Join us for the Midtown Cultural Alliance (MCA) Open House at The Korea Society!
Following the successful launch of the inaugural Open House events in September 2025, MCA will host a second cross-organizational Open House from Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, April 5, 2026. Offering both free and paid programming spread across all five partner organizations, MCA invites visitors to experience our locality as one of New York’s signature destination neighborhoods.
Participate in the MCA Passport Stamp Rally to redeem a free gift! A visitor to any one event on this Open House will receive a special “passport” and collect a stamp upon attendance at any one of the five organizations. Once collecting three stamps on their passport, a visitor may then redeem a free gift from up to three different organizations of their choice.
MCA Organizations
EVENTS
FORTNIGHT EVENTS:
THE KOREA SOCIETY
March 31, 2026
Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation Series on Ethics & Common Values - Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (Lecture / 6 pm)
April 2, 2026
Spring Happy Hour (6 PM) 💰
Hangul Help: Learn Korean Alphabet Workshop (7 pm - 9 pm - Virtual)💰
**All Gallery Visits to The Korea Society will earn a stamp in the MCA Passport during March 26 - April 3, 2026**
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
Check out the full calendar of events hosted by all participating MCA organizations!
*Charged events are indicated by 💰
Thu. 3/26
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm) 💰
The Korea Society
Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 4:30 pm - Appointment Required)
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 6 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 8 pm)
French Library (open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm)
Scandinavia House
The Good Traitor (Film Screening / 7 pm - Suggested Ticket Pricing/Free)
Fri. 3/27
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm) 💰
Survival Japanese Workshop (Language Course / 4 - 5 pm) 💰
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (Film Series / 7pm) 💰
The Korea Society
Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 4:30 pm - Appointment Required)
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 6 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 6 pm)
Scandinavia House
Deaf (Sorda) – Lux Audience Awards 2026 Film Screening (Film Screening / 7 pm)
Sat. 3/28
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 12 pm - 6 pm - Free Admission for MCA participants)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (Film Series / 3 pm, 5 pm, 7:30 pm) 💰
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 5 pm)
French Library (open 10 am - 3 pm)
Scandinavia House
Mail Art Workshop with Riitta Ikonen (10 am - 4 pm)💰
Nordic Knit-In / Adult Crafts with Hilary Snell (Workshop / 11 am - 5 pm - Suggested Donation/Free)
Sun. 3/29
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 12 pm - 6 pm) 💰
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (Film Series / 4 pm, 6:30 pm) 💰
Mon. 3/30
Japan Society
Crash Course for Travelers to Japan (Language Course / 6 pm - 8 pm) 💰
The Korea Society
Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 4:30 pm - Appointment Required)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 8 pm)
Tue. 3/31
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm) 💰
The Korea Society
Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 4:30 pm - Appointment Required)
Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation Series on Ethics & Common Values - Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (Lecture / 6 pm)
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 6 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 8 pm)
French Library (open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm)
Petits potes: Storytime in French for Toddlers (10:30 am - RSVP Required)
Judex (Film Screening / 4 pm, 7 pm) 💰
Wed. 4/1
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm) 💰
Akane-banashi World Premiere (Screening / 8 pm) 💰
The Korea Society
Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 4:30 pm - Appointment Required)
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 6 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 8 pm)
French Library (open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm)
Scandinavia House
Woman at War – Silver Anniversary Film Series (7 pm) 💰
Thu. 4/2
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm) 💰
The Korea Society
Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 4:30 pm - Appointment Required)
Spring Happy Hour (6 pm) 💰
Hangul Help: Learn Korean Alphabet Workshop (7 pm - 9 pm - Virtual)💰
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 6 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 8 pm)
French Library (open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm)
Fri. 4/3
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm + Free First Fridays / 5 pm - 7 pm Free Admission for All)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (Film Series / 7 pm, 9:15 pm) 💰
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 10 am - 6 pm)
Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra (Music Performance / 7:30 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 6 pm)
Sat. 4/4
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 12 pm - 6 pm - Free Admission for MCA participants)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (Film Series / 6 pm, 8:30 pm) 💰
Korean Cultural Center New York
In Transit, In Formation (Gallery Exhibition / 11 am - 5 pm)
L’Alliance New York
Les tutomouves (Visual Arts Exhibition & Kids Activities / 9 am - 5 pm)
French Library (open 10:30 am - 3 pm)
Sun. 4/5
Japan Society
Kawai Kanjirō: House to House (Gallery Exhibition / 12 pm - 6 pm) 💰
INFORMATION ABOUT MCA
The Midtown Cultural Alliance (MCA) is a presenters’ union founded by Japan Society, The Korea Society, Korean Cultural Center, L’Alliance New York, and Scandinavia House to highlight Midtown NYC as a global cultural destination.
New York City is home to the densest agglomeration of cosmopolitan cultural outposts in the world. The Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan—from 59th street to 34th street, bound by the East River and Madison Avenue—boasts dozens of distinct international cultural organizations offering a dizzying array of programs connecting New York audiences to global culture in the form of international art exhibitions, live music, performance, film screenings, lectures, literary programs, and more. In just a few scant city blocks, visitors can immerse themselves in the art of the entire world.
The Midtown Cultural Alliance invites visitors to experience our locality as one of New York’s signature destination neighborhoods, serving up the best traditional and contemporary art, music, film, and performance from around the world, right here in Midtown.