A landmark of queer Asian cinema, Lan Yu returns to the big screen at Asia Society as part of its ongoing film programming. Directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Stanley Kwan, the 2001 drama tells the deeply moving story of a young architecture student and a wealthy businessman whose relationship unfolds...
Join entertainer, activist, and author Frankie Grande at Strand Book Store for a celebration of his debut memoir, SUPERGAY. Known for his infectious energy, advocacy work, and unapologetic authenticity, Grande shares the personal stories behind his journey through fame, family, recovery, and queer self-discovery in this candid new memoir. In...
In SUPERGAY, Frankie Grande shares stories from his life in the spotlight, his experiences growing up queer, navigating the entertainment industry, overcoming addiction, and embracing authenticity. The memoir combines humor, vulnerability, and personal reflection while celebrating self-expression and LGBTQ+ pride. About Frankie Grande Known for his work on Broadway, television,...
Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking 1996 debut feature remains one of the most important films in queer cinema history. Blending mockumentary, romance, and film history, The Watermelon Woman follows a young Black lesbian filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from the 1930s known only by the racist screen credit "The Watermelon Woman." As she...
Metrograph presents Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone, a haunting Gothic ghost story set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Released in 2001, the film is widely regarded as one of the director's finest achievements, blending supernatural horror with political history, emotional depth, and a profound meditation on...
Metrograph presents A Bigger Splash, Jack Hazan's groundbreaking portrait of artist David Hockney and the creative world that surrounded him in the early 1970s. Neither a conventional documentary nor a traditional narrative film, Hazan's innovative hybrid work blurs the boundaries between fact and fiction, creating an intimate and emotionally revealing...
MoMA invites visitors to experience the museum after hours during a special evening that combines art, music, socializing, and access to one of the world's most celebrated collections of modern and contemporary art. The event transforms the museum into a lively gathering space where guests can explore exhibitions, enjoy refreshments,...
Metrograph presents a screening of Farewell My Concubine, Chen Kaige's sweeping masterpiece and one of the most celebrated films in the history of Chinese cinema. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the film follows the lives of two Peking Opera performers over the course of five...
Celebrate Pride Month with an evening of cocktails, culture, community, and connection at Asia Society's popular Leo Bar Happy Hour. This special LGBTQ+ edition of the museum's monthly social gathering invites queer professionals, creatives, and allies to mingle in the beautiful Garden Court while enjoying after-hours museum access, art, and...
