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As the South Asian community around the world has evolved into a community of global citizens and the performing art forms from the Indian sub-continent have found worldwide practitioners, the needs of second and third generation South Asian residents of Chicago have changed from two decades ago. Beyond India, the performing arts of Persian, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma

, and Indonesia are gaining popularity and seek greater representation. Led by Pranita Nayar, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will be the center of influence and leading authority for South Asian arts through performances (e.g., stage shows), studio classes and community outreach (e.g., schools, festivals) Mandala will work to further the South Asian Arts in Chicago and the US for awareness and expression of the arts among children, adults and art patrons.

✨Arushi Mudgal Odissi Classical Dance ✨📅 September 11th | 6:30pm📍Constellation Chicago (1501 N Kingsbury St Ave3111 N We...
06/03/2026

✨Arushi Mudgal Odissi Classical Dance ✨

📅 September 11th | 6:30pm
📍Constellation Chicago (1501 N Kingsbury St Ave3111 N Western Ave)
🎟️ $20 Link in bio

Born into a family of musicians, Arushi has been fortunate in having an in-depth exposure to music and dance through the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, an institute started by her grandfather Pt. Vinaya Chandra Maudgalya and currently headed by her father, Shri Madhup Mudgal. She started learning Odissi dance formally at the age of five from her aunt and Guru Smt. Madhavi Mudgal. In 2007, she completed her graduation in Odissi dance.

Tickets and more info: link in bio

MMF2026 is back on Wednesday June 3! Featuring Sabir Khan with Hindole Majumdar at Old Town School of Folk Music –– part...
05/27/2026

MMF2026 is back on Wednesday June 3! Featuring Sabir Khan with Hindole Majumdar at Old Town School of Folk Music –– part of the World Music Wednesdays program. Register for your FREE tickets today! Link in comments.

Celebrating the launch of the Red Line Jazz Project at Howard Station with an incredible gathering of daily commuters, a...
05/25/2026

Celebrating the launch of the Red Line Jazz Project at Howard Station with an incredible gathering of daily commuters, artists, civic leaders, and community partners.
Pictured left to right with the Butter Chicken Brass Band: Kyle Brooks, Mandala’s Associate Executive Director Hiteshree Das, CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen, Elevated Chicago Executive Director Juan Sebastian, Elevated Chicago Manager Marly Schott, Akshat Jain, Kabir Dalawari, and Millie Ahearn.
Special shoutout to the electrifying opening brass band performance by the members of , whose energy set the tone for an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and public art across Chicago’s transit system.

Do you have a memory to share?Maybe it lives in a favorite piece of clothing, a scarf, jewelry, or an accessory tucked a...
05/21/2026

Do you have a memory to share?

Maybe it lives in a favorite piece of clothing, a scarf, jewelry, or an accessory tucked away with a special story behind it. Bring your treasured item — and your story — to a unique community art workshop led by Mandala artist, Marvin Veloso. Together, your memories will become part of a beautiful collaborative tapestry he is creating.

📍 Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
🗓 June 5, July 3, and July 17
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Come connect, create, and celebrate the stories that weave us together. All are welcome! Prior registration required! Please sign up on this link https://tinyurl.com/Tapestry26

2026 continues with Ugochi & the African Soul Ensemble live at Pottawattomie Park on May 21 from 6–8 PM 🌍🥁🎶 Join us fo...
05/18/2026

2026 continues with Ugochi & the African Soul Ensemble live at Pottawattomie Park on May 21 from 6–8 PM 🌍🥁🎶 Join us for an evening of vibrant live music as we activate public spaces across Chicago throughout the summer. See you there!

2026 kicks off on May 21 with Butter Chicken Brass Band performing live at Howard Station from 4–6 PM 🎷🚇 Join us as we...
05/18/2026

2026 kicks off on May 21 with Butter Chicken Brass Band performing live at Howard Station from 4–6 PM 🎷🚇 Join us as we activate public spaces across Chicago with incredible local artists all summer long. See you there!

Mandala Arts Presents curated by we are thrilled to deliver public performances, featuring Chicago-based musicians, a...
05/13/2026

Mandala Arts Presents curated by we are thrilled to deliver public performances, featuring Chicago-based musicians, activating spaces across Chicago throughout the summer. These performances will culminate in a grand event at Harris Theatre on October 16. We kick off the program on May 21 at ! 🎷🚇🎺

Join Mandala Arts for Homeward, a powerful dance performance that brings together high school students, community member...
05/06/2026

Join Mandala Arts for Homeward, a powerful dance performance that brings together high school students, community members, and professional artists to explore identity, culture, and belonging through movement and storytelling.

Through deeply personal and shared stories of migration, family history, and cultural roots, Homeward highlights how our individual journeys shape who we are—and connect us to something bigger. Led by Black American and Asian diaspora artists, this one-of-a-kind performance weaves generations of experiences into a moving, meaningful event.

📍 Metea Valley High School
1801 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 3:00–3:45 PM

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410 S Michigan Av Suite # 528
Chicago, IL
60605

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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