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SUMMARY:Global Diwali Spark 2026 — Online Creative Competition
DESCRIPTION:Global Diwali Spark 2026 is an online creative competition open to participants worldwide. \nCelebrate Diwali through three categories:\n• Festive Glow — photography\, judged by Mitali Vyas.\n• Beat & Bloom — creative reels up to 60 seconds\, judged by Svetlana Tulasi.\n• The Spark Within — captions\, poems and reflections\, judged by Chef Ajay Chopra. \nEntries opened on 8 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026 at 23:59:59 IST. Winners are scheduled to be announced on 30 November 2026. \nThis listing describes an online entry window\, not a live meeting or broadcast. Participation takes place through the competition website. \nEntry fees apply. USD launch pricing is $10 for Festive Glow and The Spark Within\, and $15 for Beat & Bloom\, subject to the competition’s first-1\,000-entry launch quota. Standard USD fees are $25\, $25 and $35 respectively. Check the website for current availability and pricing. \nParticipants under 18 require parent or guardian consent. \n20% of net proceeds will be donated to Project Jeevan Sahara – Stepping Stone Charitable Society. \nFull eligibility\, submission requirements and terms:\nhttps://globaldiwalispark.com \nOrganiser contact:\nNeil D’souza\nsupport@globaldiwalispark.com\n+91 9920899569
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/global-diwali-spark-2026-online-creative-competition/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T160000
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SUMMARY:Bhangra & Beats Free Night Market-Official City of San Francisco Diwali Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Festival of Lights in the heart of San Francisco as Bhangra & Beats Night Market returns to Yerba Buena Gardens for the Official City of San Francisco Diwali Celebration! \nThe Gardens will come alive with the infectious energy of Non Stop Bhangra featuring DJs\, live dhol drummers\, colorful performances by Dholrhythms Dance Company\, interactive Bhangra lessons\, and an open dance floor inviting everyone to join the celebration. \nThe festivities expand across Yerba Buena Gardens\, Jessie Square\, and Yerba Buena Lane with Bollywood in the Square\, delicious Indian food\, South Asian and local makers and vendors\, henna\, diya decorating\, arts and crafts\, family-friendly activities\, community activations\, and more. \nRooted in the joy\, light\, and togetherness of Diwali\, Bhangra & Beats brings generations and communities together to celebrate South Asian culture while sharing its music\, dance\, food\, art\, and traditions with the wider Bay Area. \nCome dance\, eat\, shop\, connect\, and celebrate Diwali with us as we light up downtown San Francisco! \nFriday\, November 13\, 2026 | 4–9 PM\nYerba Buena Gardens + Jessie Square + Yerba Buena Lane\nFREE + All Ages \nPresented by Into The Streets and Non Stop Bhangra in partnership with Yerba Buena Partnership\, the Mayor’s Office of Daniel Lurie\, the San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development\, and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. \nWith support from The Svane Family Foundation Fund Culture Forward Grant Program.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/bhangra-beats-free-night-market-official-san-francisco-diwali-celebration/
LOCATION:Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Diwali Festival,Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
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SUMMARY:Garam Masala Comedy Dating Show: Diwali Edition
DESCRIPTION:Two strangers. One blind date on stage. A room full of people watching it unfold. Comedians Surbhi and Wyatt Feegrado host a Diwali edition of the show: standup comedy\, live matchmaking and audience participation\, followed by a Bollywood DJ dance afterparty and singles mixer\, where the audience gets to meet\, dance and mingle too. \nFriday\, November 13. Doors at 6 PM. Show at 7:30 PM.\nThe Loft at City Winery NYC\, 25 11th Ave\, New York\, NY 10011.\nGeneral admission: $36 before fees and taxes. \nTickets: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/garam-masala-comedy-dating-show-as6jo1\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garammasaladating/\nContact: contact@garammasaladating.com
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/garam-masala-comedy-dating-show-diwali-edition/
LOCATION:The Loft at City Winery NYC\, 25 11th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T110000
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SUMMARY:Prolific in Parallel: On cultivating excellence across dance\, engineering and life
DESCRIPTION:What If Your Art and Your Career Don’t Have to Compete? \n​What if you can be a master of many trades? \n​Join us for a fireside chat with Rasika Kumar about building a life where creativity and career don’t compete for space\, and where each one makes the other stronger. \n​Rasika Kumar is a Bharatanatyam performer\, choreographer\, and software engineer who has built parallel careers in the arts and technology for over two decades. \n​Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area\, she began dancing at age four under her mother\, Mythili Kumar\, and is currently a Principal Dancer and Choreographer with Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose. \n​As a choreographer\, she combines the traditional vocabulary of Bharatanatyam with contemporary themes and diverse narratives\, while advocating for artistic practice to be recognized as rigorous and meaningful professional work. \n​A graduate of MIT with a degree in computer science\, Rasika has spent much of her engineering career at Google\, working in search technology and engineering leadership. \n​She is also a mom of two. Her experiences across dance\, technology and motherhood have shaped her approach to creativity\, collaboration\, and problem-solving. \n\n​Chat will be hosted by Apoorvaa Deshpande\, a Tech Lead for AI privacy at Google\, PhD in computer science from Brown University. She is a senior musician at IndianRaga\, featured in popular music productions that have garnered millions of views\, and is invited to perform her curated concerts internationally. \n​She is also a mom to two boys and believes in the power of embracing your multidimensionality. Apoorvaa is the founder of PolyPaths\, with a mission to help other creative tech professionals design a life of joy and fulfillment! \n  \n\n\n\nSo how do you keep a creative path thriving alongside a demanding tech path? \n​What does it take to sustain excellence across two domains for decades\, not just a season? And how can the learnings of one practice make you better at the other? \n​In this conversation\, Apoorvaa and Rasika will explore what it means to be a prolific polypath who seeks mastery in multiple domains. \n\n​What to expect \n\n​A candid conversation on living a creative life alongside a demanding career\n​Real stories from two decades of pursuing art and technology side by side\n​Audience Q&A\n​Coffee\, snacks and new meaningful connections\n​A curated lunch for deeper conversations (If you choose the Conversation + Lunch pass)\n\n\n​Date: Saturday\, November 14\nTime: 11am PDT\nLocation: Mountain View\, CA (exact address will be shared on registration) \n​Conversation Pass: [$15]\nTwin Pass (Bring a Friend): [$20]\nConversation + Lunch: [$75] (limited spots) \n\n​Our chef Tanvi Gupta is a data architect and surgical education researcher\, passionate about using evidence-based research to shape the future of surgical training. She is bringing a special festive menu for this event 🙂 \n​Growing up in Bengal\, food became an important part of her identity and a way of bringing people together. She loves cooking\, growing her own food\, thoughtfully curating menus\, and creating meaningful experiences around the table. \n​Come curious. Leave inspired. ✨ \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nPlease register to see the exact location of this event.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/cultivating-excellence-across-dance-engineering-and-life/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:VivaahReady Singles Zoom Mixer for Indian Singles in the USA
DESCRIPTION:Meet Indian-origin singles living in the USA at VivaahReady’s online singles mixer on Sunday\, November 15\, 2026. Participants must be ages 24–40 on the event date and currently live in the United States. US citizenship is not required for every session. \nChoose an eligible 90-minute Zoom session. Cost: $25 per session. All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST): \n10:00–11:30 AM: Divorced\, widowed or annulled singles; never-married singles also welcome. Eligible US citizens\, visa holders and green-card holders may attend. \n1:00–2:30 PM: Never-married visa and green-card holders; never-married US citizens also welcome. \n3:00–4:30 PM: Never-married US citizens living in the USA only. \nSeparated participants and people awaiting divorce are not eligible. These are three separate sessions\, not one continuous event. \nPrivate one-to-one Zoom conversations are arranged as closely as possible around preferences and the people attending. The mixer is never recorded. Matches and a specific number of introductions are not guaranteed. \nComplete your profile and photo before registering and paying. Registration closes November 12 at 11:59 PM PST. Registered participants receive private Zoom details by email on November 14. \nFull eligibility and registration: https://vivaahready.com/events/november\nOrganizer: VivaahReady\nQuestions: support@vivaahready.com
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/vivaahready-singles-zoom-mixer-for-indian-singles-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T150000
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SUMMARY:गुरुवैभवम् — Guruvaibhavam: In Celebration of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra’s Birth Centenary
DESCRIPTION:Join Guru Shradha for Guruvaibhavam\, a magnificent celebration marking the birth centenary of the legendary Odissi maestro\, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. As his second establishment founded globally to uphold his artistic lineage\, Bay Area-based Guru Shradha is honored to carry forward his enduring legacy. \nThis milestone program brings together all the students of Guru Shradha to illuminate the transformative journey of a dancer—from initial steps grounded in discipline to deep\, soulful artistic maturity\, in reverence of the legend who shaped the tradition. \nPrepare to be enchanted\, moved\, and uplifted by an evening of devotion\, rhythm\, and storytelling. Secure your tickets now and join us in honoring the immortal legacy of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra! \n📅Date: Saturday\, November 21st\n⏰Time: 3pm\n📍Venue: Sunnyvale Theatre\, 550 E. Remington Drive\, Sunnyvale\, CA 94087\n🎟️Tickets: https://guruvaibhavam.eventbrite.com/
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/%e0%a4%97%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b5%e0%a5%88%e0%a4%ad%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%8d-guruvaibhavam-in-celebration-of-guru-kelucharan-mohapatras-birth-centenary/
LOCATION:Sunnyvale Theater 550 E Remington Dr\, \, Sunnyvale\, CA
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T173000
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SUMMARY:10 years of Noorani Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Noorani Dance is celebrating 10 years of enlightening minds & hearts through the arts! \nJoin us for:\nPerformances by Noorani Dance Company & School\nCocktails & conversation\nBay Area premiere of Rhythm of our Own – a dance documentary on founder Farah Yasmeen Shaikh’s work and international impact\nFundraiser and preview of upcoming Noorani Dance season \nReminisce on the impact we’ve had through cultural bridge building and unique artistic endeavors\, enjoy a dynamic program\, and learn about Noorani Dance’s upcoming projects. \n📆 Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 | 5:30-8pm\n📌 CZI Community Space\, Redwood City\, CA\n🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/meraas-aur-noor
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/10-years-of-noorani-dance/
LOCATION:CZI Community Space\, Redwood City\, CA\, 801 Jefferson Avenue\, Ste 100\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Classical Indian Music,Dance,Fundraising campaign
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T163000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to experience a vibrant celebration of culture\, literature\, and art at the 3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival! Hosted at the spectacular Austin Public Library Central Branch\, this one-day festival brings global South Asian narratives to life for children and families across Central Texas. \nFestival Highlights Include: \nAward-Winning Authors: Meet and hear interactive readings from celebrated children’s book authors including Jyoti Rajan Gopal\, Reem Faruqi\, and Meera Sriram. \nHistoric Traditional Arts: Witness a mesmerizing performance of traditional Kerala shadow puppetry (Tholpavakoothu)\, a rare\, ancient art form making its debut in Austin! \nIntergenerational Folk Music & Dance: Enjoy lively musical showcases and rhythm workshops designed for kids to drum\, dance\, and sing along. \nHands-on Workshops: Free arts and crafts stations where children can create their own puppets\, explore storytelling elements\, and take home their creations. \nVarta is dedicated to fostering empathy\, diverse representation\, and intergenerational connections through the universal power of a good story. \nAdmission is completely free\, and all workshop materials are provided. Space for specific author sessions and puppetry workshops may be limited\, so early arrival or RSVP via our website is highly encouraged!
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/3rd-annual-varta-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX 78701\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Community,Festival,Music,school students,Story
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T220000
DTSTAMP:20261112T203327Z
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SUMMARY:The Golden Gala: An Evening to Fight Childhood Brain Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Dress up\, bring your friends and spend a night doing something good. The Brave Ronil Foundation invites you to the Golden Gala under the glass dome of the Rotunda at San José City Hall. \nThe evening opens with a cocktail reception and silent auction\, followed by inspiring guest speakers\, a seated three-course dinner with a live auction\, and live entertainment. Every ticket\, bid and sponsorship helps fund research\, support families and raise awareness in the fight against childhood brain cancer. \nBecause every child is as precious as gold. \nFormal attire. Ages 11 and up. Parking at the 4th Street Garage\, 44 S. Fourth Street. \nTickets\, sponsorships and donations: https://braveronil.org/goldengala\nCan’t attend? You can still help by donating or becoming a sponsor. \nQuestions: info@braveronil.org or (510) 344-2740. Follow @braveronil on Instagram\, Facebook and LinkedIn.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-golden-gala-an-evening-to-fight-childhood-brain-cancer/
LOCATION:The Rotunda at San José City Hall\, 200 E. Santa Clara Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brave Ronil Foundation":MAILTO:info@braveronil.org
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