Testimonies on Paper: Art & Poetry of South Asian Women

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

South Asia Institute brings together art and poetry by South Asian women to create a space for alternative narratives of femininity and identity.

Free – $10

Satarangi: A Desi Queer Open Mic and Storytelling Event

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

The South Asia Institute is inviting performers to spill desi queer stories, recite love poems, or perform drag and dance.

Free – $10

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