Saturday, Jun. 29, 2019 – Saturday, Jun. 29, 2019
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
US/Central
Exhibitions | Volunteering | Vendors | Parking | Sponsorship and Support
Eat, shop, and play at Asia Society's annual festival! An international bazaar, performances, arts and crafts, fusion cuisine, live demonstrations, and more await at this FREE indoor event.
New this year: Embark on an adventure through Asia, using our passport to explore different regions' traditions, cultures, and food!
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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FREE Entry to Exhibitions during AsiaFest
In Super Sarap, artists Mik Gaspay, Jeanne F. Jalandoni, Charlene Tan, and O.M. France Viana revisit commonplace objects and food within Filipino cooking to elicit personal and collective memories and to challenge cultural norms associated with food.
On view March 16 – July 21, 2019
In Site Lines: Artists Working in Texas, the works of Texas-based artists Ambreen Butt, Abhidnya Ghuge, Beili Liu, Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, and Prince Varughese Thomas address themes such as the value of work, cultural memory, and the importance of place.
On view April 13 – August 18, 2019
Volunteering
Become a part of the fun by volunteering for AsiaFest! Asia Society is looking for volunteers to assist onstage and in the family activity areas, the galleries, and throughout the building. Two shifts are available: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 1 – 5 p.m. To volunteer for the event, please contact [email protected] or 713.496.9917.
Vendors
To apply as a vendor at the event, please complete the online application and a member of our staff will review. For questions, please contact [email protected] or 713.496.9917.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the Asia Society Texas Center parking lot across from the building on Southmore Boulevard. For additional details about accessing the Museum District — including Metrorail, cabs, and more parking options — please visit the Houston Museum District website.
Previous AsiaFest Events
2018 AsiaFest details
Highlights from AsiaFest 2017
2017 AsiaFest details
Highlights from AsiaFest 2016
2016 AsiaFest details
Sponsorship and Support
AsiaFest is free and open to all. To sponsor this program, please see our Sponsor Packet and contact Lauren Smith, Development Manager, at 713.496.9926 or [email protected].
Benefactor Level Sponsorship
Ambassador Level Sponsorship
Chairman Level Sponsorship
Teri & Jeff Lee
Laura & Brad McWilliams
Presidents Level Sponsorship
Kan & Celia Lin
AsUnited Marketing Alliance
Symong & Francoise Shih
Mr. & Mrs. Chih-Jen Kao
Lynn Chou & Jett Lin
Additional Support
Joanne & Kevin Hsu
Polly Lee
Meifei Liang
Jone-Ing Lin
Joy Wu
Chao-Shyuan Li
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday (free admission all day), 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday and major holidays. - Explore Asia Admission: Six interactive stations; includes complimentary access to current exhibition in the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery. $15 per guest ages 13 and up. $9 per guest ages 7–12. Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members. Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery Admission Only: $8 per guest. Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members. Free exhibition admission on Thursdays from 12 pm – 7 pm, presented by Regions Bank.
Directions & Parking
- Free Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking in Asia Society Texas Center's lot is $7 for 1-24 hours. Entrances on Caroline and Austin. Limited free and paid street parking is also available.
Special Offers / Dining
Java Lava Cafe
Serving 100 percent premium Kona coffee from KarmaSu Coffee Farm in Hawaii, plus breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats, Java Lava Cafe is open for extended breakfast hours Tuesday–Saturday.
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
https://asiasociety.org/texas/java-lava-cafe
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