Upcoming Events

North Charleston Arts Fest: (May 4-8, 2022) The North Charleston Arts Fest features more than 100 national and regional artists and performers in the areas of Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Crafts, Photography, Media Arts and Literature. Attendees can experience a variety of free and modestly priced performances, workshops, exhibitions, and activities in venues throughout the city. The fest is between May 4 & 8, 2022. Info: Northcharlestonartsfest.com.

Artisphere: Greenville, SC (May 6-8, 2022)

The annual Artisphere offers a one-of-akind experience. From award winning restaurants to some of the most talented artists gathered on one of the quaintest main streets in the south, Artisphere is for all. This mixture of visual, performing, and culinary arts will be on display along the streets of downtown Greenville from May 6-8, 2022. More info can be found at Artisphere.org.

Hindi Play: Jab Savitri Returns: Durham, NC (May 13 & 15, 2022)

Hindi Rangmanch presents the comedy play Jab Savitri Returns for two performances on Friday, May 13, 2022 (79:30pm), and Sunday May 15, 2022 (46:30pm) at Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham, NC. The play is directed by Nileena Dash and written by Ratnakar Matkari (original title was Vat Vat Savitri). Tickets range from $15 - $50. For details and tickets, contact 919-2607409 or 919-824-6931. North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival: Huntersville, NC (May 6-7, 2022) This is a celebration of music and NC craft brewing traditions. The festival will host bands over two days as well as over 40 NC brewers serving free tastings of their brews for over three hours, all in the confines of a beautiful venue. Takes place between May 6-7, 2022, at 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville, NC. Details: Ncbrewsmusic.com.

Got to Be NC Festival: Raleigh, NC (May 20-22, 2022) The Got to be NC Festival will be held on May 20-22, 2022 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. It’ll feature a carnival, kid’s activities, music, rides, games, contests and competitions, racing pigs, grandstand shows, boat show, parade, magic show, cooking show, agricultural magic show, horse show, flea market, food and wine expo, and much more. Info: Gottobencfestival.com.

Columbia International Festival: (May 21-22, 2022) The Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races, and language groups represented in South Carolina. Learn about the cultural heritages of more than 80 countries displayed by their foreign-born hosts through exotic cuisine, cultural entertainment, demonstrations and much more between May 21 & 22, 2022. Find out more at Cifonline.org.

Spoleto Festival USA: Charleston, SC (May 27-June 12, 2022) Spoleto presents performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. The Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival. This year’s festivities will take place between May 24 & June 12, 2022. Details: Spoletousa.org.

Charlotte Water Lantern Festival: (May 28, 2022) The Charlotte Water Lantern Festival will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 starting at 5:30pm at Symphony Park at South Park in Charlotte. The festival features colorful lanterns and is a family friendly event that brings friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Details: Waterlanternfestival.com/charlotte.

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Miss India NC: Raleigh, NC (May 29, 2022) Spark Entertainment presents evening of pageants including Princess, Teen, Miss and Mrs. India NC on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Registration is open and winners will participate in Miss India USA and Miss India Worldwide. Info: call 919-5934039 or 919-353-0550 or visit, MissIndiaNC.com.

Raleigh International Food Festival: (June 4, 2022) The sixth annual Raleigh International Food Festival will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from noon – 10pm. Over 30 countries will be represented. There will be food, desserts, beer and wine, and live performances. Admission is free and the event is pet friendly. It will be held outdoors at City Plaza, 400 block of Fayetteville, St. in Raleigh. For more info: NCvibes.com.

Kavi Sammelan: Morrisville, NC (June 5, 2022) The International Hindi Association and Hindi Vikas Mandal will present a Kavi Sammelan on Sunday, June 5, 2022 starting at 5pm. The evening will feature humor, laughter and heartwarming recitals featuring Deepak Gupta, Ankita Singh, and Tej Narayan Sharma. The event will take place at Hindu Bhavan Cultural Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. Tickets range from $30 - $100 for reserved seats and general admission is $10 - $15. For more details, contact 919-656-5224 or 919-363-2759.

Dances of India: Virtual (June 11, 2022) Dr. Maha Gingrich presents the 19th anniversary of Dances of India performances on Saturday June 11, 2022. The Show will be livestreamed on Vimeo at noon. The virtual celebration will feature many varied performances by Dr. Gingrich and her students. Look for the links to the performance in the June issue of Saathee.

K. Sridhar in Concert: Carrboro, NC (June 11, 2022) Sarod maestro K. Sridhar will give a concert of North Indian Classical Music at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC on Saturday, June 11, 2022 beginning at 7pm. Fans of raga based music will be thrilled to hear an acclaimed master of both the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions on one of the world’s most complex instruments. Sridhar will be accompanied on Tabla by Sandeep Hattangady. Find info about the artist at Sridhar.org. For tickets and other information: Artscenterlive.org/performance/k-sridhar.

Nuvyug India Fest: Raleigh, NC (June 11-12, 2022) Nuv Yug presents the India Fest on June 11-12 at State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. All programs are indoors. There will be free admission and free parking available. The fest will present dances, fashion, music, crafts, cuisine and exhibition showcasing the diversity of Indian cultures. For more details, visit NuvYug.org.

Neha Kakkar in Concert: Raleigh, NC (June 17, 2022) Bollywood singer and TV personality Neha Kakkar will perform a concert with band on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Duke Energy Center, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC. Singers performing with Kakkar include Nihal and Nachiket. For more details, call 310-890-5599 or 336-491-3205.

Atif Aslam in Concert: Atlanta, GA (June 19, 2022) Singer and actor Atif Aslam, who has many hit songs in Indian and Pakistani films, will perform live in concert with a full band on Sunday, June 19, 2022 beginning at 7pm at Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA. Info: call 404-313-9191 or 404-552-0566.

A.R. Rahman: Charlotte, NC (August 16, 2022) A. R. Rahman is popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music. He has scored for more than 150 projects, comprising of music in multiple languages. He will perform live on August 16, 2022. Tickets and other details: Boplex.com/events/a-r-rahman.

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