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SUMMARY:2026 Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with China Institute of America on Saturday\, September 26\, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.\n\n\nCelebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival\, one of China’s most beloved traditions\, with an afternoon of performances\, hands-on workshops\, and cultural activities for all ages! From live performances to interactive cultural experiences\, discover the traditions\, artistry\, and festive spirit that have brought families and communities together! \nHighlights: \n🌕 Make Your Own Mooncakes\nLearn the art of crafting snow-skin mooncakes and create a delicious Mid-Autumn treat. \n🐰 Create Rice Dough Sculpture Artworks\nShape your own rice dough sculpture and discover the charm of Chinese folk art. \n🎨 Discover Chinese Art & Creativity \nExperience our Discover China Through Art Workshop (DCTA)\, a family-friendly guided tour of our new exhibition\, China Institute Gallery at 60: 1966-2026\, paired with a creative art project. Then continue your artistic journey with interactive experiences including sugar painting\, lacquer fan art\, facial mask painting\, and more! \n🎶 Celebrate Through Music & Dance\nEnjoy vibrant Chinese dance and traditional Chinese music performances that bring the spirit of the festival to life. \nSchedule:\n1:30 – 2:00 PM: Audience Check-in; sign-up for workshops\n2:00 – 2:05 PM: Opening Remarks\n2:05 – 2:20 PM: Music Performances\n2:20 – 2:30 PM: Dunhuang Dance Performance\n3:00 – 5:00 PM: Workshops\n2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Stations \n🎨 Workshops (first-come\, first-served; sign-up at check-in)\n3:00 – 4:00 PM \n\nChinese Dance\nDiscover China Through Art (I): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop\nMooncake Making (I)\nRice Dough Sculpture (I)\n\n4:00 – 5:00 PM \n\nDiscover China Through Art (II): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop\nMooncake Making (II)\nRice Dough Sculpture (II)\n\n💡 Interactive Stations (2:00 – 5:00 PM) \n\nSugar Painting\nMusic Interaction (Chinese Music Instruments)\nArts & Crafts for Kids\nLacquer Fan Art
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000
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SUMMARY:Curator’s Talk: Strolling Together in the World of Chinese Art
DESCRIPTION:Join three expert art historians in unraveling China Institute Gallery’s anniversary exhibition\, China Institute Gallery at 60\, 1966–2026: Selections from Three Millennia of Chinese Art. Bringing decades of collective expertise\, the speakers will recount the multifaceted stories and messages embedded within these works. They will unpack their ancient history\, whether as objects of private scholarly treasures or as public assertions of dynastic power\, while also remarking on their modern history in the Gallery’s 122 past exhibitions over the past 60 years. \nThe presentations will span a wide variety of media\, featuring classical paintings and ceramics alongside garden rocks\, jades\, and other small objects that recreate the complete sensory tapestry of Chinese cultural life. \nThrough three keynotes and a panel discussion\, the cherished tradition of scholarly dialogue will be revived. We invite you to stroll alongside our curators\, to observe\, admire\, and contemplate these works in intimate detail. \n\nKeynote One: “Pursuit of the Afterlife”\nSpeaker: Dr. Annette Juliano 朱安耐\nFor the ancient Chinese\, the pursuit of the afterlife meant ensuring the deceased’s transition to another realm. This required anticipating their needs and correctly preparing the tomb.  An ancient sage summarized the process: the deceased were treated “as though dead and yet still alive\, as though gone and yet still present.” Well-cared-for ancestor spirits meant good fortune for living. Neglected spirits turned into implacable ghosts. My discussion will center around the enormous creativity this pursuit inspired in Chinese culture – making objects for the tomb\, such as mingqi (clay spirit objects). I will incorporate objects from the exhibition as well as from other sources. \n\nKeynote Two: “The Scholar’s World”\nSpeaker: Dr. David Ake Sensabaugh 江文苇\nOver the past six decades\, China Institute has held many exhibitions that have introduced the world of the Chinese scholar. I will concentrate on just a few works from exhibitions on gardens\, rocks\, books\, and seals. These were all subjects of groundbreaking exhibitions\, and we are fortunate to have been able to reassemble several works from those exhibitions. I will discuss paintings from the Ming dynasty depicting gardens and rocks; rocks from the Qing dynasty; rare books published in the late Ming dynasty; and hardstone seals and books of seal impressions from the early Qing dynasty. All of them open up aspects of life in traditional China. \n\nKeynote Three: “What Makes a Great Chinese Painting?”\nSpeaker: Dr. Alfreda Murck 姜斐德\nChina Institute Gallery at 60 has fifteen excellent paintings on display. They range in date from the Southern Song (12th–13th century) to a few months ago. They range in size from small fans to a hanging scroll two and a half meters tall. Selected to represent ten exceptional exhibitions\, many of these paintings exhibit the factors that make for a great work of art. I will talk about five factors that make a painting compelling. Most of my examples come from paintings in the exhibition; a few are from other sources. Full disclosure – these are subjective judgments but based on years of studying and admiring Chinese paintings.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/curators-talk-strolling-together-in-the-world-of-chinese-art/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000
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SUMMARY:China Institute Fashion Night (Sep. 10)
DESCRIPTION:Featured Designers: WJX by Vanessa Ye\, Sandriver\, 人间烟火 by Amy Chu\, Isabelle.C \nWelcome to China Institute Fashion Night\, hosted by China Institute of America — a celebration of fashion\, art\, and cultural exchange between East and West. \n\n\nThe evening begins 5:30 PM check in\, followed by runway show\, and concludes with a cocktail party at China Institute’s beautiful venue in Manhattan’s Financial District. \nThis season\, China Institute Fashion Night will bring the runway to life with four extraordinary designers:WJX by Vanessa Ye\nSandriver\n人间烟火 by Amy Chu\nIsabelle.C \nIndividual Seats: $150SCHEDULE\n5:30 PM | Door Open\n6:00 PM | Runway\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Party and Collection Trunk Show \nFor questions\, please contact Jane Zhou at jzhou@chinainstitute.org.\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Ye at lye@chinainstitute.org. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-fashion-night-2/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion
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SUMMARY:China Institute Fashion Night (Sep. 9)
DESCRIPTION:Shanghai Qipao Runway Presentation: “Magnolia in Bloom\, Elegance in Motion” \n\n\nWelcome to China Institute Fashion Night\, hosted by China Institute of America — a celebration of fashion\, art\, and cultural exchange between East and West. \nWe hope you will join us for\nShanghai Qipao Runway Presentation:\n“Magnolia in Bloom\, Elegance in Motion” \nThe evening begins 5:30 PM check in\, followed by runway show\, and concludes with a cocktail party at China Institute’s beautiful venue in Manhattan’s Financial District. \nIndividual Seats: $150 \nSCHEDULE\n5:30 PM | Door Open\n6:00 PM | Runway\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Party and Collection Trunk Show \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Jane Zhou at jzhou@chinainstitute.org.\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Ye at lye@chinainstitute.org. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-fashion-night/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony of the Chinese Opera: Art\, Design\, and Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the cool mix of Chinese opera\, art\, design\, and tech at this fun and unique opening ceremony!\n\n\nJoin us for the opening ceremony of Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams — Art\, Design\, and Technology\, and enjoy a guided tour led by curator Lan Chen. \nFree Admission with light refreshments.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-ceremony-of-the-chinese-opera-art-design-and-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T225924Z
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup – Your Monthly Cultural Escape
DESCRIPTION:Step into a beautiful evening where art\, music\, and language come alive. Each month\, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal\, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush\, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  \nAs music fills the room\, slow down and immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy\, guided by a master calligrapher. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, you’ll receive hands-on guidance — all materials (ink\, paper\, brushes) are provided.  \nWant to practice Mandarin? Join our Mandarin Language Table during intermission for a fun\, relaxed conversation with support from our language instructors.  \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and experience a unique night of art and connection in the heart of NYC!  \nNo experience is needed — just bring your curiosity! We can’t wait to share this inspiring evening with you.  \nThis program is in partnership with the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup-your-monthly-cultural-escape/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T170929Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Hu Wenge in Performance and in Context
DESCRIPTION:Peking opera master Hu Wenge\, the only living male disciple of the Mei School\, performs The Drunken Beauty in New York City.\n\n\nIn 1930\, China Institute of America invited Mei Lanfang to make his triumphant debut on Broadway. Nearly a century later\, we proudly present a one-night-only opportunity to once again be immersed in the artistry of an internationally acclaimed Peking opera star. \n  \nChina Institute is honored to host Hu Wenge\, a master of the Mei School of Peking opera\, for a special New York performance. As the only male protégé of the late Mei Baojiu\, son of Mei Lanfang\, Hu Wenge is among the very few inheritors in the line of the male dan tradition\, the art of male performers portraying female roles. This landmark event is part of China Institute’s Centennial celebration and is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America” at China Institute Gallery. \n  \nHu will perform in full the iconic drama The Drunken Beauty\, a centerpiece of the opera canon. Through the sophisticated union of movement and music\, he brings to life the distilled essence of the legendary Yang Guifei’s complex emotions as the emperor’s ill-fated favorite. Following the performance\, two distinguished scholars will offer historic insights into the work\, joining Maestro Hu in sharing in-depth reflections on the unique sonic and physical aspects of Sinitic opera. \n  \nThis 10th edition of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering is part of our annual series celebrating artistic exchange\, inspired by the calligrapher Wang Xizhi’s (307–365) historic literati gathering on Mount Kuaiji. \n  \nSchedule \n5:30 – 5:50 PM | The Drunken Beauty; full performance by Hu Wenge\n5:50 – 6:20 PM | “Peking Opera and Literature: Bedfellow or Strangers\, or\, Something in Between?” presented by Dr. David L. Rolston\n6:20 – 6:50 PM | “Answering Mei Lanfang’s Sonic Invitation” presented by Dr. Anna Yu Wang\n6:50 – 7:10 PM | Hu Wenge’s Keynote Talk (in Chinese with English translation)\n7:10 – 7:30 PM | Moderated Q&A \n  \nMaster Peking Opera Performer: \nHu Wenge is a leading actor at the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing\, a principal performer of the Mei Lanfang Peking Opera Troupe\, a China National First-class Actor\, and the third-generation disciple of the Mei School. \n  \nHu studied with many distinguished Peking opera masters\, including Mei Baojiu\, Jiang Fengshan\, Wang Zhiyi\, and Li Yufu. In 2001\, Hu became a disciple of Mei Baojiu\, the youngest son of Mei Lanfang. His repertoire includes renowned Mei School operas\, such as Mu Guiying Takes Command\, The Phoenix Returns\, Wedding in the Dream\, The Cosmos Sword\, and The King Parting with His Favorite (also popularly known as Farewell My Concubine). He has performed the Mei School classic The Drunken Beauty on many occasions at Chinese state banquets. During the world tour commemorating the 120th anniversary of Mei Lanfang’s birth\, Hu was a lead actor and took part in more than thirty major performances in China and abroad\, including appearances at the Musikverein Vienna\, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York\, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington\, D.C.\, and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. \n  \nScholars Speakers: \nDavid L. Rolston taught at the University of Michigan (1988-2024) but is still a visiting professor at the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts in Beijing. He has published three books in English: How to Read the Chinese Novel (1990)\, Traditional Chinese Fiction Commentary (1997)\, and Inscribing Jingju/Peking Opera: Textualization and Performance\, Authorship and Censorship of the “National Drama” of China from the Late Qing to the Present (2021)\, and many articles in Chinese. His English language articles include one on selling Peking opera to foreigners and one on the English translation and subtitling of a Peking opera play. \nAnna Yu Wang is Assistant Professor of Musicology at Princeton University where she has also been named the Class of 1931 Bicentennial Preceptor in the Center for Human Values. Yu Wang researches the aesthetics and politics of listening in our globally connected yet ideologically divided present. She is interested in understanding what it means\, and what it takes\, to listen across lines of difference. Her forthcoming book with Oxford University Press\, titled Musicality and the Myriad Things\, combines music analysis and ethnography to frame the sounds of Huangmei opera and Taiwanese opera as invitations into local modes of worldmaking. \n  \nThe Lead Sponsor of the exhibition\, related programming\, and the catalogue is the Center for Language Education and Cooperation. Additional support has been provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, the Family of C. T. and Edith Kwok Feng\, the Abel & Sophia Sheng Foundation\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, and other individuals and institutional funders. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. “The Dancing Goddess” 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.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/master-class-hu-wenge-in-performance-and-in-context/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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SUMMARY:CryptoAI Summit 2026: The Singularity is Here?
DESCRIPTION:CryptoAI Summit 2026 is the premier forum exploring the strategic convergence of AI and Blockchain\, organized by Bitpush and China Institute of America. In 2026\, as speculation gives way to utility\, we move beyond the noise to examine the AI revolution. The summit dissects global competition\, the recalibration of market valuations\, and the structural tensions between unprecedented efficiency and the systemic “bubbles” of rapid automation. Simultaneously\, the summit deconstructs the maturing Crypto landscape. We analyze the evolution of institutional market cycles and the definitive shift toward real-world adoption and on-chain financial logic. By bridging these two forces\, the summit investigates whether the union of AI and Crypto is a fundamental necessity for decentralized intelligence or a critical alignment for the next era of global digital infrastructure. \nCI members can receive a complimentary ticket with code CIFREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nConference Schedule \n\n\n\n14:30\nRegistration & Networking\nConnect with industry pioneers and visionaries to kick off the summit.\n\n\n15:00\nOpening Remarks \n\nMay Liu\, Managing Editor\, Bitpush\n\n\n\n\n15:30\nPanel Discussion #1 AI Is Taking Over——And We’re Letting It \n\nSusan Feng\, Director of Programs\, China Institute of America (moderator)\nDr. Tao Cheng\, Managing Director at Golden Seeds; former executive at BlackRock\, SVB & Ally Financial\nKen Huang\, AI Book Author\, CEO & Chief AI Officer (CAIO) of DistributedApps.ai\nSeamon Chan\, Founding Partner at Palm Drive Capital\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced…\n\n\n16:15\nPanel Discussion #2 Web 4.0 (Crypto + AI): Building the Autonomous Future \n\nKathryn Zhao\, Global Head of Electronic Trading\, Cantor Fitzgerald (moderator)\nDavid Hirsch\, Partner at McGuireWoods & Former SEC Enforcement Official\nHan Liu\, Founder and CEO of BitFi\nChad Liang\, Executive Vice President\, BitMart\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced…\n\n\n17:00\nPanel Discussion #3 Crypto’s Next Phase: Stablecoins\, On-Chain Markets & New Financial Infrastructure \n\nMay Liu\, Managing Editor\, Bitpush (moderator)\nKelly Ye\, Deputy CIO\, Avenir Group\nChaz\, Founding Engineer\, Solayer\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced…\n\n\n18:00\nVIP Afterparty & Networking
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cryptoai-summit-2026-the-singularity-is-here/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting with Yan Geling and Chiang Ching\n\n\nWhat happens when two extraordinary writers gather around the kitchen table? \nJoin us for an intimate and unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer\, actress\, and author Chiang Ching as they explore the deep connections between food\, memory\, resilience\, and creativity. \nIn her new book Finding Joy Through Food\, Chiang Ching reflects on weathering the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden. Through inventive cooking by reimagining Chinese dishes with local ingredients\, she sustained connection with loved ones and rediscovered joy in everyday ritual. The book is brought to life through the vivid visual imagery of Yanan\, an accomplished photographer and co-writer whose lens captures the beauty and intimacy of Chiang Ching’s culinary world. \nIn conversation with her longtime friend Yan Geling\, one of the most internationally renowned writers in the Chinese language today\, the two will share stories of their artistic journeys\, their enduring love of food\, and the ways cooking becomes an act of cultural memory and emotional survival. \nGuests will have the rare opportunity to taste handmade hors d’oeuvres prepared by the authors themselves: \n\nYan Geling’s Curried Zucchini Empanadas\nChiang Ching’s Fried Fish and Ham Toast\n\nCopies of Finding Joy Through Food 《食中作乐》and Yan Geling’s novel The Criminal Lu Yanshi 《陆犯焉识》will be available for purchase at the event. Both authors will be delighted to sign purchased copies following the program. \n \nSpeakers & Moderator \nYan Geling \nYan Geling 严歌苓 is one of the most acclaimed novelists and screenwriters in the Chinese language and a well-established writer in English. Born in Shanghai\, she served with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the Cultural Revolution\, starting at age twelve as a dancer in an entertainment troupe. \nMs. Yan published her first novel in 1986 and has been writing constantly ever since. Many of her works have been adapted for film and television\, working with famous Chinese directors Zhang Yimou\, Chen Kaige\, Feng Xiaogang\, Ang Lee\, Li Shaohong and Joan Chen. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \nMs. Yan holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia College\, Chicago. She has published over 40 books and has won over 30 literary and film awards. Her works have been translated into twenty-one languages. Her literary and film work after March 2020 has been unofficially banned in China after she wrote an essay criticizing the Chinese government’s initial handling of the COVID-19 crisis. She resides in Berlin and is co-owner of New Song Media GmbH\, which she and her husband Lawrence Walker founded to continue to publish her work and produce her films. \n \nChiang Ching \nChiang Ching 江青 is an acclaimed actor\, dancer\, choreographer\, director\, stage designer\, and author whose multifaceted career spans film\, dance\, theater\, and literature. From 1963 to 1970\, she starred in 29 films in Hong Kong and Taiwan and won Taiwan’s Golden Horse Award for Best Actress in 1967. \nAfter moving to the United States\, she founded The Chiang Ching Dance Company in New York City in 1973\, launching an internationally recognized choreographic career. In 1982\, she became the first Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Dance Company. She has taught at UC Berkeley\, Hunter College\, the Dance Academy of Sweden\, and the Beijing Dance Academy\, and later settled in Sweden as an independent choreographer. \nHer stage works have appeared at major venues worldwide\, including the Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Opera in New York\, London’s Old Vic Theatre\, the Royal Theatre of Sweden\, Vienna Volksoper\, Bern City Theatre\, Berlin’s House of World Cultures\, and Beijing’s National Center for the Performing Arts. In the past two decades\, she has increasingly extended her interest in writing\, including scripts for the stage and the screen. She has published 11 books. She currently makes her home in Sweden and New York. \n \nSusan Yuqing Feng \nModeratorDirector of Programs\, China Institute of America \nSusan Yuqing Feng joined China Institute as Director of Programs in October of 2023. Before joining CI\, Susan was the Editor in Chief of Bitpush News\, a leading block chain media based in New York and a columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition. \nThroughout her journalism career\, Susan conducted interviews with a multitude of world economic and political leaders\, including Warren Buffet\, Bill Gates\, Alan Greenspan\, Paul Volker\, President Clinton\, Zbigniew Brzeziński\, Michael Bloomberg\, Thomas Friedman\, and many more. Susan has also directed the documentary series “World Movers” which was released in March 2018. It illustrated the emerging new world order 70 years after WWII\, shedding light on what has changed the U.S. and the world and the forces affecting everyone. It focused on the relationships between technology and globalization\, the impact on immigration\, and the future of U.S.-China relations. \nSusan graduated from Columbia University and got her MA in International Affairs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/finding-joy-through-food-a-book-talk-tasting/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with BD Wong and David Henry Hwang on “Perspectives on Careers in Arts and Entertainment”
DESCRIPTION:“Advice and Networking Event – Arts and Entertainment” on April 8\, 2026\nCo-hosted with China Institute of America\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nFireside Chat with BD Wong and David Henry Hwang on “Perspectives on Careers in Arts and Entertainment” \nFollowed by an In-Person Advice and Networking Event \nApril 8\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:30 pm ET \nCo-hosted by the Committee of 100 and China Institute of America \nLocation: China Institute of America at 100 Washington Street\, New York City \nWe are pleased to invite you to the 56th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This in-person event featuring a fireside chat with playwright David Henry Huang and actor BD Wong\, followed by valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in different fields within the Arts and Entertainment industry. Experienced Asian American advisors will host separate individual tables. You are welcome to attend the fireside chat or the advice and networking event or both. \nWe have held these advice and networking events for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Previous professions covered include industrial\, finance\, consulting and investing. \nWe will start with brief welcoming comments\, the fireside chat on “Perspectives on Careers in the Arts and Entertainment”\, an introduction of the advisors\, and then the advisor tables. \n  \nThe attendees will have the list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which tables they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. The attendees will be able to move from table to table as they wish. \nIn addition\, before the event\, from 5 pm to 6 pm\, China Institute of America will make available their new exhibition The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America\, that celebrates the legendary Peking opera star’s historic 1930 U.S. trip (which was sponsored by China Institute of America). \n  \nThis advice and networking event will be a unique opportunity to explore various Arts and Entertainment professions with experienced practitioners and make personal connections. \n  \nDiscussions will be frank and informative as each table host will answer your questions and share personal insights about their profession\, including both the upsides and the downsides. \n  \nWe hope this event will help those of you who are either just starting out or are in the early to mid-stages of your career to enhance your career planning. We hope that this event will allow you to overcome obstacles and accelerate your career. \n  \nIf you would like to join us for this networking/advisory event\, please register at: \n  \nRegistration: https://C-4-8-2026.eventbrite.com (If you have trouble registering\, please email us at asianamericancareerceilings@gmail.com.) \nRegards\, \nPaul Cheung\, President\, The Committee of 100 \nGeorge Geh\, CEO\, China Institute of America \nPeter Young\, Chair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative\, The Committee of 100 member and New York Regional Chair \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 38 years ago. The Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org \nThe Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nChina Institute of America \nFounded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey\, Paul Monroe\, and Chinese scholars Hu Shih (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文)\, China Institute of America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art\, business\, cuisine\, culture\, and education. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.chinainstitute.org. \nChina Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY 10006 \n  \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nDavid Henry Hwang \nPlaywright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter \nObie and Tony Award Winner \n  \nDavid Henry Hwang is an American playwright\, librettist\, screenwriter\, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB\, Golden Child\, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and three other nominations (Golden Child\, Flower Drum Song\, and Yellow Face)\, as well as a Grammy Award (Ainadamar) and one other nomination (Soft Power). Three of his works (M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face\, and Soft Power) have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. \n  \nBD Wong \nAmerican Actor and Activist \n  \nBD WONG won the Drama Desk Award\, Outer Critics Circle Award\, Theater World Award\, Clarence Derwent Award\, and Tony Award for his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. Other Broadway includes the revivals of You’re A Good Man\, Charlie Brown and Pacific Overtures. Off-Broadway and regional includes Atlantic Theater\, Drama Dept.\, La Jolla Playhouse\, American Conservatory Theater\, Williamstown Theater Festival\, McCarter Theater\, The Public Theater. \nHe has appeared in more than 20 feature films\, including Bird Box\, Focus\, Seven Years in Tibet\, 4 Jurassic films\, 2 Mulan films\, and 2 Father of the Bride films. On television\, he has been featured on Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens\, Mr. Robot (Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award nominations)\, American Horror Story: Apocalypse\, Gotham\, 11 seasons of Law & Order: SVU\, Oz\, and All-American Girl. \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-ceilings-advice-networking-arts-and-entertainment/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Television,Theater
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night
DESCRIPTION:China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\n\n\nChina Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun\, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the intellectual foundations of modern Chinese architecture. Blending architectural history\, personal reflection\, and cultural analysis\, the book reveals the inner world of a master architect whose influence far exceeded the limited records of his life. The conversation will be moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng\, Director of Programs at China Institute\, and followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing. \n \nSchedule \n5:30–6:00 pm | Audience check-in6:00–6:45 pm | Conversation with Qin Zhang\, moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng6:45–7:00 pm | Audience Q&A7:00–7:30 pm | Book sale and signing \n \nAbout the Book \nA Solitary Traveler in the Long Night revisits the life and legacy of Tong Jun\, an outstanding architect and architectural educator in contemporary China. Widely regarded as an all-around talent\, Tong Jun made lasting contributions as a theorist\, designer\, writer\, and painter. Deeply grounded in ancient Chinese literature\, he studied classical poetry from an early age and later received formal architectural training in both China and the United States\, earning multiple awards while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. \nTong Jun left behind an extensive body of work and manuscripts on architecture\, landscape\, architectural history\, sculpture\, and painting that have profoundly influenced generations of architects and scholars. Yet despite his intellectual impact\, records of his personal life remain scarce. Focusing on the final twenty years of Tong Jun’s life\, this book brings forward a vivid and human portrait of a solitary thinker and practitioner navigating tradition\, modernity\, and artistic conviction. \n \nSpeaker and Moderator \nQin Zhang | Author \nHonorary Professor in School of Architecture at China Academy of Art\, Prof. Zhang is an established leader dedicated to uniting individuals and leveraging expertise in Architecture and Urban Planning to bring about impactful collaboration and achievement. Prof. Zhang earned her B.A. degree in Architecture from Southeastern University\, and her MSc and PhD in Urban Planning at Tongji University (China). She is devoted to the conservation of historical and cultural heritage. Prof. Qin has published the book A Forgotten Master\, and has lectured in schools of architecture at Harvard\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and other’s locations. Her diverse projects have been honored in China and by UNESCO. In 2006\, Prof. Zhang co-founded the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation\, of which she serves as Secretary-General and Vice-President. She is a Researcher at Harvard University. \n \nSusan Yuqing Feng | Moderator – Director of Programs\, China Institute of America \nSusan Yuqing Feng joined China Institute as Director of Programs in October of 2023. Before joining CI\, Susan was the Editor in Chief of Bitpush News\, a leading block chain media based in New York and a columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition. \nThroughout her journalism career\, Susan conducted interviews with a multitude of world economic and political leaders\, including Warren Buffet\, Bill Gates\, Alan Greenspan\, Paul Volker\, President Clinton\, Zbigniew Brzeziński\, Michael Bloomberg\, Thomas Friedman\, and many more. Susan has also directed the documentary series “World Movers” which was released in March 2018. It illustrated the emerging new world order 70 years after WWII\, shedding light on what has changed the U.S. and the world and the forces affecting everyone. It focused on the relationships between technology and globalization\, the impact on immigration\, and the future of U.S.-China relations. \nSusan graduated from Columbia University and got her MA in International Affairs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-a-solitary-traveler-in-the-long-night/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond Headlines: The Human Story of Americans in China  An Official Book Launch and Conversation with Author William Brown
DESCRIPTION:Behind the headlines and geopolitics lies a rarely heard story\, the lives of ordinary Americans who became part of China’s history. \nFor decades\, Professor William Brown traveled more than 200\,000 kilometers across China and the United States to uncover letters\, photographs\, and memories of Americans who lived in China across generations — teachers\, doctors\, diplomats\, pilots\, and families whose ties endured long after they returned home. Their experiences reveal friendships and shared struggles that shaped mutual understanding far more deeply than official policy ever could. \nThese Americans helped establish early hospitals and schools\, advanced education for women and students with disabilities\, opposed the opium trade\, and supported China’s sovereignty during an era of imperial competition. During World War II\, the American volunteer pilots known as the Flying Tigers fought alongside Chinese forces against Japan\, a legacy still commemorated in China today. \nThrough vivid journeys across deserts\, villages\, and modern cities\, the book shows history as lived experience: people meeting\, learning\, and sometimes staying for a lifetime. \nThis year marks the 100th anniversary of China Institute\, founded to promote U.S.–China exchange through education and human connection. We invite you to join this conversation with the author\, hear these remarkable stories firsthand\, and explore how personal encounters continue to shape understanding between the two nations today.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-headlines-the-human-story-of-americans-in-china-an-official-book-launch-and-conversation-with-author-william-brown/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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SUMMARY:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival – Celebrating the Year of the Horse\n\n\nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with China Institute! As we mark our centennial year of bridging cultures and fostering connections\, we invite you and your family to gallop into the Year of the Horse with unparalleled cultural experiences from China\, right in the heart of New York City. \nCo-organized with the Shanghai Museum\, a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art\, this year’s festival features rich traditions\, interactive workshops\, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join us for a journey that promises to inspire\, educate\, and delight the entire family! \n\n\nSchedule \n2:00 – 2:20 PM | Lion Dance \n2:20 – 2:30 PM | Opening Remarks \n2:30 – 2:45 PM | Music Performance by Echos of China Ensemble (Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, Suona) \n\nSilk Road《丝绸之路》\n\n\nThis is NeZha《就是哪吒》\n\n2:00 – 5:00 PM | Experiential Stations: red envelope decorating\, fan making\, bronze “Fu” (福) printing\, traditional puzzles\, lantern riddles\, festive lotteries\, and Music Corner to interact with the musicians! \n3:00 – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited.) \n\nConserving Art 我在修“文物”\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑\n3:00-3:30 workshop 1\n3:45-4:15 workshop 2\n4:30-5:00 workshop 3\n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\n\nInteractive Workshops \nWorkshops are first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited. Sign-up for workshops will be available at check-in. \n\n\nConserving Art: I’m Fixing Cultural Treasures 我在修“文物” \nStep into the world of museum conservators through hands-on experiences like piecing together simulated bronzes and ceramics. Explore the brilliance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship by assembling and disassembling mortise-and-tenon joints and gain a deeper appreciation for the care behind preserving cultural heritage. \n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠 \nCoins in ancient China were more than currency—they were symbols of luck\, protection\, and hope. Using replica ancient coins inspired by the Shanghai Museum’s numismatic collection\, string together porcelain beads\, tassels\, and traditional knots to craft a charming pendant filled with New Year wishes. \n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑 \nStep into the vibrant world of the Tang dynasty\, known for its openness and artistic brilliance. Paint a 3D-printed replica of a Tang sancai equestrienne figurine from the Shanghai Museum—follow the classic colors or create your own bold design in this hands-on art adventure. \n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶 \nA cherished Spring Festival drink from China’s Jiangnan region\, Yuan Bao Tea is made by steeping a pair of olives—shaped like ancient gold ingots—in hot water. Sip this symbolic tea and share a sweet New Year wish for prosperity\, abundance\, and “piles of fortune” in the year ahead. \n\n\n\nExperiential Stations \n\n\nRed Envelope Blessings 马年红包 \nCreate your own Lunar New Year red envelope inspired by Xu Beihong’s iconic Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection. Decorate it with traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune and take home a beautifully crafted envelope filled with heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. A beloved Lunar New Year tradition\, red envelopes are given by elders to bless children with good fortune and protection in the year ahead. \n\n\nDesign Your Own “Galloping Horse” Round Fan 马奔团扇 \nDiscover the beauty of the traditional Chinese round fan\, long associated with harmony and good fortune. Using a galloping horse motif inspired by Xu Beihong’s Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection\, embellish your fan with festive stamps and create a meaningful New Year token to take home. \n\n\nMake a “Fu” Pendant 福气满满 \nThe character “Fu” (福) represents happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. Roll-print your own Fu onto a festive red ornament\, using designs inspired by bronzes\, calligraphy\, and seals from the Shanghai Museum. A joyful keepsake to bring home a little extra luck! \n\n\nA Virtual Tour along the Huangpu River VR游浦江 \nPut on a VR headset and take a virtual journey along Shanghai’s iconic Huangpu River. From historic landmarks to modern skylines\, experience the warmth\, rhythm\, and charm of the city—no passport required. \n\n\nLantern Riddles 猜灯谜 \nA favorite festival pastime\, lantern riddles combine wordplay\, wisdom\, and fun. Try solving riddles drawn from traditional sources—available in both Chinese and English—and enjoy this lively Lunar New Year tradition that challenges the mind while sharing auspicious wishes. \n\n\nWelcoming the God of Wealth 接财神 \nWelcoming the God of Wealth is a beloved Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing prosperity earned through honor and virtue. Piece together a playful puzzle inspired by a Qing dynasty print of Guan Yu\, the revered God of War and Wealth\, and celebrate hopes for a fortunate year ahead. \n\n\nDrawing a Blessing Card 抽福卡 \nRooted in traditional New Year blessing rituals\, this activity invites you to draw a card themed around “Five Blessings Arrive.” Each card carries a classic Chinese well-wish—offering a moment of surprise\, joy\, and good fortune to start the new year. \n\n\nYear of the Horse Lantern Photo Spot 马年彩灯打卡 \nStrike a festive pose in front of a wall-sized display of Year of the Horse lanterns inspired by Shanghai Lantern Art\, a national intangible cultural heritage. This glowing backdrop blends tradition with modern style—perfect for capturing joyful New Year memories. \n\n\nMusic Corner 中国音乐坊 \nJoin talented musicians from the Echos of China Ensemble after their performance and explore the world of traditional Chinese music! Try your hand at instruments like the Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, and Suona\, learn about the stories behind the music\, and enjoy an interactive experience that brings these ancient sounds to life. \n\n\n\n\nThe Shanghai Museum 上海博物馆 \nThe Shanghai Museum\, established in 1952\, is a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art. As one of the first major national-level museums in China\, the Shanghai Museum houses more than 1.02 million artifacts\, 145\,000 of which are graded national treasures. The Museum’s collection covers 33 categories\, presenting a comprehensive image of Chinese material culture. Today\, the Shanghai Museum stands among the world’s most comprehensive repositories of ancient Chinese art.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-centennial-lunar-new-year-family-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:Ma-Jong & Games: A CINGS Lunar New Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Lunar New Year with a night that’s equal parts play\, culture\, and connection. \nJoin CINGS (China Institute Next Generation x The Serica Initiative) x Chop Suey Club  for a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration featuring Mahjong\, games\, drinks\, delicious bites\, and community\, all set inside the China Institute in the heart of NYC. \nWhether you’re a seasoned Mahjong player\, totally new to the game\, or just here for the vibes\, this night is designed for maximum fun and zero intimidation. \n🎓 Mahjong Origins & Beginner Lesson | 6:00–6:30 PM\nCurious about Mahjong but never learned? We’ve got you. \nThe evening begins with a short\, engaging introduction to the history and cultural origins of Mahjong\, followed by a guided beginner lesson led by Ruoyi and her team at Chop Suey Club. With dedicated instructors and multiple Mahjong sets\, beginners will learn the basics and jump right into play—no experience required. \n🀄🎲 Games Night Open Play | 6:30–10:00 PM\nAfter the lesson\, the floor opens up for open play all night long: \nMahjong (beginner & intermediate tables) \nPoker \nDoudizhu (Landlord) \nBoard and table games \nCasual drop-in play with friends old and new \nPlay as many games as you like\, hop between tables\, and meet fellow game-lovers in a lively\, social setting.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ma-jong-games-a-cings-lunar-new-year-party/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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