Culture Calendar
South Asian and pan-Asian festivals in one of the most diverse U.S. metros.
Houston, Texas
Anime Matsuri marks its 20th year July 23–26, 2026 at George R. Brown Convention Center with Japanese pop-culture panels, concerts, and vendor hall.
Image: Anime Matsuri
Past Houston listings stay up briefly for recaps and next-year bookmarks.
Houston, Texas
HAAPIFEST runs May 29 through June 14, 2026 in Houston and online, with features, documentaries, shorts, and filmmaker Q&As at DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase.
Image: Chicago South Asian Film Festival
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