Events

About the Band: Chicago-based music ensemble Do The Needful brings together a vibrant mix of Hindi vocalists, Indian flute, guitar/fuzz organ, electric bass, drums, and percussion. The band reimagines classic Bollywood anthems from the 60s and 70s, infusing them with a diverse range of influences, including Indian pop, Bollywood, garage pop, surf, rockabilly, ghostly jazz, South Asian […]

The South Asia Institute, in collaboration with the Ismaili Council for the Midwestern USA, is delighted to host the launch of Dr. Najma Heptulla’s celebrated memoir, In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines. This special event will feature a conversation between the author and Dr. Madhuvanti Ghose, the Alsdorf Associate Curator at the Art Institute of […]

  Join artist Sabba Elahi for a unique communal embroidery project, where we will honor the names of women and children who lost their lives in US drone strikes in Pakistan. This participatory event invites you to contribute to a powerful collective artwork that reflects on themes of memory, loss, and resilience. Sabba S. Elahi […]

Experience the Second Annual Sikhs in Storytelling, presented by SALDEF!Date: May 11, 2025 Join an inspiring gatheriang of Sikh community leaders, artists, creatives, and storytellers for a full day of engaging workshops, insightful panels, cultural performances, and intimate fireside conversations. This unique event is dedicated to uplifting Sikh narratives and celebrating the voices shaping the […]