BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//India Currents - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indiacurrents.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for India Currents REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250812T220034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T220034Z UID:10007061-1755946800-1755957600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Beyond the Frame: Contemporary Indian Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Contemporary Indian Art Exhibition\, showcasing paintings and sculptures by over 14 artists! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/beyond-the-frame-contemporary-indian-art-exhibition/2025-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/August-Art-Exhibition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250722T192604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193458Z UID:10007040-1755946800-1755979200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:IDIA 2025 - Bharatanatyam Festival & Conference DESCRIPTION:IDIA 2025 is intended to be a day long community event showcasing performances\, panel discussions\, and expert talks. The mission of IDIA is to bring to the San Francisco Bay Area highly talented artists and motivating speakers from around the world\, and have an immersive\, interactive\, and educational experience for art lovers and students of dance. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/idia-2025-bharatanatyam-festival-conference/ LOCATION:Cubberley Theater 4120 Middlefield Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/banner_0ci8txkWQrorP26dGyEr_IMG_20250523_WA0005.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250410T071035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T071035Z UID:10006429-1755959400-1755968400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:VASANTSENA\, A Musical DESCRIPTION:Adapted from the plays Charudatt by Bhasa(500 BC) and Mrcchakatika by Sudraka (500 AD)\, we bring you this 2500 year old story in true cinema on stage style\, set to memorable Bollywood tunes with gorgeous classical dances all with the backdrop of this classic tale of the Nagar Vadhu(Royal Courtesan) of the ancient city of Ujjaini in India\, Vasantsena\, who fell in love with a commoner  Charudatt. You will be at the edge of your seats loving every bit of the show and wanting to come back for more. \nThe play is in English with classical dances on well-loved Bollywood songs. The duration of the performance is approximately 2 hrs. (including a 20-minute intermission). No photography or videography allowed. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/vasantsena-a-musical/ LOCATION:Smith Center\, 43600 Mission Blvd\, Fremont\, CA\, 94539\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-10-at-12.09.38 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T103000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250812T190727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T213909Z UID:10007059-1756026000-1756031400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:HfHR Baithaks for Liberation DESCRIPTION:Join HfHR on Sunday\, August 24th at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT for the sixth session of our monthly webinar series\, Baithaks for Liberation: Conversations on Building a Liberatory Hinduism! \n  \nIn this month’s discussion\, we will be centering the voices of two religious leaders\, Umesh Kabir and Rabbi Alissa Wise\, who are challenging the religious supremacist agendas of Hindutva and Zionism in their respective communities. Moderated by Stanford emerita professor Dr. Linda Hess\, this urgent interfaith dialogue hopes to explore how our faith can be reclaimed for justice\, rather than violence\, in our contemporary moment. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/hfhr-baithaks-for-liberation/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250812T220034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T220034Z UID:10007062-1756033200-1756044000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Beyond the Frame: Contemporary Indian Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Contemporary Indian Art Exhibition\, showcasing paintings and sculptures by over 14 artists! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/beyond-the-frame-contemporary-indian-art-exhibition/2025-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/August-Art-Exhibition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250721T172105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T192747Z UID:10007035-1756040400-1756062000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:The Jazba Bazaar DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to host our first-ever Jazba Bazaar — a vibrant open-air marketplace featuring 25+ South Asian brands from across the country in food\, fashion\, jewelry\, beauty\, home decor\, education and more. It’s a celebration of culture\, creativity\, and community. \n  \nExpect bold brands\, delicious bites by Fitoor\, a live DJ spinning Bollywood tunes\, and an electric atmosphere full of connection and joy. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-jazba-bazaar/ LOCATION:Santana Row\, San Jose\, CA\, 377 Santana Row\, San Jose\, CA\, 95128\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jazba-Bazaar-Final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250819T201030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201030Z UID:10007074-1756402200-1756409400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall on Employment Protections for People with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This important event will cover your rights in the workplace\, including protections against disability-related discrimination\, harassment\, and retaliation\, from the hiring process to termination. The CRD will also provide a detailed overview of reasonable accommodations-how and when to request them\, what medical documentation may be required\, and how the interactive process works. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/virtual-town-hall-on-employment-protections-for-people-with-disabilities/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-19-at-1.08.51-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250829T193657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T193657Z UID:10007088-1756494000-1756504800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Mata ki Chowki DESCRIPTION:Dear Devotees\, \n  \nWith hearts full of devotion\, we will gather at ShivDurga Temple for a sacred Mata Ki Chowki\, today Aug. 29\, 2025 \nLet us unite in prayer to our beloved Mata Rani\, seeking Her divine grace to shield us from life’s shadows and to bless us with gentle fortitude. \nThe program for this blessed evening is as follows: \n\nDay: Friday\nDate: August 29\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM\n\nThe divine Maha Mangal Aarti will be offered between 9:15 PM and 9:45 PM. Preeti Bhoj will be lovingly served. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/mata-ki-chowki/ LOCATION:Shiv Durga Temple of Bay Area\, 3550 Flora Vista Ave\,\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95051\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/shiv-durga-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250715T175659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T175659Z UID:10007026-1756495800-1756504800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Masala Dabba - A Family Drama DESCRIPTION:International City Theatre presents the world premiere of Masala Dabba\, the newest family drama from multiple award-winning playwright Wendy Graf. Members of a multicultural family see themselves reflected in stories from the past — each inspired by a spice in their grandmother’s “masala dabba\,” or Indian spice box. \n  \nWHEN:\nPreviews: August 27 and August 28 at 7:30 p.m.\nPerformances: August 29 – September 14\n• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Aug. 27 ONLY (preview)\n• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.: Aug. 28 (preview)\, Sept. 4\, Sept. 11\n• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.: Aug. 29 (Opening Night)\, Sept. 5\, Sept. 12\n• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.: Aug. 30\, Sept. 6\, Sept. 13\n• Sundays at 2 p.m.: Aug. 31\, Sept. 7\, Sept. 14 URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/premiere-of-masala-dabba-a-family-drama/ LOCATION:International City Theatre\, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center\, 330 East Seaside Way\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Masala-Dabba-V.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250825T172012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T172012Z UID:10007084-1756555200-1756558800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Ganpati Bappa Morya - Ganesh Festival DESCRIPTION:Ganpati Bappa Morya – Ganesh Festival 2700 Camino Ramon\, San Ramon\, CA\n\nFestival Highlights: • Ganapati Sthapana & Aartis (Flower\, Lamp\, Panchamrit\, Naivedya) • Dhol-Tasha Lezim Procession & Eco-Friendly Visarjan • Bhajans\, Chanting & Devotional Performances • Classical & Folk Dances\, Music Performances • Kids’ Ganesha Idol Making Workshop • Indian Street Food\, Mango Delights & Local Vendor Booths • Community Booths\, Raffles & More \n\n A full day of joy\, prayer\, food\, music & community fun!\n Vendor and Volunteer Opportunities Available \nContact: info@namastebayarea.org  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/ganpati-bappa-morya-ganesh-festival/ LOCATION:2700 Camino Ramon\, San Ramon\, CA\,  2700 Camino Ramon\, San Ramon\, CA\, 94583\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bappa.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250724T175425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T175947Z UID:10007045-1756555200-1756591200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Bay Area Ganesh Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Namaste Bay Area in San Ramon for Bay Area’s Grand Ganesh Festival & Mela with 12FT tall Lord Ganesha. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/188439/ LOCATION:2700 Camino Ramon\, San Ramon\, (behind City Center Bishop Ranch).\, 2700 Camino Ramon\, San Ramon\, CA\, 94583\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ganpati-bappa-morya.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T223000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250722T165226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T165226Z UID:10007039-1756670400-1756679400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Dil to Desi Hai - Independence Day Party DESCRIPTION:Long Weekend Sunday before Labor Day Special DJ Party for all Desis. \nOur first of its kind biggest Independence Day Party in the biggest upscale venue in San Jose Downtown. \nLets unite and celebrate Indian Independence Day dancing all night to all desi beats \nDont Forget music has no language 🙂 URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/dil-to-desi-hai-independence-day-party/ LOCATION:Club Caribe\, 1001 S 1st St\,\, San Jose\, CA\, 95110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-21-at-21.00.11.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250819T182439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T182852Z UID:10007070-1757174400-1757196000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Bay Area Band Fest 2025 Is Here! DESCRIPTION:The Bay Area Band Fest returns for its third sensational season—and you’re invited to be part of the rhythm\, color\, and community spirit that defines this beloved festival. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable evening of live music\, food\, and celebration. Get ready to rock with your favorite Asian bands from across the Bay Area and beyond. From indie grooves to nostalgic anthems\, these performances will bring pure musical energy to the evening!\nBay Area Band Fest is dedicated to providing a platform for emerging bands and artists to perform in front of a diverse Asian diaspora of music lovers in North America. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/bay-area-bandfest-2025-is-here/ LOCATION:Kennedy Youth Center Amphitheater\, 1333 Decoto Road\, Union City\, 94587\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BandFest-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Band Festival Inc":MAILTO:bayarea.bandfest@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250725T212630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T212630Z UID:10007047-1757178000-1757188800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:SULTANA DAKU: A Grand Musical About India's Most Notorious Dacoit DESCRIPTION:NAATAK opens its landmark 30th season with a timeless tale written specially for this occasion: an adaptation of the novel The Confession of Sultana Daku (Penguin\, 2009)\, recounting the daring exploits of Sultana Daku – his thrilling raids\, imaginative escapes\, rise to notoriety\, and dramatic capture by Freddy Young\, the celebrated superintendent of police who\, in 1924\, finally put an end to Sultana’s reign of terror around Bareilly and Moradabad. \nAs the first in a long line of notorious dakus\, Sultana Daku with his horse-riding gang has appeared in countless films\, in Hollywood – The Long Duel (1967) starring Yul Brynner – and Bollywood – Sultana Daku (1973) starring Dara Singh – with his best-known avatar being Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). With an enthralling new script that has never been performed before\, the play will feature live music and dance\, wit and humor\, and energetic ‘svang’ performances that evoke 1920s India. \nLanguage: Hindi\, with supertitles in English\nRun-time: 100 minutes\nNote: Children under 7 will not be admitted. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/sultana-daku-a-grand-musical-about-indias-most-notorious-dacoit/ LOCATION:Cubberley Theater 4120 Middlefield Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250829T194111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T194111Z UID:10007089-1757187000-1757192400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Concert | FREE @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center DESCRIPTION:New Indian Classical Music collaboration featuring Rohan Krishnamurthy\, Arjun Verma (sitar) and Anirudh Bharadwaj (flute). The event is FREE and open to the public.\n\nOakland Asian Cultural Center\nSaturday\, September 6 @ 7:30pm URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/indian-classical-music-concert-free-oakland-asian-cultural-center/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St Ste 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250716T185453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T191813Z UID:10007028-1757264400-1757278800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Narika's 33rd Annual Gala Tarang DESCRIPTION:We are extending the early bird ticket pricing for our Annual Gala Tarang.  \nJoin us on September 7th and bring your friends and colleagues! Individual and table tickets available! \n  \nWe will start at  5 PM PST at the picturesque  \nWente Vineyards\, Livermore\, CA. \n\nSpend an evening of reflection\, celebration\, foot tapping music and delicious food with us. Together we can build a violence-free world!  \nSupport survivors! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/narikas-33rd-annual-gala-tarang/ LOCATION:Wente Vineyards\, 5050 Arroyo Road\, Livermore\, CA\, 94550\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narika":MAILTO:narika@narika.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250822T003543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T003543Z UID:10007077-1757707200-1757865600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:As You Are DESCRIPTION:A dance-theatre Bharatanatyam production titled “As You Are” will premiere at BAM House in Oakland\, offering an exploration of women’s experiences through movement and personal narratives. \nDeveloped by Shruti Abhishek Dance in collaboration with Narika\, a nonprofit supporting domestic violence survivors\, six dancers will participate in the performance to illuminate complex stories of resilience\, motherhood\, and personal sacrifice. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/as-you-are/ LOCATION:BAM House\, 1540 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AsYouAre.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250822T003922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T003922Z UID:10007078-1757763000-1757876400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:SALA 2025 DESCRIPTION:The South Asian Literature and Art Festival showcases contemporary reflections of literature and arts from the sub-continent and its diaspora. \nSouth Asian Literature and Art Festival is a path-breaking\, multi-disciplinary event\, and as such one of its kind in the US. We will provide a platform that will spark an enlightened\, erudite\, and immersive engagement. This expertly curated event will represent South-Asian culture to the broad Bay Area audience. Over two days\, we feature highly acclaimed contemporary South Asian speaker\,  as also over 24 panel discussions on various topics broadly literature\, art\, epicurean and diaspora social issues. \nThis year’s theme is thoughts without borders\, and we are looking at how we need to come together\, especially in the times we live in by examining the borders we create like caste\, class\, gender biases and the borders of nation state\, in most of our panels. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/sala-2025/ LOCATION:Menlo College\, Atherton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SALA-25-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250721T171311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T171311Z UID:10007034-1757786400-1757797200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:"ANANTA" - The Legend Lives On DESCRIPTION:An electrifying evening where Dance\, Live Music and Legacy converge to celebrate the artistry of Padma Bhushan Prof CV Chandrasekhar. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/ananta-the-legend-lives-on/ LOCATION:Visual Performing Arts Center (VPAC) at De Anza College\, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd\,\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-30-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Samudra Dance Creations":MAILTO:jyothuv@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250916T153605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T153605Z UID:10007109-1758096000-1758387600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Masterclass by Anupama Bhagwat DESCRIPTION:Anupama Bhagwat will be conducting a masterclass on “Riyaz to Upaj” on Sunday\, September 21st at 9 AM in Palo Alto\, California. In this session\, she will be taking you through the journey from disciplined practice to creative improvisation\, while sharing valuable insights and techniques she has been fortunate to learn from her Gurus.\nClick here to register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0L_eBXtX0fIO7O90BFW-mFQZb44CtwYNS8XthwH0VGnrENQ/viewform URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/masterclass-by-anupama-bhagwat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250721T170608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T170608Z UID:10007032-1758362400-1758384000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid for South Asian American adults DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. This adapted training is designed to teach South Asian American non-mental health related community leaders (e.g.\, sports coaches\, dance teachers\, parents\, religious leaders\, youth leaders\, etc.) how to support South Asian American youth (age 8-18). The course introduces common mental health challenges for South Asian American youth\, reviews some typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help these young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-for-south-asian-american-adults/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YMHFA-Training-for-SAA-Adults_Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Patel - University of Maryland%2C College Park":MAILTO:amikumar@umd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250915T165521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T165521Z UID:10007106-1758369600-1758380400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Saving our Stories Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exquisitely curated lunch (Desi/South Asian/Indian and Ethiopian catering)\, as we gather to celebrate the act of storytelling and preserving our ancestors’ memories – so that they are not forgotten. Berkeley-based professional performers have prepared a special folk dance for this event\, while local musicians will be performing an acoustic sufi set. Keith McLane will be presenting a live auction of curated items including local and far flung discounted vacation packages\, high end accessories\, dinner outings and much more. \nThis lunch serves as a fundraiser for time-critical oral history work by The 1947 Partition Archive\, amongst our elders who remember the Partition and Independence period in the 1940s\, especially in South Asia. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/saving-our-stories-fundraiser/ LOCATION:3212 Adeline Street\, Berkeley\, CA 94703\, 3212 Adeline Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraising campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Saving-Our-Stories-Fundraisier-2025-Eventbrite-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250918T212503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T212503Z UID:10007112-1758384000-1758391200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Bhakti Yoga and Health Consciousness DESCRIPTION:An insightful discourse exploring the connection between Bhakti Yoga and Life Sciences by Dr Sri H R Nagendra\, Chancellor SVYASA University URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/bhakti-yoga-and-health-consciousness/ LOCATION:Siddhi Vinayak Temple Fremont\, 40155 Blacow Road\, fremont\, CA\, 94538\, United States CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PHOTO-2025-09-17-11-31-13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250712T022703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T022703Z UID:10006596-1758391200-1758398400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Erasing Borders Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The Indo-American Arts Council presents the Erasing Borders Dance Festival on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 and Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 at 6pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at iaac.us/erasing-borders-dance-festival-2025/. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/erasing-borders-dance-festival-2/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 West 55th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250730T171450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T171450Z UID:10007049-1758391200-1758398400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Press Meet & Speaking Opportunity with Guest of Honor Dr. Sanjiv Chopra DESCRIPTION:We are deeply honored to welcome Dr. Sanjiv Chopra\, MD as our invited Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker at our upcoming HOH Gala on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 at the India Community Center in Milpitas\, CA. \nAbout Dr. Sanjiv Chopra:\n• Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School\n• Former Dean of Continuing Medical Education at Harvard\n• Director of Clinical Hepatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center\n• Bestselling author (Coffee! The Magical Elixir)\n• Globally recognized speaker on leadership\, wellness\, and purposeful living URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/press-meet-speaking-opportunity-with-guest-of-honor-dr-sanjiv-chopra/ LOCATION:ICC Headquarters 525 Los Coches Street Milpitas\, CA 95035 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Sanjiv-Chopra.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250915T154321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T154425Z UID:10007100-1758412800-1758499199@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Singapore Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Singapore Festival 2025\, the largest Singapore Festival ever held in the United States\, will take place on Sunday\, September 21\, at 10:00 a.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center. \nFestival Highlights \n\nStar Performances from Cheryl K – Known for “Money” from Crazy Rich Asians\, Linying – Featured in Spotify’s “25 Most Influential Artists in Asia” & DAZED 100 and Yung Raja – Singaporean-Tamil rap sensation redefining hip-hop with Tanglish flow\nSpeakers & Thought Leaders\, including Andrew Ng – AI pioneer and influential leader in machine learning and online education\, Chade-Meng Tan – Google’s original “Jolly Good Fellow\,” author\, and global advocate for mindfulness and emotional intelligence\, and Chef Malcolm Lee – Michelin-starred culinary innovator showcasing modern Singaporean cuisine\nFestival Experiences include a Hawker Food Hall with 10 top restaurants\, Immersive theatre on Singapore’s road to independence\, and a Pasar Malam marketplace with art wall\, games\, and more! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/singapore-festival-2025/ LOCATION:San Mateo County Event Center\, 1346 Saratoga Dr\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94403 CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Singapore.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250914T212028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T212028Z UID:10007105-1758443400-1758474000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Arunay Foundation's Beach Safety Run\, (5K/10K) & Walk in Half Moon Bay DESCRIPTION:The Arunay Foundation is hosting the first Beach Safety Run (5K/10K) & Walk in Half Moon Bay. \nThe run is about community\, remembrance\, and drowning prevention. After losing young Arunay to the ocean\, we began this tradition to raise awareness about beach and water safety. \nBringing the run to Half Moon Bay this year feels especially meaningful. Funds raised will support more life rings along the coast and beach safety talks at local schools. \nWe invite everyone to run\, walk\, and learn\, helping spread awareness that could save lives. \n\nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\, 8:30 AM\nLocation: Pillar Point Harbor\, 1 Johnson Pier\, Half Moon Bay\, CA 94019\nContact: Anandita Sharma\, anandita@arunayfoundation.org\nPress Kit and Event Flyers: EPK\nRegistration Link: Arunay Foundation | RunSignUp URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/arunay-foundations-beach-safety-run-5k-10k-walk-in-half-moon-bay/ LOCATION:1 Johnson Pier\, 1 Johnson Pier\, Half Moon Bay\, CA 94019\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/unnamed-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250915T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T153947Z UID:10007104-1758463200-1758466800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Our Stories Live Underground' DESCRIPTION:SACHI invites you to join contemporary artist Priyanka Rana for a group visit of her solo show\, ‘Our Stories Live Underground’\, Triton Museum\, Santa Clara. \nThe title\, borrowed from Terry Tempest Williams’ When Women Were Birds\, speaks to the hidden narratives that live beneath the surface\, waiting for the right conditions to emerge. The exhibition spans several series from the artist’s practice\, exploring memory\, nostalgia\, and destiny\, while reflecting on healing\, human behavior\, and our connections to the natural world. \nSunday\, Sep. 21\, 2025\, 2-3 PM\nVenue: Triton Museum\, Rotunda Gallery\n1505 Warburton Ave\, Santa Clara\, CA 95050 \nFor an exhibition walkthrough with the artist\, please RSVP: kalpana@sachi.org URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/our-stories-live-underground/ LOCATION:Triton Museum\, Santa Clara\, 1346 Saratoga Dr\, 95050 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/unnamed-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SACHI (Society for Art & Cultural Heritage of India)":MAILTO:info@sachi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250829T195448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T195448Z UID:10007091-1758474000-1758477600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Kiran Desai with Ellen Sussman DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author of “The Inheritance of Loss” joins Kepler Literary Foundation with her new highly anticipated novel\, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny.” URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/kiran-desai-with-ellen-sussman/ LOCATION:Kepler’s Books\, 1010 El Camino Real #100\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DesaiSussman-Sept2025-FB-1200px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T054314 CREATED:20250712T022703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T022703Z UID:10006597-1758477600-1758484800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Erasing Borders Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The Indo-American Arts Council presents the Erasing Borders Dance Festival on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 and Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 at 6pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at iaac.us/erasing-borders-dance-festival-2025/. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/erasing-borders-dance-festival-2/2025-09-21/ LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 West 55th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-24.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR