacus and try out beginner counting techniques drawn from Juniper’s problem-solving journey. Experiment with exploring place values and number sense by setting numbers\, basic arithmetic\, and coin-counting challenges using both the 3D-Click™ abacus and your handmade version. Then\, design your own collage creature inspired by the Red Swoosh with teaching artist Yu Rong. A variety of textures\, shapes\, colors\, and materials will be available for participants to mix\, layer\, and arrange into their own imaginative creatures. \nDesigned for curious makers and math lovers of all ages\, this hands-on workshop invites participants to learn\, play\, and discover how math\, culture\, and creativity come together. Best for ages 6-12. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Book signing and purchase will follow the reading! \nSCHEDULE \n\nThe MOCACREATE drop-in arts & crafts will run from 2 – 4 PM.\nThe MOCAKIDS Meet & Greet with Chi-Hoon and Juniper will start at 2:30 PM.\n\nThis event is FREE with museum admission! Reservations are encouraged. MOCA Family Level Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. \nAbout Juniper and the Red Swoosh: \nJuniper\, a nine-year-old girl with a vision impairment\, sets out to Corn Market to buy kernels to make popcorn. In front of the market\, she encounters a red creature that is swooshing out with a bag of coins totaling 100 cents. \nJuniper works with Ms. Maize\, the shop owner\, to remediate the theft. Along the way\, Juniper uses her 3D-Click™ abacus to keep track of the coins she retrieves and teaches readers how to add using the abacus. \nThis interactive book provides step-by-step instructions for readers to follow Juniper as she sets her abacus to tally the coins. \nAbout Chi-Hoon Kim and Juniper Eisenberg: \nJuniper Eisenberg \nJuniper is a brave\, fun-loving explorer. Her favorite subject is math and she enjoys using her abacus to solve problems about money. She loves all colors except orange and has a soft spot for pigs and goats. When she is not coming up with jokes\, you can find her practicing her parkour moves. Juniper lives in New York City with her parents. \nChi-Hoon Kim \nChi-Hoon is Juniper’s mother and an academic who holds a PhD in anthropology with a concentration in food studies. She embarked on the adventure to learn Braille and other non-visual skills when Juniper was born. Her mission is to raise awareness about accessible tools and accommodations to empower children with vision impairments. \nWhat is the 3D-Click™ abacus? \nAn abacus is an ancient calculation device used around the world. It features a frame holding an arrangement of slidable beads on rods. It is a tool that helps people visually and tactilely add\, subtract\, multiply\, and divide numbers. Just as typically sighted people use pen and paper to solve math problems\, those with vision impairments can use an adapted abacus. The multi-modal book\, Juniper and the Red Swoosh features a universally designed 3D printed abacus called the 3D-Click™. With our collaborators Mountain Lakes Public Library Makerspace and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired\, we reimaged the abacus with access in mind to modernize and expand the reach of the abacus. The innovative “click and bump” rod design of the 3D-Click™ locks in the counting beads and provides haptic and auditory feedback. These unique features support foundational math literacy skills such as number sense\, number bonds\, and place value. \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! \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work! \nMOCACREATE & MOCAKIDS Meet & Greets are 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 State Council on the Arts under Governor Kathy Hochul’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. \nGeneral Admission \n\nAdults: $10\nSeniors (over 55): $5\nStudents (with valid ID): $5\nVisitors with disabilities: $5\n\nBook online in advance to receive $2 discount for adults. \nReserve Here \nFamily Level Member Admission: FREE \nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings\, and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nBecome a Member Here \nPay-What-You-Wish Admission \nNYC Residents (Manhattan\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, The Bronx\, Staten Island) \nAccepted Residency Verification: \n\nNew York State driver’s license\nNew York State ID card\nIDNYC\nNew York library card\nCurrent bill or statement with a New York State address\n\nPay-what-you-wish admission can only be purchased in person with a residency verification. \nComplimentary Admission and Passes \nEligible visitors must present valid ID\, membership card\, or pass upon arrival. Complimentary admission is available to: \n\nChildren under 12\nCaregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities\nActive-duty military personnel and families (with valid military ID)\nHealth care workers (with valid employee ID)\nCool Culture Family Pass holders (up to 5 family members per visit)\nCulture Pass holders (New York\, Brooklyn\, Queens Public Libraries\, with reservation)\nSNAP/EBT cardholders\nAmerican Alliance of Museums (AAM) members\nInternational Council of Museums (ICOM) members\nMuseums Council of New York City members\nPress and media (with valid press ID)\nCorporate Partners (employees with valid corporate ID)\nReciprocal members from participating institutions\nBronx Museum Pass holders\nStaff of other museums and cultural organizations (with valid employee ID)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocakids-meet-greet-with-chi-hoon-kim-juniper-eisenberg-mocacreate/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:Armat: Live Art × Meditation Ritual
DESCRIPTION:A live digital drawing and meditation ritual by Yadi Liu with meditation teacher Michel Pascal.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nIn collaboration with the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to Armat\, an evolving art initiative by artist Yadi Liu that merges live digital drawing with meditation and contemplative presence. For this special session\, Yadi partners with meditation teacher Michel Pascal\, whose gentle guidance and occasional live vocal elements create a serene\, multi-sensory environment. \nParticipants are invited to pause\, breathe\, and step into the program from within\, becoming part of a shared ritual of presence\, quiet observation\, and embodied awareness. \nNotes: \n\nThis session will be gently documented through photos and videos.\nImages may include wide shots of the group and close-ups of the artistic process.\nSelect images may be used by the artist for non-commercial artistic purposes.\nIf you prefer not to be photographed\, please let our team know at check-in and we will gladly accommodate.\n\nAbout Yadi Liu \nYadi Liu is a New York–based visual artist and the founder of Armat\, an artist-led initiative exploring how contemporary ritual\, perception\, and Eastern philosophy can shape shared cultural experiences. A Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist\, Liu works with fluid linework and abstraction to examine ideas of presence\, transformation\, and the unseen dimensions of human experience. \nHer live drawing practice integrates projected photography with real-time mark-making\, creating images that gradually obscure and reveal participants’ forms. Through this process\, Liu investigates the shifting boundary between the visible and the interior\, inviting audiences to witness “inner states” as evolving\, communal artworks. \nLiu’s work has been presented in public settings in New York’s Chinatown\, in experimental workshops with graduate students at FIT (SUNY)\, and in cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge contemporary art with wellness and community engagement. Through Armat\, she continues to expand visual ritual as a participatory art form rooted in civic\, cultural\, and contemplative spaces. \nAbout Michel Pascal \nMichel Pascal is an internationally respected vocalist\, author\, and meditation teacher whose work combines contemplative practice with the immersive power of sound. For nearly a decade\, he has performed annual concerts at Carnegie Hall\, where his distinctive style\, often described as “The Medicine Voice”\, creates resonant environments for collective calm. His programs have been presented at the Rubin Museum of Art\, the NYC Mayor’s Office and other cultural and civic institutions. \nPascal trained for fifteen years in Himalayan contemplative traditions\, developing voice-based techniques centered on grounding\, visualization\, and emotional steadiness. He is the author of more than twenty books on stress reduction and mindfulness. \nHis trauma-informed programs for veterans\, first responders\, and justice-involved communities\, including collaborations with the Amity Foundation\, have been recognized for their measurable impact on stress and well-being. Across performance\, wellness\, and public settings\, Pascal’s voice functions as a stabilizing instrument for collective presence. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-chinatown-partnership-present-armat-live-art-x-meditation-ritual/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Over Hills and Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Over Hills and Valleys is a musical imagination of the shared history of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music and its people.\n\n\nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is pleased to welcome back resident artist Benjamin “saxofshaolin” Chin for a special concert of Over Hills and Valleys: An Imagination of the Shared History of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican Music. \nOver Hills and Valleys is a musical imagination of the shared history of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music and its people. Accompanied by Grammy-nominated Reggae producer\, Andre “Dretegs” Hawthorne\, the duo will perform a set of original music and covers that will trace the migration patterns of the Hakka Chinese from Southeast Asia to the Caribbean to New York City. In addition\, the pair will discuss and share behind-the-scenes footage of the writing and recording process of the project. Join us for this unique afternoon concert that brings together the resonant traditions of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music in a one-of-a-kind cultural encounter. \n“Over Hills and Valleys” is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n \nABOUT Benjamin “saxofshaolin” Chin\nBen Chin\, aka saxofshaolin\, is the confluence between East and West. As a saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader\, he seeks to merge the musical lineages of his upbringing. He fuses American\, South East Asian\, and Afro-Caribbean music and creates music that sounds like a dance between the ancestors of the three traditions. This is not only an effort to experiment with music but also to find common ground between far-flung cultures. It’s an approach that has developed\, instinctually\, from his experience as an immigrant and a Hakka Chinese\, a nomad by blood. His music is simultaneously traditional and contemporary. Equally aggressive and tasteful. Always danceable and spiritual. \nOutside of saxofshaolin\, Ben is a part of a handful of music and food startups in New York City. Whether it’s via Resonator\, QNA\, Moonlite\, or Bagel Joint\, he integrates his love of culture into every project\, product\, or piece of food. \nBen Chin is a 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Museum of Chinese in America\, and Google Next Gen Policy Leader.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-over-hills-and-valleys/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Totally F***ed Up
DESCRIPTION:Totally F***ed Up by Gregg Araki\, is a raw\, poetic portrait of queer adolescence and alienation in early ’90s Los Angeles\n\n\nMOCA 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 Subversion\, 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. 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! \n*This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—helping us cover event costs while keeping it accessible and welcoming to all. All registrations are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. \nDECEMBER SCREENING\nTotally F***ed Up (1993) \nDirected by: Gregg ArakiRuntime: 78 minutes | Rated: Not Rated \nTotally F***ed Up\, written and directed by Gregg Araki\, is a raw\, poetic portrait of queer adolescence and alienation in early ’90s Los Angeles. The first installment of Araki’s “Teenage Apocalypse” trilogy\, the film follows six gay and lesbian teenagers who form a fragile chosen family as they navigate love\, friendship\, and despair in a world that refuses to see them. \nAndy (James Duval) is a vulnerable youth with a James Dean melancholy who believes love doesn’t exist—until he’s swept up by the alluring and more experienced Ian (Alan Boyce). Around them orbit Steven (Gilbert Luna)\, an aspiring filmmaker chronicling their lives; Deric (Lance May)\, Steven’s conflicted boyfriend; Tommy (Roko Belic)\, an easygoing skater; and Patty (Susan Behshid) and Michelle (Jenee Gill)\, a grounded lesbian couple who offer moments of stability within the chaos. Through fragmented vignettes\, confessional interviews\, and Godard-inspired intertitles\, Araki captures the volatility of youth\, the ache of disconnection\, and the will to survive amid systemic rejection. \nPremiering at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival\, Totally F***ed Up became a cornerstone of New Queer Cinema\, establishing Araki as one of its most provocative and visionary voices. Merging punk energy with emotional candor and avant-garde experimentation\, Araki reimagined the American teen movie through a radical queer lens—illuminating the interior lives of young people on the margins and laying the groundwork for a new era of queer independent filmmaking. \nStarring: James Duval\, Susan Behshid\, Jenee Gill\, Gilbert Luna\, Roko Belic \nPOST-FILM CONVERSATION\nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Executive Director Sam Jamier\, starting at 8:20 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages. \n \nABOUT New York Asian Film Festival \nThe New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s premier event showcasing the very best in new Asian cinema. Held annually in July at Film at Lincoln Center and various venues across New York City\, NYAFF is celebrated for its bold\, diverse\, and dynamic programming. \nThe festival highlights a wide spectrum of films—from emerging voices to masterful auteurs—spanning genres such as cutting-edge blockbusters\, independent treasures\, and groundbreaking works. \nAs a vital platform for Asian filmmakers\, NYAFF fosters cross-cultural dialogue and champions the innovation\, creativity\, and richness of Asian storytelling on a global stage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-totally-fed-up/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Edward Wong: A Family's Reckoning with China
DESCRIPTION:Join Edward Wong\, New York Times correspondent\, for a talk on cross-Pacific migration and family memory.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a special conversation with Edward Wong\, diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times and author of At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China. The son of Chinese immigrants in Washington\, D.C.\, Wong grew up among family secrets\, especially those surrounding his father Yook Kearn Wong\, who served in Mao’s People’s Liberation Army before making a perilous escape to Hong Kong in 1962. As Beijing bureau chief\, Wong retraced elements of that past while examining the forces behind a resurgent China: intensified nationalism under President Xi Jinping\, ethnic conflict in Xinjiang and Tibet\, and pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong. \nThis program will also highlight the history of southern Chinese migration to the United States\, especially from Taishan County in Guangdong\, and the enduring transnational ties among Chinese migrants. By connecting geopolitics with family memory and community networks\, the talk will show how cross-Pacific migration continues to shape Chinese American life today. \nAbout Edward Wong \nEdward Wong is a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times and author of At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China. The book received the inaugural Baifang Schell Book Prize from the Asia Society in New York and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in the U.K. It was named by The Washington Post as a top non-fiction book of 2024 and by The Atlantic as a top summer read. Edward has reported for the Times for 27 years\, working for 13 of those as a correspondent and bureau chief from China and Iraq. Edward was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and has been a visiting professor at Princeton University and U.C. Berkeley. While writing his book\, he was a fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington and at the Belfer Center at Harvard Kennedy School. Edward was awarded the Livingston Prize for his reporting on the Iraq War and was on a team of finalists for a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the war. He received the Edward Weintal Prize from Georgetown University in 2024 for diplomatic reporting. Edward graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in English literature and from U.C. Berkeley with joint master’s degrees in journalism and international studies. He has received an honorary doctorate from Middlebury Language Schools. He speaks on global affairs on television\, radio\, and podcasts. \nAbout At the Edge of Empire \nThe son of Chinese immigrants in Washington\, DC\, Edward Wong grew up among family secrets. His father toiled in Chinese restaurants and rarely spoke of his native land or his years in the People’s Liberation Army under Mao. Yook Kearn Wong came of age during the Japanese occupation in World War II and the Communist revolution\, when he fell under the spell of Mao’s promise of a powerful China. His astonishing journey as a soldier took him from Manchuria during the Korean War to Xinjiang on the Central Asian frontier. In 1962\, disillusioned with the Communist Party\, he made plans for a desperate escape to Hong Kong. \nWhen Edward Wong became the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times\, he investigated his father’s mysterious past while assessing for himself the dream of a resurgent China. He met the citizens driving the nation’s astounding economic boom and global expansion—and grappling with the vortex of nationalistic rule under Xi Jinping\, the most powerful leader since Mao. Following in his father’s footsteps\, he witnessed ethnic struggles in Xinjiang and Tibet and pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. And he had an insider’s view of the world’s two superpowers meeting at a perilous crossroads. \nWong tells a moving chronicle of a family and a nation that spans decades of momentous change and gives profound insight into a new authoritarian age transforming the world. A groundbreaking book\, At the Edge of Empire is the essential work for understanding China today. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-edward-wong-a-familys-reckoning-with-china/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Across Generations and Oceans: A Fireside Chat with Gish Jen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Bad Bad Girl\, the latest semi-autobiographical novel by Gish Jen.\n\n\nIn partnership with the US-China Education Trust and the Serica Initiative\, we cordially invite you to join us for the launch of Bad Bad Girl\, the latest semi-autobiographical novel by Gish Jen. The book traces her mother’s journey exploring gender\, migration\, and cultural identity through Jen’s poetic prose. \nThe event features a reading and fireside chat with Gish Jen in conversation with Qian Julie Wang\, New York Times bestselling author and litigator. A book signing will follow the event. \nAbout Gish Jen \nGish Jen’s work has been included in The Best American Short Stories five times\, including in The Best American Short Stories of the Century. A fellow of both the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, she has received NEA\, Guggenheim\, and Radcliffe fellowships\, a Lannan Literary Award\, and a five-year Mildred and Harold Strauss Living Award. Her short work has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic Monthly\, The New York Times\, and many anthologies; she has taught at Harvard University\, NYU Shanghai\, and other universities. Bad Bad Girl is her tenth book. \nAbout Bad Bad Girl \nMy mother had died\, but still I heard her voice. . . \nGish’s mother\, Loo Shu-hsin\, is born in 1924 to a wealthy Shanghai family whose girls are expected to restrain themselves. Her beloved nursemaid—far more loving to than her real mother—is torn from her even as she is constantly reprimanded: “Bad bad girl! You don’t know how to talk!” Sent to a modern Catholic school by her progressive father\, she receives not only an English name—Agnes—but a first-rate education. To his delight\, she excels. But even then he can only sigh\, “Too bad. If you were a boy\, you could accomplish a lot.” Agnes finds solace in books and\, in 1947\, announces her intention to pursue a PhD in America. As the Communist revolution looms\, she sets sail—never to return. \nLonely and adrift in New York\, she begins dating Jen Chao-Pe\, an engineering student. They do their best to block out the increasingly dire plight of their families back home and successfully establish a new American life: Marriage! A house in the suburbs! A number one son! By the time Gish is born\, though\, the news from China is proving inescapable; their marriage is foundering; and Agnes\, confronted with a strong-willed\, outspoken daughter distinctly reminiscent of herself\, is repeating the refrain—“Bad bad girl! You don’t know how to talk!”—as she recapitulates the harshness of her own childhood. \nSpanning continents\, generations\, and cultures\, Bad Bad Girl is a novel only Gish Jen could have written: genre-bending\, courageous\, wise\, and as immensely incisive as it is compassionate. \nAbout Qian Julie Wang \nQian Julie Wang is the New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood\, which was a Today Show Read With Jenna pick and named a best book of 2021 by the New York Times\, President Obama\, NPR\, Newsweek\, Good Housekeeping\, and more. A graduate of Yale Law School and Swarthmore College\, Qian Julie is managing partner of Gottlieb & Wang LLP\, a firm dedicated to advancing educational civil rights for marginalized populations. Her writing has been published in major publications such as The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, The Atlantic\, and more\, and she has appeared on the TODAY Show\, NBC\, PBS\, and NPR\, among others. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. \nAbout US-China Education Trust \nThe US-China Education Trust (USCET)\, a program of the F.Y. Chang Foundation\, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington\, D.C.\, dedicated to advancing US-China relations through education and exchange for next generation leaders. Founded in 1998\, USCET brings together students\, scholars\, and policymakers to deepen US knowledge of China\, strengthen Chinese understanding of the United States\, and center the voices of individuals who make up the bilateral relationship.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/across-generations-and-oceans-a-fireside-chat-with-gish-jen/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Brothers Paranormal
DESCRIPTION:Two Thai-American brothers investigate a haunting that blurs culture\, grief\, and reality for a couple displaced by Hurricane Katrina.\n\n\nDoor Opens at 2:45pm | Show Begins at 3:00pm \nSomewhere in the American Midwest in 2007\, Thai-American brothers Max and Visarut are struggling to keep their fledgling paranormal investigation business alive. When they’re hired by Delia and Felix\, an African-American couple displaced by Hurricane Katrina\, the brothers are drawn into a haunting that defies logic and belief—a female apparition who may be speaking Thai. As their investigation unfolds\, reality\, fantasy\, and sanity collide\, forcing everyone to confront buried grief\, cultural ghosts\, and the fragile boundaries between worlds. The Brothers Paranormal is a thrilling\, chilling\, and deeply moving exploration of loss\, identity\, and the unexpected compassion that emerges in our darkest hours. \nCREATIVE TEAMPrince Gomolvilas\, PlaywrightKeng S. Meateanuwat (เก่ง สัณหวิชญ์ เมธีอนุวัตร)\, Director \n \nABOUT Prince Gomolvilas\, Playwright \nPrince Gomolvilas is an internationally produced Thai-American playwright and winner of a PEN Center USA Literary Award for Drama. His critically acclaimed ghost story\, The Brothers Paranormal\, debuted Off-Broadway at the Beckett Theatre\, in a production by Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. It has since been published by Dramatic Publishing and performed across the United States and Canada. He is a former Assistant Professor of Writing at the University of Southern California. For more information and to watch his TEDx Talk\, visit www.princegomolvilas.com. \nABOUT Keng S. Meateanuwat เก่ง สัณหวิชญ์ เมธีอนุวัตร\, Director \nKeng S. Meateanuwat (เก่ง สัณหวิชญ์ เมธีอนุวัตร) is a Thai theatre director/writer/translator/storyteller based in NYC. They taught acting/directing at Bangkok University for three years. They were a resident director at Bangkok University Theatre Company\, where they directed and translated numerous plays\, including August: Osage County\, True West\, The Humans\, Fool for Love\, Bent\, Death and the Maiden\, and The Clean House. Recent directing credits include Dear Mr. C (Village Theater)\, What You Are To Me (NQT\, HERE ARTS)\, Lungs (Life Studio\, Bangkok)\, KHAM (ART/NY)\, Lanna Dream (The Den Chicago)\, The Adventure of Sky and Friends (New Victory Labworks)\, A Sisyphean Dream (Pan Asian Rep’s Nuwork 2023)\, and The Revolutionists (Heartland Theatre Company). Assistant directing credits include Transitional Love Stories (TheatreLab NYC)\, Sanctuary City (Seattle Rep)\, and Big Hunk O’ Burnin’ Love (Roundabout Theatre Company). 2022 National SDC Directing Fellowship Award and 2023 The John Cauble Emerging Producer/Leader Award from the Kennedy Center. 2023 The Drama League’s Irene Gandy Directing Assistantship recipient. Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Directors Group cohort 5. Keng’s adaptation\, Walk to the Stars\, is a semifinalist for the 2024 National Playwrights Conference at the O’Neill. 2025 The Drama League’s Special Project Residency. Keng is also the Executive Director of Thai Theatre Foundation US. M.F.A. Directing: Illinois State University. www.kengsm.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-brothers-paranormal/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T183000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Pok Chi Lau – Toishan Diaspora in the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Pok Chi Lau traces Toishanese diaspora across the Americas\, revealing resilience\, migration\, and cultural memory through images\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student and Senior Admission | Free for MOCA Members \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a captivating conversation with artist and photographer Pok Chi Lau. For more than five decades\, Lau has traced the journeys of the Toishan/Taishan diaspora from the Pearl River Delta to Hong Kong and across the Americas. Grounded in his own family’s migrations dating back to the mid 19th century\, his camera has documented kitchens\, back rooms\, storefronts\, clubhouses\, home altars\, and streetscapes\, spaces where language\, labor\, faith\, and memory take root far from home. \nIn this talk\, Lau will share images and stories from cities across North America and the Caribbean\, including New York\, San Francisco\, Kansas City\, Vancouver\, and communities throughout Cuba. His work reveals how Toishanese migrants navigated language and cultural barriers\, often confined to Chinatowns and precarious labor\, while building intergenerational footholds. His recent projects extend into the legacies of colonial trade and the afterlives of slavery\, exploring Afro Chinese lineages in Cuba. Together\, his photographs offer a counter narrative to idealized depictions of Asian diasporas\, highlighting the everyday resilience and transnational ties that bind families across oceans. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator and Senior Director of Exhibitions & Programming. \nAbout Pok Chi Lau \nPok Chi Lau (b. 1950\, Hong Kong) is a photographer and Professor Emeritus of PhotoMedia at the University of Kansas. He earned a BPA in Industrial Scientific Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography (1975) and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts (1977). For more than five decades\, his work has centered on global migration and the Chinese diaspora\, with a particular focus on Cantonese communities. His research and photography span North America\, Cuba\, Mexico\, Panama\, China\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Thailand\, Togo (West Africa)\, and Vietnam\, documenting the resilience\, labor\, faith\, and adaptation of migrant families across generations. His work has been widely exhibited\, published\, and collected internationally. Learn more at pokchilau.com \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-pok-chi-lau-toishan-diaspora-in-the-americas/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS – A Chinese Reformer in Exile: Kang Youwei and the Baohuanghui
DESCRIPTION:Discover the untold story of Kang Youwei’s exile and the Chinese Empire Reform Association in North America.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student and Senior Admission | Free for MOCA Members \nHow did a reform movement championed by imperial China’s most famous reformer take root across North America\, and what can it tell us about the birth of modern Chinese politics? Join authors and scholars Robert L. Worden and Jane Leung Larson for an in-depth conversation on their new reference work\, A Chinese Reformer in Exile: Kang Youwei and the Chinese Empire Reform Association in North America\, 1899 to 1911 (Brill\, 2025; Open Access PDF and hardcover). \nDrawing on five decades of scholarship and newly uncovered archives\, Worden and Larson trace how Kang Youwei and the Chinese Empire Reform Association (Baohuanghui) built a transnational network of more than 160 chapters across the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico. These chapters founded schools\, newspapers\, women’s associations\, and political pressure campaigns that advanced the goal of transforming China into a constitutional monarchy. The discussion will examine the Association’s on-the-ground organizing tactics\, its role in pivotal moments such as the 1905 anti-American boycott and constitutional petition drives\, and its enduring impact on Chinese diasporic civic life. \nModerated by Evans Chan\, whose films Chinatopia and Datong: The Great Society and the opera Datong: The Chinese Utopia helped revive global interest in Kang Youwei\, this program offers a rare\, richly documented view of a pivotal moment when overseas Chinese reshaped the political imagination of a nation. \nAbout Robert L. Worden \nRobert L. Worden (b. 1945\, Olean\, NY) is a historian specializing in Chinese and Asian affairs. He earned his B.A. in History from St. Bonaventure University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Asian History from Georgetown University. From 1973 to 2007\, he served in the Library of Congress’s Federal Research Division\, producing over 100 analytical studies and co-authoring or editing eight volumes in the Country Studies Series. He later held leadership roles as Acting Chief of the Asian Division and Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Scholarly Programs. Worden is also the author and editor of several books and numerous articles\, and remains active in community service and heritage work. He and his wife\, Norma Chue\, have three children\, twelve grandchildren\, and three great-grandchildren. \nAbout Jane Leung Larson \nJane Leung Larson is an independent scholar based in Goshen\, MA and New York\, NY. A graduate of Reed College (B.A.\, Anthropology\, 1967)\, she has worked in the China field since 1978\, serving as the founding executive director of the Northwest China Council in Portland\, Oregon (1980–95) and later as an editor with China Institute and the Committee of 100 in New York (2000–13). Since 1985\, she has pursued independent research on Kang Youwei and the Baohuanghui\, beginning with the papers of her grandfather\, Tom Leung (Tan Zhangxiao)\, a student of Kang and Baohuanghui leader in Los Angeles. Her work explores the organization’s global evolution\, its role in the 1905 anti-American boycott\, and the constitutional petition movement. She has presented widely in the US\, Canada\, Singapore\, and China\, and in 2010 launched the blog Baohuanghui Scholarship to foster collaboration in the field. \nAbout Evans Chan 陳耀成 \nA critic\, librettist\, and filmmaker\, Evans Chan has directed 15 award-winning films\, including Journey to Beijing (1998)\, Sorceress of the New Piano (2004)\, and Love and Death in Montmartre (2019). His works have been showcased at major film festivals\, such as Berlin\, Rotterdam\, London\, Moscow\, Vancouver\, San Francisco\, and Taiwan’s Golden Horse\, among others. Time Out named Chan’s directorial debut\, To Liv(e) (1991)\, one of the “100 Greatest Hong Kong Films.” Chan’s two films about Kang Youwei —Chinatopia (2011) and Datong: The Great Society (2011) — as well as the opera Datong: The Chinese Utopia (2015)\, for which he wrote the libretto\, have contributed to the revival of interest in the last reformer of imperial China. \nAbout A Chinese Reformer in Exile \nA Chinese Reformer in Exile: Kang Youwei and the Chinese Empire Reform Association in North America\, 1899–1911 (Leiden: Brill\, 2025; Open Access PDF and Hardcover) is an encyclopedic reference work documenting the exile years of imperial China’s most famous reformer\, Kang Youwei\, and his political organization\, in effect China’s first mass political party. With the goal of transforming China’s autocratic empire into a constitutional monarchy\, the Chinese Empire Reform Association network spawned more than 230 chapters on five continents. North America was where Kang’s organizational achievements were most fully realized. Kang\, his disciples\, and local leaders practiced retail politics by organizing 160 chapters in the U.S.\, Canada\, and Mexico\, and associated schools\, newspapers\, military academies\, women’s associations\, businesses\, and political pressure campaigns. Kang’s most potent contribution to the Chinese polity was his success in rousing Chinese at home and abroad to care about their country’s political future and to act together to further their goals in a constructive way. Based on Robert Worden’s 1972 Georgetown University Ph.D. dissertation\, a multinational team of historians contribute new insights from 50 years of additional scholarship and previously unknown archival materials. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-a-chinese-reformer-in-exile-kang-youwei-and-the-baohuanghui/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Film: The Joy Luck Club with Executive Producer Janet Yang
DESCRIPTION:A special screening of The Joy Luck Club\, followed by a talk with Janet Yang\, one of the executive producers.\n\n\nThe Joy Luck Club (1993) \nDirected by: Wayne Wang\nRuntime: 139 minutes | Rated: R\nCast: Tamlyn Tomita\, Kieu Chinh\, Tsai Chin\, France Nuyen\, Lisa Lu \nBased on Amy Tan’s bestselling novel\, The Joy Luck Club unfolds the stories of four Chinese American women and their immigrant mothers\, weaving together memory and generational experience to reveal the challenges of identity\, love\, sacrifice\, and belonging. Directed by Wayne Wang\, the film was groundbreaking as one of the first major Hollywood productions to center Asian American lives and feature a predominantly Asian cast. More than thirty years later\, it continues to resonate as a touchstone for Asian American representation in cinema. \nEarlier this year\, MOCA proudly presented a screening of Wayne Wang’s Chan Is Missing (1982)\, widely considered the first Asian American feature film to gain national recognition. With this special screening of The Joy Luck Club\, MOCA continues its commitment to preserving and advocating for the legacy of Asian American cinema\, offering audiences an opportunity to revisit and reflect on this landmark work. \nFollowing the screening\, Janet Yang—one of the film’s executive producers and a trailblazing figure in the industry—will join us for a post-screening conversation about the making of the film and its enduring impact on Hollywood and Asian American storytelling. \n  \nBecome A MOCA Member
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-cinema-the-joy-luck-club/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Queer StoryJAM #5 – In-Between
DESCRIPTION:This storytelling program fosters understanding and builds connections across communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans.\n\n\nWe live at the intersection. We are Asian and American. To friends\, we may be out; to family\, perhaps not. In-betweenness is where the tug-of-war lives—between identities\, expectations\, and choices. But must we choose? \nMOCA Queer StoryJAM returns for another heartfelt gathering. This storytelling program fosters understanding and builds connections across communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time\, we’re exploring IN-BETWEEN—the daily push and pull of navigating multiple identities. Presented in conjunction with MOCA’s special exhibition hapa.me\, the program also invites deeper reflection on mixed-race identity. \nThrough personal narratives\, LGBTQ+ Asian American storytellers will offer nuanced perspectives on intersectionality and belonging. Afterward\, audience members are invited to share their own stories. Join us for an evening of storytelling\, reflection\, and connection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-queer-storyjam-5-in-between/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T153000
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SUMMARY:Public Walking Tour- Chinatown: A Walk through History
DESCRIPTION:Join a MOCA educator for a neighborhood walking tour of Chinatown past and present! \nUncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods! This walking tour explores how both everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community. Together\, trace the transformation of the area from its origins as the Native American Lenape village of Werpoes Hill to the vibrant Chinatown it is today. Highlighted sites include the oldest streets in Chinatown\, a bustling neighborhood park and a Catholic church with layered histories\, Chinatown’s oldest general store\, and a Chinese eatery that catered to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.” \nWalking tours leave promptly from the main lobby at 215 Centre Street\, NY\, NY 10013. They are best for children ages 12 and up. Tickets include admission to the museum before and/or after your tour. \nTickets: $25/adult\, $15/adult 65 & up\, $15/student (with valid ID)\, free for children under 5. MyMOCA Members receive one free walking tour per year. After that\, tickets may be purchased at a rate of $15/member. \nAdvanced RSVP required. Day of tickets may be available\, pending availability. \nImage Credits: Jip F. Chun Collection\, Museum of Chinese in America\, 2001.012.007. Postcard depicting Mott Street\, Chinatown\, New York\, N.Y.\, ca. 1964. MOCA Collection\, 1988.003.007. A postcard depicting a street in New York City’s Chinatown.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/public-walking-tour-chinatown-a-walk-through-history-7/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Family Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Glowing lanterns\, sweet reunions\, and Mid-Autumn magic!\n\n\nGlowing lanterns\, sweet reunions\, and Mid-Autumn magic! Join us for an afternoon of Mid-Autumn tales\, drop-in arts & crafts\, mooncake making\, and more on October 4\, 2–5 PM. Check back shortly to see the full schedule of events. \nTickets: $8/person. Free for MyMOCA Family Level Members & kids under 2. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass\, Cool Culture\, and Culture Connected families\, stay tuned for information on their release. RSVP required. \nKnow Before You Go \nFestival capacity is limited\, walk-ins will be admitted as capacity allows. Due to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE drop-in programs. \n\n\nMOCA’s Family Festival Series is supported with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mid-autumn-family-festival-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS – Rock Springs Chinatown and the 1885 Chinese Massacre
DESCRIPTION:Discover daily life in Rock Springs Chinatown before and after the 1885 Chinese Massacre in this archaeological talk.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student and Senior Admission | Free for MOCA Members \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an insightful presentation with Laura W. Ng\, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Grinnell College and a historical archaeologist specializing in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Chinese migrants and their transpacific lives. \nRailroad work and coal mining brought Chinese laborers to rural southwestern Wyoming starting in the 1870s. The Rock Springs Chinatown was constructed by the Union Pacific Coal Company as part of a racialized landscape intended to segregate Asian immigrant coal miners. At the same time\, Chinese laborers were scapegoated for white unemployment\, which culminated in the passage of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Newspapers emphasized that Chinese laborers were foreigners because they were “heathens” and sent remittances to China. Within this context\, a fight broke out between white and Chinese coal miners in Mine #6 and white miners led a mob that brutally attacked Chinatown and its residents. The mob burned most of the Chinatown structures down and at least 28 Chinese were murdered. \nDrawing on the burn layer from the massacre as a time marker\, and in collaboration with Chinese American descendants\, Professor Ng will discuss how archaeological excavations provide tangible insight into silenced histories of Chinese immigrant labor\, transpacific migration\, and racial exclusion. \nAbout Laura W. Ng \nLaura W. Ng is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Grinnell College in Iowa. She is a historical archaeologist who researches late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Chinese migrants and their transpacific lives. Laura is currently investigating archaeologies of racism and transnationalism at the Evanston and Rock Springs Chinatowns in rural Southwestern Wyoming in collaboration with Dr. Dudley Gardner and Chinese American descendants. She received her PhD in Anthropology from Stanford University. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-rock-springs-chinatown-and-the-1885-chinese-massacre/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Between Movement and Memory: Keerati Jinakunwiphat’s Choreo
DESCRIPTION:Spotlighting Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat and her moving\, memory-rich work Of Dishes and Dreams.\n\n\nJoin us for an intimate evening spotlighting award-winning Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat\, whose bold\, emotionally resonant works explore themes of identity\, memory\, and cultural inheritance. As one of the few Asian American choreographers making waves in the contemporary dance world\, Keerati brings a vital and underrepresented perspective to the field. This program is co-presented by Thai Theatre Foundation. \nThis program offers a rare window into her choreographic journey—from her celebrated ensemble-driven pieces to her latest project\, Of Dishes and Dreams\, developed during her residency at Baryshnikov Arts Center. Through conversation\, video excerpts\, and behind-the-scenes reflections\, we’ll explore how Keerati crafts movement rooted in the everyday\, and how food\, family\, and diasporic memory shape her unique artistic voice. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nABOUT Keerati Jinakunwiphat \nKeerati Jinakunwiphat is a choreographer\, dance artist\, and teacher. Born in Chicago IL\, Keerati received her BFA from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase and was a recipient of the Adopt-A-Dancer Scholarship. She has additionally studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts\, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance\, and Springboard Danse Montreal. She has worked with and performed works of artists such as Kyle Abraham\, Nicole von Arx\, Trisha Brown\, Jasmine Ellis\, Hannah Garner\, Shannon Gillen\, Paul Singh\, Kevin Wynn\, Doug Varone and more. Keerati joined A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham in 2016 and performed and collaborated with the company for seven seasons. \nKeerati has presented her own choreographic works at the Joyce Theater\, New Victory Theater\, MASS MoCA\, Lincoln Center\, Chelsea Factory and more. She has been commissioned to set and create works on A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham\, New York Choreographic Institute\, Houston Contemporary Dance Company\, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company\, Bang On A Can\, Princeton University\, Whim W’him Seattle Contemporary Dance\, Rutgers University\, Fire Island Dance Festival\, and many more. \nKeerati has graced the cover as one of Dance Magazine’s ‘25 to Watch’ in 2021. In 2023\, she had the honor of becoming the first Asian American woman to be commissioned to choreograph for the New York City Ballet. Additionally\, Keerati has been awarded with the Jadin Wong Fellowship Artist of Exceptional Merit by the Asian American Arts Alliance and is a 2023 Princess Grace Award Winner in Choreography. In 2024\, Keerati was a NYSCA Grant Recipient and an Artist in Residency at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. \nABOUT Thai Theatre Foundation \nThai Theatre Foundation exists to support and strengthen contemporary Thai theatre and theatre makers\, and to foster collaboration between Thai and US theatre artists. We welcome artists and audiences across lines of identity\, background\, and experience. Thai Theatre Foundation believes cultural representation must come with fair access to space\, support\, and compensation. We uplift Thai and Thai American theatre makers not only through visibility but through care\, resources\, and collaboration. We tell Thai and Thai American stories not just to be heard\, but to open space\, build relationships\, and honor the people behind the work. Visit us: www.Thaitheatre.org \n*MOCA members are required to present their MOCA ID at check-in. \n**This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—helping us cover event costs while keeping it accessible and welcoming to all. All registrations are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. \n***Tickets purchased for MOCA public programs and special events include same-day general admission\, providing visitors the opportunity to explore the museum before or after their event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-between-movement-and-memory-keerati-jinakunwiphats-choreo/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Echoes of Arrival at Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Echoes of Arrival\, a powerful collection of immigrant stories. Through intimate performances blending storytelling\, music\, and dance\, the cast shares their poignant first encounters with the United States and the bittersweet reality of leaving their homelands behind. \nThese personal narratives illuminate the courage\, resilience\, and complexities of building a new life far from where their roots began. Echoes of Arrival offers a heartfelt glimpse into the immigrant experience\, honoring those whose journeys are woven into the ever-evolving legacy of New York City. \nEchoes of Arrival is an excerpt from MOCA’s oral history street performance project\, Catching Silhouettes\, an immersive production inviting audiences into Chinatown to experience stories brought to life through dance\, music\, and narrative.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-echoes-of-arrival-at-washington-square-park/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park  at Garibaldi Plaza\, 5th Ave and Washington Square North\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T153000
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SUMMARY:Public Walking Tour- Chinatown: A Walk through History
DESCRIPTION:Join a MOCA educator for a neighborhood walking tour of Chinatown past and present! \nUncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods! This walking tour explores how both everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community. Together\, trace the transformation of the area from its origins as the Native American Lenape village of Werpoes Hill to the vibrant Chinatown it is today. Highlighted sites include the oldest streets in Chinatown\, a bustling neighborhood park and a Catholic church with layered histories\, Chinatown’s oldest general store\, and a Chinese eatery that catered to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.” \nWalking tours leave promptly from the main lobby at 215 Centre Street\, NY\, NY 10013. They are best for children ages 12 and up. Tickets include admission to the museum before and/or after your tour. \nTickets: $25/adult\, $15/adult 65 & up\, $15/student (with valid ID)\, free for children under 5. MyMOCA Members receive one free walking tour per year. After that\, tickets may be purchased at a rate of $15/member. \nAdvanced RSVP required. Day of tickets may be available\, pending availability. \nImage Credits: Jip F. Chun Collection\, Museum of Chinese in America\, 2001.012.007. Postcard depicting Mott Street\, Chinatown\, New York\, N.Y.\, ca. 1964. MOCA Collection\, 1988.003.007. A postcard depicting a street in New York City’s Chinatown.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/public-walking-tour-chinatown-a-walk-through-history-6/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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