Asia Texas Society Hosts Variety of Events in October
Discover workshops, discussions, wellness and more
All events take place at Asia Society Texas located at 1370 Southmore Blvd. in the Museum District unless noted otherwise
ARTS & CULTURE
Houston Cinema Arts Festival Film Screening: The Friend’s House is Here on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.; Tickets: $15 ($10 for AST Members)
Houston Cinema Arts Festival and Asia Society Texas present the Texas premiere of The Friend’s House is Here. Central to the film’s narrative is an authentic, radical care between women dedicated to holding one another in community through artistic and personal upheaval.
Art Tour: Yoshitaka Amano: Big Bang on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11 a.m.; Tickets: $10 (Free for AST Members); Free Students and Educators with I.D.
Experience art on a personal level and join a docent-led tour of Yoshitaka Amano: Big Bang. Experience firsthand the spellbinding visual arts lexicon of the animator responsible for the creative direction of iconic media universes including Speed Racer, Vampire Hunter D, and the Final Fantasy video game saga.
Diwali Lights! 2026 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, 2 – 6 p.m. FREE; registration required. Ticketed performances: $15 (10 for AST Members) Celebrate one of the most cherished holidays in India and beyond: Diwali! This free, family-friendly festival of lights brings the spirit of the season to life with delicious food, hands-on activities, local vendors, and captivating theatrical and dance performances. |
Jinnah: Triumph and Tragedy Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $45 (35% Discount for AST Members); $10 Students and Educators with I.D. Pakistan Association of Greater Houston in collaboration with Asia Society Texas and Aga’s Restaurant and Catering are excited to bring Jinnah: Triumph and Tragedy to Houston audiences — a historical play on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and the 150th birth anniversary of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. |
Wellness and workshops
Cultural Bridges With AARP: The Art of Calligraphy on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5 p.m.; FREE; registration required
Through an interactive workshop, discover the timeless beauty of Square Kufic calligraphy, a geometric form of Arabic script celebrated for its striking architectural qualities.
Yoga in the Bamboo Garden on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10 a.m.; Tickets: $10 (35% Discount for AST Members)
Experience “Bamboo Bliss,” hosted by Lost Lotus Yoga Studio in AST’s serene bamboo garden! Join the All Levels Vinyasa Flow for an inclusive class and enjoy a flowing sequence amid tranquil surroundings.
Sound Bath With Farida Meguid on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11 a.m.; Tickets: $15 (35% Discount for AST Members); $10 Students and Educators with I.D.
This gentle sound bath session invites guests to relax and become engulfed by the luminous tones of alchemy crystal singing bowls. All are welcome, from first-time participants to experienced practitioners seeking restorative stillness.
THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSIONS
JLF Houston on Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tickets: $20 (35% Discount for AST Members); $10 Students and Educators with I.D.
At JLF Houston, internationally acclaimed authors and thinkers — including Karan Mahajan, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Kanwal Singh Rekhi, Benjamin Moser, and Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan — will take part in a range of provocative panels and debates alongside Houston’s best local writers on the thoughts and issues that resonate with our times.
Author Talk: Everyday Movement With Gigi L. Leung on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.; Tickets: $20; $10 Students and Educators with I.D.
Drawing from her novel Everyday Movement, Gigi Leung explores the tension between individual lives and collective beliefs during times of social upheaval. Joined in conversation by Hong Kong political scholar Stan Hok-Wui Wong, Leung reflects on how friendship, love, responsibility, and belonging can bring people together while also creating pressure, conflict, and private wounds.
Architecture Tour on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11 a.m.; Tickets: $10 (Free for AST Members); Free for Students and Educators with I.D.
Join a guided tour that weaves together Asia Society Texas Center’s unique design elements, cultural influences, and stories behind our featured exhibitions.
| Featured Photo by Annie Mulligan |