Events:

Arts/Entertainment

Arts/Entertainment

Aawaz: A South Asian Queer Open Mic

For ages 21+ only. Join us for a night of performances from the queer South Asian community! Performance opportunities available to interested guests.
Arts/Entertainment

Learn Basic Bollywood Dance: Teens

Grounded in having fun and broadening horizons, Bollywood dance blends traditional Indian classical styles with modern, upbeat movements
Arts/Entertainment

SALDEF Presents: Sikhs in Storytelling in Chicago

This year’s event will highlight the powerful stories of Sikh Americans from the Midwest, and feature the talented individuals and groups shaping the future of our community’s representation through art, entertainment, and culture.
Arts/Entertainment

Mother’s Day Special Program: Fabric Card Making Workshop

Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration through a hands-on card-making workshop, using repurposed fabric, we’ll craft one-of-a-kind cards
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Wellness: Art and Writing for Wellness

Join us in a creative healing space Saturday, May 10th from 5-7pm at Amber Agave in Wicker Park. This free workshop will introduce you to therapeutic art and writing with facilitators Elizabeth Yoo-lae Cho, MA, ATR-P and Mrinal Gokhale.
Arts/Entertainment

7th Annual Elastic Arts Benefit

Our annual Benefit highlights the things that make Elastic Arts such a vibrant place: boundary-defying performances and art, a rich variety of creative expressions, and a deep sense of commitment among a very diverse community.
Arts/Entertainment

Book Launch: In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines by Najma Heptulla

A conversation between revered Indian parliamentarian Najma Heptulla and Art Institute of Chicago curator Madhuvanti Ghose.