Worldwide Locations
Worldwide Locations
Calendar
Jun 1, 2013 -
7:30pm
to 7:30pm
Texas
APERIO, Music of the Americas, in partnership with Asia Society Texas Center, proudly presents Across Oceans, a concert featuring vocal, solo, and chamber music by compos...
Jun 3, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Finance
Luncheon Presentation by the Honorable Barry O’Farrell, MP Premier of New South Wales, Australia
Registration at 12:15 pm
Luncheon at 12:30 pm
Close at...
Jun 3, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
New York
Meet the Author
Literature
Missed this program? Watch the complete video.
Join editor Jessica Hagedorn (Dogeaters) and other contributors for an evening of mystery and murder from Manila, one of th...
Jun 4, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Global
Luncheon Presentation by Dan Meridor, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Israel
Registration at 12:15pm
Luncheon at 12:30 pm
Closes at 2:00 pm
The Arab...
Jun 4, 2013 -
5:30pm
to 7:00pm
Southern California
Meet the Author
Water and Food Security
The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy. And the battles of tomorrow may be over water. Nowhere is the danger greater than in Asia....
Jun 4, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
This program has been postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Since emerging as independent states from the ruins of the Soviet...
Jun 5, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 7:30pm
Northern California
Discussion
The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy. And the battles of tomorrow may be over water. Nowhere is the danger greater than in Asia....
Jun 5, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Public Health
Evening presentation by Professor Mark Williams, Director, Oxford Mindfulness Centre, University of Oxford
Drinks reception at 6:30 pm
Presentation at 7:00...
Jun 6, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Texas
Connect and imbibe in stunning architectural surroundings with light bites and killer cocktails at Asia Society Texas Center’s monthly Leo Bar mixer. As always, com...
Jun 6, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 7:30pm
Southern California
Briefing
Business
Pacific Asia is converging economically very rapidly, enhanced by better connectivity. As income and standard of living rise, and with changing global power balances, nat...
Jun 6, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Discussion
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Just as WASPs, Irish-Catholics and "Our Crowd" Jews once made the ascent from immigrants to power brokers, it is...
Jun 6, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Exhibition
Current Exhibitions
Evening Presentation by Yan Li, Poet and Painter and discussion with Dr. Silvia Fok, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Registration at 6:30pm
Presentation at 7...
Jun 6, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
Geostrategist Brahma Chellaney examines the profound impact of the growing worldwide water crunch on international peace and security, as well as possible ways to mitigat...
Jun 7, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:15pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Sustainable Cities
Luncheon Discussion on Sustainable Development in Hong Kong
Registration at 12:15 pm
Luncheon at 12:30 pm
Close at 2:15 pm
Transportation, energy and she...
Jun 7, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 9:00pm
New York
Film
Arts
New York Japan CineFest: Program 1
Short Films by US-based Directors
Ranging from drama, thriller, animation, to war films, these award-wining shorts offer rich insights...
Jun 8, 2013 -
11:00am
to 11:00am
Texas
In the war-torn Filipino peninsula of Zamboanga, thirteen teenagers prepare to perform at a community concert. As the expected attendance of the event triples in size, th...
Jun 8, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
These opportunities to see Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the United States will focus on the materials, influences, and ambience of the building...
Jun 8, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
In the war-torn Filipino peninsula of Zamboanga, thirteen teenagers prepare to perform at a community concert. As the expected attendance of the event triples in size, th...
Jun 8, 2013 -
4:00pm
to 6:00pm
New York
Film
Arts
New York Japan CineFest: Program 2
Sapporo Short Fest Selection
Selected from the 7th Sapporo Short Fest (2012), these short films offer originality in both subject matt...
Jun 8, 2013 -
6:45pm
to 8:45pm
New York
Film
Arts
New York Japan CineFest: Program 3
Miyoko (Miyoko Asagaya Kibun)
Dir. Yoshifumi Tsubota. 2009. 86min. 35mm.
This clever biopic/adaptation is a portrait of the pioneer...
Jun 9, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 4:00pm
Texas
For our seventh Family Day, we have created a special celebration of movement and sound from our neighbors across the Pacific.
Interested in picking up a new dance move o...
Jun 9, 2013 -
2:45pm
to 4:00pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Community Concert by JohnChen Ensemble
Registration at 2:45 pm
Concert at 3:00 pm
Close at 4:00 pm
In this “DIY Improvisation” music program, the JohnC...
Jun 10, 2013 -
(All day)
to (All day)
New York
Conference
Corporate Diversity
Missed this conference? Watch the complete video of the opening keynote talk.
Asia Society’s Fifth Annual Diversity Leadership Forum (DLF) provides a vital platform...
Jun 10, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Intra-Asia
Luncheon Presentation by Joe Studwell, Journalist and Author
Registration at 12:15 pm
Luncheon at 12:30 pm
Close at 2:00 pm
The story of East Asian development is key t...
Jun 11, 2013 -
8:30am
to 12:00pm
Texas
Join us for a trip through Asia created especially for you! Each day will bring new adventures as we take a virtual journey to China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea,...
Jun 11, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Environment
Luncheon Conversation with Mark Tercek, CEO, The Nature Conservancy and David Pilling, Asia Editor, Financial Times
Registration at 12:15 pm
Luncheon at 12:30 pm
C...
Jun 11, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Australia
Briefing
Foreign policy update — Private CEO Boardroom Dinner Briefing with:
H.E. Mr Yoshitaka Akimoto, Japan’s Ambassador to Australia
"Australia-Japan Relations...
Jun 11, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
New York
Film
Arts
MISSED THIS PROGRAM? Watch the complete video now!
The Jackie Chan Experience: Drunken Master 2
Presented by The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian...
Jun 12, 2013 -
8:30am
to 12:00pm
Texas
Join us for a trip through Asia created especially for you! Each day will bring new adventures as we take a virtual journey to China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea,...
Jun 12, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 9:30pm
Washington DC
Special Event
Washington, DC
Join us on June 12 for Asia Society’s most prestigious annual event in Washington recognizing the growing relationship between the United States and Asia in the are...
Jun 12, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
America’s promise is to guarantee equal rights for all identities … That is America’s genius.
— Eboo Patel
In his latest book, Sacred Ground: Pl...
Jun 12, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 9:00pm
Texas
Presented by Houston Center for Photography.
Led by gifted instructor Theresa Escobedo, Houston Center for Photography is offering a course that illuminates the po...
Jun 13, 2013 -
8:30am
to 12:00pm
Texas
Join us for a trip through Asia created especially for you! Each day will bring new adventures as we take a virtual journey to China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea,...
Jun 13, 2013 -
3:00pm
to 5:00pm
Washington DC
Discussion
Climate Change and Energy
The United States is projected to be the world's largest oil producer in 2020, a net oil exporter by 2030, and energy self-sufficient by 2035. As Asia's demand fo...
Jun 13, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 7:30pm
Northern California
Discussion
Bargain prices in the U.S. coupled with political and economic uncertainties at home are driving record Chinese investments in U.S. and California real estate. Chinese co...
Jun 14, 2013 -
8:30am
to 12:00pm
Texas
Join us for a trip through Asia created especially for you! Each day will bring new adventures as we take a virtual journey to China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea,...
Jun 15, 2013 -
3:00pm
to 5:00pm
Philippines
Other
Asia Society Philippines and Urban Ashram Manila
presents
FNR (Flexibility Not Required) Yoga Session
featuring Marc Macadaeg
Urban Ashram Manila
The Fort, Taguig
June...
Jun 15, 2013 -
7:30pm
to 7:30pm
Texas
Asia Society Texas Center welcomes these longtime favorites to our stage to celebrate the release of their debut CD Kashti. Meaning boat or ship in Urdu and Hindi, Kashti...
Jun 17, 2013 -
4:00pm
to 5:30pm
Hong Kong
Other
Music
Afternoon Masterclass with Pepe Romero, Guitarist
Masterclass 4:00–5:30 pm
Observers: Free admission; online registration required
The world-renowned classical...
Jun 17, 2013 -
4:00pm
to 5:30pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Afternoon Masterclass with Pepe Romero, Guitarist
Participating students: Please submit a biography and at least two pieces you intend to play in the masterclass to:...
Jun 17, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 7:30pm
New York
Discussion
U.S.-Asia
Just three days after Iran's pivotal presidential election on June 14, join Asia Society for a discussion with Vali Nasr, Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced...
Jun 17, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Evening Performance and Discussion with Pepe Romero, Guitarist
Drinks Reception at 6:30 pm
Program at 7:00 pm
Close at 8:30 pm
Pepe Romero is legendary in the world of...
Jun 18, 2013 -
12:00pm
to 1:30pm
Korea
Lecture
Policy
Since the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between Mongolia and Korea in March 1990, two countries have been encouraging cultural exchange and economic partne...
Jun 19, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 9:00pm
Texas
Schedule
Members Reception
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Public Opening
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Mercury Performance
7:30 – 8:30 pm
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, a priv...
Jun 20, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Discussion
Program: 6:30-8:00 pm
Reception: 8:00-9:00 pm
On February 19, 1942, Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which forced 110,000 Japanese Americans into detentio...
Jun 20, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
India
Lecture
Visual Arts
Renowned South Asian scholar Dr. Sugata Bose will discuss the paintings of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) in the context of his venerated literary, artistic and politica...
Jun 20, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
Read Andrew Lam, and bask in his love of language, and his compassion for people, both those here and those from far away. He reminds us that we have history in common; w...
Jun 22, 2013 -
11:00am
to 11:00am
Texas
Asia Society Texas Center Members are invited to brunch with John Teramoto, Curator of Asian Art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and of Universe is Flux: The Art of Taw...
Jun 22, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
Tawara's art shakes you up and buzzes through what you thought you knew about art. Between Tawara's fascinating personal story and even more fascinating Eastern p...
Jun 23, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
An uplifting work of incredible grit and fortitude. — Kirkus Review
In 1994, Anchee Min made her literary debut with a memoir of growing up in China during the viol...
Jun 25, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Discussion
In an age where North American production has been nearly phased out by manufacturing from East Asia, one manufacturer and retailer is turning the tables and generating a...
Jun 26, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Discussion
U.S.-Asia
After more than half a century of brutal, debilitating military rule, Myanmar is in the process of a calculated top-down course reversal, which has unleashed a bottom-up...
Jun 27, 2013 - Jun 29, 2013 -
8:00am
to 6:00pm
New York
Conference
Education
The 2013 conference will be an exciting one. Themed “Engage the World,” the conference will feature presentations on educational practice from those who are s...
Jun 27, 2013 -
11:30am
to 1:00pm
Northern California
Briefing
Economic Trends
As Asia’s economies extend their international reach, the next chapter is the rise of Asian brands from emerging economies. Like Sony, Samsung, Honda and others bef...
Jun 27, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Business
Luncheon presentation by David Wei, Chairman and Founding Partner, Vision Knight Capital, and former CEO, Alibaba.com Ltd.
Registration at 12:15 pm
Luncheon at...
Jun 27, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 7:30pm
Hong Kong
Meet the Author
Education
Evening dalogue with Anna Pao Sohmen, author, Sir Y. K. Pao, My Father
Drinks reception at 6:30 pm
Dialogue at 7:00 pm
Close at 8:00 pm
*New schedule for this...
Jun 27, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 6:30pm
Texas
Presented in association with the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Support provided by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China
and the Consulat...
Jun 28, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Education
Luncheon Presentation by Adam Falk, President, Williams College
Registration at 12:15pm
Luncheon at 12:30pm
Close at 2:00 pm
Greater attention is being p...
Jun 28, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 6:30pm
Texas
Presented in association with the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Support provided by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China
and the Consulat...
Jun 28, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 8:30pm
Hong Kong
Film
Arts
Screening at 19:00; Post-screening Q&A with director in Switzerland via Webex*
“The movie documents two historical events at their culmination: the "798...
Jun 29, 2013 -
11:00am
to 2:00pm
India
Discussion
Visual Arts
Join internationally renowned contemporary artist Reena Kallat at her studio, where she will give a presentation about the development of her work, her motivations, how h...
Jun 29, 2013 -
3:00pm
to 4:00pm
Hong Kong
Film
Arts
Made in China (2002 / Switzerland / Dir. Yves Scagliola and Roman Weber / 54 min. / In Mandarin and English with English subtitles)
Made in China takes you on a 53-minute...
