First Friday Leo Bar: Celebrate Diwali!
VIEW EVENT DETAILSJoin us for a special Diwali-themed First Friday, featuring fun activities inspired by the holiday! Grab your friends for a night of art and culture, enjoy tunes by DJ Ashu Rai, and get a closer look at our current exhibitions including In Focus: Lakshmi.
The museum stays open late from 6–9 p.m., offering free admission, exhibition tours, drink specials, late night shopping at AsiaStore, and more.
- FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION
- GUIDED EXHIBITION TOURS
- MUSIC by DJ Ashu Rai (Resident DJ / Co-Founder of the NYC-based dance party Desilicious)
- DIWALI-INSPIRED CRAFT ACTIVITIES
- DRINK SPECIALS by Great Performances
(Happy hour prices from 6–7 p.m.) - ASIASTORE DISCOUNTS
Free admission. Cash bar.
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Exhibitions on View
Xiaoze Xie: Objects of Evidence, September 10, 2019–January 5, 2020
Through painting, installation, photography, and video, Xiaoze Xie traces the history of banned books in China.
Wang Dongling: Ink in Motion, September 10, 2019–January 5, 2020
The first public presentation of a large-scale calligraphy work created for AsiaSociety Museum by Wang Dongling, one of the most celebrated living calligraphers from China.
In Focus: Lakshmi, September 10, 2019–January 5, 2020
This exhibition explores the importance and worship of Lakshmi, a beloved goddess who is part of the complex Hindu culture that originated in India.
Event Details
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021