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SUMMARY:Padmashri Kumar Sanu and National Award Winner Sadhana Sargam Live In Concert Bay Area 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’re delighted to invite you to a very special musical evening featuring two of Bollywood’s most celebrated voices — Kumar Sanu and National Award winner Sadhana Sargam — live in concert. \nConcert is 75% SOLD OUT !!! \nJoin us for a night of timeless melodies\, unforgettable songs\, and pure nostalgia as these legendary artists take the stage together. \n  \nEvent Details \nSaturday\, March 28 \nSan Jose Civic \n Kumar Sanu & Sadhana Sargam – Live in Concert \nBuy Tickets here  \nThis concert is a tribute to the golden era of Bollywood music — an experience designed for true music lovers to relive classics that have defined generations. \nTickets are now available\, and seating is limited. \nWe truly hope you can join us for this memorable evening. \n  \n\n Kumar Sanu & Sadhana Sargam – Live in Concert \nBuy Tickets here
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/padmashri-kumar-sanu-and-sadhana-sargam/
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SUMMARY:Cinequest Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Cinequest fuses innovation with the arts to empower great creations and to connect audiences\, youth\, artists\, and innovators with these creations and with each other—forging community\, joy\, and our future. Set in Silicon Valley\, Cinequest’s uniqueness\, impact\, and legacy result from applying this powerful integration of creativity and technology to democratize opportunity and to transform lives. Cinequest does this through the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival\, Cinejoy Virtual Festival\, and Picture The Possibilities global youth programs. \nCinequest opens with the magnificent World Premiere comedy Her Song and closes with the highly anticipated Maddie’s Secret and The Christophers — framing a festival journey that begins with innovation and ends in revelation. \nOpening Night: Cinequest 2026 opens on Tuesday\, March 10th at the majestic California Theatre in San Jose with a star-studded red carpet and the Opening Night film\, Her Song. Executive produced by the legendary James Ivory and starring Kalki Koechlin and Eléa Clair\, John M. Keller’s sparkling comedy sends an American novelist back to her grandmother’s French village in search of inspiration. What she finds instead is chaos\, charm\, and an unexpected muse whose irreverent worldview rewrites far more than just her next book. The evening features a special AI & Film presentation (below) before the screening and concludes with a post-screening celebration at the PETE B Center. \nClosing Night: Cinequest’s in-person festival concludes on Sunday\, March 22nd with two spectacular choices at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mountain View. \nMaddie’s Secret: In his fearless debut\, John Early leads a powerhouse comedic cast including Kate Berlant\, Vanessa Bayer\, Eric Rahill\, and Kristen Johnston in a biting\, hilarious\, and unsettling exploration of wellness culture\, online performance\, and the secrets we hide to remain lovable — on camera and to ourselves. \nThe Christophers: The masterful Steven Soderbergh delivers a razor-sharp comedy as Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel face off in a delicious duel of ego\, art\, and ambition. When a sidelined artist is pulled into a scheme involving a legendary painter and unfinished masterpieces\, the line between integrity and invention becomes dangerously entertaining.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/419435/
LOCATION:California Theatre 345 S 1st St San Jose CA 95113
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:The India Experience
DESCRIPTION:The India Experience\, a special film screening of our Virtual Bharat series of short films.\n\nVirtual Bharat is envisioned as a 1\,000-film digital archive documenting India’s extraordinary diversity through short\, immersive films on art\, culture\, folklore\, poetry\, and the performing arts. This screening will feature a curated selection of eight short films\, followed by a brief interaction. \nWe are also honoured that the Hon’ble Consul General of India\, Dr. K. Srikar Reddy\, will be joining us for the screening. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Sunday\, March 8\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM (Doors open at 2:45 PM)\nVenue: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema\, Mountain View\n2575 California St\, Suite 99\, Mountain View\, CA 94040\n\nRegistration is required\nPlease RSVP by Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\nLimited seating | RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8qbgebppeSiCwr669
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-india-experience/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema MV\, 2575 California St Suite 99\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Jitish Kallat in Conversation with Dan Werthimer & Atreyee Gupta
DESCRIPTION:Explore some of the big questions of existence with acclaimed contemporary artist Jitish Kallat and SETI Chief Scientist Dan Werthimer. Werthimer is a leading name in the search for extraterrestrial life\, while Kallat’s Covering Letter (Terranum Nuncius) installation at the Asian Art Museum examines the legacy of interstellar greetings carried aboard the Voyager space missions. Don’t miss this singular opportunity to hear two pioneering figures in their fields discuss art\, science\, and what the search for intelligent life in the universe reveals about us. Moderated by UC Berkeley art history professor Atreyee Gupta\, this program is co-hosted by Art Forum SF.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/artist-talk-jitish-kallat-in-conversation-with-dan-werthimer-atreyee-gupta/
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SUMMARY:The Light We Carry - Women's History Month Event
DESCRIPTION:Ishami Unplugged: The Light We Carry\nA Women’s History Month Event in Partnership with Maitri Bay Area\n“The Light We Carry” celebrates women in the arts and brings them together to highlight their stories\, strength and creativity. Through dance\, music\, poetry and conversation\, this evening is a reflection of culture\, connection\, and collective empowerment.\nFeatured Artists \nIshami Dance Company\, Ishmeet Narula\, Maitri Bay Area\, Sindhu Natarajan\, Sonia Dhami\, Zakia Afrin \nConversation with Ranjita Chakravarty & Farah Yasmeen Shaikh \nTicket Pricing \n$35 – General Admission \n$50 Patron Tickets \n*No one turned away due to lack of funds – Email info@ishamidancecompnay.com \nLocation \nZohar Dance Company – 4000 Middlefield Rd. Building L\, Room 4 \nParking & Transportation \nParking Lot available – plenty of parking \nWe hope to see you at our event!
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-light-we-carry-womens-history-month-event/
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SUMMARY:South Street Seaport Museum Holi
DESCRIPTION:South Street Seaport Museum Announces Holi at the Seaport Museum \nMarch 7 | 11AM–5PM | Free General Admission \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi during an action-packed day at the South Street Seaport Museum\,\nfeaturing free General Admission from 11AM–5PM and festive activities across the Museum campus and Seaport\nSquare. Enjoy energetic dance and drum performances\, explore the flavors of Holi from 12–3PM on Seaport\nSquare\, browse an outdoor Indian market at Pier 16 featuring nearly a dozen Indian-owned businesses\, and—of\ncourse—take part in the iconic throwing of colorful pigments\, the heart of Holi. Book free General Admission here.\nThe celebration kicks off at 12PM on Seaport Square with captivating dance performances\, followed by a fun\,\ninteractive dance workshop that will get everyone moving to popular Holi songs with Dholi Amrit who will provide\ntraditional beats. The energy continues with DJ Magic Mike spinning everyone’s favorite Holi tracks!\nFrom 12–2PM\, Seaport Square will host a Holi Powder Play countdown every half hour. Grab your gulaal and\ncameras as the sky beneath the picturesque masts of the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose\nbursts into rainbow color! For safety and preservation\, only colors purchased from Kulture Khazana are permitted\n—please do not bring outside powders. You can purchase colors at the event or pre-order online until 11PM on\nMarch 6. Pre-order colors for Powder Play here.\nThe fun continues aboard Wavertree with family-friendly festivities\, including a puppet show\, all-ages activities\, and\nmore. This portion of the celebration is free\, but separate registration is required to come aboard due to limited\ncapacity. Get all the details and claim your space below.\nThese activities\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree and the Seaport\, promise a day filled with cultural\nrichness\, interactive experiences\, and the shared spirit of Holi.\nAccess to the celebration is included in your free General Admission ticket to the Seaport Museum. Tickets are free\nbut preregistration is encouraged. Walkups will be accommodated as possible. Make sure to enjoy the Museum’s\nexhibition galleries before joining in the throwing of colors. To ensure the care of the Seaport Museum collection\,\nand historic buildings\, individuals covered in colorful pigment will not be able to come inside the Museum.\nKids Holi Celebration Aboard Wavertree\n2PM | Wavertree | Free\nFamilies are invited to keep the Holi fun going aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree! Enjoy the fan-favorite Holi\nPuppet Show presented by WonderSpark Puppets and The Culture Tree\, and a vibrant book reading of Kahaani\nRangeeli (Colorful Story) by award-winning author Anu Sehgal. The Seaport Museum will also offer a hands-on\,\nHoli-inspired activity perfect for guests of all ages\, and don’t forget to capture the moment with photo ops aboard\nthis last-of-her-kind historic ship—a perfect way to remember the day! Book here.\nA Brief History of Holi\nHoli originated on the Indian Subcontinent as a vibrant festival of colors\, symbolizing the onset of Spring. Today\,\nthis joyous celebration has transcended borders and is embraced worldwide as a spirited way to welcome the\nseason\, promote inclusivity\, and revel in playful and colorful festivities.\nAbout The Culture Tree\nThe Culture Tree provides South Asian themed educational and cultural programs that enrich the lives of children\nand their families and promotes a deeper connection with their roots and the world around them. We use language\,\nart\, puppet shows\, dance\, food and the holidays to provide an immersive experience. Learn more about The\nCulture Tree here.\nEnjoy More That the Museum Offers\nAccess to the historic ships and exhibition galleries at the Seaport Museum is included with your ticket to this\nevent! You may visit any time from 11am to 5pm on the day of your event. General Admission brings you aboard\nthe 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16\, and into all current exhibitions on view in the\nfirst-floor Schermerhorn Row galleries at 12 Fulton Street. Your ticket also sets you on course to explore Maritime\nCity\, the Seaport Museum’s immersive\, three-floor exhibition at A.A. Thomson & Co.\, located at 213 Water Street.\nMake sure to enjoy the Museum’s exhibition galleries before joining in the throwing of colors. To ensure the care of\nthe Seaport Museum collection\, and historic buildings\, individuals covered in colorful pigment will not be able to\ncome inside the Museum.\nAbout the South Street Seaport Museum\nThe South Street Seaport Museum\, located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City\, preserves\nand interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967\, the Museum houses an extensive\ncollection of works of art and artifacts\, a maritime reference library\, exhibition galleries and education spaces\,\nworking 19th century print shops\, and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New\nYork Begins.” seaportmuseum.org\n#\n#SouthStreetSeapor
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/south-street-seaport-museum-holi/
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SUMMARY:Holi Fest - Festival of Colors
DESCRIPTION:March 7th\, 2026 at 11:00 AM \nDiscovery Meadow\, 180 Woz Way\, San Jose \nClick Here to Buy Tickets! Special pricing and discounts for group tickets. \nHoli Fest in Downtown San Jose\, organized by the Association of Indo-Americans\, is a vibrant celebration of spring\, culture\, and community. Join thousands of attendees for a day filled with color throws\, music\, dance\, food\, and family-friendly activities. It’s a joyful fusion of tradition and modern festival energy—bringing people of all backgrounds together to celebrate the spirit of Holi in the heart of the city.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/holi-fest-festival-of-colors/
LOCATION:Discovery Meadow Park 180 Woz Way\, San Jose\, CA 95110
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SUMMARY:RAJESH C. OZA at Book Inc. Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin local author Rejesh C. Oza at Books Inc. Palo Alto for a reading and discussion of his novel\, Double Play on the Red Line!\n\n\n\nDon’t Miss RAJESH C. OZA Live at Book Inc. Palo Alto!\nRajesh will be in conversation with Rohit Chopra. \nAbout the book: In Double Play on the Red Line\, Palo Alto novelist Rajesh C. Oza delivers a powerful\, emotionally resonant story of injustice\, alliance\, and hope between two American men of color—one Black\, one Indian—bound by a brutal encounter in Wrigley Field’s iconic bleachers. \nErnie was poised to become one of the first Black players in the Major Leagues. But on the eve of his historic debut in the 1950s\, his life is derailed by a wrongful conviction that steals 16 years from him. When he returns to Wrigley in 1969\, it’s not as a player—but as a peanut vendor. \nRatan\, a young journalism professor and avid Cubs fan\, witnesses a violent assault on Ernie during a game and is galvanized into action. What begins as a moment of horror becomes a journey up and down Chicago’s Red Line discovering multiple truths and venturing deeply into the legacy of racism\, silence\, and survival in America. \nTimeless in its exploration of social justice\, Double Play on the Red Line is both a Chicagoan’s love letter to baseball and an immigrant’s unflinching portrait of America’s contradictions. \nDr. Rajesh C. Oza (President\, OrganiZationAlignment Consulting Group) specializes in advising senior executives to better align their organizations to achieve success. Dr. Oza served as President of Northwestern University’s Industrial Engineering and Management Science Advisory Board. He facilitates the development of MBA Students’ Interpersonal Dynamics at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He has lived in Palo Alto for over a quarter of a century. \nRaj has written magazine columns\, book reviews\, travel essays\, prize-winning short stories\, and three books of nonfiction: Globalization\, Diaspora\, and Work Transformation: Metaphoric Implications of a Journey to Free-Agency; Satyalogue // Truthtalk: A Gandhian Guide to (Post)Modern-Day Dilemmas; and P.S.\, Papa’s Stories. His debut novel\, Double Play on the Red Line\, was inspired by his daughter’s experience with Northwestern’s Innocence Project; it was completed in Stanford’s two-year novel-writing program. \nModerator Bio: Rohit Chopra (Professor\, Santa Clara University’s Department of Communication) writes on media\, politics\, society\, and culture for a number of global media organizations. He is the author of The Gita for a Global World: Ethical Action in an Age of Flux\, The Virtual Hindu Nation: Saffron Nationalism and New Media\, and Technology and Nationalism in India: Cultural Negotiations from Colonialism to Cyberspace. Rohit currently serves on the advisory board of The Center for the Study of Organized Hate\, an organization dedicated to research and advocacy related to hate networks in mediated and non-mediated spaces.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/rajesh-c-oza-at-book-inc-palo-alto/
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SUMMARY:Special Kathak Performances at Art Bias\, San Carlos
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: March 1 (Sunday)\nfrom noon – 4:00pm\nFirst Sunday Open Studios!\nLocation: Art Bias\, San Carlos \nOver fifteen artists will open their studios. Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity\, inspiration and engaging conversation! \nIn March we are celebrating Holi\, a vibrant Hindu festival of colors\, love\, and spring\, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil\, rebirth\, and new beginnings.\nFrom noon – 2:00 PM\, we are excited to welcome Noorani Dance\, founded by Farah Yasmeen Shaikh. They will perform Kathak dance of South Asia around our space – learn more about Noorani Dance at www.nooranidance.com \nThere will be Holi-inspired hands-on art activities for youth with Pettina Velez. Thank you to Dragonfly Community Arts for supporting this activity. \nAt 2:30 PM\, don’t miss the opening reception for the exhibition “A Celebration of Life: Dancing through Adversity” by Lina Gelfer will take place at 2:30. Lina Gelfer lived a life governed by logic and precision as a math and physics professor but at age 76\, she was diagnosed with cancer and everything changed. Following brain surgery and a move to a long-term care facility\, Lina traded equations for intuition to become a self-taught artist. \nPop ups: 3Twenty6Coffee: Enjoy a specialty latte from small batch coffee roaster\, Chanice. \nMore details to be announced. Always FREE and everyone is welcome.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/special-kathak-performances-at-art-bias-san-carlos/
LOCATION:Art Bias\, 1700 Industrial Road\, San Carlos\, CA\, 94070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,poetry,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2026 Asian American Stories Your Story Matters + Free Video Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Following the incredible impact of our 2024 and 2025 competitions\, we are proud to announce the 2026 Asian American Stories Video Contest. \n\nIn an era where we have too often been told to “go back to where we came from\,” this series is a platform for Asian Americans to speak up\, reclaim the narrative\, and affirm our rightful place in the fabric of this nation. After exploring themes of belonging (2024) and our contributions to the country (2025)\, we are turning the lens toward our origins. \nThe 2026 Theme: “Coming to America” \nBeyond the broad strokes of seeking “economic opportunity” or the “American Dream\,” we want to hear your specific\, personal truth. What were the unique goals\, circumstances\, or motivations that led you or your family to these shores? \nJoin Our Free Online Information & Training Sessions \nCreating a compelling story in just 60 seconds can be a challenge. We are hosting two interactive workshops to help you succeed. \nWhat we will cover: \nContest Mastery: A deep dive into the 2026 rules and submission details. \nProduction Training: Practical tips on how to film and edit your 1-minute video. \nLive Q&A: Get direct answers to your questions from our organizers. \nSession Times: (choose one of the two) \nSunday\, March 1\, 2026 | 7:00 PM Pacific Time \nRegister here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t8FCEiQ8Rz2q4Ek4l5dTtA \nMonday\, March 2\, 2026 | 4:00 PM Pacific Time \nRegister here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lP-Yy_LvSHWNL4hUuIIfaQ \nTake Action \nYour story is a vital piece of the American puzzle. Join us to ensure your voice is heard and share this opportunity with your friends and community. \nLearn More: Visit aastories.org \n\n 
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/2026-asian-american-stories-your-story-matters/
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SUMMARY:The Grand Mahashivratri - A Cosmic Call For Spiritual Awakening
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in New York\, experience The Grand Mahashivratri\, a powerful evening dedicated to spiritual awakening\, divine energy\, and cosmic consciousness. \nThis sacred celebration brings together up-beat musical performances\, captivating visuals\, spiritual teachings\, chanting\, dance\, and soulful food\, creating an immersive journey honoring Lord Shiva. The event features a celestial procession on the runway\, symbolizing the deities of the universe\, and a deeply transformative atmosphere for seekers and devotees alike. \nSpecial performances by Sushant Divgikar (Rani Ko-HE-Nur) add a unique artistic and spiritual dimension to this unforgettable night. \nJoin us for an evening of devotion\, rhythm\, and higher awareness as we come together to celebrate Mahashivratri in its grandest form. \nDate: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM)\nVenue: Community Center (The Hindu Temple)\,\n143-09 Holly Ave\, Flushing\, NY 11355 \nFor tickets & sponsorship:\nJay Jasbir Singh – 516-857-5297\nPriyaa – 516-303-6597\nGeneral – 646-907-8022
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-grand-mahashivratri-a-cosmic-call-for-spiritual-awakening/
LOCATION:143-09 Holly Ave\, Flushing\, NY 11355
CATEGORIES:Hinduism
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SUMMARY:Voices of Indian Idol:  Celebrating Holi
DESCRIPTION:Relive legendary melodies and unforgettable performances with Rishi Singh and Anjana Padmanabhan. A celebration of India’s most beloved musical voices. \nRishi Singh\nRishi Singh rose to national prominence as the winner of Indian Idol\, captivating millions with his soulful voice\, classical finesse\, and effortless command over diverse musical styles. Rooted deeply in Indian classical traditions and enriched by contemporary expression\, Rishi’s performances strike a perfect balance between technical brilliance and heartfelt emotion. \nHis journey on Indian Idol showcased not only his vocal strength but also his ability to reinterpret timeless melodies with freshness and authenticity. From classical ragas to iconic Bollywood compositions\, Rishi Singh brings depth\, purity\, and passion to every performance — making him one of the most promising voices of the new generation in Indian music. \nAnjana Padmanabhan\nAnjana Padmanabhan earned widespread acclaim as a standout finalist on Indian Idol\, where her expressive voice\, emotional depth\, and graceful stage presence won the hearts of audiences across the globe. Known for her versatility\, Anjana seamlessly transitions between classical\, semi-classical\, and contemporary genres with remarkable ease. \nHer performances are celebrated for their storytelling quality — each song delivered with sincerity\, nuance\, and artistic maturity beyond her years. Anjana’s ability to connect emotionally with listeners\, combined with her strong musical foundation\, has established her as one of the finest emerging female vocalists in the Indian music scene today.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/voices-of-indian-idol-celebrating-holi/
LOCATION:Unity of Houston\, 2929 Unity Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Voices of Indian Idol
DESCRIPTION:Relive legendary melodies and unforgettable performances with Rishi Singh and Anjana Padmanabhan. A celebration of India’s most beloved musical voices. \nRishi Singh\nRishi Singh rose to national prominence as the winner of Indian Idol\, captivating millions with his soulful voice\, classical finesse\, and effortless command over diverse musical styles. Rooted deeply in Indian classical traditions and enriched by contemporary expression\, Rishi’s performances strike a perfect balance between technical brilliance and heartfelt emotion. \nHis journey on Indian Idol showcased not only his vocal strength but also his ability to reinterpret timeless melodies with freshness and authenticity. From classical ragas to iconic Bollywood compositions\, Rishi Singh brings depth\, purity\, and passion to every performance — making him one of the most promising voices of the new generation in Indian music. \nAnjana Padmanabhan\nAnjana Padmanabhan earned widespread acclaim as a standout finalist on Indian Idol\, where her expressive voice\, emotional depth\, and graceful stage presence won the hearts of audiences across the globe. Known for her versatility\, Anjana seamlessly transitions between classical\, semi-classical\, and contemporary genres with remarkable ease. \nHer performances are celebrated for their storytelling quality — each song delivered with sincerity\, nuance\, and artistic maturity beyond her years. Anjana’s ability to connect emotionally with listeners\, combined with her strong musical foundation\, has established her as one of the finest emerging female vocalists in the Indian music scene today. \nEvent Highlights\n🎶 Iconic Songs\nTimeless melodies from Indian music legends \n🎤 Live Duets\nPowerful collaborations and solo performances \n❤️ Emotional Journey\nMusic that connects generations \n🌍 Cultural Celebration\nCelebrating Holi\, Festival of Colors
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/voices-of-indian-idol/
LOCATION:Unity of Houston\, 2929 Unity Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
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SUMMARY:Chai & Chat: Care before Romance
DESCRIPTION:What has to be in place before love can even begin? \nIn South Asian immigrant communities\, foundations for forming partnerships are shaped by immigration\, culture\, and generational expectations—often with higher stakes for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families. \nAruna Rao founded Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies after a 20 year career in mental health advocacy and activism with a focus on the needs of immigrant families. She is the proud parent of a transgender young adult. \nAnjali Rimi is a San Francisco Bay Area\, USA based award winning Global South Indian Hindu Kinnar Immigrant Trans Woman activist. She is the co-founder and the President of ParivarBayArea. \nThis Chai & Chat focuses on the systems of care that make love possible 💕 \nRSVP here to:\n* Submit your questions anonymously ahead of time\n* Get event link & reminders so you don’t miss the live conversation\n* Receive our exclusive post-event guide✨
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/chai-chat-care-before-romance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T230000
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SUMMARY:EnActe Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rolling hills.\nBalmy breezes.\nA moonlit evening.The insistent pulsating rhythm\nOf the Tabla\nIn conversation with the tap\nOf a swirling Flamenco dancer\,\nAnd the plaintive yearn\nOf a Spanish Guitar. \nIs it the shadow of the Al Hambra?\nOr is it closer to home? \n\n\nFlamenco was born and still lives in the shadow of the Alhambra in the green hills of Andalusia\, where Arabs\, Jews\, Christians\, and Gitanos mixed freely\, sparking vibrant cultural exchange and artistic cross-pollination in the Middle Ages.\n\n\nLa Noche Caliente ~ EnActe Arts Gala 2026 \nWe invite you to immerse yourself in that same spirit of artistic cross-pollination in the serene hills of Palo Alto\, for an evening of performances\, fashion conversation and much celebration! \nFeaturing Salar Nader\, Mizuho Sato and Alfredo Caceres. \nTo be revealed: A very special keynote speaker!! \n\n 
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/enacte-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club\, 3000 Alexis Dr\, Palo Alto\, 94304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000
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SUMMARY:Delhi-based Contemporary Artist Seema Kohli
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Art League\nFebruary 27 – March 1\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, February 27\, 5:30 to 8:30pm\nJanuary 2026\, Palo Alto\, CA –Celebrate a special engagement with one of India’s most distinguished contemporary artists\, Seema Kohli and her acclaimed artwork for five-days this February 2026 across Palo Alto at Stanford University\, the Pacific Art League\, Palo Alto Art Center\, and in Santa Clara at the Triton Museum. Kohli’s limited-time Bay Area exhibition\, Samsara & Metamorphosis: The Mystical World of Seema Kohli\, and programming engagement is made possible by Laasya Art and founder Sonia Patwardhan. The exhibition will present Kohli’s most recent paintings\, providing Bay Area collectors and art enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to view Kohli’s works in person. Known for her intricate\, surreal explorations of feminine power\, Seema Kohli creates multilayered narratives drawn from mythology\, spirituality\, and philosophy. For over four decades\, she has developed a distinctive body of work rooted in India’s ancient spiritual and mythological traditions\, while remaining deeply connected to the concerns of the present. \nRather than treating myth as a relic of the past\, Kohli approaches it as a living\, evolving language—one that brings together personal memory and lived experience to explore ideas of time\, identity\, and transformation. Her immersive visual worlds invite reflection and inner inquiry\, offering viewers a space where ancient wisdom and contemporary life meet. Her work is inspired by the generative forces of nature—its cycles of growth\, dissolution\, and\nrenewal. Central to Kohli’s visual language is Shakti\, the transformative power of the divine feminine. Kohli uses the womb as a potent symbol of creation and possibility\, exploring transformation within the eternal cycles of birth and death. Kohli’s practice weaves together diverse philosophical traditions\, informing her exploration of the body as a sacred vessel and a site of inner knowledge. Her use of 24-karat gold and silver leaf\, textiles\, metal\, and recycled yarn evoke ritual\, care\, and reverence within material form. Through what she describes as a process of “re-mythologizing” modern life\, Kohli offers a powerful counterpoint to a fragmented world—reanimating the sacred feminine as a source of imagination\, healing\, and freedom\, where the ancient and contemporary exist in luminous harmony. \nA self-taught artist who believes each creator discovers their own visual language\, she has developed a distinctive approach that honors women as powerful\, spiritual beings. Her paintings incorporate sacred symbols—from lotus flowers to the Tree of Life—while delving into themes of identity\, liberation\, and the divine feminine. Notes Kohli\, “My work begins in the body and returns to it. I use myth as a tool\, not to escape the present but to enter it more sharply\, to hold what is unresolved: memory and rupture\, desire and devotion\, tenderness and violence. Through gilding\, stitching\, layering pigment\, and inscribing yantras and texts\, I build images as thresholds\, spaces where the personal and the cosmic can collide without hierarchy. The faceless figure is not an absence; it is a refusal of fixed identity and a site of multiplicity\, a body that can become archetype\, witness\, vessel. Repetition is central to my practice. It is labor\, but also ritual\, a daily sadhana through which the image arrives and the self is re-made. I want the work to act like a ritual: slow\, durational\, transformative\, insisting that the sacred is immanent and made through attention.” \nKohli’s artistic journey reflects continual transformation and authenticity. Her practice spans painting\, murals\, films\, installations\, and sculpture\, showcasing her remarkable versatility. Her work stands out for its mix of spiritual richness and contemporary relevance\, exploring feminine identity\, self-realization\, and the pursuit of authenticity—ideas that resonate today while remaining rooted in timeless philosophical traditions.\n###\nSpecial Events (full programming descriptions below)\nFebruary 24:  Workshop: Triton Museum\, Santa Clara\, 11 am – 1:30 pm\nFebruary 24: Artist Talk and Poetry Narration: Stanford University\, 7pm\nFebruary 25: Workshop: Pacific Art League\, 11 am – 1:30 pm\, Palo Alto\, CA \nFebruary 26: Artist Talk: Palo Alto Art Center at 6:30 pm\nFebruary 27 – March 1: Exhibition at Pacific Art League\, Palo Alto\, CA \nSeema Kohli\, Rising of the Kundalini-Spiritual Awakening\, Acrylic and ink with 24 carat gold and silver leaf Seema Kohli: Exhibition & Events\, February 2026 \nExhibition at Pacific Art League\nSamsara & Metamorphosis: The Mystical World of Seema Kohli\nFriday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\nOpen to the public: 11 am – 6 pm\nOpening Reception:\nFriday\, February 27\, 5.30 – 8.30 pm\nEvent Programming Schedule\n1) Workshop at Pacific Art League\nTuesday\, February 24\, 2026\n11 am – 1.30 pm\nTitle: The Texture of Remembering\nDescription: This immersive workshop invites participants (18+) to explore how sense memory—smell\, taste\, sound\, and vision—shapes consciousness and the politics of aesthetics. Led by artist Seema Kohli\, the program introduces Kaala Netra (“the eye of time”) and its role in activating memory through sensory experience. Through guided sensory exercises\, field notes\, and hands-on experimentation\, participants will learn how to use the senses to trace personal\, inherited\, and collective memories across different layers of consciousness. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small object connected to their personal history to deepen the experience. \n2) Artist talk at Stanford University\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, February 24\, 2026\n7 – 8.15 pm\nTitle: I AM\nDescription: In this reflective talk\, artist Seema Kohli will share personal insights on self-discovery\, being true to one’s self\, and the transformative power of deep inner work. Through art and lived experience\, she explores how redesigning the self from within can renew both body and mind. She will lead the audience through her journey with an immersive animated projection that gradually reveals her art. This talk invites listeners into a contemplative space\, offering art and poetry as a guide for inner transformation. \n3) Workshop at Triton Museum\, Santa Clara\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\n11 am – 1.30 pm\nTitle: The Texture of Remembering\nDescription: This immersive workshop invites participants (18+) to explore how sense memory—smell\, taste\, sound\, and vision—shapes consciousness and the politics of aesthetics. Led by artist Seema Kohli\, the program introduces Kaala Netra (“the eye of time”) and its role in activating memory through sensory experience. Through guided sensory exercises\, field notes\, and hands-on experimentation\, participants will learn how to use the senses to trace personal\, inherited\, and collective memories across different layers of consciousness. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small object connected to their personal history to deepen the experience. \n4) Artist Talk at Palo Alto Art Center in collaboration with SACHI\nThursday\, February 26\, 2026\n6.30 – 8.15 pm\nEvent Title: The Body: Inner and Outer Worlds\nDescription: Drawing from her exhibition Samsara & Metamorphosis: The Mystical World of Seema Kohli\, currently on view at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto\, artist Seema Kohli will reflect on themes of continuity\, meditation\, and the dialogue between her inner and outer worlds. Framed through cosmic dualities—sky and earth\, sun and moon\, within and without—the talk will touch on the mandala as a mental and cosmic structure of balance and order. With bija mantra recitations and insights connecting a mandala installation gifted by SACHI to the Palo Alto Art Center\, this talk offers a resonant exploration of art\, reflection\, and interconnectedness. \nAbout the Artist Seema Kohli (b. 1960) is a multi-disciplinary artist working through the imagination of mythical and fantastical worlds from a eco feminist eye. Engaging with visual and performative mediums\, Kohli explores the themes of beauty and sensuality echoed in philosophy and spirituality studies across civilization. Her work primarily celebrates the cosmic feminine and its relationship to forces of creation and destruction. There is a focused engagement with the concept of Hiranayagarbha or The Golden Womb; she attempts to create new artistic identities by reshaping belongings\, bringing the past and the present into a dialogue through a process of decay\, hybridization and transformation. \nFor Kohli\, an experimental artist\, poetry is a recorded conversation between her\, the canvas\, and the rendered image. Where they are all living conscious being worthy of responding with emotions and sensitivity. Though she has been performing to her poetry as narratives\, in 2013 she self-published a compilation of verses\, “I Am” which was performed at TEDx\, Chennai. The second book “Experiencing The Goddesses” she is co-author and editor. She is already working on co-authoring the third book\, and one which is a compilation of her own poetry written in the last 17 years. \nSpanning over five decades of experiments in form and language\, Kohli’s works live in multiple museums and institutional collections all over the world\, including the British Museum (UK)\, MAP\, Bangalore\, India\, Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts (India)\, Partition Museum\, Birth Rites Collection (UK)\, Rubin Museum (USA\, Phoenix Museum of Art (Arizona\, USA) Bihar Museum(Patna)\, Bharat Bhavan\, Lalit Kala Akademie (India) NGMA(Bangalore) to name a few. Kohli’s several large–scale murals\, are acquired by Supreme Court (New Delhi)\, Sardar Patel Bhawan (Patna\, Bihar)\, Delhi and Mumbai International Airports\, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation\, Goldman Sachs\, Morgan Stanley and many more. Her works have also been shown at collateral events such as the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2016)\, Venice Biennale of Art/Architecture (2015\, 2016)\, ARCO (Madrid\,2008)\, Art Basel\, and at the India Art Fair (2010-2024)\, Asia Society HK\, among many others. Kohli has also been an invited speaker at several conferences and institutions\, including TEDx (2012)\, WIN Conference (2013-2015)\, NGMA\n(Bangalore\, 2010\, 2014\, 2016)\, Harvard University\, University of California at Davis\, University of Chicago\, University of Connecticut and the University of Buffalo to name a few. Kohli lives and works in New Delhi\, India. \n###\nFor more information\, images\, and interviews\, contact:\nWendy Norris\, Norris Communications\n(415) 307-3853; wendy@norriscommunications.biz\nFor more information about these events\, to schedule a private viewing\, please contact Sonia Patwardhan\, director and founder of Laasya Art at info@laasyaart.com or call +1 650-770-9088.\nAs the founder of Laasya Art\, Sonia Patwardhan has spent over a decade connecting global collectors with exceptional contemporary and traditional Indian artists. Under her leadership\, Laasya Art has become a trusted destination for thoughtfully curated artworks and personalized advisory services.\nLaasya Art is a premier gallery specializing in contemporary Indian art\, located in Palo Alto\, CA. The gallery is dedicated to presenting exceptional works by established and emerging Indian artists to collectors and art enthusiasts in the Bay Area and beyond.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/delhi-based-contemporary-artist/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T203000
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SUMMARY:The Body: Inner and Outer Worlds
DESCRIPTION:SACHI\, Society for Art & Cultural Heritage of India And Palo Alto Art Center Invite You to Join Delhi-based Contemporary Artist Seema Kohli. \nIn a unique & experiential encounter With the ‘Mandala’\, a powerful meditation tool. The Artist will lead us on a journey of The Body: Inner and Outer Worlds \nDrawing from her exhibition ‘Samsara & Metamorphosis: The Mystical World of Seema Kohli’\, on View at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto\, Feb. 27-Mar. 1\, 2026\, the artist will reflect on themes\nof continuity\, meditation\, and the dialogue between her inner and outer worlds. \nFramed through cosmic dualities —sky and earth\, sun and moon\, within and without— the talk will touch on the ‘mandala’ as a mental and cosmic structure of balance and order. \nWith ‘bija’ mantra recitations and insights connecting a ‘mandala’ installation at the PAAC\, a collaborative SACHI gift\, this talk offers a resonant exploration of art\, reflection\, and interconnectedness. \nCollective Earth\, Ceramic Mandala Installation by Artist Ashwini Bhat\, Palo Alto Art Center Main Lobby\, a Collaborative SACHI gift on View till Aug. 23\, 2026. \nPls. Join us in Palo Alto Art Center Main Lobby\nfor a guided Pre-event Mandala Viewing\n6.30 PM\, Feb. 26\, 2026 \nfollowed by Seema Kohli Presentation plus Q & A\nPalo Alto Art Center Auditorium\n1313 Newell Road\, Palo Alto \nRSVP: info@sachi.org \nDistinguished contemporary artist\, Seema Kohli’s practice spans painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, installation\, and performance. Her work brings together memory\, mythology\, spirituality and lived experience\, inviting reflection and contemplation. Kohli’s work has been featured in international exhibitions including a solo exhibition at the Museum of Sacred Art\, Belgium (2019)\, and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2016). Her work resides in institutional collections that include the British Museum\, the Rubin Museum\, NY\, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She has been invited to present at TEDx\, Harvard Univ.\, the Univ. of Chicago\, Univ. of California\, Davis & more.\nThe Artist lives and works in Delhi\, India.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-body-inner-and-outer-worlds/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T170000
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SUMMARY:SAM DALRYMPLE: Book Signing and Discussion on 'Shattered Lands'
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a thought provoking conversation and book signing with Sam Dalrymple on his recently released book\, Shattered Lands.\n\n\n\nAn interview with Sam Dalrymple: We will discuss behind-the-scenes details about Sam’s research and journey in writing Shattered Lands\, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase.\n6:00 PM – FRIDAY\, MARCH 13\nSAM DALRYMPLE is an award-winning filmmaker and historian. A Scot raised in Delhi\, he graduated from Oxford University as a Persian and Sanskrit scholar. In 2018\, he co-founded Project Dastaan\, a peace-building initiative that reconnects refugees displaced by the 1947 Partition. His work has been published in The New York Times\, Spectator and featured in TIME\, the New Yorker and Economist. He is a columnist for Architectural Digest and in 2025\, Travel & Leisure named him ‘Champion of the Travel Narrative’. His debut book Shattered Lands was a bestseller on the first day of preorders. \nSAMOSAS AND CHAI \nHome made samosas and chai will be served. \nBOOK SIGNING \nSam will be availabe to sign copies of Shattered Lands. Pre-order during checkout\, or buy at the event. \nFREE ENTRY\nPre-registration is required. The event is free. Donations are optional.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/sam-dalrymple-book-signing-and-discussion-on-shattered-lands/
LOCATION:The 1947 Partition Archive’s Berkeley HQ\, 1840 Alcatraz Ave Suite 1\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T163000
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SUMMARY:Color and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou are invited to a virtual discussion of three recent books on Color and Belonging\, a topic of particular importance in today’s America\, and the world. \nColor and Belonging\nPresented by Silicon Valley Reads and Indian Business and Professional Women\nFeb 22\, 2026\, 3:00 PM – 4.15 PM\nRegister here:\nhttps://lnkd.in/gZDPjkkJ \nWhat are the barriers of race and prejudice that keep us from building lasting bridges of inclusion and community? How can we dismantle them? \nJoin an online book discussion “Color and Belonging\,” part of SVR’s Bridges to Belonging series – a conversation exploring how skin color and heritage shape our journeys toward finding a true sense of home. From a mother defending her multiracial family in suburban America and an immigrant bridging the cultural divide between India and the U.S.\, to a first-generation scholar redefining Black excellence through pop culture and academia\, these authors examine the otherization and imposter syndrome that often accompany being different. \nPanelists:\n• Elizabeth Eastwood (I’m with Them: Lessons from My Children)\n• Neerja Raman (The Chemistry of Belonging: Stories of Inheritance and Upbringing)\n• La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles (Smart Girl: A First-Gen Origin Story)\n• Moderator Raji Pillai\, scientist\, book lover\, writer and literary critic \nPlease register here\nhttps://lnkd.in/gZDPjkkJ\nand see you on Sunday Feb 22\, at 3PM! Feel free to share with others.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/418802/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t need a Day of Peace? \nThe San Jose Woman’s Club in collaboration with Be the Change Collective and Farmworker Caravan are inviting people to join them for a Day of Peace. Inspired by the venerable monks on the Walk for Peace and the chaos of the day they decide on a whim to create a day where people can gather in peace with no politics or phones allowed.   \n  \nThe event takes place this Sunday\, February 22nd from 1-4pm at their historic clubhouse in downtown San Jose. Guests will be able to learn ancient to modern\, mental\, physical and spiritual health practices of Qi Gong\, Yoga & Sound Therapy to Crocheting\, Knitting & Origami. Nature folks can go on a 2 mile walk to see downtown art or learn to attract butterflies and birds to your backyard. To see the full schedule of activities visit FarmworkerCaravan.org \n  \nDAY OF PEACE \nSunday\, February 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 4:00pm \nSan Jose Woman’s Club \n75 South 11th Street \nSan Jose\, CA 95112 \n  \n############## \n  \nMedia Contact:   \nKat da Silva  I Call/Text 408-813-9830\n \nLynda Sereno I Call/Text 408-506-9147
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/day-of-peace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T230000
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SUMMARY:The Grand Mahashivratri
DESCRIPTION:  \n🕉️ The Grand Mahashivratri\n🎤 Featuring \nSushant Divgikar\naka Rani Ko-HE-Nur\nThe dual-voice trending sensation \nA high-beat live musical concert blending spirituality\, performance\, and visuals. \n📍 Bay Area Event \n📅 Date: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 5:00 – 11:00 PM\n📍 Venue: Fox Theatre\nRedwood City\, CA 94063 \n🌟 What to Expect \nHigh-energy live music concert \nSpiritual teachings \nCaptivating AI visuals \nImpactful cinematic films \nChanting & dancing \nFood \n🎟️ Tickets\, Sponsorships & Volunteering \n📞 650-862-2358\n📧 momentsofjoy.moj@gmail.com
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-grand-mahashivratri-2/
CATEGORIES:Hinduism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000
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SUMMARY:This Is Now with Angie Coiro: Daisy Hernández
DESCRIPTION:Daisy Hernández joins us to discuss her provocative\, personal\, blazingly intelligent examination of who deserves American citizenship.\n\n\n\nDaisy Hernández joins us to discuss Citizenship\, her provocative\, personal\, blazingly intelligent examination of one of the most vexing questions facing the United States today: Who is\, and should be\, a citizen? \nDescribed by Jose Antonio Vargas as “the book I have always wanted to read\,” Daisy Hernández fiercely interrogates one of the most complicated subjects of contemporary life and politics: citizenship. Braiding memoir\, history\, and cultural criticism\, she exposes the truths and lies of how we define ourselves as a country and a people. Turning to her own family’s stories—her mother arrived from Colombia\, while her father was a political refugee from Castro’s Cuba—Hernández shows how the very idea of citizenship is a myth\, one of the stories we tell ourselves about the American soul and psyche. \nReframing our understanding of what it means to be an American\, Citizenship is an urgent and necessary account of the laws\, customs\, and language we use to include and exclude\, especially those who come from Latin America. With her scholar’s mind and memoirist’s gift for narrative\, Hernández weaves a story both personal and national\, while reckoning with our country’s ongoing debate about who belongs and providing fresh ways of thinking about citizenship. At once bracing\, fearless\, and tender\, Citizenship is a powerful portrait of one family’s experiences in the borderlands of citizenship and an honest illumination of the country in which we live. \nDaisy Hernández will be in conversation with journalist Angie Coiro. \nCOVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: We strongly encourage attendees to wear masks at our events\, although they will NOT be required. We will have masks available for attendees who want them. Do NOT attend the event if you\, or any member of your family\, have any respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough\, runny nose\, and/or sore throat)\, or have had a significant exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. \nACCESSIBILITY: We never want cost to be a barrier to admission for our community. Please email events [at] keplers [dot] org if you would like to attend this event but cannot afford a ticket. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for this event\, please email events [at] keplers [dot] org at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/this-is-now-with-angie-coiro-daisy-hernandez-2/
LOCATION:1010 El Camino Real  #100 Menlo Park\, CA 94025\, 1010 El Camino Real #100 Menlo Park\, CA 94025
CATEGORIES:Talks & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T170000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Films of Remembrance | Feb 21 & 22 in SF and San Jose
DESCRIPTION:SAN FRANCISCO\, Calif. — A carefully curated selection of 10 engaging films shedding light on a little-known chapter of American history while serving as powerful lessons for today’s assaults on civil liberties will be presented at the 15th annual Films of Remembrance on Feb. 21-22 in Northern California’s Bay Area and March 28-29 in Southern California. The event is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of more than 120\,000 people of Japanese descent in American concentration camps during World War II\, most of whom were American citizens.\n\nSelections range from creative animated or narrative shorts\, to impactful short and feature-length documentaries\, with the Showcase Presentation of the award-winning film Third Act. Some films even add some humor. \n“At a time when the history of people of color is being sanitized\, and celebrations of our experiences are being erased from federal government agencies\, it’s all the more important that we remember the destruction of civil liberties during World War II and its lessons for today\,” said Kenji G. Taguma\, executive producer of Films of Remembrance and president of its presenting organization\, the Nichi Bei Foundation. “In the face of such sanitization\, remembrance is resistance to erasure. We cannot let our history be marginalized again. There’s just too much at stake.” \n“I feel that all of the films are important and relevant\,” added UC San Diego Ethnic Studies Professor Christen Sasaki\, Ph.D.\, a Films of Remembrance Committee member. “In the classroom I always tell my students that history is alive and occurring in the present. We can all learn so much about the present by learning about the past — from mass incarceration to community building and resistance.” \nFilms of Remembrance commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt\, which put the wheels in motion to uproot a people. \nAccording to California State University\, Sacramento Ethnic Studies Professor Wendi Yamashita\, Ph.D.\, such films are more important now than ever\, as President Donald Trump is invoking the Enemy Aliens Act of 1798 to justify his plans for mass deportation — the very act that “was used to justify our incarceration.” \n“These films are always relevant because they document an important moment in U.S. history that teaches us about the fragility of American democracy and civil rights\,” explained Yamashita\, a Nichi Bei Foundation board member. “Today\, we are seeing the violent erasure of history by the federal government\, and these films refuse that erasure. These films remember state violence and explore the lingering trauma of state violence in deeply personal and intimate ways.” \n“I really loved Kioku: Remembrance because it provided me with so much hope\,” reflected Yamashita\, a member of the Films of Remembrance Committee. “It was so powerful to see students of all ethnic backgrounds who were so passionate about preservation and JA incarceration history in their hometown. I also appreciated Yonsei and Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen for the way it explored Japanese American girl/womanhood in relationship to incarceration and identity. I could really connect with these films.” \n“I appreciate the fact that many of the filmmakers are expanding how we think about incarceration to think about its enduring impact through generations — as generational trauma but also generational healing\,” added Sasaki. “One of the films that I’m particularly looking forward to seeing is Tad Nakamura’s Third Act. Having gone through the UCLA Asian American Masters program and being a part of Asian American Studies\, I’ve felt Bob (Nakamura’s) impact on the community.” \nThis year\, thanks to Presenting Sponsorship from The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation\, Films of Remembrance is once expanding from a two-day event in Northern California to a four-day event including two days in Southern California — in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum and the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute. \nProceeds benefit the Wayne Maeda Educational Fund. Partial proceeds from ticket sales at Films of Remembrance will be donated by the Nichi Bei Foundation to local nonprofits. \nFor tickets and more information on this year’s event\, visit 2026.filmsofremembrance.org. \nVenues:\nSaturday\, Feb. 21\, 2026\, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nAMC Kabuki 8\, 1881 Post St.\, San Francisco Japantown \nSunday\, Feb. 22\, 2026\, 11:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.\nSan Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex\, 640 N. Fifth St.\, San Jose’s Japantown \nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nTateuchi Democracy Forum (Japanese American National Museum)\, 100 N. Central Ave.\, Little Tokyo (LA) \nSunday\, March 29\, 2026\, 11:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.\nGardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute. 1964 W. 162nd St. (Main Hall)\, Gardena\, Calif. \nPROGRAMS: \nLoyalty Questioned\nThe Most Loyal “Traitors” (10 min.\, 2025) by Kayla Jem Ling. A short historical documentary about how the Nisei soldiers of WWII’s 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team fought to protect America and to free their families at home.\nDefiant to the Last: Resistance at the Tule Lake Jail (37 min.\, 2025) by Emiko Omori. For over 80 years\, the jail at the World War II Tule Lake Segregation Center in Northern California has remained a mystery. Why was there a jail inside a jail? \nArtistic Interpretations\nDUST (13 min.\, 2025) by Glenn Mitsui. A visual poem film composed of eight poems written and narrated by poet and writer Brandon Shimoda\, each visually interpreted through the artwork and motion design of Glenn Mitsui.\nProcession (18 min.\, 2025) by Bruce Tetsuya. A woman embarks on a pilgrimage to one of the Japanese American incarceration camp sites on her 70th birthday.\nHello Maggie! (23 min.\, 2025) by Willie Ito. This animation is based on the real-life experiences of Shigeru Yabu and illustrated by the legendary Disney animator Willie Ito\, recounting his story of being forcibly removed from his family’s home in San Francisco and sent to Heart Mountain\, Wyoming\, in 1942. \nAssembly Centered\nMisadventures of a Nisei Week Queen (17 min.\, 2025) by Sharon Yamato/Evan Kodani. A short documentary about spirited 92-year-old June Aochi Berk — from prewar Little Tokyo to living in a horse stall at Santa Anita Park\, to the Rohwer concentration camp\, and to being crowned Nisei Week Queen.\nKioku: Remembrance (33 min.\, 2025) by Koji Lau-Ozawa/Barre Fong. Kioku tells the story of a group of students striving to build a monument at the Tulare County Fairgrounds\, commemorating the site’s use as a detention facility for Japanese Americans during WWII. \nIdentity Explored\nYonsei (37 min.\, 2025) by Rachel Michiko Whitney/Jeff Mizushima. Feeling stuck in her acting career\, Rachel decides to write and star in a film about her mother\, who was a struggling Japanese American actress in 1980s Hollywood\, but she digs deeper into her grandmother’s story about falling in love in a Japanese American incarceration camp during WWII.\n9066: Fear\, Football & The Theft of Freedom (22 min.\, 2024) by Chris Jones. When former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion Scott Fujita traces his family history in the U.S. back to incarceration during WWII\, he and his father find reconciliation in what happened and the unlikeliest of football stories. \nShowcase Presentation\nThird Act (90 min.\, 2025) by Tadashi Nakamura. As the filmmaking son of a filmmaking legend\, Tad uses the lessons his dad taught him to decipher the legacy of an aging man who was a child survivor of the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans\, a successful photographer who gave it up to tell his own story\, an activist at the dawn of a social movement. As Parkinson’s Disease clouds his memory\, Tad sets out to retrieve his story — and in the process discovers his own. \nTickets:\n$15 each program / $25 for “Third Act” (includes reception) in San Francisco and Los Angeles / $20 Filmmaker Reception only\n$75 All-Day Passes (limited) in SF\, LA\n$60 All-Day Passes (limited) in San Jose\, Gardena\nNichi Bei members get discounts Students with ID: FREE (limited)\nTickets and more info: 2026.filmsofremembrance.org \n__________________________________________ \nPresented by the Nichi Bei Foundation\nPresenting Sponsor:\nThe Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation\nMedia Sponsor: Nichi Bei News\nIn Partnership With: Japanese American National Museum and Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute\n__________________________________________\nFOR CALENDAR EDITORS:\nWHAT:\nThe 15th annual Films of Remembrance\, the premier showcase of films on the forced removal and incarceration of more than 120\,000 persons of Japanese descent in American concentration camps during World War II\, will be held in four California cities\, encompassing all three remaining Japantowns. Some 10 films will be presented throughout four venues\, bringing in filmmakers from across the country\, shedding light on a dark chapter of American history. \nWHEN and WHERE:\nSaturday\, Feb. 21\, 2026\, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nAMC Kabuki 8\, 1881 Post St.\, San Francisco Japantown\nSunday\, Feb. 22\, 2026\, 11:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.\nSan Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex\, 640 N. Fifth St.\, San Jose’s Japantown\nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nTateuchi Democracy Forum (JANM)\, 100 N. Central Ave.\, Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026\, 11:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.\nGardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute. 1964 W. 162nd St. (Main Hall)\, Gardena\, Calif. \nINFO:\n2026.filmsofremembrance.org
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/15th-annual-films-of-remembrance-feb-21-22-in-sf-and-san-jose/
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Launches 2026 Youth Nature Video Contest
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) announces the launch of its Youth Climate Video Contest\, inviting young people ages 12-18 from Santa Clara County to submit short videos highlighting Coyote Valley\, Farming and Food Systems\, Nature-Based Climate Solutions\, and Personal Connections to nature. \nSubmissions opened on February 7th\, 2026 and will close on March 31th\, 2026 \nThis contest aims to showcase the next generation of environmental stewardship by encouraging youth to present their ideas through creative storytelling around local climate and natural topics. \nBy engaging youth voices in conservation\, SVYCA works to empower young people to take informed climate action through education\, outreach\, and community\, and this contest provides a visible platform in which students can amplify their voices and share their ideas to inspire more initiatives within their own communities\, while fostering the environmental leaders of tomorrow. \nThe Youth Nature Video Contest is made possible through the generous support of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (Open Space Authority)\, the contest’s main sponsor. \nEligibility: \n\nAges: 12-18\n\n\nResidents or students in region/school districts: Santa Clara County School Districts\n\nVideo Requirements: \n\nLength: 2-5 minutes\n\n\nFormat: MP4\n\n\nThemes: Spotlight on Coyote Valley\, Farming and Food Systems\, Nature-Based Climate Solutions\, Personal Connections to Nature\n\nSubmission Process: \n\nUpload videos at: https://svycanbs-contest.com/\n\n\nDeadline: March 31st\, 2026 11:59 PM PST\n\n\nAdditional materials required: All necessary forms are on the application.\n\nJudging and Awards \nEntries will be reviewed by a panel of judges composed of local leaders and climate professionals. \nSubmission will be assessed on a 100-point scale. Videos will be evaluated based on the following rubric: Originality and Creativity (20 points)\, Clear Communication (20 points)\, Understanding and Analysis (40 points)\, and Art and Design (20 points). \nAwards include: \n\n$100-$500 per winner\n\n\nCertificate of Achievement for all participating students\n\n\nOpen Space Authority swag bag\n\nQuotes \n“We are incredibly thrilled here at SVYCA to offer this opportunity for youth climate action and community involvement\,” said Rosalía Bacon-Flores\, Co-Lead of the Nature Based Solutions Team. “This video competition provides a platform for the voices of the leaders of a fast approaching tomorrow who are committed to maintaining a safe\, livable future.” \n“It’s exciting to see Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action launch this nature-themed video contest\,” said Jackie McBride\, Community Investment Specialist for the Open Space Authority. “By giving young people a creative platform to share their priorities\, they’re helping cultivate the next generation of environmental changemakers. We’re grateful for their partnership and proud to support efforts that uplift youth voices and highlight the essential role of nature in building a resilient future.” \nCeremony Information: \n\nWinners will be announced on April 22nd\, 2026\nWinning videos will be displayed at a screening event in Mid-May where contestants\, parents\, friends\, environmental groups\, City Council members\, and others can watch the winning videos\, network\, and discuss climate action.\n\nLearn More \n\nFor full contest guidelines and updates\, visit Nature-Based Solutions Youth Video Contest\n\nAbout SVYCA \nSilicon Valley Youth Climate Action  (SVYCA)\, is a grassroots youth-led nonprofit that empowers youth leaders to effectively combat climate change through education\, advocacy\, and policy initiatives. With over 100\,000 students engaged\, 15 action teams across the Bay Area\, and more than a hundred state and local policies passed\, our members have built strong working relationships with local officials and community partners as leaders and advocates for our futures. Over the years our teams and individuals have gained awards and recognitions for their climate and community impact. \nMedia Contact: \nErin Zimmerman\, PhD \nCommunications Consultant \nSilicon Valley Youth Climate Action \nerinczimmerman@gmail.com
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/silicon-valley-youth-climate-action-launches-2026-youth-nature-video-contest/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Indo Warehouse: Creating History as the only Indian Act at EDC Mexico 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nNew York City-based electronic duo Indo Warehouse is set to make waves as the only Indian origin act on the lineup of EDC Mexico 2026\, one of Latin America’s premier electronic music festivals. The duo will be the closing act on the iconic Bionic Jungle stage on Day 1\, 20th February 2026\, bringing their electrifying music and energy to audiences from around the world. \nSince its debut in 2014\, EDC Mexico has transformed Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez into a breathtaking multi-sensory playground\, featuring world-class production\, monumental stages\, and a celebration of electronic music across genres—from psytrance and house to bass and Latin beats. The festival draws hundreds of thousands of attendees and has hosted global icons including Tiesto\, Skrillex\, Deadmau5\, and many more. \nIndo Warehouse’s appearance at EDC Mexico 2026 not only spotlights their unique sound but also marks a milestone for electronic music that incorporates South Asian culture\, a sound they have dubbed Indo House. Their journey to this stage reflects the growth of this sound on the global festival circuit and signals an exciting future for Indian artists worldwide. \nKunal Merchant — \n“Mexico City has always been close to our hearts\, but we’ve never experienced it through the lens of Indo Warehouse. Closing the Bionic Jungle stage at EDC marks a new chapter for us. To stand on that platform representing our culture alongside some of the biggest names in dance music feels both surreal and deeply intentional.”\n\nKahani — \n“Mexico City is one of those cities that inspires you the second you land. To finally step onto that stage as Indo Warehouse and close out Bionic Jungle feels like a dream realised. We’re prepared to debut some new music and bring our unique sound to this incredible festival.” \nAbout Indo Warehouse — Founded in New York in 2022 by Kahani and Kunal Merchant\, Indo Warehouse has grown from an underground concept into a full-fledged global phenomenon. Their live shows — from Brooklyn Mirage to Fabric London\, Coachella\, Sunburn India and Hï Ibiza — are immersive\, ritual-like experiences that blur the lines between identity\, tradition\, and club culture\, while remaining deeply grounded in their origins. \n  \nWith this historic performance\, Indo Warehouse is all set to elevate Indian electronic music on the world stage. \n  \nFor more information\, please reach out to: \nAntara Vaidya \nROBACH \nEmail: antara@robachmusic.com | Mobile: +91 8291031566
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/indo-warehouse-creating-history-as-the-only-indian-act-at-edc-mexico-2026/
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SUMMARY:Legendary Designer Manish Malhotra to Open Harvard’s India Conference in Special Keynote with South Asian Trailblazers Podcast
DESCRIPTION:  \nCambridge\, MA (February 2026) — South Asian Trailblazers\, the acclaimed podcast spotlighting prominent leaders in the South Asian diaspora\, announces a historic live recording with Asia’s leading couturier Manish Malhotra at Harvard Business School. The special live edition marks a milestone for the podcast\, bringing one of fashion’s most influential figures to one of the world’s most prestigious universities and an audience of students\, professionals\, and culture enthusiasts. \n  \nThe conversation will serve as the opening keynote on the main stage at Harvard Business School and will be hosted by South Asian Trailblazers Founder & Host Simi Shah. \nManish Malhotra\, Asia’s leading couturier and costume virtuoso\, has been at the vanguard of luxury fashion and Indian cinema for over 35 years. A trailblazer who reimagined Indian cinema’s sartorial narrative\, he is a pioneer of innovation and glamour. Celebrating 20 illustrious years of the Manish Malhotra brand\, his influence now spans continents\, with flagship boutiques in Mumbai\, Delhi\, Hyderabad\, and his first international flagship in Dubai. His foray into high jewellery two years ago has swiftly garnered international acclaim\, gracing the world’s most coveted red carpets\, with global icons such as Beyoncé\, Rihanna\, Jennifer Lopez\, Kim and Khloe Kardashian\, and Zayn Malik donning his creations. \n  \nHis works have graced prestigious venues\, including the Philadelphia Museum and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Today\, Manish Malhotra is more than a designer – he is a cultural ambassador\, bridging the rich heritage of India with a modern\, cosmopolitan allure. \n  \nSimi Shah\, a Harvard alumna and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree\, has established South Asian Trailblazers as a leading platform for conversations with global leaders across culture\, business\, and media. Through her podcast and advisory work\, she has helped shape how leaders and creatives build influence and tell their stories on the global stage. \n  \nThe live conversation will explore Manish’s three decades cementing Indian fashion on the global stage — themes that resonate across industries and generations. According to the organizers\, the conference is nearly sold out with nearly 1000 attendees signed up to hear from esteemed guests like Manish Malhotra. \n  \nEvent Details \n  \nDate: Saturday\, February 15\, 2025 \nLocation: Harvard Business School\, Cambridge\, MA \nTickets: Available now \n  \nFor ticket information and media inquiries\, visit Harvard India Conference. \n  \nAbout South Asian Trailblazers \nSouth Asian Trailblazers is a media platform\, community\, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. The platform has reached audiences across 90+ countries and featured conversations with leaders across business\, entertainment\, policy\, and culture. \n  \nMedia Contact: \n  \nEmail: team@southasiantrailblazers.com \nWebsite: southasiantrailblazers.com \nInstagram: @southasiantrailblazers
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/legendary-designer-manish-malhotra-to-open-harvards-india-conference-in-special-keynote-with-south-asian-trailblazers-podcast/
LOCATION:Harvard Business School\, Cambridge\, MA\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:2-Day 25th Mahasivaratri Dance Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease consider this as our personal invitation to attend the 25th Mahasivaratri Dance Celebration. Your presence will bring us immense joy knowing you support this event. Please enjoy the beautiful /unique offerings of the artists\, on the auspicious occasion of Mahasivaratri. The artists are listed in the attached flier. \nI encourage you to forward to your students\, schools and friends who you think will enjoy the event. \nDate: Feb 14th\, Sat (3-6pm) and Feb15\, Sun (6:30-9:30) \nVenue: Urban Sanctuary San Jose\, 80 S\, 5th Street\, CA 95112 \nParking : 4th Street Garage\, downtown San Jose. \nRSVP anuradhap@sbcglobal.net\, or kavita@gmail.com\nRequest from Hosts: Please plan for time to park and be seated 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.\nPlease stay for the whole event as a courtesy to the dancers. \nThe theme for this year\, “A Rose by any other name…..” \, suggests that the Devi (Divine Mother) is present in each of us. On Saturday\, the dancers show how each of us apprehend the Devi in our own unique way. Feb. 14th also happens to be Valentine’s day\, a perfect day to celebrate Devi\, the personification of Love \nAs we flow into Sunday\, Feb 15\, the verse “Asatoma Sad Gamaya…” serves as an inspiration. The evening will bring out the play/ display of Prakriti. When players lose their sense of play\, and get entrapped in untruth\, darkness and fear\, the only way out is the way in – towards the center! We seek the divine fragrance that is so subtle\, we forget it is everywhere. \nThe underlying theme of these 2 days is gratitude; the gratitude to the Devi – the nurturer of the Arts\, the Gurus – who help us stay in touch with the divine fragrance\, and to Lord Shiva – the compassionate one\, and yes – gratitude for all your support and participation these 25 years. \nWe welcome our visual artists of our community and thank them for sharing their artwork in both physical and virtual display. Interestingly\, the picture in the flier is also from a painting on glass by Pameena Galler. We have Dance Theater and Sound Healing as special additions to our evening of Classical Indian Dances. \nA big thanks to Reverend Dana Bainbridge of Urban Sanctuary Church for allowing us this beautiful facility to hold our event. Smita has been the brainchild to bring the visual artists together\, and I thank her for her many suggestions and support. Kavita Thirumalai has been amazing in helping bring everything together seamlessly. A big thanks to all the volunteers who are supporting this event and many more who have helped in the past years.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/2-day-25th-mahasivaratri-dance-celebration/
LOCATION:Urban Sanctuary San Jose\, 80 S\, 5th Street\, CA 95112
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SUMMARY:Homebound Screening & Discussion – South Bay
DESCRIPTION:Homebound Screening & Discussion – South Bay (CA) \nDate: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\nTime: 1:00–4:00 PM PT\nLocation: Fremont\, CA (address provided upon RSVP) \nJoin the South Bay Chapter of Hindus for Human Rights for a screening and discussion of Homebound (2025)\, the Oscar-nominated film by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film explores friendship\, migration\, and dignity against the backdrop of social and economic precarity. The screening will be followed by a facilitated conversation connecting the film’s themes to questions of justice\, belonging\, and human rights. \nRegistration required: tinyurl.com/HomeboundBayArea \n  \n 
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/homebound-screening-discussion-south-bay/
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SUMMARY:Spices & Stories: February 2026
DESCRIPTION:This unique two-hour workshop on second Saturdays\, 1-3 PM\, is a collaboration between culinary storyteller Chef Ranjan Dey and interdisciplinary artist-educator Dr. Nandita Dinesh. Using food and storytelling as the mediums for engagement\, each event features a different author and invites audiences in the Bay Area to practically explore how culinary and literary ingredients can catalyze creative community. \nOn February 14\, 2026 our featured author is Rashna Wadia. \n———————————————————————————————- \nStructure: You’ll be taken through unique exercises that invite you to eat\, create\, and connect. No prior experience with storytelling is necessary; all you need is a desire to engage in creative community. \nCost:\n– We never turn away anyone for lack of funds and rely on an honor code system for discounted tickets. If you’d like to attend Spices & Stories\, but cost is a barrier\, please reach out to nanditadinesh@gmail.com.\n– If you’re attending in a group of 4 or more people\, or if you’re a student\, please get in touch with nanditadinesh@gmail.com. We can set you up with a special discount! \nTestimonials: hear about past participants’ experiences at Spices & Stories. \nRefund policy: once tickets are purchased\, we cannot process refunds. However\, in the case of last minute changes\, you are welcome to give your ticket to someone else who can attend in your place. Please email nanditadinesh@gmail.com in either of these cases.
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/spices-stories-february-2026/
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SUMMARY:25th Mahasivartri Dance Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Dear Dancers and Rasikas\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOm Namah Sivaya!! We are very excited to invite you to our 25th Mahasivaratri Dance Celebration\, entitled . Please mark your calendars and join us on this auspicious night\, when Lord Shiva will be so pleased with our offerings. \nWe will celebrate Mahasivaratri with an Offering of Classical Indian Dances from our Bay Area community\, with a few other surprises thrown in. We  have arrived at the 25th year milestone of this event\, and want to express our gratitude for the grace of Guru\, grace of the divine couple Shiva/Parvati\, our volunteers and our community of artists/rasikas. \n25th Mahasivaratri Dance Celebration\, 2026 – \n🌹“A Rose by any other name…”🌹 \nTwo Date Celebration: \n    Sat\, Feb 14 2026 – 3-6 pm; \n    Sun Feb 15th- 6:30-9:30 pm. \nVenue – Urban Sanctuary Church San Jose – \n 80 S\, 5th Street\, San Jose \, CA 95129\, \nParking : 4th street garage\, downtown San Jose \nEmail :  anuradhap@sbcglobal.net  with “MS2026 Info” \nin the Subject to receive updates. \nThis link gives a background as to how it all started\, what this year’s celebration will look like and a link to the theme\, ““A Rose by any other name…”.  Please read when you have the time and feel free to email your ideas/thoughts. \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kx-IzpI4H-0Y-MNXIbssn2NynJJKLWBuCC9WnrgAG-o/edit?usp=sharing \nA big thank you to Pastor Dana Bainbridge for not just allowing us to use the space but going the extra mile to encourage us\, for the Church is very busy with services on Sundays!! \nI want to thank Smita Garg for giving me a gentle push (when a not-so-gentle one was needed) to get me started; and for sharing her insights. I want to thank Kavita who is returning from India\, Shobana Swamy whose strength and skill I rely upon\, Shirni Kanth\, Ganesh Vasudeva\, Nirupama Vaidhyanathan\, Kanchana Venkat for standing strong with this.  I am thankful to Rekha Alur and Meenakshi Srinivasan and Sharmila Gopinathan for their positivity and support\, and to so many others. \nIt’s a 2-day event for the first time\, so if anyone would like to volunteer\, please let me know right away of your interest and availability for each day( set-up\, takedown\, making prasad\, stage decor\, help with logistics\, word-processing\, flier making (simple one)\, flowers\, tech\, auditorium) \nIf you would like to donate to offset costs for this event\, also email me.  I welcome you to  also contribute to the good works the church does\,  at their website \nhttps://urbansanctuarysj.org/donate/ \nThank you so much. \nLooking forward \nAnurdha Prabhashanker and Team (in formation 🙂 – all welcome)
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/25th-mahasivartri-dance-celebration/
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