Dive Into the Rich Tapestry of the Indian Summer Festival (July 4 – 14)

ByJon Dykstra July 3, 2024September 13, 2024

Delhi-born, US-based artist Arushi Jain combines classical Indian music with modular synthesizers in her electronic music soundscapes. She is performing on a bill with Sheherazaad and Piu at Performance Works on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Indian Summer Festival. Photo: facebook.com/indiansummercanada

The 14th annual Indian Summer Festival takes place July 4 – 14, with most events scheduled at Granville Island locations. The Opening Party: Paradox is set for the ‘Jharokha Garden’ at Performance Works on Thursday, July 4 at 7 p.m. Musical performances by Shruti Ramani with Raagaverse and DJ duo Lil India will be accompanied by a flavours of India tasting menu created by Chef Tushar Tondvalkar. The CBC’s Baneet Braich will host the event. Performance Works hosts a series of Tiffin Talk sessions on Sunday, July 7, that explore a number of topics, including deep dish memories (“A Taste of Nostalgia“), music as a social force (“Music as Resistance“), and the fine line between heirloom artisans and mainstream fashion (“The Line Between“). Modular synthesist Arushi Jain, preparing for her first North American headlining tour, plays Performance Works on July 11 with Sheherazaad and Piu. In all, more than 80 artists will be featured during the festival. For a complete schedule of the music, art, and talks planned, check out the ISF 2024 website.

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Jon Dykstra

Jon is a long-time Metro Vancouver resident where he owns an interior design firm and home design publication. As a prolific writer who enjoys much of what Metro Vancouver has to offer, he couldn't help but write about the goings on in Metro Vancouver which resulted in the launch of The Burrard Bulletin.