Shades of Blue – Vol. 3
This open house program highlights, educates on, and celebrates Chicago blues and jazz, South Asian performing arts, and the indigo plant and dye.
Free
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The SA of Equality: Dhammapada in Dhrupad by Anand
Join Indian classical Dhrupad vocalist Anand, who will present a unique program of Buddhist suttas in a bouquet of ragas.
Free
Sougata Roy Chowdhury: Sarod Concert
South Asian classical music recital by Sarod master Sougata Roy Chowdhury.
$20 – $25South Asian Literary Showcase and Launch Party
A group of writers will be sharing their works of different genres. The readings will be followed by the launch of Mary Anne Mohanraj's newly released book, 'Tornado: A Breast Cancer Memoir'.
Free
Curator Tour with Laura Kina- Indigo: The Blue Gold
Curator of Shelly Jyoti's Indigo: The Blue Gold and Vincent de Paul Professor, Laura Kina gives a personal tour of the exhibition.
$10Shades of Blue: Final Edition
An all building open house program in conjunction with the South Asia Institute’s “Indigo: The Blue Gold” exhibition, themed around the history associated with the indigo plant and dye.
FreeThe Paglees: Between Reason and Madness
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth Asia Institute is pleased to announce its new exhibition, “The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness,” in collaboration with the Paglees. The Paglees is a feminist collective of artists of South Asian origin living across the United States. Paglee or pagli means crazy woman in a number of South Asian languages. The Paglees are: Fawzia […]
American Desi Family: A Comical Urdu/Hindi Play (Late Show)
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth Asia Institute and Thespianz Foundation Present "American Desi Family”, A Comical All Urdu/Hindi Play Second Show Added due to High Demand! About the Play American Desi Family is a satirical comedy about a South Asian family that migrated to the United States. Wajeh is dissatisfied with his wife, Naima, while their family friend Aashiq, […]
American Desi Family: A Comical Urdu/Hindi Play (Late Show)
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth Asia Institute and Thespianz Foundation Present "American Desi Family”, A Comical All Urdu/Hindi Play Second Show Added due to High Demand! About the Play American Desi Family is a satirical comedy about a South Asian family that migrated to the United States. Wajeh is dissatisfied with his wife, Naima, while their family friend Aashiq, […]
SAI Screenings: ‘Indus Blues’ (2019) by Jawad Sharif
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth Asian filmmakers like Satyajit Ray, Deepa Mehta, Mrinal Sen, Mira Nair, and Ritwik Ghatak have made significant contributions to the development of cinema using the medium to tell authentic stories of South Asian communities and their relationship to various socio-political issues. However, their contributions have always been overshadowed by the media hype surrounding Bollywood […]
Community Insights: Awareness and Well-Being in the South Asian Community
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn South Asian communities, mental health issues are often swept under the rug. Because it is culturally stigmatizing to talk about one's feelings, some people are denied or have no access to mental health resources. Numerous studies have shown that South Asian immigrants experience high rates of mental health problems, sometimes higher than their peers […]
SAI’s SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Mark your calendars! Save the date! South Asia Institute is hosting its Second Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, June 15, 2024 ! The highlight of the evening will be a live performance by Popular South Asian American artist who revolutionized Bhangra, DJ Rekha, along with other artists, amazing food and drinks, an art auction and much, much […]
Materials, Metaphors, and Miniatures
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe exhibition 'Materials, Metaphors, and Miniatures' featuring works from the Hundal Collection delves into neo-contemporary miniature painting through the works of artists who have moved beyond the traditional format and explore contemporary themes. General Admission includes Second Floor Exhibition. LIST OF ARTISTS Bashir Ahmed | Asif Ahmed | Waseem Ahmed | Farhat Ali | Faiza […]
SAI Screenings: Before You Were My Mother
South Asia Institute Presents, A special screening of the Nepali documentary "Before You Were My Mother" as part of our new "SAI Screenings" series on Saturday, April 6 (3:30 pm). About the film Born and brought up in Manipur and currently living in New York, Ibemhal (59) left her childhood home in Manipur and moved to Nepal after her marriage. […]
$5Artist Tour With Indrani Nayer-Gall
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesDive deep into The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness, where you will have a rare opportunity to ask a Paglee questions. Indrani Nayer-Gall is a member of The Paglees Collective and an interdisciplinary artist-activist. She weaves global narratives of marginalization, patriarchy, and misogyny through her practice in installation, 2-D/3-D media and moving image. Read more […]
Art and Madness: A Storytelling Night
Where does art come from? Who is an artist? Does the artist create the art or is it the art that makes the artist? Join us at South Asia Institute on April 13th at 7 pm as 4 of Chicago's best storytellers answer these questions (or leave you with more!) Hosted by Jitesh Jaggi, this special storytelling […]
$15,25Sitar and Tabla Concert by Pandit Partha Bose and Indranil Mallick
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin South Asia Institute and the South Asian Classical Music Society for A Live Sitar and Tabla Concert at SAI on Friday, April 19, 2024 (7:30 p.m.) featuring internationally acclaimed sitarist Pandit Partha Bose with Indranil Mallick on tabla, both known for their worldwide performances! The extraordinarily talented duo will be performing for the first […]
Finally Fridays: SAI Socials
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe South Asia Institute is excited to announce "Finally Fridays", a social monthly event designed to help our patrons make new connections. We believe that art makes connections, with a touch of music, DJ performances, food and drinks have the power to build communities. So come join us for our first SAI Social event and […]
A Vocal Concert by Tomal Hossain accompanied by Mir Naqibul Islam
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis Vocal Concert by Tomal Hossain accompanied by Mir Naqibul Islam on tabla is an exploration of songs written and composed by Kazi Nazrul Islam that demonstrates his foothold in the genres of ragpradhaan/ragasrita gaan. Tomal Hossain is a PhD candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of Chicago. His ongoing dissertation research examines tarana song among […]
The Sa of Equality
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesComing to South Asia Institute! Anand, a student of legendary Indian classical Dhrupad vocalist Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar, will present a unique program of Buddhist suttas in a bouquet of ragas, and demonstrate how they speak to Kabir and Babasaheb Ambedkar in establishing the norm, or Sa, of equality. The concert will be followed by a […]
