Celebrate the extraordinary diversity of India's dance traditions at the All-Indian Dance Festival 2026, an afternoon showcasing classical and folk dance forms from across the Indian subcontinent. Presented at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall, the festival brings together dancers, musicians, and choreographers from leading schools and cultural organizations for a vibrant celebration of India's artistic heritage. …
Internationally acclaimed musician, producer, activist, and former drummer Madame Gandhi brings her powerful blend of electronic music, percussion, and socially conscious performance to Lincoln Center's Summer for the City. Known for transforming dance floors into spaces for empowerment and collective celebration, her performances combine infectious rhythms with messages of gender equality, community, and positive social …
Join writer, filmmaker, and physician Roshan Sethi for a discussion of his debut novel, The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero. Moderating the conversation is novelist and journalist Erin Somers. The event takes place in Strand's historic Rare Book Room and will include a conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing. About the Book: The Simp …
One of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of the 2000s, Om Shanti Om is a dazzling blend of romance, comedy, fantasy, reincarnation drama, and loving tribute to Hindi cinema. Directed by Farah Khan, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role opposite Deepika Padukone in her feature film debut. Set across two eras of …
Acclaimed Punjabi singer, songwriter, poet, and actor Satinder Sartaaj brings his Heritage Tour 2026 to Carnegie Hall for an unforgettable evening celebrating Punjabi music, poetry, and culture. Renowned for blending traditional Sufi philosophy with contemporary musical arrangements, Sartaaj has become one of the most respected voices in modern Punjabi music, captivating audiences around the world …
As part of MoMA's film series Immigrant Nation: People in Transit, this special screening pairs two landmark documentaries examining migration, labor, and the search for opportunity across borders. The evening begins with So Far from India (1983), an early documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair. Before directing celebrated narrative features such as Monsoon Wedding, The …
Presented as part of MoMA's Immigrant Nation: People in Transit series and the museum's Film in the Sculpture Garden program, Mississippi Masala is Mira Nair's acclaimed romantic drama exploring race, identity, immigration, and belonging in the American South. The film follows an Indian family forced to flee Uganda after dictator Idi Amin's 1972 expulsion of …
Presented as part of MoMA's Immigrant Nation: People in Transit film series, In Jackson Heights is acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman's expansive portrait of one of New York City's most vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhoods. The screening offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. Filmed over nine weeks in …
JLF New York, the international edition of the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, returns to New York City for a celebration of books, ideas, culture, and global conversations. Hosted in partnership with Asia Society, the festival brings together acclaimed writers, poets, journalists, artists, historians, and public intellectuals from around the world. The festival features panel discussions, …
How has Asia's economic rise reshaped global trade, diplomacy, and influence? This timely discussion at Asia Society brings together experts to examine the historical evolution and future trajectory of Asian trade networks, economic partnerships, and geopolitical influence. The conversation explores how countries across Asia have become central players in the global economy, driving innovation, manufacturing, …
The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s leading literary and cultural festivals, returns to New York for a full-day program exploring contemporary Pakistan through literature, art, music, history, politics, and cultural dialogue. Hosted at Asia Society, the festival brings together writers, artists, scholars, journalists, filmmakers, and intellectuals for conversations and performances that connect …
