Special Events | Asia Society Skip to main content

Unsupported Browser Detected.
It seems the web browser you're using doesn't support some of the features of this site. For the best experience, we recommend using a modern browser that supports the features of this website. We recommend Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge

  • Visit
    • Plan Your visit
    • Health and Safety
    • Java Lava Cafe
    • About the Building
    • Ticketing Policies
  • At Home
    • At Home
    • Webcasts
    • Spotlight Asiatown
    • Houston's Asian American Journeys
    • Visit from Home
    • Learn from Home
    • COVID-19 Series
    • Family Activities
    • Encore Series
    • Staff Picks
    • Around the World
    • 1,000 Cranes for Hope
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Virtual Events
    • Family Events
    • Special Events
    • Past Events
    • Event Recaps
  • Exhibitions
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Permanent Exhibition
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Education
    • Family Programs
    • Student Programs
    • Teen Programs
    • Educator Programs
    • Japan Outreach Initiative
    • Adult Programs
    • Community Programs
    • Bold New Initiative
  • Support
    • Donate Now
    • Become a Member
    • Education Project
    • Special Events
    • Endowment
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate Partners
  • About
    • About Us
    • Unity in Diversity
    • Our People
    • Our Board
    • Our Supporters
    • Get Involved
    • Work With Us
    • Financial Statements
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • News
    • All Posts
    • Event Recaps
    • Press Releases
  • Space Rental
  • Shop
Texas
Search
Texas
  • Visit
    • Plan Your visit
    • Health and Safety
    • Java Lava Cafe
    • About the Building
    • Ticketing Policies
  • At Home
    • At Home
    • Webcasts
    • Spotlight Asiatown
    • Houston's Asian American Journeys
    • Visit from Home
    • Learn from Home
    • COVID-19 Series
    • Family Activities
    • Encore Series
    • Staff Picks
    • Around the World
    • 1,000 Cranes for Hope
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Virtual Events
    • Family Events
    • Special Events
    • Past Events
    • Event Recaps
  • Exhibitions
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Permanent Exhibition
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Education
    • Family Programs
    • Student Programs
    • Teen Programs
    • Educator Programs
    • Japan Outreach Initiative
    • Adult Programs
    • Community Programs
    • Bold New Initiative
  • Support
    • Donate Now
    • Become a Member
    • Education Project
    • Special Events
    • Endowment
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate Partners
  • About
    • About Us
    • Unity in Diversity
    • Our People
    • Our Board
    • Our Supporters
    • Get Involved
    • Work With Us
    • Financial Statements
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • News
    • All Posts
    • Event Recaps
    • Press Releases
  • Space Rental
  • Shop

  • Donate Now
  • Become a Member
  • Education Project
  • Special Events
  • Endowment
  • Planned Giving
  • Corporate Partners

Special Events

Support Asia Society Texas Center by attending events throughout the year that celebrate Asian culture and arts. Asia Society programs also build awareness of issues centered on business, policy, diversity, and education affecting the global and local Asian community. Proceeds provide critical funding that helps support Asia Society's operations and programs, and may provide tax-deductible benefits for donors and sponsors.


Special Events

Tiger Ball 2023

2023 | Celebrating the Beauty and Elegance of Japan
2022 | Center's 10th Anniversary 
2021 | Incredible India!
2020 | Celebrating the Elegance of Japan  2019 | Celebrating Asia Society's 40th Anniversary in Houston
2018 | Celebrating the Diversity of Asia
2017 | Magnificent India
2016 | Contemporary Korea
2015 | Enchanting China
2014 | Celebrating Japan
2013 | Center's First Anniversary
2012 | Illuminating Asia
2011 | A Pan-Asian Celebration
2010 | Honoring Australia

2009 | Splendors of China                                      2008 | Enchanting Indonesia
2007 | Incredible India
2006 | Uniquely Singapore
2005 | 25th Anniversary
2004 | Made in Shanghai
2003 | A Journey to Australia
2002 | A Voyage to Asia
2000 | Japan 2000
1999 | A Journey on the Silk Road
1998 | Fiesta Filipina
1997 | A Many Splendored Evening
1996 | The Great Cuisines of Asia


2021 | Dr. Robert M. Gates
2020 | Charles C. Foster
2019 | Princess Zahra Aga Khan
2018 | Marie and Vijay Goradia
2017 | Congressman Kevin Brady
2016 | Gerald D. Hines
2015 | David W. Leebron
2014 | Rex W. Tillerson
2013 | Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr.

Past honorees were awarded at the annual Tiger Ball. Select recipients include Roy M. Huffington (Inaugural Year, 1989), President George H.W. Bush (1993), Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew (2007), and James A. Baker III (2011).


2021 | Innovation and Investment in Climate Change Solutions
2020 | Building Black and Asian Solidarity: Women Leading Across Race, History, and Culture
2020 | Women Responding to COVID-19
2020 | Women in Journalism: Ann Curry
2019 | Leadership and Success: Conversation with Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi
2018 | Women in Entertainment
2018 | Energy Executives on the Importance of STEM Education
2018 | Women in Culinary Arts: Christine Hà, Jenni Tranweaver, and Kiran Verma
2017 | Women in Fashion: Chloe Dao, Becky Hollands, Khanh Nguyen, and Naina Shah
2017 | Innovators in Medicine & Science with Keynote Dr. Huda Zoghbi
2017 | Women's Education and Empowerment with Keynote Cherie Blair
2017 | Changing the World Through Social Innovation with Keynote Mina Chang
2016 | Women in Energy
2016 | Leading from the C-Suite with Keynote Lulu C. Wang
2016 | The Advancement of Women in Public Service with Elaine Chao
2015 | In Conversation: Dr. Anne Chao, Donna Cole, and Y. Ping Sun


The Muslim Series

2020 | In the Studio with Zeshan B
2020 | The Festival of Eid: A Virtual Celebration
2020 | An Evening with Maysoon Zayid
2019 | Muslim Doctors and Community Builders
2019 | Family Day: Eid al-Fitr
2019 | Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity
2019 | Connecting through Comedy: Aasif Mandvi


2015 | The Honorable Kevin Rudd
2014 | Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott
2013 | Dr. Henry A. Kissinger with James. A. Baker III


2014
2013
2012


Other Special Events

2015 | Madame Liu Yandong, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China
2008 | Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of Vietnam (2006-2016)
2007 | Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore (2004-)
2002 | Jiang Zemin, President of the People's Republic of China (1993-2003)
1995 | Jim Bolger, Prime Minister of New Zealand (1990-1997)

  • Donate Now
  • Become a Member
  • Education Project
  • Special Events
  • Endowment
  • Planned Giving
  • Corporate Partners
About
  • Mission & History
  • Our People
  • Become a Member
  • Career Opportunities
  • Corporate Involvement
visit us
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • Texas
global network
  • Australia
  • France
  • India
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Northern California
  • Philippines
  • Southern California
  • Switzerland
  • Washington, D.C.
resources
  • Arts
  • Asia Society Magazine
  • ChinaFile
  • Current Affairs
  • Education
  • For Kids
  • Policy
  • Video
shop
  • AsiaStore
initiatives
  • Arts & Museum Summit
  • Asia 21 Young Leaders
  • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
  • Asia Game Changer Awards
  • Asia Society Museum: The Asia Arts & Museum Network
  • Asia Society Policy Institute
  • Asian Women Empowered
  • Center on U.S.-China Relations
  • Coal + Ice
  • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
  • Global Cities Education Network
  • Global Talent Initiatives
  • U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit
  • U.S.-China Dialogue
  • U.S.-China Museum Summit
Connect
Email Signup For the media
Asia Society logo
©2023 Asia Society | Privacy Statement | Accessibility | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap | Contact

Asia Society takes no institutional position on policy issues and has no affiliation with any government.
The views expressed by Asia Society staff, fellows, experts, report authors, program speakers, board members, and other affiliates are solely their own. Learn more.

 

 

  • Visit Us
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • Texas
  • Global Network
  • Australia
  • France
  • India
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Northern California
  • Philippines
  • Southern California
  • Switzerland
  • Washington, DC