Amitava Kumar questions what ordinary existence is in his novel My Beloved Life, which tells the story of India’s history over the last 85 years through the lens of a modest father. In Temim Fruchter’s City of Laughter, Shiva, a queer Jewish mythology student, retraces four generations of her family’s secrets in Poland to try …
Prof. Manu Bhagavan will present his biography, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (Penguin, 2023), based on eight years of research and using material in five languages from seven countries and over forty archives. Pandit ‘the most remarkable woman’ Eleanor Roosevelt had ever met, was a pioneering politician and diplomat celebrated internationally for her brilliance, charm and glamour. …
A screening of Ang Lee's 2012 film "Life of Pi," based on Yann Martel’s novel about a boy lost at sea. The event is part of the "Water and Oil: The Movies of Ang Lee" retrospective and will be followed by a Q&A with director Ang Lee.
A class led by Bharatanatyam experts and practitioners Aparna, Ranee, and Ashwini Ramaswamy, founders of the Ragamala Dance Company. The session introduces participants to Alarmél Valli’s lineage of Bharatanatyam, focusing on its percussive, poetic, and expressive vocabularies. The Ramaswamys will discuss the concept of lineage and its influence on their creative aesthetic.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month with fashion icon Prabal Gurung at the Asia Society, as he launches his powerful new memoir Walk Like A Girl. In conversation with Lisa Ling, Gurung will reflect on identity, resilience, and turning childhood taunts into a message of strength and self-expression. This inspiring evening explores how fashion …
Join some of the most exciting names in Indian food for a vibrant evening of conversation, community, and culinary delights. This event brings together trailblazing chefs and food innovators—including Roni Mazumdar (Unapologetic Foods), Maya Kaimal (Maya Kaimal Foods), and Hemant Pathak (Junoon & Jazba)—to explore how Indian cuisine is evolving in America, especially in New …
🌈 Has Gen Z seen this gem?! Here’s your golden chance to experience The Birdcage—the iconic, chaotic, campy classic—on the big screen, exactly where it belongs. Before drag brunches were an Instagram thing, before queer representation was even close to mainstream, Robin Williams and Nathan Lane gave us a hilarious, heartwarming riot that still hits …
Join us for the Let Me Be Perfectly Queer panel, a highlight of Barnes & Noble Union Square's three-day Pride Festival. This event brings together a dynamic group of LGBTQ+ authors to discuss their work, experiences, and the importance of queer representation in literature. Panelists: Prabal Gurung (Walk Like a Girl) Christina Li (The Manor …
🎬 Grit. Guns. Generations. Don’t miss your chance to watch Anurag Kashyap’s cult crime masterpiece Gangs of Wasseypur on the big screen—with the filmmaker himself in the house. Join us for an epic 5+ hour screening (with a 15-minute intermission) of this legendary saga of coal, corruption, and generational revenge, followed by a conversation with …
Asia Society is partnering with Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for a special Leo Bar to celebrate Pride! Enjoy free admission to Asia Society Museum and guided tours of our exhibitions. Featuring a fabulous evening of networking with the LGBTQ+ community, make new professional and personal connections! Tickets to Leo Bar include free museum admission and …
Sam Wachman launches The Sunflower Boys at Strand’s Rare Book Room — a queer coming-of-age story of love and survival set against the war in Ukraine.
Screening of Paheli (2005) at Asia Society — a Bollywood folk tale starring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji — followed by a DJ Rekha reception.
Ria Sim discusses Dear New York, I Love You with Brandon Stanton at Strand — a heartfelt illustrated love letter to NYC’s everyday magic.
Joan Silber launches Mercy at Strand Columbus Ave — a decades-spanning NYC novel about guilt, forgiveness, and human connection.
Elizabeth Gilbert launches All the Way to the River at Cooper Union’s Great Hall — a moving memoir on love, loss, and liberation.
