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SUMMARY:Film: Shozo\, a Cat and Two Women
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nShozo\, a Cat and Two Women\nShiro Toyoda\, Japan\, 1956\, 35mm\, 135 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nShiro Toyoda\, known as a master of prestige literary adaptations\, turns to the text of literary giant Jun’ichiro Tanizaki for this wry and award-winning comedy of domestic strife. Why should Shozo pay heed to his new wife or his ex when the sweet purrs of Lily the cat are what makes his heart flutter? \nThe film’s titular quadrangle\, like a prism\, magnifies the competing impulses towards modernity\, tradition\, and escape. Popular comic veteran Hisaya Morishige plays the hapless Shozo\, while screen legend Isuzu Yamada plays kimono-clad ex-wife Shinako. Bursting out of a closet in full beach attire\, Kagawa is introduced as the mambo-crazed moga (modern girl) Fukuko. Cast far against type\, and to great dramatic effect\, Kagawa goes toe to toe in competitive frenzy with her acting role model\, Yamada\, in a performance praised by Tanizaki himself. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the Japan Foundation.  \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-shozo-a-cat-and-two-women/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T204500
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SUMMARY:Film: Five Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nFive Sisters\nSeiji Hisamatsu\, Japan\, 1954\, 35mm\, 100 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nSeiji Hisamatsu’s buoyant shomin-geki (“common-people’s drama”) adapts Sakae Tsuboi’s short story collection A Calendar the same year that Keisuke Kinoshita was filming the author’s better-known Twenty-Four Eyes (1954). Set on the same island within the Seto Inland Sea\, Five Sisters interrogates marriage in a contemporary Japan amidst the lively and dynamic sisterhood of the Hinata family. \nWith Kinuyo Tanaka as Michi\, the eldest\, and a great Yoko Sugi as the spirited Kuniko\, Kagawa plays Mie\, the youngest and the heart of the distinguished ensemble. Harboring vigor and youth in one of the clearest distillations of her predominant screen persona (emblematized by the prior year’s Tokyo Story)\, Kagawa stretches the canvas further in this memorable leading role given life amidst an atmospheric beauty rivaling the aforementioned films. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the National Film Archive of Japan. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-five-sisters/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T173000
DTSTAMP:20260709T213940Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Tokyo Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nTokyo Rendezvous\nChihiro Ikeda\, Japan\, 2008\, 35mm\, 104 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nUnder the weight of debts passed on by his father\, salaryman Takashi (Hidetoshi Nishijima) returns to his grandfather’s property with the idea of selling the land. Instead\, he finds himself inhabiting the space with a cohort (Ryo Kase\, Azusa Takehana) at a crossroads in their lives. Together\, and with the elders at the neighborhood bar (Kagawa\, Sansei Shiomi)\, shared space and time leads to breakthroughs in character. \nThe debut feature of Chihiro Ikeda\, a student (and later collaborator) of Kiyoshi Kurosawa\, Tokyo Rendezvous unites new talent with veterans of the industry. Amidst glowing 16mm frames shot by the great Masaki Tamura (Lady Snowblood\, Eureka)\, we feel the living charge of humble stardom across generations. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of Transformer.  \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-tokyo-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T203000
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SUMMARY:Film: Farewell to the Highland Station
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities\, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress\, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives\, from August 13-16\, 2026. \nFarewell to the Highland Station\nNobuo Nakagawa\, Japan\, 1951\, 35mm\, 76 min.\nIn Japanese with English subtitles. \nA botanical researcher (Michitaro Mizushima) visits a tuberculosis sanatorium in the highlands. Collecting plants in the area for his research\, he falls in love with the nurse in white (Kyoko Kagawa). \nProduced quickly to capitalize on the massive success of Minoru Obata’s hit song of the same title\, within the genre trappings of the “kayo eiga” (song film)\, Farewell to the Highland Station elevates to the sublime under the masterful direction of Nobuo Nakagawa. Known in most histories exclusively for his classics of the horror genre\, legendary critic Shiguehiko Hasumi has explained that Nakagawa is indistinguishable without this film. Something similar could also be said about Kagawa: that if this film were known\, her role in it as the young nurse would likely be amongst her most iconic. \nA revelatory film\, newly subtitled on the occasion of this series\, for what is believed to be its U.S. premiere. —Joseph Eusebio \n35mm print courtesy of the National Film Archive of Japan. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-farewell-to-the-highland-station/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T215200
DTSTAMP:20260729T114759Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Memo
DESCRIPTION:This screening is presented by SAG-AFTRA and will be screened in-person and online. \nA Q&A will follow the screening with co-directors/co-writers Jesse Gi and Grant E. Singer. \nAbby and Chris\, two filmmakers\, await the biggest moment of their careers: the premiere of their debut feature at a world-renowned festival. But tonight\, they’re stuck in a dingy motel room\, passing time with drinks and dreams of success. A desperate voice memo from a former crew member shatters the mood\, accusing their lead actor\, James\, of assault. Chris believes it; Abby defends him. Their argument turns personal\, exposing old wounds. When James suddenly arrives\, claiming innocence\, Abby is forced to confront conflicting truths and decide what and who to believe before everything she’s worked for is at stake. \nContent warning: strong language \n\nJesse Gi is a second generation Korean-American writer\, director from Los Angeles\, CA. He has directed short films that have screened across festivals and platforms such as HBO Max\, Gunpowder & Sky’s Dust\, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival\, Newport Beach Film Festival\, and Dances With Films. His most recent film\, Neh\, a comedy-drama about a Korean-American with no fluent Korean language skills\, was selected as a finalist in the 2021 HBO Visionaries Competition. \nGrant E. Singer has worked as a Director’s Assistant and Writers’ PA for Amazon’s acclaimed series Homecoming\, and has gained industry experience at companies such as Anonymous Content and Universal Studios. Grant is an experienced writer\, director and editor of short films\, commercials\, webseries\, and narrative podcasts. Grant most recently edited the film Bellybutton\, which was chosen as an Official Selection at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-memo/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T142500
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SUMMARY:Film: Undivided
DESCRIPTION:This screening will include two episodes of the docuseries Undivided. They will be screened in-person only. \nFollowing the screening will be a special Q&A with writer/host Simran Jeet Singh in-person and director Jack Gordon via Zoom. \nUNDIVIDED is a docuseries that asks the question: “Who is included in the story of America?” Hosted by Simran Jeet Singh—an educator\, activist\, and national bestselling author—UNDIVIDED takes us on a cross-country tour to discover how the fight for freedom through American history has shaped and been shaped by our diverse religious communities. UNDIVIDED introduces audiences to stories that are often unknown and overlooked\, shedding light on how our unique struggles actually bind us together. \n\nJack Gordon is director/co-writer of UNDIVIDED. He comes to the project with 20 years of experience producing short-form documentaries in dozens of countries. He has been a camera operator on productions for Apple TV+\, Showtime\, Paramount+\, and Netflix. His short film TO BIGOTRY NO SANCTION (2022)\, produced in collaboration with George Washington University\, earned recognition from the Religion Communicators Council\, and became the inspiration for developing UNDIVIDED with Simran Jeet Singh.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-undivided/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T124400
DTSTAMP:20260731T155118Z
CREATED:20260729T112417Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Uncommitted (with discount and Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:This film will be screened in-person and online. 49th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets.\nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with the filmmakers. \nAs the war in Gaza reverberates across the globe\, Arab and Muslim Americans launch one of the largest protest voting campaigns in modern U.S. history. Following the organizers of the Uncommitted Movement from Dearborn to the Democratic National Convention\, the film chronicles a community’s attempt to transform grief into political power. Through intimate vérité access\, UNCOMITTED explores identity\, belonging\, coalition-building\, and the enduring struggle of immigrant and marginalized communities to shape the democracy they call home. \nContent warning: strong language \n\nRazi Jafri is a Detroit-based documentary filmmaker and Senior Editor of Visual Features at NPR. His work explores immigration\, identity\, democracy\, and belonging in America. His films include Hamtramck\, USA (SXSW\, PBS)\, Three Chaplains (Independent Lens)\, Rouge\, Uncommitted\, and the PBS series Spice Road. His work has screened at SXSW\, Hot Docs\, Visions du Réel\, and DOC NYC\, and has been supported by Firelight Media\, CAAM\, ITVS\, the Ford Foundation\, Doris Duke Foundation\, and others.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-uncommitted/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T203100
DTSTAMP:20260731T154913Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T154913Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Isle Child (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to present the East Coast Premiere of ISLE CHILD for our Centerpiece Screening at the 49th annual Asian American International Film Festival. This event will take place at Asia Society and Museum (725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY 10021) on the Upper East Side of New York City. \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets. \nDirected by Thomas Percy Kim \nWhen a Korean-American adoptee discovers a hidden letter revealing his birth mother is terminally ill in Korea\, he must choose between maintaining his perfect American life or confronting the painful truth of his adoption. \nThe runtime of the film is 91 minutes. Following the screening will be a Q&A with director Thomas Percy Kim and producer Lauren Chen. \nAfterwards\, join us for an informal gathering at Bedford Falls (206 E 67th St\, New York\, NY 10065)!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-isle-child/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T181600
DTSTAMP:20260731T154623Z
CREATED:20260729T111646Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Love Massacre 4K Restoration (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:This film will be screened in-person only.  49th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets.\nSet in the United States and written by Joyce Chan\, LOVE MASSACRE follows college student Ivy (Brigitte Lin) as she tries to help her friend Joy\, who is depressed and delirious after a breakup. Ivy soon becomes involved with Joy’s married brother\, Chu Chung. Suffering from a hereditary mental illness\, Chung eventually spirals into violence as he breaks into Ivy’s dormitory and goes on a killing spree. \nThis unsettling\, visually striking Hong Kong New Wave gem — thanks to William Chang’s debut as art director — exudes an experimental spirit\, uses bold colours to express emotion on screen\, and transforms Lin’s image as the golden girl of Taiwanese romantic dramas. \nContent warning: blood/gore\, death\, self-harm/suicide\, violence \n\nPatrick Tam started his career in television at TVB. The first feature film he directed was THE SWORD (1980)\, an innovative wuxia film that helped usher in the era of the Hong Kong New Wave. His knack for visual flair continued to flourish in LOVE MASSACRE (1981)\, NOMAD (1982)\, and FINAL VICTORY (1987). He was awarded Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Hong Kong Film Awards for AFTER THIS OUR EXILE (2006).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-love-massacre-4k-restoration/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T153800
DTSTAMP:20260731T154406Z
CREATED:20260729T113949Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film Shorts: Music is in the Body (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:This program will be screened in-person and online. 49th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets. \nFollowing the in-person screening will be a Q&A with the following filmmakers: \n\nRehearsing Anger: Jehyeon Moon (Director)\, Daeun Lee (Assistant Director)\, Sohyun Ahn (Producer)\, and Mojeong Park (Production Design)\nThe Eternal City: Angela Hsieh (Composer & Participant)\nCecilia Is Only Eight Years Old: Soojeong Son (Director)\nSŪNNA (“Listen”): Radha Mehta (Director) and Aaliya Mehta (Main Cast)\n\nWarren King: King of Cardboard: Curtis Chin (Director) and Warren King (Participant)\n\nNote: not all shorts are available online. Check the list below to see if a short will play in-person\, online\, or both. \n\nThrough dance\, sculpture\, acting\, or song\, these shorts explore the inherent musicality and energy of the body. Come hear the music for yourself. \nIn this program\n\n\n\n\nRehearsing Anger\nDirected by Moon Jehyeon\nStruggling to act angry\, an aspiring actor befriends the neighbor who complained about her shouting\, and together they practice reclaiming their voices amid a protest where no one can hear them. \nThis film will be available both in-person and online. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Eternal City\nDirected by John Ross\nFollow the journey of the mixed-ability dance company Resident Island Dance Theatre (RIDT) and their collaboration with American-Taiwanese artist ONIKHO and band as they prepare for the futuristic performance The Eternal City. \nThis film will be available both in-person and online. \n\n\n\n\n\nCecilia Is Only Eight Years Old\nDirected by Soojeong Son\nCecilia is about to turn 68 and has never been creative in her life. Spurred on by her curmudgeonly and competitive best friend\, she enters a talent competition. \nThis film will be available both in-person and online. \n\n\n\n\n\nSŪNNA (“Listen”)\nDirected by Radha Mehta\nWhen sudden hearing loss shatters her identity\, a young Indian musician is left in silence until the echoes of memory\, touch\, and culture help her reclaim music and herself. \nThis film will be available both in-person and online. \n\n\n\n\n\nWarren King: King of Cardboard\nDirected by Curtis Chin\nWarren King transforms cardboard into sculptural reflections of his Chinese-American family’s immigration and his path from engineer to artist. Preparing for a Wisconsin homecoming show\, King explores belonging through art. \nThis film will be available both in-person and online. \n\n\n\n\n\nAgapito\nDirected by Arvin Belarmino\, Kyla Romero\nIt’s the last day of the month. Bowlers flock to the lanes of a bowling alley that has seen better days. Mira\, the manager\, decides to close early. She’s awaiting the arrival of a special visitor. \nThis film will be screened in-person only.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-shorts-music-is-in-the-body/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T153157Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Whisperings of the Moon (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents the first weekend of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival. For a full schedule of films and tickets click here. \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets.\nWhisperings of the Moon\nLai Yuqing\, Hong Kong/China/Cambodia/India\, 2026\, 85 min. \nIn Khmer and English with English subtitles. \nNisay\, an actress haunted by loss\, returns to Cambodia and to Thida — a love once forbidden. Bound by the weight of family and society\, their passion survives only in memory and performance\, until it must fade away. East Coast Premiere. \nLai Yuqing (2002-2026)\, she/they\, originally from Fujian\, was a director\, actor\, and musician. Her directorial feature debut\, WHISPERINGS OF THE MOON\, a lesbian love story\, had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. Her work was also selected for the Toronto International Film Festival\, BFI Flare\, Tokyo Talents Shortlist\, and she was also a Sundance Ignite finalist.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-whisperings-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T183439Z
CREATED:20260728T183406Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Levitating Opening Night Screening
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents the Opening Night presentation and first weekend of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival. For a full schedule of films and tickets click here. \nDoors will open at 5:30 PM ET\, followed by the screening of LEVITATING at 6:30 PM ET in the Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium. \nLevitating\nWregas Bhanuteja\, Indonesia/Singapore/France/Taiwan/Philippines\, 2026\, 119 min. \nIn Indonesian with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with director Wregas Bhanuteja moderated by Patricia Kusumaningtyas. \nLatas Village\, a small suburban area\, is known for its traditional trance parties\, a long-standing ritual and form of entertainment passed down through generations. When the sacred spring where the spirit-channelers seek spirits is facing an impending eviction\, Bayu (20) becomes determined to become a lead spirit-channeler himself so he can lead a grand fundraising party to buy back the spring. But along the way\, Bayu discovers that ambition alone is not enough to make him a true spirit channeler\, or to save the village he calls home. New York Premiere. \nTo end the night\, we invite you to celebrate the film at the Opening Reception at The Astor House (130 E 80th Street\, New York\, NY 10075) at 9:00 PM ET. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to win some raffle prizes! [Separate Ticket Required]
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-levitating/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T211500
DTSTAMP:20260709T213244Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Om Shanti Om
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society continues its ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society’s Curator of Film. \nOm Shanti Om\nFarah Khan\, India\, 2007\, 35mm\, 162 min.\nIn Hindi with English subtitles \nIntroduced by Film Comment Editor Devika Girish. \nIn early 70s Bombay\, aspiring actor Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) and famous starlet Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone) are murdered. Thirty years later\, Makhija’s reincarnation Om Kapoor (Shah Rukh Khan) sets out to discover the mystery of their demise. Thus begins the saga of Om Shanti Om. A highpoint of Bollywood’s last great era\, and a glamorous homage to its 70s excesses\, this meta delight— with a soundtrack by Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics by Javed Akhtar\, Vishal Dadlani and Kumaar— features SRK x2 at his wavy-haired best. 35mm Print Courtesy of the George Eastman Museum\, gift of Mark and Arman Gabay. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-om-shanti-om/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T204500
DTSTAMP:20260709T212729Z
CREATED:20260709T212643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T212729Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Moonglow
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nPreceded by the short film Shangri-La (2021). \nMoonglow \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/Taiwan/Japan/USA\, 2026\, 107 min.    \nIn English and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic and programmer David Schwartz. \nSandoval’s latest feature is a sterling representation of the dramatic themes and tendencies that have animated her work until now. The filmmaker stars in a noirish moral tale set in 1979 Manila. She plays Dahlia\, a corrupt police chief’s right-hand woman; her decision to betray him\, in an attempt to help victims of his wrongdoing\, has deadly consequences. With luxurious colors\, camerawork and period design— Sandoval cites Melville and Ophuls as inspiration and will introduce screenings of their films as part of this series— Moonglow marks a milestone in a major filmography. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-moonglow/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T161500
DTSTAMP:20260709T212920Z
CREATED:20260709T212254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T212920Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Lingua Franca
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nLingua Franca \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/USA\, 2026\, 95 min.   \nIn English\, Russian and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic Genevieve Yue.  \nIn her only feature to date made in the USA\, Sandoval stars as Olivia\, an undocumented trans Filipina woman living in Brooklyn and working as a caregiver. Shortly after her latest attempt at a greencard marriage falls through\, she meets Alex (Eamon Farren)\, grandson of the woman she cares for\, and the pair hit it off. Deepening Sandoval’s concern with the way large political currents seep into the intimacies of everyday life\, Lingua Franca is one of the most trenchant onscreen depictions of the anxieties aroused by American immigration policies. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lingua-franca/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T185447Z
CREATED:20260319T185342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185447Z
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SUMMARY:JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:JEST ASIANS brings together some of the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp\, fearless stand-up comedy. Featuring performers from across Asia\, Australia\, and the United States\, the show explores culture\, identity\, and life across continents through bold and hilarious storytelling. \nThe lineup includes Tony Chou (host & producer)\, Aaron Chen\, Andrew Fung\, Divya Gunasekaran\, Edward Pokropski\, and David Jin. \nThe program is co-presented by Asia Society and The Humor Section\, a comedy platform founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York\, dedicated to advancing Asian comedians on the global stage. \n$15 Members\, $25 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jest-asians-all-pro-asian-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260731T151947Z
CREATED:20260720T223215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T151947Z
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SUMMARY:Busy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
DESCRIPTION:This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural\, political\, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia\, and in particular China\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong\, Chen Shaoxiong\, Tromarama\, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented to produce these moving images—through stop-motion animation of woodcuts\, ink painting\, or embroidery—among other methods\, speaks to the creative depth and diversity of the region. The artists explore the dynamic energy of cities\, whether fueled by consumerism and gentrification or by collapsing industries and environmental degradation. Actively reflecting on the regeneration of cityscapes and the subsequent impact on urban lives\, these works initiate a renewed dialogue with the current exhibition\, (Re)Generations: Rina Bannerjee\, Bryon Kim\, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/busy-busy-towns-moving-images-of-a-changing-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260731T150944Z
CREATED:20260720T222654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T150944Z
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SUMMARY:A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents\, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection\, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection\, some of which are included in this exhibition. Together\, they offer greater opportunities for comparative studies among them. \nTwo Chola bronze statues of Hindu deities from Hope Aldrich—a Shiva and a Satyabhama—add to the already magnificent group of Indian Chola bronzes in the collection. From Sandra Ferry\, two lovely gilt bronze Chinese Buddhist statues augment the museum’s existing Chinese Buddhist sculptures\, while the addition of three Thai works furthers the collection’s strength in Southeast Asian sculpture. See Selected Works in the Exhibition to preview some of these important gifts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-legacy-continued-recent-acquisitions-to-the-asia-society-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T151238Z
CREATED:20260227T140446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T151238Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Into Nowruz: Family Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the Persian New Year at our Nowruz Family Day on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.  Celebrate the start of Spring and learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops\, music\, crafts\, storytelling and more. Don’t forget to enjoy Persian sweets and savories at the Leo Cafe. \n\nSchedule (subject to change; check this space for the latest updates) \nAuditorium: Live performances at 1:30 PM and 3 PM \nEighth Floor: Nowruz workshops\, installations and photo booth
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/spring-into-nowruz-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260204T183745Z
CREATED:20260203T115619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T183745Z
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SUMMARY:Storied Women: Asian American Playwrights in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:New York City welcomes a bountiful gathering of Off-Broadway stage productions this Spring\, focusing on sisterhood\, motherhood\, and family: Chinese Republicans (Alex Lin\, Roundabout Theatre)\, Meat Suit (Aya Ogawa\, Second Stage Theater)\, and JESA (Jeena Yi\, Ma-Yi Theater in residence at the Public Theater)\, among others. This panel discussion\, moderated by Carolina Đỗ\, celebrates talent\, community and hard work\, delving deep into fascinating tales of Asian America and the creative minds and lives behind them. \nThis program is presented by Asia Society in association with the Asian American Arts Alliance\, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Asian American artists and cultural groups through resource sharing\, promotion\, and community building. \n$15 Members\, $25 Non-Members. Students/Seniors: Use code SENSTU for discount! \nUSE DISCOUNT CODE “15%A4” for 15% OFF!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/storied-women-asian-american-playwrights-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260216T181922Z
CREATED:20260203T115631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T181922Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day - Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Welcome the Year of the Horse at Asia Society’s 2026 Lunar New Year Family Day. Watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations\, learn fun New Year’s music\, make shadow puppets\, enjoy Year of the Horse arts and crafts\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moon-over-manhattan-lunar-new-year-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T194500
DTSTAMP:20260202T235430Z
CREATED:20260202T235430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T235430Z
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SUMMARY:This Was Funnier in China: Stand-Up Comedy in China with Jesse Appell
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Appell and This Was Funnier in China book cover \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, storytelling\, and cultural insights with bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell\, to celebrate the launch of his new book\, This Was Funnier in China. As part of his book tour\, he brings his new English-language comedy show\, This Show Was Funnier in China\, to Asia Society. The show blends humor with personal stories from his life as a Chinese comedian’s apprentice\, along with selected readings from the book. \nHis journey began with a Fulbright Fellowship to Beijing\, where he apprenticed under Master Ding Guangquan to learn the traditional Chinese comedy art of Xiangsheng (相声) — a traditional Chinese comedic art form known for its witty dialogue\, wordplay\, and rapid-fire banter between performers. Often compared to Western stand-up or sketch comedy\, Xiangsheng has been a cornerstone of Chinese humor for centuries. Over the next decade\, Jesse became a key figure in China’s modern comedy scene\, appearing on popular TV shows like Huan Le Xiju Ren (欢乐 喜剧人) and creating viral content that has garnered over 500 million views worldwide. \nFollowing the show\, stay for an engaging audience Q&A and discussion about comedy\, culture\, and what it means to find humor across borders. \n$15 Members\, $25 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out. \nThis Was Funnier in China will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing to follow.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/this-was-funnier-in-china-stand-up-comedy-in-china-with-jesse-appell/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20250927T110526Z
CREATED:20250919T093601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T110526Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2025
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nOn October 18th\, 2025\, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\, join us to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2025/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250927T100418Z
CREATED:20250919T093557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T100418Z
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SUMMARY:Screening and Talk: On Healing Land\, Birds Perch: Healing From the Trauma of the Vietnam War
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate screening of On Healing Land\, Birds Perch\, a powerful short documentary by Vietnamese-born filmmaker Naja Pham Lockwood. Through the lens of Eddie Adams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph Saigon Execution\, the film explores the lingering trauma of the Vietnam War and the complex journey toward reconciliation — 50 years after the fall of Saigon. Lockwood\, herself a refugee who fled Vietnam in 1975\, brings together voices from both sides of the conflict: the children of the executed\, the daughter of the executioner\, and those whose families were caught in the crossfire. Their stories\, raw and deeply personal\, reveal the emotional scars that transcend generations and borders. \nThis screening is more than a cinematic experience. Following the film\, Naja Lockwood will join us for a live Q&A to discuss the making of the documentary and the importance of confronting inherited trauma through storytelling.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/on-healing-land-birds-perch-healing-from-the-trauma-of-the-vietnam-war/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20250602T122800Z
CREATED:20250602T122044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T122800Z
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SUMMARY:Fashion Icons: Prabal Gurung and Walk Like a Girl
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of both AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month\, join acclaimed fashion designer Prabal Gurung for an unforgettable evening at Asia Society as he unveils his latest book: Walk Like A Girl. A visionary in the industry\, he has long championed diversity\, inclusivity\, and the fusion of cultural identity with high fashion. He will take us through his journey highlighting themes of resilience — the book title taken from the pejorative insults thrown at him in his youth — representation\, and artistic expression. This conversation promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring\, shedding light on how fashion serves as a powerful medium for storytelling\, activism\, and global change. He will be joined on stage by Lisa Ling\, CBS News special correspondent and former co-host of The View. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with one of fashion’s most dynamic voices\, as we bridge the worlds of heritage\, pride\, and couture in one spectacular evening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fashion-icons-prabal-gurung-and-walk-like-a-girl/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20250515T022707Z
CREATED:20250515T022707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T022707Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara Demick's Daughters of the Bamboo Grove Book Launch with Emily Feng
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with acclaimed journalist and author Barbara Demick for the book launch of her latest work\, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove. \nIn Daughters of the Bamboo Grove\, prizing winning author and National Book Award finalist Barbara Demick\, embarks on a journey following the lives of Fangfang and Shuangjie — twins separated at birth — and the extraordinary efforts to reunite them. The compelling narrative delves into the heart-wrenching story of twin sisters torn apart by China’s one-child policy\, the complex socio-political landscape of China\, and the emotional and ethical dimensions of international adoption. Her previous books include Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea and Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town. \nDemick will be in conversation with NPR’s international correspondent Emily Feng\, who brings her own experience and perspective from her reporting work on China. Demick and Feng will also discuss the topic of identity\, exploring what it means to be Chinese in China\, as covered in Feng’s recent book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom\, and what it means to be Chinese within the broader Asian diaspora in America. Fangfang\, who was adopted by a family in the U.S. and renamed Esther\, and Shuangjie\, who remained in China\, are central to this discussion. \nDaughters of the Bamboo Grove will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing and reception to follow. \n$25 Nonmembers\, $15 Members. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/barbara-demicks-daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove-book-launch-with-emily-feng/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20250508T153241Z
CREATED:20250420T194109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T153241Z
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SUMMARY:Viewpoints: Fareed Zakaria
DESCRIPTION:CNN host and author Fareed Zakaria joins Asia Society President and CEO Kyung-wha Kang for a conversation discussing Zakaria’s book Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to Present in the present geopolitical and social context. \nThis program is part of Viewpoints: an annual series where prominent\, visionary figures are interviewed onstage about their work and perspectives before a public audience\, made possible by the generous support of Aashish and Dinyar S. Devitre and presented in partnership with Pratham USA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/viewpoints-fareed-zakaria/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTSTAMP:20250501T100755Z
CREATED:20250501T092636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T100755Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Baby: Vicky Nguyen in Conversation with Ally Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Vicky Nguyen’s memoir Boat Baby\, where she shares the incredible journey of her family’s daring escape from Vietnam and her unlikely path from refugee to NBC News anchor and correspondent today. \nReception to follow the discussion. \nStarting in 1975\, following the end of the Vietnam War\, Vietnam’s ‘boat people’ fled the Communist government and violence in their country across the South China Sea. Vicky and her family were among them\, surviving pirate attacks and months in a refugee camp before being sponsored to America. Boat Baby recounts her experiences growing up in America with unconventional Vietnamese parents\, navigating cultural gaps\, and overcoming prejudice to become a leading Asian American journalist. \nShe will be joined on stage by the dynamic Ally Love\, a renowned host and motivational speaker\, who will guide the conversation. Boat Baby will be available for sale during the event with a book signing to follow. \n***On the day of the event\, the first 50 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary signed copy of Vicky Nguyen’s Boat Baby *** \nSpeakers \nVicky Nguyen is an NBC News Daily anchor and Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent. She was born in Saigon\, Vietnam. In 1979 her family fled the country as refugees\, and after spending 10 months in a refugee camp in Malaysia\, they were sponsored by a family in Eugene\, Oregon. She started her TV career with Central Florida News 13 in Orlando\, Florida. She has worked since then for television news stations in Reno and Arizona\, until she started at NBC Bay Area in San Francisco in 2007\, where she went from general assignment reporter to special projects reporter\, and then to anchor/senior investigative reporter. In April of 2019\, she moved from California to New York to accept a new role as an investigative and consumer correspondent for NBC News where she is today. \nAlly Love is a multi-hyphenate trailblazer of the slash generation\, serving as founder & CEO of Love Squad\, renowned Peloton instructor\, Today Show on-air contributor\, host of Netflix’s Dance 100\, and former NBA host. In 2015\, Love established the Love Squad community to empower women through motivational and educational conversations. As an entrepreneur\, host\, motivational speaker\, fitness instructor\, and boss\, Love is driven by the belief that “Small changes have a big impact.” Her ultimate unwavering goal is to position those around her to step into their power through the convergence of articulation and conversation\, demonstrating that even the smallest adjustments can lead to the greatest impact. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/boat-baby-vicky-nguyen-in-conversation-with-ally-love/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20250420T201955Z
CREATED:20250410T152218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T201955Z
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SUMMARY:Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF)\, one of South Asia’s premier cultural events\, returns to Asia Society New York\, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists\, writers\, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan\, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing\, art\, science\, history\, and politics. \nLLF 2025 brings Lahore and New York together with a vibrant selection of lyrical\, literary and musical offerings: speakers this year include Manan Ahmed\, Iftikhar Dadi\, Qudsia Rahim\, Yasufumi Nakamori\, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and more. The program also features a poetry session with this year’s Pakistan Youth Poet Laureates\, Mashallah Saif and Aiman Tahir Khan.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lahore-literary-festival-in-new-york-2025/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20250321T235019Z
CREATED:20250318T073548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T235019Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Feng on Identity in Xi’s China
DESCRIPTION:Conformity is a prized commodity in the Xi Jinping era. And for those who don’t conform — to the Party narrative\, or to a narrow definition of what it means to be “Chinese” — the state attempts to conform them\, through pressure\, censorship or detention. \nThis battle over identity in China is the core theme of Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China (Crown\, March 2025)\, a reported investigation of state oppression and grassroots push-back\, from award-winning NPR correspondent Emily Feng. Based on her journalism on the ground\, the book narrates the stories of varied individuals in China who run against the grain of society: a Uyghur family split apart by detention camps; human rights lawyers fighting to defend civil liberties; a teacher from Inner Mongolia fighting for his mother tongue; and a Hong Kong fugitive trying to find a new home.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/emily-feng-on-identity-in-xis-china/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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