TAKING ROOT: Poetry Event with the Guild Literary Complex

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

In honor of AAPI Month, the South Asia Institute and the Guild Literary Complex bring you TAKING ROOT. This arts event features an exhibition tour, poetry, music, book signing, and more… Poetry reading moderated by Faisal Mohyuddin, with poets George Abraham, Czaerra Galicinao Ucol, Samina Hadi-Tabassum, and Saba Keramati. Music by Maninder Singh.

$5 – $10

In Concert: Pt. Tejendra Mujumdar and Pt. Tanmoy Bose

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

A Special Recital of Hindustani Classical Music at SAI South Asia Institute & South Asian Classical Music Society Present Pt. Tejendra Mujumdar and Pt. Tanmoy Bose in concert. Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar’ is one of the most brilliant and popular classical artists from India. A dedicated musician who is also interested in composing, arranging and […]

Spoken Dialogues: Poetry Readings From Testimonies On Paper

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The exhibition Testimonies on Paper creates alternative narratives of femininity and identity as South Asian women poets respond to South Asian women artists' works.

Free

Silver Splendor: Amna Shariff on Reviving Traditional Jewelry Design

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Shariff’s jewelry is inspired by the rich tradition of jewelry design in Pakistan and is suffused with spiritual, social, and mythological connotations. Talk followed by sale of select pieces.

Free

Story Circle with Jitesh

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Award-winning storyteller Jitesh Jaggi is back at South Asia Institute! But this time, the audience will also share their stories to create a space for collective healing.

$10 – $15

Ochin Pakhi In Concert

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Ochin Pakhi, a Bengali music band from Chicago, will perform folk songs composed by mystic philosopher Lalon Fakir and classical songs by poet Rabindranath Tagore.

$15 – $25

Surabhi Ensemble: Free Family Saturdays

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The Surabhi Ensemble teaches the connections between cultures through music and dance. The group brings this message of cultural unity and outreach to the South Asia Institute.

Free

Indigo as Art and Commodity: A Panel Discussion

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the South Asia Institute for this panel discussion on the profound impact of Indigo on India's artistic heritage and its on contemporary craft and fine art practices worldwide.

Free

Shades of Blue: An All Building Open House

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

This performance series highlights Chicago blues and jazz - as well as the Indigo plant’s parallel journey, from India and Africa to the American South.

A book launch with Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla and Professor Erin Riggs

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

10,000 Memories: A Lived History of Partition is the fruition of the largest pan-South Asian oral history survey ever conducted, documenting stories of Partition, WWII, and Independence.

Free

Karsh Kale: A Special South Asia Institute Fundraiser Event

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Be part of the First Annual SAI Fundraiser event and help shape the future of South Asian Arts. Musician, DJ and composer Karsh Kale will host a film screening and live performance.

$30 – $100

Funkadesi: Free Family Saturdays

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrated musical supergroup Funkadesi will be sharing their music, hands-on demonstrations of instruments for kids, and the stories of their music and instruments.

Free

Ragamala : A Celebration of South Asian Classical Music

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

South Asia Institute's 11th annual, all-night concert featuring 8 performing ensembles and featured artists under the world’s largest Tiffany Dome at Preston Bradley Hall.

Free

Shanta Nurullah’s Songs and Stories: A Free Family Saturday Event

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring the whole family and join SAI and Shanta Nurullah's band. Shanta will perform songs and stories that highlight African and African American ways with her bass and sitar.

Free

Mobeen Ansari’s ‘Tapestry of a Land’ Book Talk

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Mobeen Ansari shares his journey as an acclaimed photographer, talks about his books, his recent works, and how he as an artist covers his subject.

Free – $60