Join International Booker Prize winning translator Daisy Rockwell, JCB Prize winning Malayalam translator Jayasree Kalathil, and others read from their translations from Bangla, Hindi, Malayalam, Panjabi, Sinhala, Tamil, and more. South Asian Literature in Translation (SALT) and the South Asia Institute (SAI) are thrilled to host this first-of-its-kind event in Chicago to […]
On Thursday, November 7th, Brown Man Therapy (BMT) hosts its second annual Diwali fundraiser, Finding Light Through the Darkness, focused on advancing mental health awareness within the South Asian community. Following last year’s sold-out event, this year’s fundraiser will take place in a larger venue and feature an award […]
Indian-born Ravish Momin (aka Sunken Cages) accompanies Iranian multi-instrumentalist Kamyar Arsani (aka Faraway Ghost)’s vocals and daf (frame-drum) with a masterful blend of electronic and acoustic percussion, including live-looping via his unique drum-loop performance system. The ensemble's international tour coincides with a new release on the global-music label from […]
Breakfast After the Bell Grant Program This program supports the implementation of the Breakfast After the Bell service model in schools to make school breakfast more accessible to students. Eligible applicants are education organizations or Illinois schools that operate a Breakfast After the Bell program under Section 16 of the […]
Explore an inspiring conversation on heritage, legacy, and the path forward with our community’s art and culture leaders, hosted in partnership with the South Asia Institute, Asian Improv aRts Midwest, the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education, Butoh Chicago, and more. visit Chicago Asian Network's website for more information.
Get ready for a night of wild laughter with Brown Noise Comedy! 🎤 This lineup brings together South Asian, Arab, Persian, and other brown comedians who’ll have you in stitches with their hilarious takes on the quirks of growing up between cultures. From traditional parents to cultural mashups, these jokes […]