CONTEMPORARY DANCE | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A A sudden force in the Asian dance scene, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours, My Liege! A Tale […]
💝Support JAA and #KonMari your home at the same time!🏠 JAA is now accepting donations of gently used clothing and other items for our Annual Grand Bazaar on November 7! Please see flyer for details, including the hours for drop-off at JAA - the deadline for donations is November 3. This is a major fundraiser […]
Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. Join us on November […]
Champloo: An Okinawa Identity Symposium What does it mean to be Okinawan today? For generations, Okinawans have carried our history, culture, language, traditions, and stories across oceans and borders. In New York, the North East, throughout North America, and across the globe that heritage continues to evolve. We are building communities that honor where we […]
｡°✩ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ⋆｡°✩ Mahjong Parlor is turning 1 in November!!! 🎂 💫 Come celebrate with us at our anniversary market: with vintage clothes, goods from local artists, food from @long__pang and @frumpygrain , and ofc MAHJONG!!! The market is free with RSVP ~ come browse, eat, and hang out 💗 Want to play? Grab […]
NISHIMONAI BON ODORI (Akita Prefecture) Nishimonai Bon Odori is a traditional Bon dance with a history of approximately 700 years, and it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. Akita Prefecture, located in the northern part of Japan, is well known throughout the country for producing delicious rice and sake. Because Akita […]
How do you connect with your parents when they don't speak English and you're not fluent in their Chinese languages? For Annie, through a family secret. When Annie learns she's […]
"What America Means to Me," an informal writing workshop with author Ed Lin. Bring something to write with, either a pad of paper or a phone or laptop. We'll explore using our words for creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Sharing is encouraged, but not necessary. Ed Lin is the first author to win three Asian […]
2026 AiR Yuki Kawahisa presents her second movement workshop that examines the beauty and narrative potential of stillness and silence. 2026 AiR Yuki Kawahisa presents the second iteration of a participatory movement workshop that examines the beauty and narrative potential of stillness and silence. Incorporating elements of Noh Theater, Butoh, Noguchi Taiso, Tai Chi, movement […]
This is not a dry academic talk. Expect storytelling, humor, surprising insights, and plenty of “wait… that’s actually true” moments. How Did Korean Music Take Over the World? From BTS and BLACKPINK to KPop Demon Hunters, Korean music has become nearly impossible to ignore. But K-pop didn't appear out of nowhere. For the next PHDs […]
Mieko Kawakami is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary authors on the planet and perhaps the foremost contemporary female author hailing from Japan. Born in Osaka, Kawakami made her literary debut as a poet and published her first novella, My Ego, My Teeth, and the World, in 2007. Her books, translated into over 40 […]
Commemorate the legacy of the Chinese American WWII veteran in your family as we celebrate America's 250" birthday together. March with a 20x30 photo board of the veteran from your […]