Northern California Cultural Events Calendar

Jun 01, 2007

June 2 Saturday

Hindustani Vocal Concert by Ulhas Kashalkar. Accompanied by Suresh Talwalkar (tabla). Organized by Basant Bahar. 5:30 p.m. Jain Bhawan Auditorium, 722 S. Main St., Milpitas. $25, $20 seniors/students. (510) 651-6386 (408) 946-2946. www.basantbahar.org

A R Rahman in Concert. Presented by Mehta Entertainment. 8 p.m. 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. $25, $35, $45. www.sulekha.com www.ticketmaster.com

Bharatanatyam Arangetram by Debanshi Bheda, student of Indumathy Ganesh, Artistic Director, Nrithyollasa Dance Academy. 4 p.m. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. (408) 741-8408. info@nldance.com

Art Show with Salma Arastu, participating in Open Studios. Arastu is a painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist. Part of East Bay Open Studios 2007. June 2-3. (510) 597-0470. www.salmaarastu.com www.proartsgallery.org

June 3 Sunday

Fourth Annual SEF Golf Tournament. Four person best ball, shotgun start. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Fundraiser for Sankara Eye Foundation. 12 p.m. Coyote Creek Golf Club, 1, Coyote Creek Golf Dr., San Jose. $200 single, $700 foursome. Price includes lunch and silver buffet dinner. sefgolf@giftofvision.org www.giftofvision.org

Jewish Communities in Cochin and Mumbai: Caste and racial stratification among God’s chosen people, a presentation by Ken Blady. Organized by Society for Art and Cultural heritage of India (SACHI) and Cultural Integration Fellowship. 2 p.m. Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton St., (3rd and Fulton Sts.,) San Francisco. Free. (925) 256-1317. www.sachi.org

Spring Recital by students of Kala Vandana Dance Center, Artistic Director, Sundara Swaminathan. 2 p.m. Santa Clara Convention Center Theater, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara. $15, free for Kala Vandana students. (408) 238-8321. www.kalavandana.org

Afternoon of Indian Classical Dance. Performed by various Bay area artists. "History and narration of Indian Dance Styles," a talk by Dr. Bindu Shankar of Vrindavan Dance Academy, odissi by Odissi Vilas, bharatnatyam by Kalanjali Dances of India, kuchipudi by Nrityananda Dance, and Bengali and Lejim dances by Nupur Dance. A grand Bollywood finale by NNJ Dancers. Presented by Fusion Pleasanton and sponsored by the East Bay Marathi Mandal and the Pleasanton Public Library. Time TBA. Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Free. (925) 931-3405, (925) 339-8090.

June 4 Monday

Current Events Discussion. Speeches by Dhanu Siva on "America," and by M.K. Rao on "The infrastructure for regulating wireless in India." Indu Chhabra will present humor. Musical presentation by Pradeep Joshi and guest artist. Organized by Bharat Desai. 10:35 a.m.-1 p.m. India Community Center, 285 N. Wolfe Rd., Ste. 102, Sunnyvale. Members and guests allowed. (408)245-2737. http://www.newdevelopements.blogspot.com/

June 8 Friday

Ramayana, 27th Annual Production of the Indian epic. Presented by Mount Madonna School. June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 2:30 p.m. World Theater, CSU Monterey Bay. Advance tickets through box office. (408) 847-2717. www.mountmadonnaschool.org

June 9 Saturday

Personal Development Workshop, "Inside Track to Professional Success." Key note address by Sumaya Kazi. Workshop sessions on self-empowerment, corporate skills, and entrepreneurial leadership with Deepika Bajaj, Neerja Raman, and Kavita Ramdas. Organized by Indian American Women Empowered, a wing of FIA. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Codura Hall, 210 Panama St., Stanford University. $25 before May 11; $30 after May 11. Registration reqd. (650) 969-2441, (650) 949-4918. iweinfo@gmail.com www.iweweb.com

Art Show with Salma Arastu, participating in Open Studios. Arastu is a painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist. Part of East Bay Open Studios 2007. June 9-10. (510) 597-0470. www.salmaarastu.com www.proartsgallery.org

Harikatha Performance by Vishaka Hari. Storytelling using music and religious mythology. Accompanied by Charulata Ramanujam (violin) and Arjun Ganesh (mridangam). Organized by South India Fine Arts. 4 p.m. CET Theater, 701 Vine St., San Jose. $15, $10, $35 reserved, free for SIFA sponsors. www.sulekha.com www.southindiafinearts.org

Twenty Third Anniversary Celebrations of Badarikashrama. Odissi by students of Sima Chakraborty 10:30 a.m.; Hindustani flute concert by Mohini Mohan Ptanaik 11:30 a.m.; Balasamskara students performance 1 p.m.; Karnatik vocal performance by Shanthi Sriram and party 1 p.m. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Ave., San leandro. (510) 278-2444. badarik@pacbell.net www.badarikashrama.com

San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Featuring Parna Basu (kathak solo) along with acclaimed dance groups from other cultures. Performances: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Opening Night gala, 6 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $22, $28, $36, Children 16 and under receive half price admission for matinee. (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.tickets.com www.worldartswest.org

June 10 Sunday

Flights of Fantasy, a unique evening of Indian music featuring melodic medley of violin and percussion. Ganesh and Kumaresh (violin), Zakir Hussain (tabla), B. Sivaraman (mridangam) and Adambakkam Shankar (ghatam). 6 p.m. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van ness Ave., San Francisco. (510) 796-5252, (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com

San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Featuring Parna Basu (kathak solo) along with acclaimed dance groups from other cultures. 2 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $22, $28, $36, Children 16 and under receive half price admission for matinee. (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.tickets.com www.worldartswest.org

Harikatha Performance of Meerabai (in English) by Vishaka Hari. Storytelling using music and religious mythology. Accompanied by Charulata Ramanujam (violin) and Arjun Ganesh (mridangam). Organized by South India Fine Arts. 4 p.m. CET Theater, 701 Vine St., San Jose. $15, $10, $35 reserved, free for SIFA sponsors. www.sulekha.com www.southindiafinearts.org

Hindustani Bhajans by Rita Sahai and students. 10 a.m. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Ave., San Leandro. (510) 278-2444. badarik@pacbell.net www.badarikashrama.com

Musical Performance by EHSAAZ, a fusion band, and Prasant Radhakrishnan. Hindi songs, ghazals, classical music, and jazz. Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (LLS). Organized by LLS and EHSAAZ. 4 p.m. Jain Auditorium, 722 S. Main St., Milpitas. $10, $15 (advance); $15, $20 (at door). (408) 823-9801, (650) 224-7167. www.ehsaaz.com

June 15 Friday

Hindustani Vocal Concert by Nachiketa Sharma. Accompanied by Vivek Datar (harmonium) and Ravi Gutala (tabla). 7 p.m. Mitralaya, 19306 Pinnacle Ct., Saratoga. Free. (408) 839-6149. mitralaya@gmail.com

June 16 Saturday

San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Featuring Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose (bharatanatyam) along with acclaimed dance groups from other cultures. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $22, $28, $36, Children 16 and under receive half price admission for matinee. (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.tickets.com www.worldartswest.org

Bhakti Kala Sagar, cultural concert and fundraiser. Featuring Nachiketa Sharma (hindustani vocal), Ravi Gutala (tabla), Madhuri Kishore (kuchipudi), Tarangini School of Kathak, Neela Moorthy (bharatanatyam). Fundraiser for Balaji Temple. 4-8 p.m. George Mayne Elementary School, 5004 N. First St., San Jose. $21. (650) 813-1053, (408) 806-9142. (408) 203-1036. www.balajitemple.net

Fifth Annual Event sponsored by NISA (North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused). Speakers include Imam Ala Al-Bakri, Zakia Hyatt, and Captain Alan Forest. 7–10 p.m. Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara. (888) ASK-NISA

Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Shreya Iyer, student and daughter of Suganda Sreenath Iyer, Artistic Director, Jayendra Kalakendra. Guests of honor: Shantha and V.P. Dhananjayan. 4 p.m. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. (408) 270 9295. sugandaiyer@sbcglobal.net

AshtaNaayikaa, A Musical and Dance Journey showcasing the eight classical heroines. Concept and choreography by Supriya Puranik. Lead dancers are Supriya Puranik and Nandini Kanhere supported by Janhavi Athavale, Mrunmayi Fulambarkar, Pooja Kundargi, Sarika Modak, Meghana Karmarkar, and Swapna Dhamdhere. Music by Vivek Datar and Abhinay Padhye. Presented by California Arts Association (Calaa). 3-5 p.m. Eagle Theater, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos High School, Los Altos. $15. www.calaaonline.com

Vocal Concert by Pramita Mallick. Accompanied by Pranesh Khan (tabla). 7:30 p.m. 4600 Nelson St., Fremont. $10. Limited seating. (925) 933-7423, (510) 252-1613. sripatib@yahoo.com bibek@stanfordalumni.org

Bharatanatyam Arangetram by Sonali Biligiri, student of Indumathy Ganesh, Artistic Director, Nrithyollasa Dance Academy. 4 p.m. CET Theater, 701 Vine St., San Jose. Free. (408) 497-4498, Sbsuresh1@yahoo.com Vbiligiri@yahoo.com

June 17 Sunday

San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Featuring Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose (bharatanatyam) along with other acclaimed dance groups. 2 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $22, $28, $36, Children 16 and under receive half price admission for matinee. (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.tickets.com www.worldartswest.org

Yuva Bharati presents Amlu Natesan, (bharatanatyam) student of Indumathy Ganesh, Artistic Director, Nrityollasa Dance Academy, and Svetha Rao (kuchipudi and odissi) student of Sumathi Kaushal. 4 p.m. Mission City Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St., Santa Clara. Free. www.yuvabharati.org

Musical Concert for Lakshmi Shankar’s 81st birthday celebration. Performances by Bay Area’s eminent musicans and by Lakshmi Shankar. Organized by Sangeetaanjali. 5 p.m. Sangeetaanjali Kaksha, 39701 Logan Dr., Fremont. (510) 651-9149, sangeetaanjali@comcast.net www.sangeetaanjali.org

Hindustani Classical Concert by Shruti Sadolikar of Jaipur Gharana. Accompanied by Anant Kunte (sarangi), and Mangesh Muley (tabla). Presented by Swar Sudha and Lata Mangeshkar Foundation. 3:15 p.m., $20, $25. Jain Temple Auditorium, 722 S. Main St., Milpitas. (408) 243-9110, (408) 343-1214. swarsudha@swarsudha.org www.swarsudha.org

June 22 Friday

Roshni 2007, a musical concert featuring Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu. Presented by Sankara Eye Foundation. 7:30 p.m. Flint Center for Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creeek Blvd., Cupertino. $25, $35, $50, $100. (510) 324-2924, (408) 243-3564. www.giftofvision.org/roshni2007

First Global IISc Conference. Includes inaugural address by President Abdul Kalam via video, distinguished keynote speakers, and workshops. June 22-24. Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. www.iiscaana.org

Second U.S. National Junior Cricket Tournament in the Bay Area. Following a successful inaugural tournament last year, the California Cricket Academy and the American Cricket Association are conducting a second tournament. Eighteen teams participate from across the country. Held June 21-24. Matches to be held in Cupertino, Santa Clara, San Jose, Palo Alto and Gilroy. Watch matches live or through the webcast. Free. (408) 777- 9983. www.calcricket.org

Jume 23 Saturday

San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Featuring Jyoti Kala Mandir College of Indian Classical Arts (odissi) along with acclaimed dance groups from other cultures. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $22, $28, $36, Children 16 and under receive half price admission for matinee. (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.tickets.com www.worldartswest.org

Summer Concert Series featuring Rasika Kumar and Abhinaya Company dancers. Live orchestra includes E.P. Sudev Warrier (vocal), K.S. Sudhaman (mridangam), A.P. Krishna Prasad (flute) and Malavika Kumar (nattuvangam). Organized by Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose. 5 p.m. Santa Clara High School Performing arts center, 3000 Benton St., Santa Clara. (408) 983-0491. abhinaya_sj@yahoo.com www.abhinaya.org

Book Signing with Vasanthi Bhat. Second Edition of "The Power of Conscious Breathing in Hatha Yoga." 10 a.m. 1196 Lynbrook Way, San Jose. (408) 257-8418. vasanthib@aol.com, www.vasanthayoga.com

Classical Hindustani Vocal Concert by Shubra Guha belonging to Agra Gayaki. Organized by Basant Bahar. 5:30 p.m. Congregational Community Church, 1112 S. Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale. $15, $20. (510) 651-6386, (408) 946-2946. www.basantbahar.org

Hamara Pride Desi iStyle South Asian LGBT Pride Party. Presented by Trikone. Dancing to desi beats. 9 p.m. Julie’s Supper Club, 1123 Folsom St., San Francisco. trikone@trikone.org, www.kulturekulcha.org

June 24 Sunday

San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. featuring Jyoti Kala Mandir College of Indian Classical Arts (odissi) along with acclaimed dance groups from other cultures. 2 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $22, $28, $36, Children 16 and under receive half price admission for matinee. (415) 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.tickets.com www.worldartswest.org

Dimensions in Kathak: Twenty sixth annual school performance of Chhandam. 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. $18, $25, $12 students/seniors. (415) 333-9013. www.kathak.org

Meera Music Festival celebrating the songs of Meerabai by Rita Sahai. 10:30 a.m. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Ave., San Leandro. (510) 278-2444. www.badarikashrama.com

June 27 Wednesday

Celebrating Human Greatness, a talk by Dadi Janki on spiritual self empowerment. Sitar Recital by Habib Khan. Organized by Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization. 7 p.m. Jain Temple, 722 S. Main St., Milpitas. Free. (408) 935-8740. www.humangreatness.org

June 29 Friday

A‘khanda’ Margam, a margam in Khanda Jathi Ata talam by Deepa Mahadevan, Artistic Director, Tiruchitrambalam school of Dance. Composition by Guru Madurai R. Muralidaran. Second half features Krishna Avatar. 7:30 p.m. Gary Soren Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. (510) 209-8783. deepamahadevan77@yahoo.co.in

June 30 Saturday

Summer Concert series featuring Rasika Kumar and Abhinaya Company dancers. E.P. Sudev Warrier (vocal), K.S. Sudhaman (mridangam), A.P. Krishna Prasad (flute) and Malavika Kumar (nattuvangam). Organized by Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose. 5 p.m. Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 3640 College Ave., Berkeley. (408) 983-0491. abhinaya_sj@yahoo.com www.abhinaya.org

July 1 Sunday

Exposition of Abhinaya by Mythili Kumar and dancers. 5 p.m. CET Theater, 701 Vine St., San Jose. $15, $10 students and seniors, family of four: $45 (2 general and 2 studnets/seniors). Free for Friends of Abhinaya and 2007 SIFA sponsor ticket holders. (408) 983-0491. www.sulekha.com/bayarea www.abhinaya.org

Music Concert with K.J. Yesudas, S.P. Balasubramanyam, and Chitra. Organized by Kalalaya. 4 p.m. Chabot College Auditorium, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. $25, $35, $50, $100. (510) 796-5252. www.sulekha.com

July 5 Thursday

IIT Conference 2007. Speakers Hillary Clinton, Jeff Immelt, and many others. Includes networking and panel discussions. July 5-8. Santa Clara Convention Centre, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara. www.iit2007.org

July 6 Friday

Odissi Dance Workshops by Dona Ganguly. Held July 6-8. $125 for one piece taught over 3 days. Available for private lessons, dance workshops and performances between July 2 and 10. (925) 462-9088.

July 14 Saturday

Lecture Demonstration by Veena Sahasrabuddhe. 6: 30 p.m. Mitralaya, 19306 Pinnacle Ct., Saraatoga. Free. (408) 839-6149. mitralaya@gmail.com

July 28 Saturday

Concert by Veena Sahasrabuddhe. Accompanied by Vivek Datar (harmonium) and Abhinay Padhye (tabla). 7 p.m. Mitralaya, 19306 Pinnacle Ct., Saraatoga. $25. (408) 839-6149. mitralaya@gmail.com