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Ganesha: Lord of New Beginnings
2024-07-03 08:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 UTC | The Met, 1000 5th Ave, New York, 10028, United States
Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is a Brahmanical (Hindu) diety known to clear a path to the gods and remove obstacles in everyday life. He is loved by his devotees (bhakti) for his many traits, including his insatiable appetite for sweet cakes and his role as a dispenser of magic, surprise, and laughter. However, Ganesha is also the lord of ganas (nature deities) and can take on a fearsome aspect in this guise.
The seventh- to twenty-first-century works in this exhibition trace his depiction across the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. Featuring 24 works across sculptures, paintings, musical instruments, ritual implements, and photography, the exhibition emphasizes the vitality and exuberance of Ganesha as the bringer of new beginnings.
June 13, 2024–June 15, 2025
Gallery 251

Fashion Icons: Prabal Gurung and Walk Like a Girl
2025-06-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, United States
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 can be a force for storytelling, activism, and cultural change.
🎁 Guests will receive a complimentary copy of the book (while supplies last).

Culinary Crossroads: Innovating Indian Cuisine in New York City
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, United States
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 York City’s ever-dynamic food scene.
👩🏽‍🍳 Moderated by Anu Sehgal of The Culture Tree, the discussion will dive into:
The balance between honoring tradition and pushing culinary boundaries
The challenges of running Indian restaurants today
How Indian flavors are shaping global dining trends
🍽️ Come hungry!
After the panel, enjoy a tasting reception featuring bites from Andaaz, Junoon, Rowdy Rooster, and Maya Kaimal, plus craft brews by Rupee Beer.
Celebrate the evolution of Indian cuisine—from street food to fine dining—with the people shaping its future.

The Birdcage (1996) – Big Screen Screening
2025-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY, 11106, United States
🌈 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 today.
Whether you’re new to this 90s masterpiece or quoting “I pierced the toast!” on a daily basis, trust us—you want to see this with a crowd.
🎬 Big laughs. Bigger hair. Timeless heart.
💅 Come for the drama, stay for the wigs.

Celebrate Pride with Queer Voices in Literature
2025-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Barnes & Noble – Union Square, 33 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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 of Dreams)
Debbie Millman (Love Letter to a Garden)
Jesse James Rose (Sorry I Keep Crying During Sex)
Moderator:
TJ Alexander
The panel will be followed by a book signing session. Attendees can have up to two books signed per author (one personalized and one signature only). Authors will also be available for photos, with B&N staff assisting.

Gangs of Wasseypur – Screening & Talk with Anurag Kashyap
2025-06-22 12:15 - 18:30 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, United States
🎬 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 Kashyap himself. Expect insider stories, wild behind-the-scenes details, and a look at how this bloody saga became a global cult classic.
🧨 From 1940s British-ruled Bengal to post-liberalization India, this film charts three generations of feuding families and features powerhouse performances by Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Richa Chadha.
🎶 Addictive soundtrack? Check. Cinematic bravado? Check.
Named one of the best films of the 21st century by The Guardian.
If you’ve never seen Wasseypur, this is not just a screening—it’s an experience. And if you have? You already know this is unmissable.
📽️ Hindi with English subtitles | Total runtime: 321 minutes | DCP format

Leo Bar Happy Hour: Celebrate Pride Month
2025-06-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, United States
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 one drink. Purchase your ticket here. The event is 21+.
