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Baila Society x Navatman: When the Sun Rises

Fri June 26 8PM • Sat June 27 7:30PM • Sun June 28 3PM • Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W 55th St, Midtown

Sahasra Sambamoorthi and Ahtoy Juliana did not wait for an institution to produce this. They rented the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater. They commissioned an original live score for nine musicians. Bharatanatyam and kathak alongside salsa. Three performances across a weekend. Independently produced.

"No one is coming to save our art forms. So we decided to create this show ourselves. We rented this theater. We produced it independently."

Limited seats • Three performances • From $38

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DEVOTIONAL

Sound of Light — Radhika Vekaria

Tonight, June 4 • 7:30 PM • Upper Manhattan (secret venue)

Grammy-nominated, UK/East African–Indian artist. Warriors of Light. Immersive, devotional, cinematic experience. Venue address revealed on booking. Ages 16+. No refunds.

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CLASSICAL

The Barman Brothers: Tabla & Srikhol

Saturday, June 6 • 7 PM • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Midtown

Gopal and Madhusudan Barman perform tabla alongside srikhol — a clay drum from Bengal used in Vaishnavite kirtan. Sneh Arts Foundation. Uncommon pairing.

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COMEDY

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: Paradise Gothic

Thursday, June 25 • Special Preview • Joe's Pub

Sri Lankan comedian. Three self-directed specials. Paradise Gothic: immigration, capitalism, staying human. Special preview night before When the Sun Rises opens.

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