JEST ASIANS brings together some of the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp, fearless stand-up comedy. Featuring performers from across Asia, Australia, and the United States, the show explores culture, identity, and life across continents through bold and hilarious storytelling. The lineup includes Tony Chou (host […]
Join us in welcoming the Persian New Year at our Nowruz Family Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 - 4 p.m. Celebrate the start of Spring and learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling and more. Don't forget to enjoy Persian sweets and savories at the Leo Cafe. Schedule (subject to change; […]
New York City welcomes a bountiful gathering of Off-Broadway stage productions this Spring, focusing on sisterhood, motherhood, and family: Chinese Republicans (Alex Lin, Roundabout Theatre), Meat Suit (Aya Ogawa, Second Stage Theater), and JESA (Jeena Yi, Ma-Yi Theater in residence at the Public Theater), among others. This panel discussion, moderated by Carolina Đỗ, celebrates talent, […]
Save the Date! Welcome the Year of the Horse at Asia Society’s 2026 Lunar New Year Family Day. Watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations, learn fun New Year’s music, make shadow puppets, enjoy Year of the Horse arts and crafts, and more.
Jesse Appell and This Was Funnier in China book cover Join us for an evening of laughter, storytelling, and cultural insights with bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell, to celebrate the launch of his new book, This Was Funnier in China. As part of his book tour, he brings his new English-language comedy show, This Show Was Funnier […]
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. On October 18th, […]
Join us for an intimate screening of On Healing Land, Birds Perch, a powerful short documentary by Vietnamese-born filmmaker Naja Pham Lockwood. Through the lens of Eddie Adams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph Saigon Execution, the film explores the lingering trauma of the Vietnam War and the complex journey toward reconciliation — 50 years after the fall of […]
In celebration of both AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month, join acclaimed fashion designer Prabal Gurung for an unforgettable evening at Asia Society as he unveils his latest book: Walk Like A Girl. A visionary in the industry, he has long championed diversity, inclusivity, and the fusion of cultural identity with high fashion. He will take us through his journey highlighting themes of […]
Join us for an evening with acclaimed journalist and author Barbara Demick for the book launch of her latest work, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove. In Daughters of the Bamboo Grove, prizing winning author and National Book Award finalist Barbara Demick, embarks on a journey following the lives of Fangfang and Shuangjie — twins separated at birth — and the extraordinary efforts to […]
CNN host and author Fareed Zakaria joins Asia Society President and CEO Kyung-wha Kang for a conversation discussing Zakaria’s book Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to Present in the present geopolitical and social context. This program is part of Viewpoints: an annual series where prominent, visionary figures are interviewed onstage about their work and perspectives before […]
Join us for the launch of Vicky Nguyen’s memoir Boat Baby, where she shares the incredible journey of her family’s daring escape from Vietnam and her unlikely path from refugee to NBC News anchor and correspondent today. Reception to follow the discussion. Starting in 1975, following the end of the Vietnam War, Vietnam’s 'boat people' […]
The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, returns to Asia Society New York, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists, writers, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing, art, science, history, and politics. LLF 2025 brings […]