Music of India

Music of India at Levitt Pavilion This evening was curated byA3PConnections features saxophonists Aditya Phadke and Philip Scarff, Indian Folk Singer Malancha Chakraborty, Indian Folk Keyboardist AliAZ, Tabla player Ramesh Iyer, and Cincinnati rock band TasteFull.

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Thank You and Farewell 100 Drayton Street!

For the past nine years, through the generosity of countless supporters and partners, the Welcoming Centre has been able to call 100 Drayton Street, Bowden: home. However, the building has now been sold and our existing lease expires at the end of this year. The Welcoming Centre will continue to create a safe, supportive, and…

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Home Ground Live! –A Welcoming Week Poetic Dance and Music Performance

“Home Ground Live,” a Welcoming Week event, is a one-day performance that extends the “Home Ground” interactive exhibit, which is on display August 12th through September 25th, 2022 at the VALA Art Center. “Home Ground Live!” is a poetic dance and music performance that takes place on the Buoyant Stage in Downtown Park in Redmond,…

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Welcoming Week Issaquah

Come together for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community in honor of Welcoming America Week. Festivities include music, world dances, informational booths and food trucks. Wearing traditional dress is encouraged. Everyone is welcome! Stop by one of the informational booths to meet community partners, non-profit organizations and various City…

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Welcoming Festival

Welcoming Festival Sunday, September 18, 2022, 1pm-4pm at Market Square Park in downtown Blacksburg. A celebration featuring entertainment, food, vendors and family fun! In case of severe weather the event might be canceled. Please check our website updates.

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Cultural Potluck

Join us to experience flavors and traditions from around the world! Make Otomi dolls, paint paper fans, play the Mexican lottery or get a beautiful design painted with henna, while enjoying some samosas from India or pan de concha and tamales from Mexico. Let’s celebrate #WelcomingWeek2022 together as a community! Learn more about about #WelcomingWeek2022 here: https://welcomingamerica.org/initiatives/welcoming-week https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=402980138678444&set=a.251861070457019   ——————————————-…

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Salsa on the Square and Choloteca “afterparty”

A live salsa band and instruction and subsequent “afterparty” performance by Choloteca, Atlanta’s popular Latinx “party with a mission” which aims to create an inclusive space for all identities who want to jam out to Latin track. Event also includes authentic merchandise, food and event drink vendors, primarily Latin-American themed options. Free

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Bilingual Book reading and presentation Cuentos para tí y para mí | Tales for you and me by Giselle Rincón

Join Giselle Rincón and the storytime and book presentation for Cuentos para tí y para mí | Tales for you and me, a book full of tales, rhymes and recipes. This book expresses the culture of Latin America through children’s poems, rhymes, riddles, tongue twisters, sayings and recipes for the whole family to enjoy!  …

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Multicultural Zumba

Join us as for a Welcoming Week event and celebrate cultures from around the world through dance! Enjoy a FREE 90-minute Zumba class led by multiple instructors, each highlighting styles from different cultures. All ages and all abilities welcome. Additional activities will be available for children while you move to rhythms from around the world! Snacks…

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