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SUMMARY:Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour at The Bell House
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lankan comedian\, writer\, and director Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa brings his new stand-up show Paradise Gothic to The Bell House in Brooklyn. \nKnown for his distinctive deadpan delivery\, Rajapaksa blends irreverent humor with sharp observations about culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. His previous self-written and self-directed comedy specials include Monsoon Season\, French Kiss Tunnel\, and Woodapple Jam. \nIn Paradise Gothic\, Rajapaksa turns his attention to immigration\, “radical” Buddhism\, and life in today’s run-by-numbers world\, approaching weighty subjects with the dark\, unconventional comedy that has become central to his work. \nDoors: 6:30 PMFront Bar Opens: 5:30 PM
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/vidura-bandara-rajapaksa-paradise-gothic-nyc/
LOCATION:The Bell House\, 149 7th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T153000
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SUMMARY:Jaipur Literature Festival New York 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) returns to New York for its tenth annual edition\, bringing an afternoon and evening of books\, ideas\, culture\, history\, and conversation to Asia Society. \nPresented in partnership with Teamwork Arts\, JLF New York brings together acclaimed writers\, thinkers\, journalists\, academics\, and commentators for conversations spanning literature\, politics\, history\, technology\, and contemporary culture. This year’s participants include Kai Bird\, Sam Dalrymple\, Mahmood Mamdani\, Susan Goldmark\, Nitin Seth\, and more. \nThe September 30 program ranges from Sam Dalrymple’s exploration of the partitions that reshaped modern Asia to discussions of artificial intelligence\, empire and colonialism\, and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird’s examination of controversial attorney Roy Cohn. \nBorn in Jaipur\, Rajasthan\, JLF has grown into an international celebration of literature and ideas. Its New York edition brings that spirit to the city with nearly six hours of conversations and opportunities to discover new books\, writers\, and perspectives. \nSchedule\n3:40–4:20 PMShattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern AsiaSam Dalrymple in conversation with Prashant Jha \n4:30–5:10 PMThere Is A Ghost In My RoomSanjoy K. Roy in conversation with Shoaila Abdulali \n5:20–6:00 PMAI: The Modern Double HelixNitin Seth\, Vinita Gupta and Meredith Broussard in conversation with Roopa Unnikrishnan \n6:10–6:50 PMSlow Poison: Uganda and the Afterlives of EmpireMahmood Mamdani in conversation with Neeraj Kaushal \n7:00–7:50 PMAmerican Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark JourneyKai Bird and Susan Goldmark in conversation with Sree Srinivasan \nSchedule and speakers are subject to change.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/jlf-new-york-2026-jaipur-literature-festival/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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SUMMARY:Love\, Light\, Laughter: An Evening with Chandrika Tandon at Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:As Diwali approaches\, Asia Society New York presents an uplifting evening with Grammy Award-winning artist and business leader Chandrika Tandon\, bringing together music\, conversation\, reflection\, and community. \nThe evening begins with a discussion featuring Tandon and opening remarks from NYC Council Member Shekar Krishnan\, followed by live music\, chanting\, conversation\, and spiritual reflection. The program is designed around the spirit of Diwali — cultivating light\, hope\, gratitude\, connection\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nFollowing the discussion\, guests are invited to a meet-and-greet from 7:30–8:00 PM\, offering an opportunity to connect and celebrate together.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/love-light-laughter-an-evening-with-chandrika-tandon-at-asia-society/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T193000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Asian Trade and Influence
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe conversation explores how countries across Asia have become central players in the global economy\, driving innovation\, manufacturing\, investment\, and international commerce. Speakers will discuss the shifting balance of economic power\, the role of regional partnerships\, and the ways trade continues to shape international relations in the twenty-first century.\nDrawing on historical context and contemporary developments\, the program offers insights into the interconnected forces of globalization\, technology\, supply chains\, and economic policy that continue to influence markets around the world. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Asia’s growing role in shaping global economic and political landscapes.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/the-evolution-of-asian-trade-and-influence/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Art Histories\, Across and Within: The Rockefeller Collection at Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Explore how art\, ideas\, and cultural influences traveled across Asia centuries before today’s hyperconnected world in this special Museum Salon at Asia Society. \nArt historian Arathi Menon joins Asia Society curator Xiaohan Du for a conversation inspired by works from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection and the exhibition Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon—Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. \nThe discussion looks beyond individual artworks to examine the historical networks that allowed objects\, raw materials\, artistic traditions\, and ideas to move across land and sea. These exchanges helped create connections between cultures throughout the premodern world and influenced artistic innovations across the Asian continent. \nMenon\, an Associate Professor of Art History at Hamilton College\, specializes in South Asian art and the material culture of the premodern Indian Ocean world. Her research includes the Malabar coast of southwestern India and the cultural\, economic\, and political forces that shaped its churches\, mosques\, synagogues\, temples\, architecture\, and sculpture.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/art-histories-rockefeller-collection-asia-society-nyc/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T180000
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SUMMARY:Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHosted at Asia Society\, the festival brings together writers\, artists\, scholars\, journalists\, filmmakers\, and intellectuals for conversations and performances that connect Lahore and New York through storytelling and ideas. The program aims to present nuanced perspectives on Pakistan and South Asian culture to international audiences.\nPast editions of the festival have featured acclaimed authors\, journalists\, historians\, musicians\, and filmmakers\, along with poetry readings\, panel discussions\, and live musical performances. \nOrganizer:\nLahore Literary Festival in partnership with Asia Society and Museum
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/lahore-literary-festival-in-new-york-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T193000
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SUMMARY:Asif Ali Live at The Bell House
DESCRIPTION:Comedian and actor Asif Ali brings his stand-up to The Bell House in Brooklyn for a night of comedy in Gowanus. \nAli began his career as a club comic and improviser before building an extensive television and film career. His credits include Marvel’s WandaVision\, The Mandalorian\, BoJack Horseman\, and Don’t Worry Darling. His stand-up has also been featured on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and FOX. \nAli is also part of the sketch comedy group Goatface Comedy\, alongside Aristotle Athari\, Fahim Anwar\, and Hasan Minhaj. Despite his screen work\, stand-up remains at the center of his career\, making this Brooklyn appearance a chance to catch him doing what he started with: performing live comedy. \nFor NewYorkWala\, this is a great addition to the calendar for audiences looking for South Asian-American comedy in NYC.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/asif-ali-comedy-bell-house-brooklyn-nyc/
LOCATION:The Bell House\, 149 7th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261104T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T205620Z
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SUMMARY:Gender in Motion: Bijayini Satpathy in Conversation at Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: instagram.com/bijayinisatpathy/\nAcclaimed Odissi dancer Bijayini Satpathy comes to Asia Society for a conversation exploring gender\, identity\, and movement within Asian dance traditions. \nDrawing from Odissi — the classical Indian dance form shaped by both feminine histories and male lineages — Satpathy examines how movement can express identities beyond rigid gender binaries. The program expands the conversation beyond India with two dancers demonstrating examples from Chinese opera and Javanese classical dance\, creating a broader exploration of how gender is embodied across Asian performance traditions. \nThe discussion also offers a fascinating introduction to ideas behind Satpathy’s latest solo work\, Trikāyā\, which receives its New York City premiere at Asia Society on November 5 with live musical accompaniment. \nFor NewYorkWala\, this is an especially interesting event at the intersection of Indian classical dance\, LGBTQ+ and gender conversations\, and contemporary performance in NYC.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/bijayini-satpathy-gender-in-motion-asia-society-nyc/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T205612Z
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SUMMARY:Trikāyā by Bijayini Satpathy: Solo Odissi with Live Music at Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: instagram.com/bijayinisatpathy/\nAcclaimed Odissi dancer and choreographer Bijayini Satpathy brings Trikāyā (Three Bodies) to Asia Society for its New York City premiere\, presenting an hour-long solo Odissi performance accompanied by live music. \nDrawing from the Mahabharata\, Trikāyā revisits the story of Brihannala\, the form assumed by the warrior Arjuna during the final year of his exile. After being cursed by the celestial nymph Urvashi\, Arjuna takes on a transgender form and becomes a dance instructor to Princess Uttara. Through this transformation\, Satpathy explores desire\, vulnerability\, embodiment\, and the fluidity of identity. \nRooted in the vocabulary of Odissi\, the performance examines how a classical dance tradition shaped by both feminine histories and male lineages can express identities beyond rigid gender binaries. Satpathy embodies four characters during the work — Arjuna\, Urvashi\, Brihannala\, and a young princess — moving between masculine and feminine narratives through precise movement and emotional expression. \nThe performance features an original score by singer and composer Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy\, who provides live musical accompaniment. With its intersection of Indian mythology\, classical dance\, gender\, and contemporary interpretations of identity\, Trikāyā is particularly relevant for audiences interested in both Indian and LGBTQ+ culture in NYC.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/trikaya-bijayini-satpathy-odissi-asia-society-nyc/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T160000
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026 – Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Festival of Lights in New York City as Diwali Lights Up Asia Society returns for a colorful afternoon of Indian dance\, music\, storytelling\, arts and crafts\, and family-friendly activities. \nPresented in collaboration with The Culture Tree\, this annual Family Day celebrates the traditions and stories of Diwali through hands-on experiences for all ages. Visitors can learn Indian dance styles including Bharatanatyam\, Kathak\, Ghoomar\, and Bhangra\, watch interactive puppet shows inspired by Diwali stories\, and even meet Asia Society’s statue of Lord Ganesh while learning about his significance in Indian culture and the holiday. \nThroughout the afternoon\, families can decorate their own diyas\, make Diwali-inspired jewelry and masks\, get temporary henna tattoos\, learn about Indian mithai\, and enjoy interactive storytelling. Asia Society’s Leo Café will also offer a special Diwali menu for the occasion. \nDiwali is celebrated across South Asia by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists and is often described as the Festival of Lights\, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nSchedule Highlights\n1:00 PM – Introduction to Diwali1:15 PM – Indian Dance: Bharatanatyam & Kathak2:15 PM – Interactive Puppet Show: Stories of Diwali3:15 PM – Indian Dance: Ghoomar & Bhangra \n1:00–4:00 PM – Arts\, crafts\, sweets and storytelling\, including diya decorating\, Diwali jewelry\, henna tattoos\, mithai decorating\, mask making and more.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261114T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T213000
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SUMMARY:THE JAZMINES: A Rage Play – and for Legal Reasons\, a Parody at Lincoln Center
DESCRIPTION:THE JAZMINES: a rage play – and for legal reasons\, a parody is a new theatrical work with music from writer and performer Jasmine Sharma. Set within a satirical multiverse of choices and consequences\, the piece follows brown artists navigating the theater industry\, where professional success can come at the expense of friendships and personal relationships. \nA finalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Conference\, THE JAZMINES makes its Lincoln Center debut with music by composer Xander Browne and direction by Asmeret Ghebremichael. The approximately 100-minute presentation is billed as a musical theater reading.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/the-jazmines-jasmine-sharma-lincoln-center-nyc/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T230000
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SUMMARY:70 After Dark: Festival of Light at Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Asia Society’s 70th anniversary with 70 After Dark: Festival of Light\, an immersive nighttime celebration inspired by Diwali and the many traditions of light celebrated across Asia. \nFor one night\, Asia Society transforms into an after-hours cultural celebration featuring live music\, museum access\, culinary experiences\, interactive activities\, and performances. Presented in partnership with The Culture Tree\, the evening brings together art\, food\, music\, and community to celebrate connection and new beginnings. \nThe event also serves as the culmination of Asia Society’s 70th anniversary celebrations\, making it a particularly festive night to experience the museum after dark. \nGuests are encouraged to dress for the occasion with a Festive Cocktail / Cultural Elegance dress code.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/70-after-dark-festival-of-light-asia-society-nyc/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270113T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270113T220000
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SUMMARY:The Failed Romances – Tamil Cinema-Inspired Theater at Lincoln Center
DESCRIPTION:Malaysian theater company TerryandTheCuz makes its U.S. debut at Lincoln Center with காதல் தோல்விகள் (The Failed Romances)\, a genre-defying theatrical cabaret inspired by the larger-than-life world of Tamil cinema. \nCreated by TerryandTheCuz and Adriano Cortese\, the production combines theater\, live music\, movement\, and inventive design to transform deeply personal stories of romance into a shared cultural experience. A six-piece live band performs iconic and reimagined Tamil songs as the performers navigate love\, heartbreak\, memory\, and the often contradictory terrain of relationships. \nBut The Failed Romances goes beyond tales of broken hearts. Drawing on decades of cinematic storytelling and colonial legacy\, the production examines how popular culture has shaped ideas about masculinity\, femininity\, attraction\, and belonging. Developed over several years with collaborators from Malaysia\, Australia\, and Singapore\, the show brings a distinctly Southeast Asian perspective to the Lincoln Center stage.
URL:https://newyorkwala.com/event/the-failed-romances-tamil-theater-lincoln-center-nyc/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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