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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

Join today and enjoy free exhibitions, discounted ticket prices, member-only events, and much more!
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Pondi

Pondicheri's museum café serves Indian-inspired cuisine such as butter chicken, saffron shrimp salad, and roti wraps.
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Space Rental

Host your next event at Asia Society and treat your guests to an unforgettable experience.
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Registration Now Open for Asia Society's 2019 Summer Youth Programs

Summer 2019 at Asia Society Texas Center will feature five weeks of ExploreAsia summer camps and three weeks of the Young Leaders Institute for high school students.
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Performance

Moving Mountains Through the Clouds

22 Mar 2019
8 - 10 p.m.
Featuring dancers Nao Kusuzaki, Jennifer Mabus, and Evelyn Toh, this site-specific performance creates an interdisciplinary world that blurs the lines between sound, dance, design, and space.
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Asia Society Texas Center Welcomes Jennifer Kapral as New Director of Education and Outreach

Asia Society Texas Center announces the appointment of Jennifer Kapral as Asia Society’s Director of Education and Outreach.
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Asia Society Texas Center Opens New Exhibition "Super Sarap," Focusing on the Intersection of Heritage and Food

Asia Society Texas Center (ASTC) unveils a new mixed-media exhibition entitled "Super Sarap," marking a number of firsts for ASTC: the exhibition is the Center’s first to feature Filipino American artists and the first to focus on food.
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Performance

Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity

05 Apr 2019
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
"Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity" illuminates the daily experiences of five young Muslim Americans who came of age in a post-9/11 society, and are building their lives in a time of continued fear of and violence towards Muslims.
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Asia Society's Spring Break Highlights Japanese Food, Fun, and Films

Asia Society welcomed hundreds of Houstonians to celebrate Spring Break by learning about Japan and its spring season over five days of free, family-friendly activities and film screenings.

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Events

Class

Wind Down the Day with Henderson Smith (Level I)

04 Mar 2019
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Wind down your day with this Qigong. Reduce stress and pain, sleep well, and renew your qi (energy) for the week through Qigong, meditation, and gentle, easy Tai Chi movements.
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Panel Discussion

The Importance of LNG in Asia's Sustainable Future

28 Mar 2019
6 - 8 p.m.
Join Asia Society Texas Center and the Australian American Chamber of Commerce for an insightful and timely look at the Australia-Asia-U.S. LNG dynamics.
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Performance

Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity

05 Apr 2019
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
"Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity" illuminates the daily experiences of five young Muslim Americans who came of age in a post-9/11 society, and are building their lives in a time of continued fear of and violence towards Muslims.
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Lecture

Artist Talk: The Legacy and Future of Korean Papermaking

12 Apr 2019
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Asia Society Texas Center welcomes artist Aimee Lee to discuss her work as part of "The Magic of Korean Papermaking" workshop at the Glassell School of Art. This presentation will use still and moving images to describe how hanji — Korean paper — is made in both Korea and the U.S.
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Family Activity

Family Workshop: LEGO, STEM, and Inventions from Asia

13 Apr 2019
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this family workshop with Bricks4Kidz, find out how Japan, China, and India brought about the origin of technology like the electric car, robots, and rockets. Build, learn, and play while exploring the realms of STEM and having fun with
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Workshop

The Magic of Korean Papermaking Workshop

13 Apr 2019
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In this process-focused workshop, students learn how to make one style of hanji (Korean paper) from raw-paper mulberry bark. By working together, students complete various steps to prepare raw materials for sheet formation in the gadum tteugi method.
Tour

Art Tour

13 Apr 2019
3 - 4 p.m.
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Panel Discussion

Mindfulness and Aging: The Link between Mind and Body

23 Apr 2019
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Join Asia Society and AARP as we discuss the link between mind and body in the context of health and aging and how mindfulness can improve healthy living, particularly among older populations.
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Meet the Author

Breakfast and Conversation with Dr. Michael Mandelbaum: "The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth"

24 Apr 2019
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Join Asia Society Texas Center for a light breakfast and conversation with Dr. Michael Mandelbaum, who will discuss his recent book "The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth."
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Panel Discussion

Vietnam Travelogue: A Journey through Food and Photography

30 Apr 2019
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Join renowned Houston chef Nicole Routhier and world-traveling "National Geographic" photographer Catherine Karnow for a conversation about their respective journeys through Vietnam and what they found most unforgettable.
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AsiaFest 2019

11 May 2019
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at AsiaFest! An international bazaar, performances, arts and crafts, fusion cuisine, and live demonstrations await at Asia Society Texas Center's annual festival.
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Bank of America Women's Leadership Series

16 May 2019
6 - 8 p.m.
Join Asia Society Texas Center for a discussion on being an Asian woman in Hollywood, their successes and challenges, how to change the status quo, and ways the industry is evolving.
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From Japanese Internment to "Travel Bans": A Discussion and Film Screening of "And Then They Came for Us"

30 May 2019
5:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Join Asia Society Texas Center and the Asian American Bar Association of Houston for an insightful discussion about the cultural and political environment that ultimately enabled the internment of Japanese and Japanese-American residents.
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Tour

Architecture Tour

08 Jun 2019
2 - 3 p.m.
Explore Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the United States.
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Tour

Art Tour

08 Jun 2019
3 - 4 p.m.
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ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

10 Jun 2019
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MAGICAL KAMISHIBAI: Craft a story and build your own butai (storybook frame) to dive into a colorful world of your own making via the Japanese storytelling tradition of Kamishibai!

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

17 Jun 2019
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
VIDEO GAME MAKER: In this design camp, bring your stories and poems to life, create video games, and dive into traditions from India, China, and Japan.

2019 Young Leaders Institute: U.S.-China Relations

24 Jun 2019
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Designed to prepare high school students for global competency, the first YLI session will focus on U.S.-China relations and address issues such as bilateral trade negotiations, the countries' role in global financial institutions, and the future of energy demand.

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

08 Jul 2019
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MANGA POP!: Create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style, compete in sketching contests, and show off your work at camp Comic Con!

2019 Young Leaders Institute: Middle East

15 Jul 2019
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Designed to prepare high school students for global competency, the second YLI session will focus on the Middle East and address issues such as the economics of energy resources, dialogue and peace-building, foreign direct investment, and refugees and internal displacement.

2019 Young Leaders Institute: Energy and Security

22 Jul 2019
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Designed to prepare high school students for global competency, the third YLI session will focus on Energy and Security and address issues such as the future of renewable fuels, the importance of growing demand, and managing risk in potential geopolitical flashpoints.

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

29 Jul 2019
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
AMAZING ASIAN EATS: Travel across Asia as a globe-trotting foodie! Taste and cook foods from India, Thailand, China, Korea, and Japan, and create a food stand fro an Asian night market!

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

05 Aug 2019
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
K-POP SPECTACULAR: Learn hot new choreography, dance the day away to the latest hits, and experience the life of a K-pop star!

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