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SUMMARY:10\,000 Memories | Partition\, Independence\, and WWII in South Asia
DESCRIPTION:Following the fall of the British Indian Empire and the formation of India and Pakistan\, millions of people were displaced amid widespread violence. This exhibition shares the largely untold story of the 1947 Partition through first-hand accounts\, archival photographs\, and multimedia storytelling from those who experienced Partition. \nAbout the Exhibit \nDeveloped in collaboration with The 1947 Partition Archive—a Berkeley-based nonprofit whose book 10\,000 Memories inspired the exhibition—this project is curated by Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla\, Founder and Executive Director of the Archive and descendant of a Partition survivor\, and a team of designers and archivists at The 1947 Partition Archive. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/partition-independence-and-wwii-in-south-asia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T080000
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SUMMARY:Tales of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Playwright: Manish Sabu (adapted from Premchand’s stories)\nDirector: Manish Sabu\nProducer: Alka Sippy\nLanguage: (in Hindi\, with supertitles in English)\nIn जुर्माना\, a poor shopkeeper sells foreign cotton in defiance of Gandhi’s swadeshi movement\, earning the wrath of the Congress Party\, which levies a penalty on him. In response\, his dying wife rises to defend him in spectacular fashion\, shocking her husband\, the Congress Party\, and India itself. In नमक का दारोगा\, an honest salt inspector is swept into the morally flexible world of a powerful businessman. These two gems by Munshi Premchand are stirring tales that looks deep into the human soul as it grapples with moral dilemmas. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/tales-of-resistance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T190000
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SUMMARY:The 17th Annual Birthday Tribute to Maestro Ali Akbar Khan
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 17th Annual Birthday Tribute to Maestro Ali Akbar Khan features two powerful ensembles honoring the late Maestro’s legacy. \nLed by Alam Khan\, the evening’s featured performance brings together a chamber ensemble of some of the Bay Area’s foremost exponents of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan’s legacy and the Maihar Gharana — his sons Alam and Manik Khan (Sarod) alongside disciple Arjun Verma (Sitar) — joined by Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri (Tabla)\, Khansahib’s trusted accompanist from 1981 until the end of his performance career. \nThe evening opens with the vibrant energy of the AACM Tabla Ensemble\, composed and directed by Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri — one of the greatest Tabla masters in the world\, whose knowledge and virtuosity have guided tabla students at the Ali Akbar College of Music for more than 44 years. \nA joyful evening of tradition\, improvisation\, and the living spirit of Khansahib’s music. \nPlease Note: Donor discount applied at checkout. Interested in donating? Click here. \nPremium Advance Tickets: $64.00; Premium Day of Show Tickets: $69.00 \nGeneral Admission Advance Tickets: $44.00; General Admission Day of Show Tickets: $49.00 \n(includes all fees) \nDoors: 6:00 PM; Show: 7:00 PM \nThis show is part of our Indian Classical Flex Pass. Purchase tickets to three or more of the included shows and you will automatically receive $5 off each show at check out. \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/the-17th-annual-birthday-tribute-to-maestro-ali-akbar-khan/
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SUMMARY:GLOBAL MASHUP: Brooklyn World Wide Comes to Queens
DESCRIPTION:  \nFlushing Town Hall welcomes our Brooklyn neighbors from the Jalopy Theatre for a night of explosive musical fusion! Join us for our GLOBAL MASHUP: Brooklyn World Wide Comes to Queens\, a one-of-a-kind concert experience that breaks down borders and builds community through rhythm. \nThe night kicks off with an interactive dance lesson to get everyone on their feet. Then\, two incredible bands from opposite ends of the hemisphere will take the stage. First\, experience the electrifying sets from Guachinangos and Shiva Lakhan\, each performing their own blend of global music. Then\, witness the magic of the finale as the artists come together for a spontaneous\, genre-defying mashup jam session. \nFEATURING \nGuachinangos \nHailing from Latin America\, Guachinangos delivers a high-energy fusion of Mexican son jarocho with Colombian cumbia and other Afro-Latin rhythms like champeta. Described as “folk fusion from another dimension\,” their mix of traditional and electric instrumentation creates an irresistible swing that turns every show into a dance party and a community gathering. With electrifying stage energy\, they invite you to feel the rhythm and move your body. \n  \nShiva Lakhan  \n\nBorn in Trinidad and Tobago\, Shiva Lakhan is a versatile and award-winning Indo-Caribbean recording artist who transcends musical boundaries. A master of chutney\, bhajans\, and Indian classical songs\, Lakhan captivates audiences with his distinctive style and powerful performances. His decades-long career is studded with major victories\, including winning Trinidad’s Mastana Bahar in 1999\, capturing the International Chutney Soca Monarch title in the USA in 2006\, winning the Indo Muqabla competition in Trinidad in 2012\, and most recently claiming the Trinidad Nationwide Independence Classical Competition in 2019. \n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of global rhythms\, cross-cultural collaboration\, and pure joy.   \nAbout Brooklyn World Wide and the Jalopy Theatre \nBrooklyn World Wide\,  \na two-day celebration of the music and culture of the diverse immigrant communities of New York City\, is presented by Brooklyn’s Jalopy Theatre. Through dance\, music\, workshops\, and lectures\, this Festival presents an array of international and diasporic musical traditions extant in NYC\, exploring how they are sustained and evolve within the various enclaves of the city. The Festival has presented Iraqi maqam\, Georgian harmonies\, Korean percussion\, Haitian Folk\, traditional Chinese music\, Son Huasteca\, Guinean Afro-Jazz\, and more! \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/global-mashup-brooklyn-world-wide-comes-to-queens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T170000
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SUMMARY:India Currents Unscripted: Caregiving in Our Own Homes
DESCRIPTION:As India Currents begins work on a new series focused on aging in the Indian immigrant community\, we’re starting from a place that’s deeply personal: our own homes. \nIn this special conversation\, members of our team: Vandana Kumar\, Meera Kymal\, Snigdha Sen and Nandita Bose share their real experiences of caregiving: navigating uncertainty\, balancing work and responsibility\, making decisions without a roadmap\, and holding space for loved ones while figuring things out themselves. \nModerated by Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney. \nIt’s an honest\, behind-the-scenes conversation about what caregiving actually looks like. \nWe invite you as we open up\, reflect\, and begin shaping a larger conversation. \nReserve your spot now!! \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/india-currents-unscripted-caregiving-in-our-own-homes/
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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SUMMARY:Dhoom Presents: Dil Se Rave
DESCRIPTION:  \nDesi EDM | LIVE Performances | Face Painting | Jewellery | Pop-Ups | Food \nDhoom is RETURNING to serve you a bigger setting and a new sound with every\nfollowing event in 2026! We have re-imagined what it means for the South Asian\ndiaspora to come together over shared love of food and music. And this time\, we are\nexcited to partner with SF’s own Lychy Jelly to present to you an evolving desi fusion\nsoundscape- & Dil Se Rave \nDil Se Rave is a one of a kind music experience where the timeless desi melodies we\nall love collide with the best of global electronic music. Expect your favorite desi tunes\nand pop anthems reimagined with house and EDM vibes\, music that’ll make you dance\,\nsing\, and maybe even\ntear up a little. \n$15/$18 Presale/Early bird with code | $20 Gen Admission | Limited Door Tickets \nTheme: ‘We Unite With Music’\nIn a world full of division\, we imagine a future where EVERYONE can unite to celebrate\nSouth Asian culture\, regardless of race or orientation with MUSIC! We have been siloed\naway for far too long. Rest assured – we will still maintain ‘Dhoom Presents’ as a Queer\nproduction at heart\,\nplatforming a variety of artists from our community. Allies and folks of other backgrounds\nare all\nwelcome! \nTrans/NB/GNC folks will enter FREE! Please email dhoompartysf@gmail.com for\nguestlist. \nFinancial hardship requests will be accepted via email as well. \n✨Pull up in your COLORFUL RAVER FUSION best – rep the beauty of South Asia + its\nglobal\ndiaspora!✨ \nWe’ll be serving up a SICKENING Variety Show of performances! Showtime is at 5pm\nsharp – \nDO NOT MISS! \nThe Midway is 21+ for all events. Please bring a valid ID. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/dhoom-presents-dil-se-rave/
LOCATION:The Midway\, 900 Marin Street\, San Francisco\, 94124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T170000
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation between Historians on Partition and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin historian Madihah Akhter for an engaging dialogue with Executive Director Anna Toledano on the power of oral history. Together\, they will explore personal stories within the 10\,000 Memories exhibition and discuss how we preserve lived experiences for future generations. \nAbout the Program\nIn this conversation-style program\, Dr. Akhter takes us behind-the-scenes of how historians collect\, record\, and interpret the memories of those who lived through South Asia’s independence and displacement. She and Dr. Toledano will discuss the delicate process of capturing memories decades after the fact and the profound role these personal voices play in shaping the South Asian diaspora today. Whether you have family roots in the Partition Archive or are discovering this history for the first time\, join us to explore how individual voices help us navigate one of the most significant events of the 20th century. \nMadihah Akhter received her PhD in History from Stanford University and has over 15 years of experience teaching modern South Asian history. Her work emphasizes multiple perspectives on Partition—from personal stories to political contexts—and has been supported by a Fulbright Doctoral Fellowship. \nAnna Toledano holds a PhD in the History of Science from Stanford\, an MA in Museum Anthropology from Columbia\, and an AB in History of Science from Princeton. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/a-conversation-between-historians-on-partition-and-memory/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T180000
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000
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SUMMARY:Help Clean Our Trails! Earth Day Cleanup with District 2 team
DESCRIPTION:Join the District 2 Office for a community cleanup commemorating Earth Day and the Great American Litter Pick Up. We’ll be cleaning Xanders Crossing\, the ARCO Cloverleaf\, and the Highway 101 pedestrian bridge. Help us ensure our local trails are clean\, safe\, and welcoming for everyone! \nDate: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 to 11 a.m. \nLocation: Lowe’s Home Improvement\, Parking Lot\, 5550 Cottle Rd\, San José\, CA 95123 \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/help-clean-our-trails-earth-day-cleanup-with-district-2-team/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T230000
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Baithak: Hinduism Today- Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nNamaste\, \nYou are invited to join Hindus for Human Rights on Saturday\, April 18 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT for our baithak of the month. \n  \nThis time\, we’ll be in conversation with Rajmohan Gandhi on his new book\, Do You Know Your Hinduism? Notes for Modern-Day Hindus (Aleph Book Company\, 2026)\, moderated by our own Sunita Viswanath. \n  \nWhat it means to be Hindu today-and what Hinduism asks of us in a world shaped by rancor and resentment- remains an urgent question. This baithak approaches Hinduism not as a fixed identity\, but as an evolving ethical and spiritual tradition. At a time when religion is often mobilized in the service of power\, we will ask how Hinduism might still speak meaningfully to contemporary concerns: war\, nationalism\, justice\, and coexistence. \n  \nTogether\, we’ll explore Hinduism not simply as inheritance\, but as something to be consciously interpreted and lived- drawing on its resources to confront violence and inequality\, while also asking where it must be questioned or reimagined. \n  \nJoin us for a conversation that brings together reflection\, critique\, and dialogue to ask: Where do we go from here? \n  \nOur Guest-  \n  \nRajmohanji is a distinguished historian\, biographer\, and public intellectual whose work engages deeply with questions of democracy\, nonviolence\, and interfaith understanding. A former member of the Rajya Sabha\, he has taught politics and history at institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, IIT-Gandhinagar\, IIT-Bombay\, and Michigan State University.  \nThe grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and C. Rajagopalachari\, his writing reflects a lifelong engagement with the ethical and political challenges of modern India. He is the author of several acclaimed works\, including biographies of Gandhi\, Sardar Patel\, and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. He is an HfHR advisory board member.  \n  \nAbout the series: \n  \nBaithaks for Liberation is a virtual conversation series hosted by HfHR\, providing a space for critical discussions and exploration of what it would mean to construct a truly liberatory and justice-oriented Hinduism. This series will bring together scholars\, practitioners\, and activists to explore how Hindu traditions and teachings can offer insights on pressing issues\, including caste abolition\, queer and feminist liberation\, racial justice\, and more. \n  \nReserve your spot now to engage with these leading voices and be a part of this vital conversation! Click below to register for this powerful session on Zoom: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAnd if you haven’t already\, please do consider becoming an official member of Hindus for Human Rights! In addition to helping us grow a movement of progressive Hindus challenging caste and Hindutva in the diaspora\, HfHR members also receive a number of special members-only perks\, including our Liberation Theology Working Group’s “Chhota Baithak” series of discussion calls\, held one week after each month’s baithak webinar as a space for members to gather virtually and discuss the topics covered in the baithak! \n  \nIf you sign up today\, you will be in the running to win a free copy of Anantji’s book!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/april-2026-baithak-hinduism-today-where-do-we-go-from-here/
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SUMMARY:Baithaks for Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Baithaks for Liberation is a virtual conversation series hosted by HfHR\, providing a space for critical discussions and exploration of what it would mean to construct a truly liberatory and justice-oriented Hinduism. This series will bring together scholars\, practitioners\, and activists to explore how Hindu traditions and teachings can offer insights on pressing issues\, including caste abolition\, queer and feminist liberation\, racial justice\, and more. \nReserve your spot now to engage with these leading voices and be a part of this vital conversation on  Saturday\, April 18 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT for our baithak of the month. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/baithaks-for-liberation/
CATEGORIES:Hinduism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000
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SUMMARY:India's Baisakhi & Spring Festivals in California
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate Baisakhi with an Indian Spring Fest in California \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant culture of India right here in California as we celebrate Baisakhi\, a traditional Indian spring festival. This event\, named “India’s Baisakhi & Spring Festivals in California”\, will take place on the 18th of April\, 2026. Expect an exhilarating blend of music\, singing\, dance\, and a spectacular fashion show\, all spiced with a touch of Hindi culture. Brought to you by the Merysahely Kitty Groupe (nazbeautysalon)\, the day promises to be a colorful celebration of Indian traditions\, echoing with the enchanting sounds of Hindi music. \nRevel In the Absence of an Artist \nThe magic of this event lies in its communal spirit\, where every participant becomes an artist. Though we do not have a specific artist headlining the event\, the spotlight is reserved for the vibrant attendees. Each participant\, through their lively interactions\, singing\, dancing\, and fashion displays\, contributes to the unique tapestry of cultures\, making each one of them the artist of the day. \nExperience the Grandeur at Aria University USA \nThe event will be held at the prestigious Aria University in Milpitas\, California. Situated at 1521 California Cir\, the university provides a safe and accessible venue for all attendees. California\, being a multicultural state\, is the perfect backdrop for an event that celebrates cultural diversity. The area is peppered with several Indian restaurants\, adding to the authentic Indian experience. Parking is available and public transportation is conveniently accessible\, ensuring a hassle-free commute to the event. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/indias-baisakhi-spring-festivals-in-california/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T170000
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SUMMARY:OPERA SAN JOSÉ PRESENTS LA TRAVIATA
DESCRIPTION:SAN JOSÉ\, CA (19 March 2026) — Opera San José closes its 2025-26 season devoted to exploring\nthe question of “What is love?” with the quintessential operatic story of all-encompassing passion and\nprofound loss. Offering one of opera’s most enduring love stories\, Verdi’s La Traviata follows the\nglamorous courtesan Violetta as she falls deeply in love with Alfredo—for whom she sacrifices all.\nThis newly envisioned production by director Tara Branham heightens the opera’s social critique\,\nemphasizing the transactional nature of the world Violetta inhabits\, where elegant women are\nbartered as commodities. Set in the fashionable salons of Paris’ demimonde\, this production delves\ninto the heart of glittering 1888 French society and an unacceptable affair that costs the heroine\neverything. Filled with iconic melodies\, breathtaking duets\, and high-stakes drama\, La Traviata has\nenthralled audiences with its emotional depth and stunning music since its premiere 173 years ago.\nFormer Artist-in-Residence Johannes Löhner makes his OSJ principal conducting debut\, while\nOSJ’s Inaugural Artist-in-Residence Director Tara Branham helms this production\, that will include\nthe sweeping grandeur of the era\, with added elements such as Kathak-inspired South Asian\nchoreography in Flora’s lavish Act II party. La Traviata will be performed in Italian with English and\nSpanish supertitles\, April 19 – May 3\, 2026 (performance dates/times below) at the California\nTheatre\, 345 South First Street\, San José. For more information or to purchase tickets ($58–$215\,\nplus $3.50 fee per ticket)\, the public may visit operasj.org or call 408-437-4450 (open Monday\nthrough Friday\, 11:00am–5:30pm).\nSaid Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey\, “Verdi’s thrilling masterpiece invites\nus into Violetta’s world—one of intoxicating love\, profound courage\, and devastating sacrifice. It is\ndeeply intimate yet fills the theater with huge emotion and unforgettable music.” Lucey added\,\n“Bringing La Traviata to life at the elegant California Theatre allows us to end this season on a high\nnote of both grandeur and romanticism. We look forward to welcoming audiences for a closing\nproduction that is as emotionally shattering as it is magnificent.”\nLa Traviata will star soprano Mikaya Sager\, who captivated audiences as Nedda in OSJ’s Pagliacci\,\nas the glamorous\, witty\, and fiercely independent courtesan Violetta. She will be joined by former\nOSJ Artist-in-Residence tenor WooYoung Yoon as Alfredo\, her young lover\, following his\nacclaimed 2024 performances as Rodolfo in La Bohème and Tamino in The Magic Flute with OSJ.\nBaritone Kidon Choi\, who impressed audiences as Alfio and Tonio in OSJ’s Cavalleria Rusticana\nand Pagliacci\, will take on the role of Alfredo’s dignified and traditional father\, Germont. OSJ Artist-\nin-Residence mezzo-soprano Joanne Evans will portray Violetta’s friend and fellow courtesan Flora\,\nwhile OSJ Artist-in-Residence soprano Nicole Koh will play Annina\, Violetta’s devoted maid and\nconfidante. Tenor Benjamin Ruiz will appear as the lively young nobleman Gastone (and Alfredo on\nMarch 3)\, and baritone Robert Balonek will portray Baron Douphol\, the wealthy and possessive\nsuitor who vies for Violetta’s attention. The calm and compassionate Doctor Grenvil will be played\nby baritone Joseph Calzada. Rounding out the cast\, baritone Michael Jesse Kuo will take on the\nrole of Marquis d’Obigny\, a member of Violetta’s Parisian social circle\, and tenor Nicolas Vasquez-\nGerst will appear as Violetta’s attendant Giuseppe (and Gastone on March 3).\nThe chorus ensemble is comprised of Chris Abadia\, Rachel Beninghof\, Aro Cherry\, Ethan Chu\,\nGabe Frank\, Nicolas Vasquez-Gerst\, Danielle Imai\, Hana Jung\, Brennah Kemmerly\, Anicia\nMadali\, Victoria McDowell\, Pravesh Mehra\, Eric Mellum\, Nicholas Molle\, Fallon Nunes\,\nJoshua Porter\, and Luis Tuyub. The dancers and supernumeraries include Suhani Arora\, Antara\nBhardwaj\, Jim Ballard\, Alaniz Barnill\, Tracy Fuller\, Laiy Joshi\, Kaya Kaya\, and Larry Kern.\nThe creative team for La Traviata includes Tara Branham (Director)\, Johannes Löhner\n(Conductor)\, Noah Lindquist (Assistant Conductor & Chorus Master)\, Mark Anthony Vallejo\n(Assistant Director)\, Eric Flatmo (original Set Designer)\, Mitchell Ost (Lighting Designer)\,\nChristina Martin (Hair and Makeup)\, Betty Poindexter (original Costume Designer)\, Antara\nBhardwaj (Choreographer) and Dave Maier (Fight Choreographer).\nLa Traviata\, composed by Giuseppe Verdi\, with libretto by Francesco Maria Piave based on\nAlexandre Dumas fils’ novel La Dame aux Camélias\, premiered on March 6\, 1853\, at Venice’s\nTeatro La Fenice. Initially greeted with mixed reactions due to its contemporary setting and\nunconventional heroine\, over time it became one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Filled with\nmemorable arias\, emotional duets\, and dramatic tension\, the opera continues to captivate audiences\nworldwide and remains a staple of the operatic repertoire. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/opera-san-jose-presents-la-traviata/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T193000
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SUMMARY:District 2 Budget Town Hall w/City Manager Jennifer Maguire
DESCRIPTION:Join Councilmember Pamela Campos and City Manager Jennifer Maguire for a Budget Town Hall to learn about the City’s budget\, ask questions\, and share ideas for a more affordable San José. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Edenvale Branch Library Community Room\, 101 Branham Lane East\, San José\, CA \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/district-2-budget-town-hall-w-city-manager-jennifer-maguire/
LOCATION:Edenvale Branch Library Community Room\, 101 Branham Lane East\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T180825
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SUMMARY:General Plan Four Year Review Open House at Southside Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Every four years\, we review our General Plan to ensure it still reflects the needs and goals of our community. This roadmap guides how we manage growth\, housing\, transportation\, and public services. Your perspective ensures our policies align with the reality of life in our neighborhoods\, and this workshop is a great opportunity to provide your input. \nDate: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 to 8 p.m. \nLocation: Southside Community Center\, 5585 Cottle Road San Jose\, California 95123 \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/general-plan-four-year-review-open-house-at-southside-community-center/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T180825
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T180825
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SUMMARY:Lucky Ali Live - CANDLE LIGHT CONCERT Live In Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia with Lucky Ali at the Lucky Ali Candle Light Concert – Live in Bay Area. Set in an intimate\, beautifully lit ambiance\, this special concert promises to transport you into a world of soulful melodies\, heartfelt lyrics\, and timeless classics that have defined generations. \nKnown for his unique voice and deeply emotional songs\, Lucky Ali brings a rare charm to the stage\, creating a magical connection with the audience. Surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight\, every note feels more personal\, every lyric more meaningful. From evergreen hits like “O Sanam” to his other beloved tracks\, fans can expect a mesmerizing journey through music that touches the heart and soul. \nThis exclusive event in San Jose offers more than just a concert—it’s an immersive experience where music meets ambiance. The soothing setting enhances the depth of Lucky Ali’s performance\, making it a perfect evening for music lovers\, couples\, and anyone seeking a serene yet powerful live show. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/lucky-ali-live-candle-light-concert-live-in-bay-area/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:`Nada-Jyoti` & `Tatkaar y Taconeo` (SF International Arts Festival)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe SF International Arts Festival presents an incredible shared bill! \n“Nada-Jyoti” is a two-act Bharatanatyam production produced and performed by Nikitha Sreekant and Kalakshetra Reshma Rajeev\, exploring the eternal interplay between sound and light\, Shiva and Shakti\, and consciousness and energy – the twin forces that shape creation. \n“Tatkaar y Taconeo – Steps of Two Worlds” is an electrifying cross-cultural performance blending India’s Kathak and Spain’s Flamenco\, highlighting intricate rhythms\, expressive storytelling\, and percussive footwork of these dance forms\, presented by Pooja Ganesh and Eve Salonen. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/nada-jyoti-tatkaar-y-taconeo-sf-international-arts-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T180825
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SUMMARY:Creating Pathways to Possibilities For Children
DESCRIPTION:CRY\, Child Rights and You America will be organizing its annual CRY Gala 2026 series across 5 cities – New York\, Houston\, San Diego\, Seattle and the Bay Area. The events will be attended by Award-winning Actor Vikrant Massey whose work in Indian cinema has brought attention to stories that often remain unheard. He has built a reputation for sensitivity and empathy\, which has earned him the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award\, among other accolades. \nCRY America’s Project Partner KV Ramana\, a pioneering social worker from rural Andhra Pradesh\,  will also be attending. Project Pragathi works with tribal and dalit communities on the issues of education\, child labor and child marriage. Under his guidance\, Project Pragathi has become a sustainable model of community empowerment. \nGuest Speakers will include Venky Harinarayan [Founder rocketship.vc] in the Bay Area\, Priya Priyadarshini [Corporate VP\, Microsoft] in Seattle\, Sandy Santana [Executive Director\, Children’s Rights] in Houston and Kranti Ponnam [Managing Partner\, Seroda Ventures] in San Diego. \nWe invite you to join us for a celebration of the extraordinary change created when generosity opens possibilities for children. As we honor the many journeys already begun by thousands of underprivileged children through CRY Projects\, let us commit to building new pathways that lead to futures for many more.  \nThe CRY Galas 2026 will be held across: \nNew York\, NY on April 24:https://www.cryamerica.org/ny-gala-2026/                                                                                                                                                                                                            \nHouston\, TX on April 25:https://www.cryamerica.org/houston-gala-2026/ \nSeattle\, WA on May 1:https://www.cryamerica.org/seattle-gala-2026/                                                                                          \nBay Area\, CA: May 2: https://www.cryamerica.org/bay-area-gala-2026/                                                                                                                                                                            \nSan Diego\, CA on May 3: https://www.cryamerica.org/san-diego-gala-2026/ \nEvent sponsors include TV Asia\, Parikh Worldwide Media\, House of Spices\, GDB International\, Morgan Stanley\, Dallas Venture Capital\, CSR Communities\, Vantive\, Texas Inpatient Consultants\, Children’s Lighthouse among others. \nAbout CRY America: CRY\, Child Rights and You America Inc (CRY America) is a 501c3 non-profit driven by its vision of a just world in which all children have equal opportunities to develop to their full potential and realize their dreams. With the support of over 35\,000 donors and 2\,000 volunteers\, CRY America has impacted the lives of 825\,000  children through support to 111 Projects in India and the USA. For more information: contact Renuka Ramachandran at 617-981-2826; visit http://cryamerica.org or write to support@cryamerica.org  \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/creating-pathways-to-possibilities-for-children/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T180825
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SUMMARY:Zakir Khan Live
DESCRIPTION:Following his historic milestone as the first Indian comedian to headline a sold-out Hindi-language show at Madison Square Garden\, Zakir Khan (8.1M+ Instagram followers) — one of India’s most beloved comedic voices — will perform SOLD-OUT shows in San Jose at SJ Civic Center on May 2 & 3 as part of his 9-city U.S. tour\, with stops including Los Angeles\, New York\, Boston\, Washington\, D.C.\, and more. \nNamed to Deadline’s 2025 Comedy Breakthrough list\, Zakir’s rise reads like a movie script. A college dropout from Indore\, he moved to Delhi hoping to become a radio jockey before discovering his true calling in stand-up comedy. After winning Comedy Central India’s “Best Stand-Up Comedian\,” he quickly rose to fame\, sharing the stage with leading comics including Hasan Minaj\, Vir Das\, and Papa CJ\, and selling more than 3 million tickets across 150 cities worldwide. \nWith over 1 billion views across YouTube and social platforms and 18M+ followers worldwide\, Zakir has become a global stand-up sensation\, selling out arenas around the world while performing primarily in Hindi. His “uniquely Indian” comedic style — rooted in the humor\, emotions\, struggles\, and ambitions of everyday Indian households — has resonated far beyond South Asia. \nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/zakir-khan-live/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T180000
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/gautam-kale-usa-tour-2026/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T180000
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SUMMARY:Gautam Kale USA Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gautam Kale of the Mewati Gharana carries forward a rich legacy of Indian classical music.\nA devoted disciple of Pandit Jasraj\, his singing reflects depth\, purity\, and tradition.\nHe will present an evocative Indian classical vocal performance.\nHe will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ashis Sengupta. \nOn harmonium\, Shri Sarang Kulkarni will add melodic support.\n\nApril 13\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Lecture Demonstration \nApril 15\n Amherst College – CHI Salon\, Amherst\, MA\n Interactive Session \nApril 16\n Smith College\, Northampton\, MA\n Concert \nApril 17\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 18\n Mount Holyoke College\, South Hadley\, MA\n Concert \nApril 19\n Indian Academy of Performing Arts\, New Jersey\n Concert \nApril 25\n Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden\, New York\n Workshop & Concert \n⸻ \nMay 2\n Mahadeo Degwekar Foundation\, New Jersey\n Concert \nMay 3\n India Center of Westchester\, New York\n Concert \nMay 30–31\n Ashavari Performing Arts Music Festival\, California\n Concert \n⸻ \nJune 20\n Chicago\, IL\n Concert \nJune 27\n ICMC\, Dallas\, TX\n Concert \nJune 28\n Vedanta Society\, Providence\, RI\n Concert\nShare this:
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CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music
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SUMMARY:WN Cultural Performance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Threads of India ( Formerly known as Dilli Haat ) will weave a beautiful tapestry of color\, culture\, and music. We invite you to showcase your talent in front of eminent Bay Area residents\, dignitaries\, and influential members of the community. \nWe provide a vibrant platform for local talent to showcase and express their art while connecting with a diverse and engaged audience. Boost your performance confidence by presenting at WomenNow events attended by thousands from across the Bay Area.\nThis is your chance to shine on stage\, celebrate culture\, and capture incredible moments and photos for your future promotions. \nhttps://www.womennow.tv/ \n  \nShare this:
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SUMMARY:CAAMFest 2026 Spotlights Independent Filmmaking and Unexpected Stories From Asian America
DESCRIPTION:  \nSAN FRANCISCO\, April 2\, 2026 — CAAMFest is returning for its 44th year\, May 7-10\, 2026\, featuring over 60 films that capture the current zeitgeist of Asian American communities. The festival’s completely in-person screenings\, panel discussions\, and other programs will be centered around the AMC Kabuki in San Francisco Japantown\, highlighting the city’s long history as a hub for Asian American community building with national impact.  \n“After 2025\, a year of historic challenges and change for the media\, 2026 is shaping up as a time of renewed vigor for Asian American independent storytellers\,” says CAAM Executive Director Donald Young. “The energy of the future is palpable. CAAMFest 2026 in many ways returns us to our roots\, with an ethos that is scrappy\, inspired\, and full of attitude.” \nThis year’s festival also includes five World Premiere films and an increased focus on showcasing documentaries funded or produced by the San Francisco-based Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)\, which produces CAAMFest. Opening Night will begin at the AMC Kabuki Theater with an advance screening of the documentary feature The A-List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas. Following the film\, CAAM will host a Gala at the Asian Art Museum featuring tastes of the most talked about Asian American food and beverages in the Bay Area.  \nAlong with the film screenings\, CAAMFest also includes the Filmmaker Summit and Industry Hub\, a free event attracting filmmakers from around the nation to discuss the topics facing independent creatives who are focused on undertold stories.  \n“CAAM doesn’t just showcase Asian American stories\, we also play an integral role in the pipeline of unique stories that reflect the experiences of our communities\,” says CAAM Talent Development and Special Projects Director Sapana Sakya. “We’re proud to screen 19 CAAM supported documentaries in this year’s festival.” \nAcross the over 60 films that will be shown at this year’s festival\, thematic throughlines are emerging. \n“Each feature film that we programmed included characters that were morally conflicted\, went against the grain\, and shook the status quo\,” says CAAMFest Program Manager Dino-Ray Ramos. “The stories featured flawed people that defied the model minority myth and subverted stereotypical ‘good Asian’ behavior. Along with similarly themed and defiant documentaries\, we were subconsciously building a program of bad Asians causing good trouble.” \nShare this:
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SUMMARY:The Sa Dance Company presents RISE
DESCRIPTION:The Sa Dance Company comes to New York for the final stop on their national tour of RISE. Performances run on May 7 & 8 at 7:30PM\, and May 9 at 2PM and 7:30PM at New York Live Arts Inc.\, 219 W. 19th Street\, New York\, NY 10011 as part of New York Live Arts Independent Works. Tickets are $49 and can be purchased at https://newyorklivearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/. \n“They danced with irresistible good humor and high energy… breathtakingly pretty with combined stamina\, skill\, and wonderful glee.” – The New York Times \nRISE is a visually stunning full-length dance work that fuses Indian classical and folk traditions with contemporary storytelling to create an immersive theatrical experience. Audiences have described the show as “mesmerizing\,” “deeply moving\,” and “an experience that stays with you long after the curtain falls.” Through breathtaking choreography and deeply personal narratives\, RISE explores resilience\, identity\, and the strength it takes to rise. Both intimate and epic in scale\, RISE transcends genre and generation. It is not simply watched — it is experienced\, remembered\, and carried forward. \n“The choreography fused classical Indian movement with contemporary expression\, earning a standing ovation.” – Forbes \nCredits\nFOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: Payal Kadakia Pujji\nTHE COMPANY:\nRoshni Badlani\, Rashi Birla\, Radhika Mehta Kirpalani\, Nitya Srikishen Lakhi\, Bhavika Kapadia Patel\, Dhruti Patel\, Juhi Patel\, Kesar Patel\, Neha Pathmanaban\, Payal Kadakia Pujji\, Sharanya Mukhopadhyay Sekhri\, Manisha Nair Sokka\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Christopher Chambers\nMUSIC COMPOSITION: Niraj Chag\nDRAMATURG: France Nguyen Vincent\nSTAGE MANAGER: Stacey-Jo Marine\nCREATIVE PRODUCTION: Raakhi Kapur\nANIMATOR: Elyse Filigheri\nPROJECTION DESIGN: Tia Chinai\nAUDIO ENGINEER: Simon Larson Greenberg \nPayal Kadakia is the Artistic Director and founder of The Sa Dance Company. Her artistic roots lie in traditional Indian folk dance\, and she began training at the age of three with her lifelong Guru\, Smt. Usha Patel. She is also trained in Kathak and Bollywood\, and\, growing up in the United States\, studied jazz\, contemporary\, and ballet. These dual cultural influences shaped her distinctive choreographic style\, blending Indian movement traditions with Western technique to create a contemporary expression of South Asian dance. \nKnown for her powerful and expressive choreography\, Kadakia’s work has been featured at numerous festivals\, cultural events\, and film and television productions. Highlights include performances at Lincoln Center SummerStage\, The Ailey Citigroup Theater\, and the inaugural White House Diwali Celebration\, as well as appearances for Disney\, Art Basel\, and New York Fashion Week. Her work has also been published in the Bollywood anthology Global Bollywood\, alongside legendary choreographer Farah Khan. \nThrough The Sa Dance Company\, Kadakia seeks to elevate Indian dance on the global stage while fostering a deeper understanding of Indian American identity through movement and storytelling. \nKadakia is also the founder of ClassPass\, the global fitness and wellness platform. \n“They danced with irresistible good humor and high energy… breathtakingly pretty with combined stamina\, skill\, and wonderful glee.” – The New York Times \nThe Sa Dance Company: An Indian American Dance Experience\nThe Sa Dance Company [Sa] is a pioneer in contemporary Indian dance. Comprised of an all-female ensemble\, Sa blends the essence of Indian and American stories and movement to create a transformative audience experience. Sa’s productions celebrate the rich tapestry of the Indian-American identity\, centering themes of womanhood\, community\, and the journey of the female spirit. They honor the past\, reflect on present society\, and pave the way for future generations. \nBy crafting a contemporary folk form\, Sa’s performances transcend boundaries\, merging both classical and contemporary influences to create a unique and distinctly Indian-American dance idiom. Sa’s work resonates on a deeply emotional and spiritual level\, uniting and immersing audiences through the universal language of dance. With sold-out shows across the country\, Sa brings a diverse audience into the realm of performing arts. \nUnder the leadership of Artistic Director Payal Kadakia\, Sa Dance Company stands as a cultural beacon within the South Asian community. Sa’s name\, derived from Indian classical music\, signifies the foundational note of the octave\, symbolizing its commitment to blending ancient traditions with modern narratives. Sa’s work is a celebration of identity\, community\, and the boundless possibilities of human expression. sadancecompany.com \nShare this:
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LOCATION:New York Live Arts\, 219 W 19th St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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