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SUMMARY:Japan Fes NYC 2026:  Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes\, one of the city’s most beloved street food events\, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City\, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking\, sipping and exploring.  Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up in neighborhoods across Manhattan\, Brooklyn and Queens. \nHere are the 2026 JAPAN Fes dates in NYC: \nMarch 28 in the East Village\nMarch 29 in Midtown West \nApril 4 in the Village\nApril 5 on the Upper West Side\nApril 11 in the East Village\nApril 12 in the East Village\nApril 18 in Morningside Heights\nApril 19 in Chelsea\nApril 25 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Astoria\nMay\nMay 2 on the Upper East Side\nMay 3 on the Upper West Side\nMay 9 in Chelsea\nMay 24 in the Village\nMay 30 on the Upper East Side\nMay 31 in the East Village\nJune\nJune 6 in the East Village\nJune 7 on the Upper West Side\nJune 14 in the East Village\nJune 21 in Brooklyn\nJune 27 in Times Square\nJune 28 in Astoria\nJuly\nJuly 11 in Chelsea\nJuly 19 in Times Square\nAugust\nAugust 2 on the Upper West Side\nSeptember\nSeptember 12 in Chelsea\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 19 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 26 in Morningside Heights\nSeptember 27 on the Upper East Side\nOctober\nOctober 3 in the East Village\nOctober 10 in Astoria\nOctober 24 in the East Village\nOctober 25 on the Upper West Side
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-fes-nyc-2026-japanese-food-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
DESCRIPTION:Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. \nIndian Princesses\nby Eliana Theologides Rodriguez\ndirected by Miranda Cornell \nn the summer of 2008\, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities\, camp-like adventures\, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? Inspired by the playwright’s experiences in a father-daughter program of the same name\, Indian Princesses is a tender satire that explores the stories we tell\, the histories we omit\, and the truths that live inside us\, waiting to come out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-indian-princesses-with-discount-on-may-17/
LOCATION:Linda Gross Theater\, 336 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Our Journeys Exhibition (Montclair NJ)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys\, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP)\, on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. \nCentering the voices of Vietnamese Americans\, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration\, memory\, and resilience. Through oral histories\, cherished artifacts\, and interactive elements\, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the emotional and historical threads that connect generations across the diaspora. \nAbout the Exhibition\nOur Journeys is a curated multimedia experience\, inspired by the interviews and content generated by the Vietnamese Boat People podcast and programs. It is developed around the core concept that a story passed down is a gift—something given to another with intention and without obligation. For a community whose stories have often been told by others\, this exhibit centers the voices of the Vietnamese diaspora\, reclaiming the narrative through personal stories\, photographs\, displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences. \n \nAbout Montclair Public Library\nThe Montclair Public Library is a vibrant cultural and educational institution where ideas come to life\, fostering artistic enrichment\, cultural exploration\, and lifelong learning. We strive to connect people of all ages and backgrounds by offering inclusive access to knowledge\, creativity\, and community through dynamic programming\, collaborative spaces\, and joyful engagement. \nAbout Vietnamese Boat People\nVietnamese Boat People (VBP) is a nonprofit organization based in Montclair NJ. Established in 2018\, our mission is to amplify the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora community\, educate and inspire\, and foster meaningful connections. The organization’s name\, Vietnamese Boat People\, initially paid tribute to the millions of refugees who fled Vietnam by boat. Since then\, the organization has evolved and is dedicated to supporting all stories from the Vietnamese diaspora community. Through our award-winning podcast\, innovative storytelling\, digital archives\, and community-driven programs\, we provide accessible platforms for communities to engage with these narratives. https://www.vietnameseboatpeople.org \nPhoto credits: Argenis Apolinario
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-journeys-exhibition/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, 50 South Fullerton Ave.\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects. \nYoung achieved distinction as a beloved storyteller and illustrator who challenged younger audiences with pictorial and moral complexity. He was a towering figure in children’s literature\, reaching wide audiences while earning the field’s top honors. His retelling of the Chinese “Little Red Riding Hood\,” Lon Po Po\, introduced generations of children to Chinese folklore and won the Caldecott Medal; he also received two Caldecott Honors for earlier works. Across his career\, he garnered numerous accolades\, including multiple selections for The New York Times’ “10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books” list. \nThe exhibition traces Young’s family life in Shanghai\, where he was the fourth youngest of five children. As a teenager\, he and his brother were sent to live in Hong Kong to flee the civil war in China. He immigrated to America for college\, eventually earning an art degree from the ArtCenter School in Los Angeles\, and then moved to New York. “I set out with $20 borrowed money in my pocket to bet my life in New York City\,” he wrote. After being laid off from an advertising studio\, he submitted sketches to children’s book publisher Ursula Nordstrom\, who hired him to illustrate The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories (1962)\, launching a career that would span over 100 books. \nHis most memorable projects were deeply personal. Ed Young’s Bright Worlds guides viewers through key moments of his life and oeuvre with original artwork from The House Baba Built (2011)\, about his childhood in Japan-occupied Shanghai; Voices of the Heart (1997)\, exploring Chinese culture through the relationship between writing\, image and his lifelong tai chi practice; My Mei Mei (2006)\, on adopting his daughters; and Bright World (2024)\, a book published posthumously in China\, meditating on the cyclical nature of life. \n“So many of us grew up on Ed Young’s art and storytelling\,” said Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator. “This exhibition will reveal what went into crafting masterworks of the children’s book form. Visitors will be enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen\, ink\, and collage—and inspired by his story as a resourceful immigrant striving to make his mark in a creative field.” \n“As a father of three\, I’ve seen firsthand how children’s books shape the way we see the world\,” said Michael Lee\, MOCA’s President. “The imagery and storytelling stay with us—they become part of our family conversations\, our imaginations\, and even the way we share stories later in life. It’s a special honor to explore the life and mind of Ed Young\, whose work has inspired generations. Through this exhibition\, we not only celebrate his extraordinary achievements but also revisit how deeply his art was shaped by his journey as a Chinese American—reflecting his early life in China and the graceful balance he found as a lifelong practitioner of tai chi.” \nEd Young’s Bright Worlds is part of MOCA’s Luminaries for America250\, a yearlong celebration of Chinese American historymakers at the Semiquincentennial. For more about the Luminaries project\, visit https://www.mocanyc.org/2026/01/02/moca-luminaries-for-america250/ \nPhoto of Ed Young by Sean Kernan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,Grades K–5
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible. \nOver the course of five Wednesdays starting May 27th\, and together with our partners the Freedom to Learn Network and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School\, Backtalkers Academy through homerooms\, plenaries\, intensives and office hours\, will engage in interactive conversations on Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education. Featuring some of the most distinguished racial justice and democracy experts including Carol Anderson\, Barbara Arnwine\, Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Nancy MacLean\, Jason Stanley\, and Kaye Wise Whitehead\, and many more\, this is a space to sharpen your analysis of the democratic crisis we are living through and forge the tools needed to fight back. \nWe will be running a special 10% early bird discount to the first 100 people who register by April 10th. Just use EarlyBird10 at checkout. \nIn addition\, limited 50% scholarships are available  for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-backtalkers-academy-critical-race-theory-historical-memory-feminism-democracy-and-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T203000
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SUMMARY:Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
DESCRIPTION:A high-octane\, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism\, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power. \nWritten by Thai-American playwright Cha Mangan and directed by Samantha Toy Ozeas. Starring Vi To\, Bridget Gao\, Balfour Clark\, and Aaron Applebey. Produced by Tin Can Contingency. To learn more about the project and artists involved: https://givebutter.com/dragoness \nPerformances run May 28th-June 7th\, Thursdays-Sundays\, 7pm at Inspiration Point. Tickets are $15. \nPerformances of Dragoness will be accompanied by a visual art exhibition entitled Misalignment. Misalignment invites artists to respond to paradoxes\, splits\, and contradictions. They are interested in identity as paradox\, in life as contradiction\, and in practices that honor the multitudes within and the multiple realities that serve us both for expression and for protection. Work featured confronts internalized oppression\, betrayal—of language\, land\, lineage—and the uneasy desire to pass\, belong\, or ascend.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-dragoness-and-art-exhibit-misalignment/
LOCATION:Inspiration Point Center for the Arts\, 710 Tiffany St\, Bronx\, NY\, 10474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Movie: Forge  (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
DESCRIPTION:In this thriller\, In Miami\, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation\, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune\, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a front for his family’s collection. Meanwhile\, FBI Art Crimes agent Emily Lee moves from New York to Miami\, discovering a plethora of forgeries cropping up in the South Florida art market. As Emily continues to investigate the Zhang siblings’ work\, their lives converge to devastating effect in the Zhang family dim sum restaurant. In English\, Spanish and Cantonese with English subtitles. \nA film by Jing Ai Ng \nStarring:  \n\nKelly Marie Tran\nAndie Ju\nBrandon Soo Hoo\nEdmund Donovan\nEva De Dominici\nT. R. Knight\nJack Falahee\nSonya Walger
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-forge-starring-kelly-marie-tran/
LOCATION:Quad Cinema\, 34 W. 13th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:AI on Main Street: How Chinatown's Small Businesses Are Using AI - #NYTechWeek
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown was designated by Governor Hochul as New York State’s AI training hub for small businesses. We’ve been putting that mandate to work in Chinatown\, training local shop owners\, many of them immigrants running legacy businesses for decades\, to actually use AI in their work. Come hear from the owners about what they’ve been doing\, talk with the technologists who worked with them\, and grab some food and drinks with us. This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-on-main-street-how-chinatowns-small-businesses-are-using-ai-nytechweek/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,In Person,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
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SUMMARY:Korean Chef: Okdongsik
DESCRIPTION:With a philosophy rooted in simplicity\, precision\, and balance\, Chef Dongsik Ok has reframed traditional Korean comfort food through a minimalist and modern lens. His eponymous restaurant Okdongsik’s signature dish is an elegant yet deeply comforting pork broth\, dwaeji gomtang. \nSince its launch in Seoul’s Seogyo-dong neighborhood in 2017\, Okdongsik has earned critical acclaim and recognition with the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction for eight consecutive years\, establishing it as one of Seoul’s premier dining spots. Now an international brand\, Okdongsik has expanded its presence beyond Seoul with locations in New York (Manhattan and Bayside)\, Honolulu\, Tokyo\, and Paris. The brand’s ongoing growth focuses on small\, highly curated spaces that prioritize consistency\, quality\, and operational discipline\, and the chef’s commitment and dedication is transforming Korean soul food into a globally recognized culinary category. \nIn his conversation with Vivian Lee\, Chef Dongsik Ok shares his insights on his career\, food philosophy\, and the restaurant industry. \nThis program will be recorded then released on June 9. \nIN-PERSON: Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026 | 6 PM \nVIDEO RELEASE: Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026 \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/okdongsik/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Food,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T175601Z
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SUMMARY:Screening – Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death
DESCRIPTION:Broken Rhythm stands as the first authentic documentary to delve into Bruce Lee’s unfinished film\, Game of Death\, while also exploring the legendary martial arts icon as a real\, complex\, flesh-and-blood human being. \nBy using Game of Death as a lens\, Broken Rhythm offers a candid\, unfiltered view of Lee the actor\, filmmaker\, and artist. Through exclusive interviews and rare footage\, viewers will uncover revelatory details about the production of Game of Death and gain fresh insights into Lee’s visionary ambitions for the project before his untimely passing. This compelling narrative not only illuminates Lee’s personal and professional journey but also grapples with broader existential themes surrounding life\, death\, and the relentless quest for artistic immortality.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/screening-broken-rhythm-bruce-lees-game-of-death/
LOCATION:The Producer’s Club\, 358 West 44th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics\, Identity\, and the Fight for Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:The third webinar in this series examines the downstream effects of U.S. foreign policy through both a historical and contemporary lens. Drawing parallels across time\, the conversation will explore how periods of international strain have influenced domestic policies and legal interpretations—from immigration restrictions to citizenship rights—and how these dynamics continue to evolve today. \nThe session will explore how narratives of rivalry and suspicion can translate into real-world consequences for communities with heritage ties to countries at the center of geopolitical tension. We will discuss the tradeoffs policymakers face and provide a nuanced understanding of how national priorities intersect with civil liberties.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/geopolitics-identity-and-the-fight-for-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Activism,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
CREATED:20260529T033522Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking AANHPI Grief: Demystifying and Making Space for Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:​Grief is the natural response to loss of all kinds\, but we are rarely given space in our everyday lives to acknowledge it. As human beings with intersectional identities living in a grief-illiterate society\, how do we make space for grief\, individually and in community? \n​In this interactive talk with Chinese-American grief coach and author Charlene Lam\, we will debunk myths about grief\, and address cultural taboos about talking about grief\, death and dying. Together\, we will name what we’ve been carrying and create opportunities to engage with grief through personal reflection and community witnessing. \n​All participatory elements are optional. We will have time for Q&A and open discussion. A pop-up installation by The Grief Gallery will be on display. Attendees are invited to bring an object that represents who or what you’re grieving – for instance\, a memento of a person\, pet\, place\, identity\, or anything else you’re mourning – to add to the collective display. \n​ \n​About Charlene: Charlene Lam is a certified grief coach\, speaker\, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies. \n​After her mother died suddenly in 2013\, she started presenting exhibitions with her mother’s belongings\, which became the foundation for her Curating Grief® framework. As curator of The Grief Gallery®\, she presents international exhibitions featuring the belongings of loved ones lost\, including installations in Los Angeles\, Toronto\, and London. \n​Her TEDx talk\, “What Grief and Soy Sauce Taught Me About Life After Loss\,” has been viewed more than 20\,000 times. \n​A proud Chinese-American New Yorker like her late mother\, Charlene is based in Lisbon\, Portugal. She works with clients worldwide (and really wants you to ask her about the soy sauce in her mother’s kitchen.)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/unpacking-aanhpi-grief-demystifying-and-making-space-for-grief-and-loss/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T203000
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum Debate:  New York Assembly District 65/Senate District 27
DESCRIPTION:Please join AAARI for a co-sponsored event with APA VOICE\, its member organizations\, and community-based organizations for the New York Assembly District 65/Senate District 24 Candidate Forum\, on Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026\, from 6pm to 8:15pm\, at Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, 6th Floor\, Manhattan. \nHear from the candidates before heading out to the polls on June 23rd for the primary election: \n\nNY Assembly District 65: Grace Lee & Yuh-Line Niou\nNY State Senate District 27: Mariama N. James\, Liah Mejia\, Jasmin Sanchez\, Illapa Sairitupac\, Wei-Li Tjong & Jay Jacky Wong\nNY Congressional District 10: Virtual remarks by Dan Goldman & Brad Lander\n\nLive interpretation will be available for attendees with limited English proficiency.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aaari-co-sponsored-event/
LOCATION:Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor Center\, 197 E Broadway\, Manhattan\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Election,In Person,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Madelyn Postman – Staring into the Sun
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Madelyn Postman on her debut book Staring into the Sun: Stories from a Chinese American Family 1895–2015\, a vivid work that interweaves memoir with the true histories of her Chinese American ancestors.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-madelyn-postman-staring-into-the-sun/
LOCATION:215 Centre St\, New York\, NY 10013\, USA\, 215 Centre St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
CREATED:20260424T064502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T151741Z
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SUMMARY:AAWW & The Strand Present: Isabel J. Kim + Jinwoo Chong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a release event with award-winning short fiction writer Isabel J. Kim\, discussing her debut book SUBLIMATION.\n\n\nHeralded as “one of the best debuts of the year” by SFF legend John Scalzi\, this thrilling novel imagines a world where crossing a border splits you into two lives\, and characters must confront what they owe to their other selves. \nModerating this discussion is award winning author Jinwoo Chong. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \nThis event is co-presented with the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. For more information\, please visit their website at aaww.org. \n  \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of Sublimation here. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY: \nStrand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by May 19 to request. \nPlease ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact events@strandbooks.com \n——————————————————————— \nDoppelgangers\, corporate intrigue\, heartbreak\, betrayal\, and the harsh permanence of the border: Sublimation is a thrilling and provocative debut for fans of Severance that asks what you’d sacrifice for a different life from award-winning author Isabel J. Kim. \nThe border cuts you in two. \nWhen you immigrate\, you leave a copy of yourself behind\, an instance. One person enters their new country; the other stays trapped at home. \nSome instances keep in touch\, call each other daily\, keep their lives and minds in sync in the hopes of reintegrating and resuming a life as one person. Others\, like Soyoung Rose Kang\, leave home at ten years old and never speak to their other selves again. Rose\, in America\, never imagined going back to Korea until her grandfather died and her Korean instance called her home for the funeral. \nShe doesn’t know that Soyoung plans to steal her body and her life.\nHow far would you go to live the choice you didn’t make? \n\n\n\nFor over 30 years\, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American literary culture. Operating from a radically inclusive ethos\, AAWW expands the definition not only of who is a writer\, but also of who is Asian American. Through a robust and diverse lineup of programming\, AAWW serves as a vital sanctuary space for writers and readers alike. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Amanda Silberling \nIsabel J. Kim lives near New York City in an apartment filled with books and swords. She is the author of numerous short stories and has won the Nebula\, Locus\, and the Shirley Jackson Award. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and reprinted in multiple best of the year anthologies. When she’s not writing\, she’s practicing law or podcasting. Sublimation is her first novel. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Kristen Fedor \nJinwoo Chong is the author of I Leave It Up to You and the novel Flux\, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway and VCU Cabell First Novel awards\, a New York Times Editors’ Choice\, and named a best book of the year by Esquire\, GQ\, and Cosmopolitan. His short stories and other work have appeared in The Southern Review\, Guernica\, The Rumpus\, LitHub\, Chicago Quarterly Review\, and Electric Literature. He lives in New York.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aaww-the-strand-present-isabel-j-kim-jinwoo-chong/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:JEST ASIANS: Lab Edition
DESCRIPTION:JEST ASIANS: Lab Edition is the small-room\, experimental sister show of JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase\, first co-presented by Humor Section and Asia Society New York. \nWhile the Asia Society edition brought a polished lineup of top Asian comedians to one of NYC’s leading cultural institutions\, the Lab Edition creates a more intimate and playful space at PARTEA LAB — a room for fresh jokes\, new ideas\, and close-up audience energy. But “experimental” does not mean random: every show is still carefully curated\, featuring comedians with strong voices\, real credits\, and material worth developing. \nThe show is produced by Humor Section\, a comedy brand founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York. As one of the early forces in China’s stand-up comedy scene\, Humor Section helped build a platform for a new generation of comedians\, and now continues its mission in the U.S.: advancing Asian comedians on the global stage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/22502/
LOCATION:PARTEA LAB\, 32 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Theater: Find A Good Husband by House of Chow
DESCRIPTION:A dance theater work blending Hip-Hop/Street Dance\, live storytelling\, and Asian folklore. \nJoin House of Chow for the premiere of Find a Good Husband! Created by Yvonne Huatin Chow | 周化炜\, Find A Good Husband is a tribute to Yvonne’s paternal grandfather\, Mike Kuo-Min Chow (Yeh Yeh)\, inspired by a message he wrote in his final birthday card to her. Blending live narration\, Hip-Hop/Street Dance\, and Asian folklore\, this dance theater work explores love\, lineage\, and cultural duty through a queer lens. \nFEATURING: \nElla Kennedy\, Hovie Nguyen\, Nikki Renojo\, Shanna “SlimBoogie” Lim\, Shimoli Shah\, Simeng Wang\, Yuchen Jin\, & Yvonne Huatin Chow \nChoose from one of three showings: \nThu\, June 4 – 6:30PM\nFri\, June 5 – 6:30PM\nSat\, June 6 – 2:30PM \n*Doors open 30 min before showtime.\n25 min post-show Q&A with artists.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-find-a-good-husband-by-house-of-chow/
LOCATION:Goddard Riverside Bernie Wohl Center Auditorium\, 647 Columbus Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Teaching Activism in AAPI Communities using Hidden Voices\, Chancellor’s Day Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Education Project\, NYC DOE’s Department of Social Studies & Civics\, and the Museum of Chinese in America for a full-day professional development workshop that invites educators to engage deeply with Asian American Pacific Islander history\, identity\, and civic belonging. Participants will: \n\nLearn from a panel of scholars who developed AAPI Hidden Voices materials\, Dr. Vivian Louie\, Dr. Mae Ngai and Chris Kwok on the topic of activism in AAPI communities\nParticipate in workshops led by the NYC Hidden Voices team and the Asian American Education Project\nReceive free copies of Hidden Voices materials and graphic novels about AAPI history\nJoin a tour of MOCA’s current exhibitions\nWalk away with resources & practical ideas for classroom implementation\n\n5 CTLE hours provided. Light breakfast and lunch included.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/teaching-activism-in-aapi-communities-using-hidden-voices-chancellors-day-professional-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Education,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
CREATED:20260330T215502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T232308Z
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SUMMARY:#RaceAnd Resistance Research to Fight Authoritarianism
DESCRIPTION:Authoritarianism is growing. Learn how research can name harm\, stop violence\, and support justice.\n\n\nIn response to the rise in authoritarianism\, movement researchers are responding and fighting back across multiple methods. These methods identify how tactics of authoritarianism and fascism are deployed\, such as increases in state violence\, deployment of secret police\, centralizing power\, controlling information\, and silencing dissent\, amongst other repressive actions. Resistance research works to expose this repression\, disrupt and prevent harm and violence\, uplift liberatory solutions\, and build alternatives to shift power to everyday people for intersectional racial justice. \nThis teach-in webinar is for movement researchers and evaluators\, community organizers and advocates fighting authoritarianism and repression on the ground\, racial equity practitioners\, and liberation leaders in organizations and communities. \nModerator – jaboa lake \nPanel \nSamuel Sinyangwe is a data scientist who built Mapping Police Violence\, Police Scorecard\, and PoliceData.org to support activists across the country to collect and use data to fight police violence. He also co-founded Campaign Zero to advocate for local\, state\, and federal policy solutions to end police violence. Mr. Sinyangwe has been featured on MSNBC\, CNN\, BBC\, NY Times\, LA Times\, the Forbes 30 under 30 and The Root 100. Previously\, he worked at PolicyLink to support a national network of 61 communities to build cradle-to-career systems of support for low-income families. Mr. Sinyangwe grew up in Orlando\, FL and graduated from Stanford University in 2012\, where he studied how race and racism impact the U.S. political system. \n  \nAmber Qureshi (she/her) is a co-director of the Deportation Data Project\, which obtains\, posts\, and analyzes internal U.S. government immigration enforcement data via public records requests. She leads the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and litigation for the project. Through her law practice\, she also represents individuals and organizations in federal court on immigration and transparency issues. She has worked for many years challenging the immigration enforcement and detention systems and supported grassroots partners on local advocacy campaigns to shut down detention centers and restrict police collaboration with ICE. \n  \nMunira Lokhandwala is the Co-Executive Director at LittleSis. In her role\, she focuses on the organization’s mission to support grassroots organizers through power research trainings that sharpen our collective understanding of what we’re up against and how to wage strong campaigns to win what our people deserve. \n  \nRegina Campbell is the Director of Oral History and Engagement for the  Rikers Public Memory Project and Co-Director of the  Humanities Action Lab. She provides overall project management for the Rikers Public Memory Project\, where she has organized the collection of over 100 oral histories to ensure the stories of those impacted by Rikers Island Jails are preserved. Additionally\, she oversees the  States of Incarceration project and organizational management for the Humanities Action Lab and is a leader in the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing. \nRegina brings extensive experience across the private\, non-profit\, and government sectors in organizational development and program monitoring. Her background includes four years of service leadership in Belize\, where she developed  educational systems for youth and creating economic opportunities for women. Upon her return to the U.S.\, Regina worked to break the cycle of illiteracy\, poverty\, and low expectations by helping families in low-income communities address the barriers to lasting success through education and career programs. Regina holds an MBA in Organizational Management from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/raceand-resistance-research-to-fight-authoritarianism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:The AI Strategy Lab for Social Justice Advocates: Critical analysis and grounded decision making for our collective future
DESCRIPTION:AI Strategy Lab for Social Justice Advocates is a live\, online learning series designed for change agents who want to understand AI with more groundedness\, clarity\, and rigor. We are here to slow down the panic and give you a clear place to process the complexity. Across four live sessions\, we will move beyond hype\, panic\, and abstract concern to building a solid foundation for understanding what AI is\, how it works\, and how to make sense of the range of opportunities and harms that exist. We will examine concrete case studies\, practice making complex decisions around AI usage\, intervention\, and accountability\, and restore agency by creating practical options beyond all-or-nothing. You will leave with better questions\, immediately useful tools\, and more confidence to participate in shaping our future. \nAI systems are already being embedded into schools\, workplaces\, media\, and everyday decision-making at a speed and scale we simply cannot ignore. \nThis series is an invitation to locate yourself in the struggle. \nYour expertise already matters. This course will help you understand where and how to use it. \n✅ CLASS 1. AI Fundamentals: Current technical and ethical landscape       June 4\n✅ ​CLASS 2. The Dual Edge of AI: When opportunity meets systemic harm  June 11\n​✅ CLASS 3. Grounded Decision Making: Choices beyond all or nothing      June 18\n​✅ CLASS 4. Collective Courage: Building sustainable conditions                 June 25 \nYou will leave with a set of tools\, frameworks\, and principles necessary to evaluate AI’s impacts (both good and bad) and make grounded decisions. \nThe program isn’t about learning “how to use AI\,” but rather locating ourselves in the broader context of AI and building the capacity to ask *better* questions and make honest choices for ourselves\, our workplaces\, and communities. \nCritical analysis and grounded decision making for our collective future. \nFor justice-oriented leaders\, advocates\, organizers\, educators\, funders\, nonprofit professionals\, HR/DEI practitioners\, policymakers\, and change makers who want to understand AI with more clarity\, rigor\, and courage. \nMichelle MiJung Kim is an award-winning author\, speaker\, entrepreneur\, and lifelong social justice activist whose work sits at the intersection of personal transformation and systemic change. She is the founder and CEO of The Courage Studio\, a strategy lab and practice ground for collective courage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-ai-strategy-lab-for-social-justice-advocates-critical-analysis-and-grounded-decision-making-for-our-collective-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
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SUMMARY:Ethics & Common Values with Professor Taeku Lee
DESCRIPTION:With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole\, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality\, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation\, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. \nThis series promotes the understanding of central themes of our human existence through a series of lectures by distinguished speakers and conversation with extraordinary individuals who exemplify the universal values in line with the mission of Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation and The Korea Society. \nThe Korea Society and Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation is proud to present Professor Taeku Lee. \nTaeku Lee is Bae Family Professor of Government and Faculty Dean of Dunster House at Harvard University. Lee has researched and written extensively on racial and ethnic politics\, public opinion and political behavior\, identity and inequality\, and deliberative and participatory democracy. He recently published Race and Inequality in America (Cambridge University Press\, 2025\, with Zoltan Hajnal and Vincent Hutchings) and his next book\, Billionaire Backlash (with Pepper Culpepper) is due in early 2026 with Bloomsbury. \nLee is also President of the American Political Science Association and Professor Emeritus at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he taught for two decades. Lee is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the 2024 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and the Board of Overseers of the American National Election Studies. He previously served on the National Advisory Committee for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Board of Overseers of the General Social Survey and has held honorary or visiting appointments at Yale\, Oxford\, the European University Institute\, and the Brookings Institution. \nBorn in Masan\, Korea\, Lee spent his childhood years in rural Malaysia\, lower Manhattan\, and suburban Michigan. He is a proud graduate of K-12 public schools\, the University of Michigan\, Harvard\, and the University of Chicago. In his free time\, he is a crossword enthusiast\, tennis junkie\, and a diehard Michigan Wolverine\, Golden State Warrior and Tottenham Hotspur fan.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ethics-common-values-with-professor-taeku-lee/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Education,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T230000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Pride Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is excited to kick off Pride month with the AAPI Pride Variety Show\, a night celebrating queer AAPI performance across drag\, comedy\, dance\, and more! \nHosted by drag queen Shia Ho with music by DJ Baejing\, the evening features emerging artists\, bold debuts\, and experimental work from the AAPI community. The final line-up will be announced on May 18. \nBring your energy and come support queer Asian artists: \n\nShia Ho\nBOYFACE\nChad Rangoon & The Cunt of Monte Cristo\nDill Dough King\nGabriella\nIncense Malice\nJupiter Lê\nJoy Vicious\nMariko Iwasa\nPrince Adoring\nSnax\nStella Sundari\nTABO\n\nOrganized by LORAIYA \n$10 with advance RSVP\n$15 at the door \nAll ticket proceeds directly support performer fees. \nInterested in performing? Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed. \nCommunity Statement: We aim to create environments in person and online that are welcoming\, inclusive\, and safe – physically and emotionally – for our community members. If we observe actions or behaviors that can be interpreted as harmful or threatening\, A4 retains the right to use our discretion and remove the offending party. For our community’s safety\, we further reserve the right to suspend an offending party’s attendance at A4 events both in-person and virtual in perpetuity and removal from our online offerings (e.g. newsletter). When you register for an A4 event\, you will be asked to agree to this community statement. \nAccessibility: The venue is located at street level\, with double doors that open easily. Tables can be arranged to meet accessibility needs\, and staff are available to assist. Two restrooms are available inside the venue\, including one ADA-accessible restroom located on the left. \nIf you require any accommodations including ASL interpretation\, language translation\, or large print\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before the event. We will do our best to accommodate. \nAbout Shia Ho\nShia Ho is a Japanese American drag artist and event producer who weaves her Asian and queer identity into bold performances and immersive parties across NYC. She is a creator of Made in Asia\, the largest AAPI drag festival in the US\, and passionate HIV advocate. @shiahonyc www.shiahonyc.com \nAbout Baejing\nBaeJing is your Chinese American Drag DJ sensation serving NYC for over seven years. Whether she’s twirling on stage or spinning behind the booth\, she’ll have you calling her “BAE”! @baejingdrag \nAbout Lauren Auyeung\nLauren Auyeung (LORAIYA) is a multimedia artist working across movement\, music\, design\, and performance art. Her interdisciplinary practice spans contemporary dance theater\, hyperpop music\, and drag\, exploring the relationship between bodies\, sound\, and technology through her ever-evolving practice. Passionate about the intersection of LGBTQ+ and AAPI advocacy\, she is grateful to partner with A4 to expand access\, visibility\, and support for queer AAPI artists in arts and entertainment. @loraiyapapaya www.loraiya.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-pride-variety-show/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater,Variety Show
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
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SUMMARY:Elijah (Screening & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:Elijah\, is a coming-out story of a second-generation Bengali-American who desires to live life fully as a man.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/elijah-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Elijah (Screening & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:Razid Season\, filmmaker and alum of The City College of New York\, Elijah\, a coming-out story of a second-generation Bengali-American who desires to live life fully as a man in a trans-phobic immigrant culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/elijah-screening-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Suite 1000\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130524
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SUMMARY:Join Potluck Asian America for Mahjong and Dinner with Ice Cream Inspired by Asian Flavors!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Mahjong\, Dinner and Asian-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors with Nine Treasures Creamery!  \nPotluck Asian America is excited to host this special\, flavorful event on June 5 with Nine Treasures Creamery\, a modern Asian ice cream brand celebrating cultural abundance\, joy and harmony through flavor and design. \nOur fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong welcomes players of all levels\, including beginners. All are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill\, strategy\, and luck that originated in 19th century China and meet other mahjong enthusiasts. There will also be random prize giveaways! \nA full dinner\, including Asian bites\, snacks\, and unique ice cream flavors from Nine Treasures Creamery will be served. You will also get to meet Nine Treasures Creamery Founder Kimberly Wong! \nSokie Lee will lead the mahjong games and will provide guidance and instruction throughout the evening. Sokie is passionate about Mahjong and has taught countless beginners to play—often in just 15 minutes! She’s led workshops for groups including the Museum of Chinese in America\, Rotary Club\, Brotherhood Synagogue\, Pearl River Mart\, and Think!Chinatown. Besides Mahjong\, Sokie is a graphic designer\, licensed massage therapist\, and Tai Chi/Qigong instructor. \nAll are welcome\, so bring your friends! This is a great chance to learn and hone those mahjong skills\, enjoy great food and frozen sweet treats\, and meet wonderful new people!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/join-potluck-asian-america-for-summer-mahjong-and-dinner-with-ice-cream-inspired-by-asian-flavors/
LOCATION:Honors Bridge Club\, 110 E 55th St Floor 6\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica\, CA to Chicago\, IL\, it’s been immortalized in songs\, books\, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. \nWith a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a roadtrip to capture those stories. This exhibition — coinciding with Route 66’s 100th anniversary this fall — brings some of them to life. \nLike the stone guardian lions that appeared out of nowhere in Amboy\, CA\, a former ghost town purchased by Japanese American restaurateur and preservationist\, Albert Okura. The water towers in Kingman\, AZ that once supported operations of the railroad built by Chinese laborers. The Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, housed in an erstwhile tofu factory donated by Chinese immigrant and grocery magnate Raymond Lee. \n“This whole journey started with my first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\,” says Sammy. “Showing my new exhibition there brings it back\, full circle. I also like the idea of exploring Asian American communities outside of New York City’s Chinatowns. Beyond Manhattan and Flushing. Sometimes it’s just a strip mall or restaurants spread out in an area. But the stories of the people are often the same.” \nJoin us for the opening reception on June 6. Attendance is free but registration is appreciated. \n\nOn view June 6 through Sept. 27 in the Pearl River Mart gallery at 452 Broadway\nFree and open to the public every day from 11 AM to 7 PM\nLearn more in our interview with Sammy\n\nSpecial thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, who provided curation for this exhibition. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to Sammy’s father\, Sammy Yuen\, Sr. (1935 to 2026)\, for his unwavering support of the people he loved. \nAbout the Artist\nSammy Yuen is an artist\, illustrator\, designer\, writer\, and martial arts instructor. He is the recipient of multiple grants\, including awards from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, and the Asian American Arts Alliance. His work has been exhibited at Pearl River Mart\, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, and Google Arts & Culture. He is currently developing a multi-generational picture book inspired by his family’s martial arts legacy. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, he has created book covers — including more than 35 New York Times bestsellers — as well as marketing and advertising materials\, animated videos\, and social media assets. Across all of his work\, his goal is to tell stories that engage audiences and spark conversation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shared-lines-asian-american-stories-on-route-66/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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SUMMARY:NY Indonesian Food Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:*NY Indonesian Food Bazaar* is teaming up with *Queens Together* & *Next Stop Elmhurst (NSE)* to celebrate our home base: *Elmhurst Day*! \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nBakso\, Ice Doger\, Sate\, Nasi Kuning\, Empek-Empek and more authentic Indonesian favorites!\nMusic and Dance Performances Throughout the Day\n\n📅 *Saturday\, June 6\, 2026*\n📍 *8407 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373*\n🍛 *Indonesian Food + Dance + Community*\n🌦️ *Rain or shine — we’re indoors\, so enjoy without worry!*
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ny-indonesian-food-bazaar/
CATEGORIES:Food,Performance
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi Workshop (Ed Young’s Bright Worlds program series)
DESCRIPTION:The practice of Tai Chi is about discovering yourself. It’s about forces of the world—both natural and unnatural—and how one relates to them… Art is about the same thing. -Li Zhi
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tai-chi-workshop-ed-youngs-bright-worlds-program-series/
LOCATION:215 Centre St\, New York\, NY 10013\, USA\, 215 Centre St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
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SUMMARY:DRAGON LAB COLLECTIVE Live Street Performance
DESCRIPTION:Live Street Performance by the DRAGON LAB COLLECTIVE honoring and celebrating 100th Anniversary of the the First Chinese Baptist Church. \nDate and time\n\nSaturday May 23rd 2026\nFrom 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM\n\nLocation\n\n21 Pell Street\, New York\, NY 10013\nChinatown Manhattan NYC\n(Pell St. will be closed to Traffic)\n\nDRAGON LAB COLLECTIVE members\n\nRichie V. Dang\nEmily locovozzi\nAnna Martina-Asai\nBilly Asai
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-lab-collective-live-street-performance/
LOCATION:21 Pell Street\, 21 Pell Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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