Tag Archives: Asia

Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt | Dinner, Music and Dance | Sunday, May 19

Bollywood Meets Borscht

 

The Jewish Community Relations Council and the Austin Hindu Community host Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. in the Community Hall of the Dell Jewish Community Center. This event is a joint fund raiser and cultural exchange party to provide school supplies for disadvantaged kids in the Manor and AISD School Districts. This family friendly event will provide a vegetarian Indian main course dinner with Jewish desserts, and activities for children and adults including music and dance performances as well as participation. Admission: Adults $18 | Kids Under Age 13–$6). Festive Indian attire encouraged.

Dell Jewish Community Campus
JCC Community Hall
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 994-4638

 

Day of Henna at Marigold-Gateway to India | Sat., May 18

Marigold Gateway to India Day of Henna 2013Join Marigold-Gateway to India for a Day of Henna with Mary Bright Side Marlatt, a talented henna artist, on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Henna is the ancient art of applying designs on skin with a paste made from henna leaves. It is natural, completely safe and temporary and usually lasts about a week. Mary will have designs for you to pick from or you may bring your own. Your design can be as simple or as intricate as you like.  Cost will vary depending on design. Very simple designs start at $5.

Marigold-Gateway to India, is a unique, locally owned retail store that carries clothing for men, women, and children, as well as accessories, gifts, and home furnishings–all imported from India. More than a retail store, Marigold is a hub for many things Indian – from musical events to block printing workshops and ongoing Pilates classes. Giving back to the community is an important part of the store’s philosophy.

Marigold-Gateway to India
2200 South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-6600
 

Austin Dance India Student Showcase | Sunday, May 5

Austin Dance India Student Showcase May 2013

Austin Dance India presents its Annual Student Showcase featuring traditional and contemporary performances by all students and instructors. Sunday, May 5, 2013 | 3 p.m. | LBJ High School Theater | Admission $5

LBJ High School Theater
7309 Lazy Creek Drive
Austin, TX 78724
 

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day @ Butler Park | April 27

Tai Chi World Day No. 2The public is invited to join Tai Chi schools from across Central Texas for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day at Butler Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join people worldwide in sending a wave of healing energy around the planet. Everyone is invited to this FREE event, regardless of experience.

Butler Park
1000 Barton Springs Road
(located between Dougherty Arts Center and Palmer Events Center)
Austin, TX 78704
 

Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race – April 27

Austin Dragon Boat Festival

Image Credit: Austin Dragon Boat Festival

Enjoy friendly, competitive dragon boat races at the 15th Annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race. In addition to the races, there will be a variety of dance, music and martial arts performances. Children’s activities include a bouncy castle, origami, calligraphy and more!  Saturday, April 27, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Festival Beach on Lady Bird Lake. Free Admission.

Dragon Boat History

 

Festival Beach
2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street
Austin, TX 78702
 

Bengali New Year Festival – April 20

Bengali New Year Festival

The Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin presents the Bengali New Year Festival, Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens. The festival showcases the historically rich, colorful culture of Bangladesh featuring traditional foods, dress, indigenous arts and crafts, open air performances of music and dance, and a children’s cultural program. Free Admission and Parking | Open to the Public

Fiesta Gardens
2100 Jesse E. Segovia Street
Austin, TX 78702

 

Travel Class: CHINA |THE HIDDEN DESTINATIONS @ Austin Downtown REI – April 16

HI Austin Travel Class China

Join Hostelling International-Austin to learn about Travel to China | The Hidden Destinations on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Austin Downtown REI. Additional topics include Chinese culture, current challenges, its people, how to approach the country, and best ways for budget travel. This program will be interpreted into American Sign Language (ASL). FREE | Registration Required

Austin Downtown REI
601 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
 

South Asian New Year Festival – April 13

South Asian New Year Festival

The South Asian New Year Festival showcases the historically rich, colorful culture of South Asian countries and features traditional South Asian foods, ethnic dress, indigenous arts and crafts, and open air performances of music and dance. FREE and open to the public. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (Rain Date: April 14), from Noon to 9 p.m. at Zilker Hillside Theater.

Zilker Hillside Theater
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
 

April Rain School of Chinese Dance Spring Showcase – April 13

April Rain School Chinese Dance Spring Showcase 2013

April Rain School of Chinese Dance presents its 2013 Spring Showcase, “The Winds of Spring,” Saturday, April 13, 2013, at LBJ High School beginning at 7 p.m. Enjoy elegant classical Chinese dances, ethnic and folk dances, and music.

Tickets: $5 | Purchase by emailing contact@aprilrainchinesedance.com or $7 at the door.

LBJ High School
7309 Lazy Creek Dr.
Austin, TX 78724
 

Leela – An Indian Community Theatre Presents PANTS & PERCEPTIONS @ Salvage Vanguard Theatre | April 5, 6 and April 12, 13

Leela Pants & Perceptions April 2013

Leela – An Indian Community Theatre presents its first ever stage production, a double bill of original plays, PANTS & PERCEPTIONS, the first two Fridays and Saturdays of April, 2013, at 8 p.m. Hosted by LuckyChaos Theater Projects.

TICKETS

Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 E. Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722