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Film

Front Lawn Film Nights: 'Enter the Dragon'

23 Apr 2021
8 - 10 p.m.
Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'Enter the Dragon' screens on Friday, April 16.
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2021 ExploreAsia YLI

Register Now for Asia Society's 2021 Summer Youth Programs!

Summer 2021 at Asia Society Texas Center features five weeks of ExploreAsia summer camps and three weeks of the Young Leaders Institute for high school students. Registration is now open!
Diverse Voices
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Symposium

Race and Asia: A Rice University Student Symposium

30 Apr 2021
12 - 1:30 p.m.
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Join Asia Society Texas Center for a conversation with Professor David Oh, Professor Neha Vora, and Rice University undergraduate students as they explore this question through innovative research on race and Asia across borders.
Pour in Process Hong Hong

Around the World: Artist Oral Histories through the Houston Asian American Archive, Papermaking with Hong Hong, and More

In this digest of visual art, join a virtual artist talk with Houston Center for Contemporary Craft resident artist Hong Hong, check out artist Matt Manalo's interview with the Houston Asian American Archive, and more.
ASTC Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021

Join us for 31 ways to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We've curated a calendar of live events, recommendations, and on-demand content to highlight the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans.
Webcast Small Businesses during COVID

Houston Small Business Owners, SBA Administrator Share Impacts and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Asia Society Texas Center welcomed local small business owners Minh Nguyen and Quynh Nguyen and Tim Jeffcoat, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Houston, to discuss challenges and hopes after a year of the COVID economy.

Events

Online
Class

[VIRTUAL COURSE] Korean Language Class: Level I (Mondays, Spring 2021)

11 Jan 2021
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Asia Society Texas Center, in partnership with the Houston Korean Education Center, is pleased to offer online Korean Language I classes for adults. This class takes place weekly on Mondays, January through May 2021.
Online
Class

[VIRTUAL COURSE] Korean Language Class: Level I (Tuesdays, Spring 2021)

12 Jan 2021
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Asia Society Texas Center, in partnership with the Houston Korean Education Center, is pleased to offer online Korean Language I classes for adults. This class takes place weekly on Mondays, January through May 2021.
Film

Front Lawn Film Nights: 'Enter the Dragon'

23 Apr 2021
8 - 10 p.m.
Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'Enter the Dragon' screens on Friday, April 16.
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Online
Symposium

Race and Asia: A Rice University Student Symposium

30 Apr 2021
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Houston Time
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Join Asia Society Texas Center for a conversation with Professor David Oh, Professor Neha Vora, and Rice University undergraduate students as they explore this question through innovative research on race and Asia across borders.
Tour

Art Tour: 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power'

01 May 2021
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.
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Online

Saturday Night With Sheng Wang

01 May 2021
7 - 8 p.m.
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Pull up a chair as we welcome to our digital stage deadpan humorist Sheng Wang, in comedic conversation with Houston Cinema Arts Festival's Jessica Green!
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Online
Panel Discussion

Standing Against Racism in the Time of COVID: A Conversation on Activism

06 May 2021
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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What can people and organizations do to combat escalating acts of racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans? Join Asia Society Texas Center and Asia Society Southern California to learn what immediate and long-term changes are possible.
Film

Front Lawn Film Nights: 'Minari'

07 May 2021
8 - 10 p.m.
Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'Minari' screens on Friday, May 7.
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Tour

Art Tour: 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power'

08 May 2021
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.
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Online
Panel Discussion

Restoring and Revitalizing Alliances: A Look Ahead at U.S.–Republic of Korea Relations

13 May 2021
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Asia Society welcomes Ambassador Myung-soo Ahn, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Houston, alongside a panel of experts to discuss current and future U.S.–South Korea relations.
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Family Activity

Family Day: Eid

15 May 2021
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate the end of Ramadan at our outdoor Family Day highlighting Eid al-Fitr! Enjoy arts and crafts, live art, performances, food and drink, and shopping at this all-day festival, featuring limited, timed tickets.
Tour

Art Tour: 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power'

15 May 2021
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.
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Online
Discussion

Artist Talk: Hong Hong on Papermaking

18 May 2021
7 - 8 p.m.
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We welcome Hong Hong, whose works are featured in new exhibition 'The Mountain That Does Not Describe a Circle,' for an artist talk.
Tour

Art Tour: 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power'

22 May 2021
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.
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Online
Discussion

Trailblazer and Tycoon: Conversation on Success and Leadership with Ethan Allen's Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari

26 May 2021
7 - 8 p.m.
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Ethan Allen Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari discusses his career at the helm of one of the country's leading manufacturers and retailers of home furnishings, his leadership in civic and interfaith organizations, and more.
Tour

Art Tour: 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power'

29 May 2021
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.
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Special Event

Tiger Ball 2021 — Incredible India

11 Jun 2021
7 - 11 p.m.
Save the date for this special evening honoring dynamic leaders Sultana and Moez Mangalji for their many years of dedicated service!
Online

2021 ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

14 Jun 2021
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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ANIMATED STORIES: A STOP-MOTION ANIMATION AND WRITING VIRTUAL CAMP: Work with a professional Writers in the Schools (WITS) writer to create your own stories and poems, then bring them to life via stop-motion animation!
Film

Front Lawn Film Nights: 'To Be Takei'

18 Jun 2021
8 - 10 p.m.
Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'To Be Takei' screens on Friday, June 11.
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Online

2021 Young Leaders Institute: U.S.–China Relations

21 Jun 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Designed to prepare high school students for leadership roles in an increasingly interconnected world, this session will explore the nuanced and evolving relationship between the world's two largest economies with an eye toward the future.

2021 ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Teens

21 Jun 2021
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: Teen voices are powerful forces for social change. In this camp for teens, learn about various cultures and social justice issues to help develop artistic tools to be in conversation with what you see in the world.
Film

Front Lawn Film Nights: 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'

25 Jun 2021
8 - 10 p.m.
Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' screens on Friday, June 25.
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2021 ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

28 Jun 2021
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MANGA POP!: Back by popular demand! Beginner to Advanced students will learn new skills to bring comics to life on paper and on the web, all inspired by the Japanese manga style.

2021 ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

12 Jul 2021
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PLAYFUL PLAYWRIGHTS: Inspired by Asian mythology, explore character, setting, and story structure to generate your own 5-minute play! At the end of camp, participate in a supportive workshop performance of your scripts.
Online

2021 Young Leaders Institute: Public Health

12 Jul 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Houston Time
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Designed to prepare high school students for leadership roles in an increasingly interconnected world, this session will examine the complex nature of public health, including the roles of scientists, healthcare workers, and others.

2021 ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

19 Jul 2021
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
EXPLORE INDIA: Journey across India as a globetrotting adventurer! Experience the arts, drama, music, and food of various cultures of India. On each day of camp, learn about Indian celebrations, holidays, and traditions.

2021 Young Leaders Institute: Social Justice and Civic Engagement

26 Jul 2021
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Designed to prepare high school students for leadership roles in an increasingly interconnected world, this session will explore social and systemic inequities in Houston and across the country, and the importance of civic engagement.

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