Events Across New England Bring Together Music, Culture, Community, and Social Impact
BOSTON–From Bollywood concerts and family retreats to educational galas, community fundraisers, and advocacy conferences, the coming months will feature a wide range of events across New England celebrating culture, philanthropy, wellness, and civic engagement.
Organizations throughout the region are preparing programs designed to bring communities together through music, dialogue, education, and service, offering opportunities for residents of all ages to connect around causes ranging from domestic violence awareness and youth education to healthcare access and cultural heritage.
A Night of Bollywood Classics With Anuradha Palakurthi and Sudesh Bhosle
Date & Time: Sunday, May 25, 2026 | Gates open 5:00 PM | Show starts 6:30 PM
Location: The Collins Center for the Performing Arts
The upcoming Music Masti Memories Soirée – Boston promises an evening filled with nostalgia, rhythm, and live Bollywood entertainment featuring legendary playback singer Sudesh Bhosle and acclaimed vocalist Anuradha Palakurthi.
Presented by Saregama Live and Catch The Rhythms, the concert will bring together timeless Bollywood melodies, energetic performances, and soulful renditions of classic hits that have defined generations of music lovers.
The evening is designed for audiences of all ages, offering a blend of nostalgia and high-energy live performance that celebrates the golden era of Bollywood music as well as its enduring appeal today.
IAGB to Host 5K Run Walk Supporting Education and Vision Initiatives
Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Location: Depot Park along the Minuteman Community Bikeway
The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) has announced its upcoming IAGB 5K Run Walk for Education & Vision, a community initiative supporting education and vision rehabilitation programs.
The event will benefit the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation and Vision-Aid, both of which work to improve opportunities for underserved communities.
Participants of all ages will have the option to run or walk at their own pace while supporting the organizations’ missions. Organizers also announced that the first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary event T-shirt.
Saheli Conference to Focus on Survivor-Centered Responses to Domestic Violence
Date & Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Location: Babson College, Wellesley, MA
Saheli’s annual conference, Beyond Survival: Safety, Systems & Dignity, will bring together advocates, legal professionals, healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community members for a day of conversations focused on healing, prevention, dignity, and long-term support for survivors of domestic violence.
The conference will feature a keynote address by Natalie Higgins, along with expert-led discussions on housing stability, culturally responsive advocacy, digital safety, trauma-informed care, and systems change. Featured sessions include The Gap Between Safe & Stable and Expanding the Frame: Domestic Violence Through a Cultural Lens.
Sewa Boston to Host UJWAL 2026 Fundraising Gala in Newton
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Boston Marriott Newton
Sewa Boston will host UJWAL 2026, an evening of live music, dining, and community engagement aimed at supporting local initiatives focused on education and food access.
Proceeds from the event will support Sewa Boston’s Aspire program in Lowell Public Schools, which provides after-school STEM education, as well as efforts to expand access to fresh, hot meals at community colleges through collaboration with World Food Moment.
The event will feature musical performances and bring together community members and supporters for a shared philanthropic cause centered on youth development and food security.
Vidya Bharati Foundation USA Gala to Spotlight India’s Education Future
Date & Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 5:30 PM EST
Location: Boston Marriott Burlington
The second annual Vidya Bharati Foundation USA Gala will bring together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, and philanthropists for discussions on India’s evolving education landscape, human capital development, artificial intelligence, and school transformation. The event will also highlight themes from The Full Plate: India’s Education Revolution and the Race for Human Capital by Satish Jha and encourage long-term investment in education and community development initiatives across India.
Vision-Aid Presents Broadway-Style Dance Spectacular in Andover
Date & Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Andover, MA (with virtual streaming on Zoom)
Vision-Aid will present its annual signature production, “Brothers in Arms: The Lions of Sivaganga,” a Broadway-style dance drama celebrating unsung heroes of India’s independence movement. Featuring the story of the Marudhu Brothers and Queen Velu Nachiar, the performance blends classical and folk dance forms in a powerful historical narrative. The event supports Vision-Aid’s mission to aid the visually impaired in India.
Tickets & Sponsorships: www.visionaid.org/event
Vivekananda Family Camp Offers Weeklong Summer Retreat
Date: Sunday, August 16 – Saturday, August 22, 2026
Location: Dublin, NH
Families can look forward to a weeklong residential retreat at the Vivekananda Family Camp in scenic New Hampshire. The camp features comfortable cabin accommodations along with a rich schedule of activities, including educational sessions, hiking, arts and crafts, ziplining, swimming, and boating. With limited capacity and high demand, early registration is strongly encouraged.
Registration: vhpafamilycamp.com
