‘Siam’ in Massachusetts
EVENT: The Kingdom of Siam: The Art of Central Thailand, 1350 – 1800
BACKGROUND: From national museums of Thailand, the exhibit closed on the West Coast in San Francisco and is making its East Coast appearance.
INTERESTING: World’s first major exhibition of art from the ancient capital of Ayutthaya features 80 of the finest surviving pieces.
DETAILS: Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Mass., July 16 0– Oct. 16, (978) 745-9500, www.pem.org.
Chang’s ‘Kick Ass’ Show
EVENT: Eliot Chang’s Comedy Slam
BACKGROUND: Eliot Chang is a stand-up comic from NYC. Recent appearances include: Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and Spike TV’s Crash Test.
INTERESTING: From Chang’s website: “I personally guarantee a kick ass show.” A 10-minute Q&A follows the show.
DETAILS: $35, Aug. 4-6, 8 p.m., ImaginAsian Theater, 239 E. 59th St., 2nd-3rd Ave., New York, www.echang.com.
Miss Asian America Pageant
EVENT: 20th Annual Miss Asian America Pageant in association with Jade Ribbon Campaign
BACKGROUND: 24 contestants from over six states.
INTERESTING: Featuring previous queens and highlighting awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer.
DETAILS: Sun., Aug. 6, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco. Tickets available at any United Commercial Bank, (415) 397-8988. Contact Rose Chung at (415) 474-8398 or visit www.info@missasianamerica.com.
Wine Tasting Paired with Indian Cuisine
EVENT: The Tasting
BACKGROUND: The Tasting is part of a series by the Asian Women in Business exploring the diverse cuisines of Asian cuisine.
INTERESTING: This multi-course meal will feature expert Joshua Wesson on multiple options for wine enthusiasts and novices to enjoy with Indian cuisine.
DETAILS: $50-75, Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m., Diwan Restaurant, 148 E. 48th St., New York, (212) 868-1368, email info@awib.org or visit www.awib.org.