BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//INDIA New England News - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indianewengland.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for INDIA New England News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T073008 CREATED:20260114T015351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T015351Z UID:379596-1772301600-1772308800@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:South Asian Showdown DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/south-asian-showdown/ CATEGORIES:Competition,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SASXVII_600x250.png ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Bhangra%2C Inc":MAILTO:info@bostonbhangra.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260526T073008 CREATED:20251123T153123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T153123Z UID:359414-1765562400-1765575000@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Din Check's 8th Annual Bollywood Holiday Party @ Pinot's Palette DESCRIPTION:Live Bollywood Music by Din Check – America’s Favorite Bollywood Band comes back to Lexington’s premier paint & sip location Pinot’s Palette. In this cozy environment\, get up close and personal with the band and dance to Bollywood’s top hits. \nThis holiday season\, New England’s dynamic\, high-energy Bollywood cover band Din Check returns with their 8th Annual Bollywood Holiday Party\, happening Friday\, December 12\, 2025\, at Pinot’s Palette Lexington (Lexington\, MA). The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM and features the band’s trademark fusion of Bollywood classics\, mashups with American pop/rock music\, and contemporary beats. Entry is $20. \n$20 entrance cover\nVenue: Pinot’s Palette\, Lexington (MA) \nThe venue\, Pinot’s Palette\, has been praised by attendees in past years for its fun atmosphere and the warmth of the owner\, Reshma Katwa. Complimentary wine and cheese will be available for those who arrive early. Guests are encouraged to BYOB! URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/din-checks-8th-annual-bollywood-holiday-party-pinots-palette/ LOCATION:Pinot’s Palette – Lexington Center\, 7A Meriam St.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pinot-2025-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pinot's Palette - Lexington Center":MAILTO:lexingtoncenter@pinotspalette.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T073008 CREATED:20251123T153158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T153158Z UID:359584-1763904600-1763910000@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Almast Media: Heer Waris Shah - The Awakening of Love DESCRIPTION:Almast Media presents Heer Waris Shah – The Awakening of Love\, a live stage production premiering at the South Asian-American Theater Festival (SAAThFest) 2025. \nThis is the first in a three part series depicting Waris Shah’s epic Heer\, which tells the tragic tale of the romance between Heer and Ranjha. If Heer and Ranjha are the Romeo and Juliet of Punjab\, it would also be appropriate to compare Waris Shah with Shakespeare for his innovative use of language. \nWritten and directed by acclaimed author Sarbpreet Singh\, Heer Waris Shah – The Awakening of Love is a bilingual musical production designed to introduce this timeless tale to a new generation. URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/almast-media-heer-waris-shah-the-awakening-of-love/ LOCATION:Mosesian Center for the Arts\, 321 Arsenal St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Heer-Waris-Shah-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Almast Media":MAILTO:sarbpreet@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T073008 CREATED:20251004T205416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T205416Z UID:357268-1763222400-1763233200@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Utsav: of Rhythm\, and of Hope DESCRIPTION:Asha for Education Boston chapter proudly presents Utsav: of Rhythm\, and of Hope. \nThis event will be held at Chinmaya Mission – Boston\n1 Union St\, Andover\, MA 01810 \nSaturday\, Nov 15 2025\, 4pm-7pm \nJoin us for an enchanting evening of rhythm\, grace\, and joy as the young performers take the stage.\nThrough the vibrant art of dance\, these talented kids will share their passion and energy to support a brighter future for children everywhere. \nWe are truly delighted to celebrate the richness of our artistic traditions with performances by these distinguished schools and\nteachers\, each bringing their own unique grace and expression to the stage: \nChitra Sridhar’s Nirvana Academy for Indian Arts – presenting the timeless beauty of Carnatic violin and vocal music\, along with the classical elegance of Bharatanatyam \nJasmine Shah’s Aangikam Dance Academy – showcasing the vibrance and joy of Folk Dance \nMoumita Banerjee’s Tarana School of Kathak – sharing the rhythmic grace and storytelling tradition of Kathak \nArpita Das Pathak’s GuruKool Enrichment Center – celebrating the colorful spectrum of Indian dance traditions\, from the grace of classical forms to the joyous rhythms of folk expression. \nMouli Pal and the Upasana Ensemble – bringing the spiritual and lyrical tradition of Odissi to life \nTogether\, these performances weave a living tapestry of music\, rhythm\, and dance that we are honored to experience. \nTickets are priced at $15/ person\nEarly bird pricing is only available until Oct 15.\nSeating is first come first served. \nAll net proceeds benefit Asha for Education Boston Chapter and will be used for our projects. \nHoping to see all of you at the show! URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/utsav-of-rhythm-and-of-hope/ LOCATION:Chinmaya Mission – Boston\, 1 Union St\, Andover\, 01810\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Poster_v3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asha for Education":MAILTO:boston@ashanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260526T073008 CREATED:20250412T005752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T005752Z UID:295555-1747425600-1747432800@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Indian Ocean Concert : May 16\, 2025 | 8pm | Somerville Theater DESCRIPTION:Association for India’s Development\, Boston chapter\, Sneh Arts and Marvan Entertainment are proud to present: \nIndian Ocean :: LIVE in Boston\nThe Celebration Tour: Celebrating 35 years of Music\, Magic and Memories \nDATE: Friday\, May 16\, 2025\, 8pm | Doors Open: 7pm\nLOCATION: Somerville Theater\, 55 Davis Square\, Somerville\, MA 02144\nCONCERT DETAILS/TICKETS: https://www.aidevents.org\nFACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/484845814357788 \nAbout Indian Ocean: Pioneers of Indian Fusion Rock\nIndian Ocean is not just a band; it’s a movement. Since their inception in 1990\, they’ve redefined Indian music\, merging Indian classical traditions with rock\, jazz\, and folk influences. Their journey is a testament to innovation\, passion\, and the transformative power of music. \nCelebrating 35 Years of Musical Brilliance\nJoin us in honoring the Indian Ocean’s remarkable 35-year journey—an odyssey that has left an indelible mark on the Indian and global music landscape. This tour is a tribute to their legendary career\, celebrating their groundbreaking compositions and enduring legacy. \nAbout Association for India’s Development:\nAssociation for India’s Development (AID) is a volunteer movement promoting sustainable\, equitable and just development. AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in sustainable agriculture\, healthcare for all\, women’s empowerment\, education\, safeguarding the environment and ending gender\, caste and class based discrimination. Donations to AID are tax-deductible in the USA. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization with tax ID 04-3652609. We have a 100% score with a 4 Star rating from Charity Navigator. URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/indian-ocean-concert-may-16-2025-8pm-somerville-theater/ LOCATION:Somerville Theater\, 55 Davis Square\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IOBostonPosterLtrFormatPNG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association For India's Development%2C Boston Chapter":MAILTO:president@aidboston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T073008 CREATED:20250216T012823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T012823Z UID:291715-1742666400-1742677200@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:MITHAS & LearnQuest Present Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar on March 22\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:MITHAS and LearnQuest Academy of Music present Vidushi Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar on March 22\, 2025 at Thomas Tull Concert Hall\, Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building\, MIT W18\, 201 Amherset Street/77 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 (Behind Kresgie Ayditorium.) \nTime: 6:00 PM URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/mithas-learnquest-present-arati-ankalikar-tikekar-on-march-22-2025/ LOCATION:Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building\, 201 Amherst St.\, Cambridge\, MA (Behind Kresgie Auditorium)\, 201 Amherst Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Arati-Ank-Poster.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR