Events:

Arts/Entertainment

Arts/Entertainment

Sabir Khan

Eighth annual Mandala Makers Festival continues with Sarangi and Tabla Indian Classical Concert with Sabir Khan on sarangi (stringed instrument) and Hindole Majumdar on tabla (drum).
Arts/Entertainment

Umbrella Arts Festival 2026

Come enjoy over 60 artist and artisan booths, hands-on art making activities, multicultural performances and an array of food and drinks representing different cultures and ethnicities.
Arts/Entertainment

Pan-Asian Music, Dance, and Storytelling in Forest Preserves

Through live interviews collected by Mandala team, musicians, dancers, and narrators transform these stories into a vibrant, immersive performance experience.
Arts/Entertainment

U Rajesh (mandolin) with Praveen Narayan (tabla)

Eighth annual Mandala Makers Festival continues with U Rajesh performing Carnatic classical music on mandolin, joined by Praveen Narayan on tabla.
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2026: Happyend

Experience the thought-provoking sci-fi drama Happyend at the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival.
Arts/Entertainment

Where Our Voices Unite: A Community Exhibition

‍Inspired by this year’s national theme, Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together, the exhibition highlights the importance of storytelling, shared experiences, and collective voices.
Arts/Entertainment

Purush: When Power Becomes Poetry

Mandala Makers Festival continues with this evening-length performance that explores improvisation across classical Indian dance traditions, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi, by male dancers.
Arts/Entertainment

EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival 2026

From explosive performances, fine art, and independent film to a curated food and craft marketplace, join us in celebrating the growing legacy of Asian American, Pacific Island, Native Hawaiian AAPINH artistry.