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Though we are temporarily closed, we are committed to staying connected to the Greater Houston community.

We are excited to bring Asia Society directly to you through our digital channels. Enjoy content for all ages as we continue to present and produce videos, family activities, interactive webcasts, and more.

Learn, have fun, and explore! We invite you to join us at Asia Society at Home, and we thank you for being part of this adventure.

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Asia Society At Home

We're bringing Asia Society directly to you! Each day, we'll share new content as we continue to present and produce videos, family activities, interactive webcasts, and more.
At-Home Adventures through Asia: China

At-Home Adventures through Asia: China

Through these at-home lesson and activities for young learners, explore the diverse cultures of Asia! This week, learn about Chinese clothing, food, festivals, and games.

Around the World

Each week, we're sharing a variety of videos, articles, webcasts, and more from around the web — all curated by Asia Society Texas Center staff to reflect the broad interests and goals of our mission.
Bank of America Women's Leadership Series with Ann Curry

Asia Society Welcomes Journalist Ann Curry for Bank of America Women's Leadership Series

With warmth and authenticity, journalist Ann Curry spoke about her family and career with moderator Melanie Lawson from ABC 13 before a sold-out audience.
Formosa Quartet

The Formosa Quartet Presents a Musical Journey, and a Surprise Debut

Jasmine Lin, Wayne Lee, Che-Yen Chen, and Deborah Pae made Formosa Quartet's debut performance at the Asia Society Texas Center at the end of a week-long residency with the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music.
Cooking in Iran with Chef Najmieh Batmanglij

Chef Najmieh Batmanglij Shares Journeys through Iran, Kitchen Secrets, Regional Dishes

With humor and warmth, Iranian chef Najmieh Batmanglij took guests on a journey through her life in Iran, France, and the U.S., and shared how later visits to Iran helped shape her understanding of regional cuisines.

Events

Class

Korean Language Class: Level I (Mondays, Spring 2020)

06 Jan 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Asia Society Texas Center, in partnership with the Houston Korean Education Center, is pleased to offer a Korean Language class for adults to learn the Korean language at a beginner level. This class takes place weekly on Mondays.
Class

Korean Language Class: Level I (Tuesdays, Spring 2020)

07 Jan 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Asia Society Texas Center, in partnership with the Houston Korean Education Center, is pleased to offer a Korean Language class for adults to learn the Korean language at a beginner level. This class takes place weekly on Tuesdays.
Class

Korean Language Class: Level I (Wednesdays, Spring 2020)

08 Jan 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Asia Society Texas Center, in partnership with the Houston Korean Education Center, is pleased to offer a Korean Language class for adults to learn the Korean language at a beginner level. This class takes place weekly on Wednesdays.
Class

Qigong and Tai Chi with Henderson Smith (Spring Session)

02 Mar 2020
6 - 7 p.m.
Experience a holistic approach for improving your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Learn three different types of Meditation and explore them within the practices of Qigong and Tai Chi.
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Class

Introduction to Mindfulness [POSTPONED]

24 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
This six-week series provides an introduction to mindfulness meditation and mindful awareness practices, drawing on the material provided in the UCLA Mindful Awareness Practices course.
Class

Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture (Part II) [ONLINE ONLY]

30 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Asia Society Texas Center is pleased to announce our new Japanese Language and Culture classes for adults wanting to learn the Japanese language through a beginner course.
Panel Discussion

Australia and Asia's Energy Transition Toward a Lower-Carbon Future [POSTPONED]

02 Apr 2020
5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Join leading experts to discuss how Australia and Asia are playing a leading role in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future through policy, innovation, and technology.
Class

American Mah Jongg Classes [POSTPONED]

04 Apr 2020
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Also known as "the Game of Intelligences," Mah Jongg is a fun social activity for people of all ages. In just six lessons at Asia Society, learn the tiles, cards, rules, strategies, and courtesies of American Mah Jongg!
Class

Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture (Part II) [ONLINE ONLY]

06 Apr 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Through hands-on activities, cooking demonstrations, games, and technology, students will explore Chinese culture and language in a fun, supportive, and engaging way.
Class

Health and Wellness Retreat: A Peek Inside Mind–Body Medicine [POSTPONED]

11 Apr 2020
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Peek inside Mind–Body Medicine and learn how we leverage 50 years of science from the West and 5,000 years of wisdom from the East to encourage and train you as the medicine maker!
Discussion

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

16 Apr 2020
6 - 8 p.m.
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.
Workshop

Tea Seminar and Tasting: Where East Meets West [POSTPONED]

28 Apr 2020
6 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month at this special evening! Learn about and taste teas from around the globe, and discover how they are similar and different from each other.
Discussion

The Avoidable War: Managing the Increasingly Adversarial U.S.–China Relationship [POSTPONED]

29 Apr 2020
5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Asia Society Policy Institute President the Honorable Kevin Rudd discusses the range of critical challenges in the U.S.–China relationship and what he terms the avoidable war.
Discussion

The Politics of Japan's Military Power and East Asian Security [POSTPONED]

30 Apr 2020
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Japan's U.S.-imposed postwar constitution renounced the use of offensive military force, but a nuclear North Korea and an increasingly assertive China have the Japanese rethinking that commitment — and their reliance on U.S. security.
Panel Discussion

Bank of America Women's Leadership Series

07 May 2020
6 - 8 p.m.
Join Asia Society as extraordinary women involved in the space program discuss their careers and how to help women continue breaking barriers on Earth and beyond.
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Performance

FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia | The Hatmaker's Wife

15 May 2020
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate women's voices with three readings of Houston premier plays! In "The Hatmaker's Wife," a young couple moves into a house that reveals the magical tale of its previous inhabitants: an old hatmaker and his long-suffering wife.
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Performance

FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia | Peaches

16 May 2020
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Celebrate women's voices with three readings of Houston premier plays! In "Peaches," two Korean American best friends discover secrets about each other on a summer day that begins at a wedding and ends in a peach orchard.
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Performance

FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia | Mother in Another Language

16 May 2020
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate women's voices with three readings of Houston premier plays! In "Mother in Another Language," an engaged couple – he's Bengali, she's American – face cultural challenges when their mothers move into their basement apartment.
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Discussion

Thai–U.S. Relations Amidst Changing Regional Dynamics

18 May 2020
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Asia Society is honored to welcome the Thai ambassador to the U.S., Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, to discuss the future of Thai–U.S. diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships amidst changing regional dynamics.
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Film

Can You Turn on Your Lights?: The Power of Electricity to Address Inequality

20 May 2020
5:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Darkness kills human potential. Electricity nourishes it. Documentary "Juice" explains who has electricity, who's getting it, and how developing countries in Asia and elsewhere are working to get out of the dark and into the light.
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ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

08 Jun 2020
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FILMMAKING WITH WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS (WITS) DIGITAL: Create your own stories and poems, then bring them to life onscreen and showcase your film!

2020 Young Leaders Institute: U.S.–China Relations

15 Jun 2020
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 examine the relationship between the world's two largest economies.

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

22 Jun 2020
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ADVENTURES ALONG THE SILK ROAD: Explore legends and true stories of the historic Silk Road. Experience the arts, drama, music, food, and dancing of different cultures to share at the Silk Road Bazaar!

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

06 Jul 2020
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MANGA POP and MANGA DIGITAL: This two-tiered camp offers both beginner-level and advanced students the chance to create their own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style!

2020 Young Leaders Institute: Energy and the Environment

13 Jul 2020
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 focus on the business of energy and growing demand in Asia and the U.S.

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

20 Jul 2020
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ON TO THE TOKYO 2020 SUMMER GAMES!: Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, play different Olympic Games each day and learn about their connections to Asian countries!
Performance

Thari – The Loom

24 Jul 2020
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Inspired by the sari, the unique dance production "Thari – The Loom" celebrates the artistic relationship of the dancer and the weaver and explores the fundamental concepts shared between the disciplines of dancing and weaving.
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Performance

Thari – The Loom

25 Jul 2020
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Inspired by the sari, the unique dance production "Thari – The Loom" celebrates the artistic relationship of the dancer and the weaver and explores the fundamental concepts shared between the disciplines of dancing and weaving.
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2020 Young Leaders Institute: Food Security

27 Jul 2020
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 the challenges presented by food insecurity in Asia as well as in Houston.

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

03 Aug 2020
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DANCES OF CHINA: Dance the day away, inspired by traditional and contemporary Chinese dance! Learn about Chinese culture and dance costumes, create props, and perform for friends and family on the final day of camp!

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