Name: Masala Fest 2025
Start: 2025-05-10T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-05-10T15:00:00+00:00

December 2024
A Very Asian Holiday: A Mini AAPI Market

Featured December 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - December 28, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Amber Agave (1310 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622)

Celebrate the Season with "A Very Asian Holiday" Market! Experience the rich tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture at this lively holiday market! Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, delicious treats, and specialty items from AAPI-owned businesses and creators. It’s more than a shopping experience—it’s a chance to connect with vibrant traditions, support local entrepreneurs, […]
South Asians On The Mic – Dec 2024

Featured December 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

South Asia Institute (1925 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616)

South Asians On The Mic An open mic event featuring South Asian artists, which will showcase a range of talent from poetry, stand-up comedy, dance, or classical music performances. If you plan to join as a participant, please visit THIS LINK, or visit Chicago Asian Network's website for more details.
Ashwin Rode and Friends in the Penthouse

Featured December 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Logan Center for the Arts (915 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637)

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical music at the Logan Center for the Arts! Experience a captivating concert featuring Ashwin Rode alongside talented musicians Arun Sabapathy on tabla and Vikas Falnikar on harmonium. Set in the stunning Penthouse at the Logan Center, this intimate performance promises an unforgettable blend of artistry and ambiance. […]
Brown Noise – A Kinda Brown Comedy Show 12/26

Featured December 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Lincoln Lodge (2040 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647)

Event Date: Thursday, December 26 · 7:30 - 9pm CST Location: The Lincoln Lodge (2040 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647) Brown Noise Comedy delivers an unforgettable night of humor featuring a dynamic lineup of South Asian, Arab, Persian, and other brown comedians. With sharp wit and outrageous stories inspired by their cultural experiences, these comedians […]
January 2025
Kasam Community Coffee Hour

Featured January 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Come meet the 2025 Chicago Kasam community! Grab a cup of coffee, support a local business, and get to know some amazing folks! Check out the Chicago Kasam's instagram page for more updates.
Can Masculinity Be Toxic? Exploring Gender Socialization in SA Communities

Featured January 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for an engaging and interactive event that delves into the impact of gender expectations and social influences on South Asian Americans. Together, we will explore how cultural socialization shapes perceptions and performance of gender roles, placing women and girls at the forefront of challenges like gender-based violence. This educational experience invites participants to […]
February 2025
Do The Needful w/ Special Guest Lapgan at Old Town School of Folk Music

Featured February 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

4544 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, 60625 United States

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 […]
Book Launch: Najma Heptulla in Conversation with Madhuvanti Ghose

Featured February 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

1925 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616 1925 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, Illinois, IL, United States

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 […]
Drone Stories Embroidery Circle with Sabba Elahi

Featured February 22, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

1925 South Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616

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 […]
March 2025
South Asian Women’s Summit: Empower, Inspire, Lead

Featured March 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

930 National Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL, 60173

🌸 Celebrate International Women's Day at the South Asian Women’s Summit! 🌸 Join us for an empowering gathering at South Asian Women’s Summit: Empower, Inspire, Lead – a space dedicated to uplifting and celebrating the strength of South Asian women! ✨ What to Expect: 🎤 Conference – Inspiring discussions with influential women leaders 🎭 Entertainment […]
Women’s Roundtable

Featured March 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fifth Third Center, 611 River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

📢 Join Us for the Women’s Roundtable – A Space for Connection & Growth! The Economic Development Center at Chinese Mutual Aid Association is hosting the Women's Roundtable, and SAACCIL is proud to support this important event! This is a must-attend event for female entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to expand their network, connect with […]
May 2025
Masala Fest 2025

Featured May 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us on March 15th at India Hub (International Hub) for Masala Fest, a vibrant celebration of South Asian culture, food, and community! 🎉 🔥 What to Expect: 🍛 Authentic South Asian Food Vendors 🎨 Colorful Holi Celebration 🎶 Live Music & Dance Performances 🤝 Community Gathering & Festivities 📍 Location: India Hub (International Hub), […]

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