February 3, 2022

HAPPY YEAR OF THE TIGER!

IN-PERSON ONLY

Lunar New Year 2022: Celebrating the Year of the Tiger

Saturday, February 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Join in-person: Free; registration required. Ticketed performances: $5 Members, $10 Nonmembers

We welcome everyone to ring in the Year of the Tiger at our FREE festival, featuring arts and crafts, lion dances, and more — all inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia!

Learn about our COVID protocols for this event »
 

 
 

NEW EXHIBITION OPENS THIS WEEKEND

IN-PERSON ONLY

Making Home: Artists and Immigration

Opens Saturday February 5Join in-person: Free for Members, $5 Students and Seniors, $8 Nonmembers

Making Home: Artists and Immigration focuses on immigration and related themes through the works of Phung HuynhBeili LiuTuan Andrew Nguyen, and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. The exhibition engages with the individual, lived experiences of immigration through the paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, and installations of the four featured artists.

Expanded Public Hours:

Wednesday–Friday ・ 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday–Sunday ・ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Plan your visit »
 

JAVA LAVA CAFE NOW OPEN

We’re delighted to welcome Java Lava Cafe to Asia Society!

Serving 100 percent premium Kona coffee from KarmaSu Coffee Farm in Hawaii, plus breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats, Java Lava Cafe is open for extended breakfast hours Wednesday–Sunday.

 

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS

IN-PERSON ONLY

Young Leaders Institute

Week-long sessions, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. DailyApply: Free to apply; per-session fee: $75 Members, $100 Nonmembers

Join our teen summer sessions designed to help high school students develop global competence and leadership skills. Young Leader Institute applications are due March 28.

IN-PERSON ONLY

ExploreAsia Culture Camps

Week-long sessions, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. DailyRegister: $300 Members, $350 Nonmembers

Explore diverse Asian traditions, art, and culture with our week-long ExploreAsia Culture Camps! 

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

See the full calendar of virtual events and in-person events »

IN-PERSON ONLY

From Taiwan to Texas: An Evening with the Formosa Quartet

Thursday, February 17, 7 p.m.Join in-person: $25 Members, $35 Nonmembers

IN-PERSON ONLY

Exhibition Reception for Making Home: Artists and Immigration

Thursday, February 24, 6–7:30 p.m.Join in-person: Free and open to the public

 

ONLINE ONLY

How Microfinance in Urban India Relies on Unpaid and Underpaid Female Labor

Thursday, February 24, 7 p.m. CTJoin online: Free webcast via YouTube Live

IN-PERSON ONLY

No-No Boy in Concert

Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.Join in-person: $15 Members, $25 Nonmembers
 

 

CELEBRATING HOUSTON’S ASIATOWNS

ON-DEMAND

Spotlight Asiatown

Asia Society Texas’ initiative Spotlight Asiatown is a gateway to explore concentrated areas of AAPI-owned businesses and neighborhoods. Highlighting small business owners, the project dives into Houston’s cultural history and makes it easy to try some of the city’s best food.Plan your next outing to Houston’s Asiatowns with help from our restaurant recommendations, on-demand content, and an interactive map!
 

ONLINE ONLY

At Home in Asiatown Virtual Tours

Thursdays, February 17, March 17, April 27, May 19 6–7 p.m. CT
Join online: Free for members, $5 for nonmembersExplore Houston’s Asiatown from the comfort of home and dive into the history and culture of a slice of our diverse city.