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Performance

Coleman Barks and Friends Celebrate the Mystical Power of Rumi

22 May 2012 - 7:30pm

Persian poet’s work celebrated in readings, music and dance.

Special Event

Family Day: Japan

20 May 2012 - 1:00pm

Family Days give audiences of all ages the chance to learn more about Asian culture through demonstrations, exhibits, performances, and storytelling.

Performance

On Vanishing: Site-Specific Performance Work by Jonah Bokaer

18 May 2012 - 5:30pm

Encore performance of choreography for Asia Society Texas Center in response to Lee Ufan's 'Relatum - signal.'

Special Event

Asia Society Texas Center Offers Free Admission Friday, May 18, 2012

18 May 2012 - 11:00am

As part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ Art Museum Day on May 18, Asia Society Texas Center is offering free admission to all visitors.

Performance

On Vanishing: Site-Specific Performance Work by Jonah Bokaer

17 May 2012 - 5:30pm

Choreography for Asia Society Texas Center in response to Lee Ufan's 'Relatum - signal.'

Lecture

Donald N. Clark: Art and Politics in North Korea

15 May 2012 - 7:00pm

Clark examines how the leaders of North Korea use a mixture of nationalism, socialism, and familial ethics to maintain one of the world's most inscrutable political systems.

Performance

Mohsen Namjoo

6 May 2012 - 7:00pm

Hailed as "the Bob Dylan of Iran," Namjoo will combine classical poetry, his own original works, and Western music in a solo, acoustic setting.

Performance

Yoko Hiraoka Performs 'The Tale of Heike'

26 April 2012 - 7:30pm

Warring clans in medieval Japan provide themes for this traditional Japanese music.

Lecture

Challenges to Vietnam's Open Door Economic Policy

25 April 2012 - 7:00pm

Harvard’s Thomas Vallely discusses challenges that could put the brakes on one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.

Lecture

In Conversation: Barbara Pollock on Ai Weiwei and Art's New Superpower

22 April 2012 - 3:30pm

Explore the provocative vision of artist Ai Weiwei, China's booming art scene, and the blurring distinction between life and art.

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