Asia Society Texas Center

Save the date! In his new memoir 'Small Acts of Courage,' MSNBC host Ali Velshi explores his family's century-long journey from India to South Africa, Kenya, Canada, and the United States, tracing their encounters with apartheid, historical figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, and more. Join us August 6 to welcome Velshi to #AsiaSocietyTX as he shares his book and the incredible true stories within. » https://lnkd.in/gWpxF7bV

This Sunday, June 16, is Java Lava Cafe's final day of operation at #AsiaSocietyTX. We extend our heartiest congratulations and warmest wishes as Java Lava's Su and Lynne Nguyen begin their retirement. Starting July 3, we welcome Sunday Press as our new cafe operator! Look forward to new and fun flavors from local businesswomen Sandy Nguyen and Cassie Ghaffar — more details coming soon!

#ThrowbackThursday to our sold-out event with Kevin Kwan! We were thrilled to conclude our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month festivities by welcoming the iconic 'Crazy Rich Asians' author back to his hometown to share his new book 'Lies and Weddings.' See more photos and details via our recap! » https://lnkd.in/d8wJRm4H

Thank you for celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with us! We're grateful you joined our live events, tours, and classes and enjoyed new on-demand content, all highlighting the traditions, contributions, and experiences of Asians and Asian Americans. Check out just a few photos from the month's festivities, and see even more via our recap! » https://lnkd.in/gqVMNN7h #APAHM2024 at #AsiaSocietyTX was presented by Regions Bank.

WEATHER UPDATE: We sincerely hope you are well after last night’s severe weather, and our hearts go out to everyone in the Houston area who are facing damage and loss of electricity. After assessing our Center and discussing with our staff and stakeholders, we have confirmed Asia Society Texas’ exhibitions and Java Lava Cafe are open according to usual public hours. Our programs will proceed as scheduled. Tonight’s Homegrown Houston tasting event will take place as scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Unfortunately, the team from Jun is unable to participate, but we are still looking forward to a wonderful evening. This weekend’s programs will also take place as scheduled. We will provide updates if there are any changes. Stay safe and well!

#ThrowbackThursday to our sixth Festival of Eid! We were delighted to welcome everyone to celebrate the end of Ramadan with arts and crafts, shopping, food, and performances, and we thank our guests, community partners, volunteers, supporters, and staff for helping make the festival so fun! See more photos and read the recap » https://lnkd.in/gyh5gq9X

Twelve years ago yesterday, #AsiaSocietyTX opened its doors to the public — and 32 years ago, May was officially designated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We're celebrating with 31 ways to more deeply uplift, learn about, and partner with Asians and Asian Americans — explore our interactive calendar » https://lnkd.in/gEeHj43x #APAHM2024 at #AsiaSocietyTX is presented by Regions Bank.

Mark your calendar! For our second Homegrown Houston tasting tour, Street to Kitchen's Chef G and Graham Painter have curated a lineup of standout local chefs who'll deliver their best take on the theme of "All Asian, No Fusion." Join us May 17 for this tasting tour of Houston, featuring Cantonese, Burmese, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Fujianese, and more! Learn more and purchase tickets » https://lnkd.in/gADsZs8G

From street stalls throughout Japan to instant options in your local grocery store, ramen is a global phenomenon with regional variations and a proven ability to transcend cultural boundaries. On April 17, learn about the history and craft of this delicious noodle dish and try tsukemen — a dipping ramen — with us and Tsujita Artisan Noodle!

We're pleased to welcome Buyantogtokh Sukhbaatar as a fellow from the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations! Here's Buyantogtokh in her own words: "Hello, I'm Buyanaa from Mongolia 🇲🇳. I have a deep passion for Mongolian traditional dance and culture. Currently, I'm participating in a professional fellow program and eager to learn about cultural organizations and how they operate. I'm thrilled to connect with others who share my interests and perhaps even dance together. 🤗" Over the next couple weeks at #AsiaSocietyTX, Buyantogtokh is assisting our Education team with activities and content before she departs for San Francisco. We're excited to learn and collaborate with her!