Ānartam: An Evening of South Asian Classical Dance

Date: Saturday 14th November

Time: 7pm-9:30pm

Venue: Curve Theatre, 60 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB

This November, join us for a magical evening filled with exceptional live performances of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak by some of the UK’s best dance artists, this year accompanied by exquisite live music.

The Golden Goose

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Venue: Leicester & Leicestershire libraries

This November, join us for a magical evening filled with exceptional live performances of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak by some of the UK’s best dance artists, this year accompanied by exquisite live music.

FREE entry, drop-in, no booking required, first come first served

Community Folk Showcase

Date: Friday 23rd October

Time: 12pm-4pm

Venue: Ground Floor, Haymarket Shopping Centre, 1 Kildare Street, Leicester, LE1 3YH

Join community dance and music groups as they share their traditions, stories and cultures. Let's celebrate the richness and diversity of South Asian folk together!

FREE entry, drop-in, no booking required, first come first served

CQ Earlies: Nartan Special

Date: Saturday 14th November

Time: 12pm-4pm

Venue: Curve Theatre

Come and craft! We’ll be experimenting with South Asian patterns and making something small and beautiful to take home. Ideal for families with children aged 5+.

Love Poetry from Classical India: Desire, Memory and Suggestion

Date: Tuesday 17th November

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Venue: Belgrave Library, 39 Cossington Street, Leicester, LE4 6JD

This talk by Dr Maddalena Italia, Associate Lecturer (Teaching) at UCL, will explore Sanskrit love poetry. No prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy the talk, just a curiosity about Indian cultural heritage.

Tadka Jam 2.0

Date: Friday 20th November

Time: 7pm-10pm

Venue: 2Funky Music Café, 23 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5HN

Join us for the second edition of Leicester's funkiest night mixing together South Asian sounds with Grime, Hip Hop, Jungle, R&B, Garage, Afrobeat and Amapiano. While Mirchi mob blends the raw energy of UK bass with the rich rhythms of the diaspora, everyone’s invited to experiment with dance moves – in any style they like. On the dance floor, anything could happen...