Wednesday, May 8 · 7 - 9pm PDT
Experimental Media Lab (xMPL)
UC Irvine Campus Irvine, CA 92697
This event is Co-sponsored by UCI Music Department
Doors open: 10:30 PM
Curfew: 4:00 AM
21+
Elsewhere, BK
Ushka
DJ Rekha
Carmen Sandiego
Myyuh
and more
Bollywood Disco: Proud Edition by the legendary DJ Rekha returns to The Sultan Room to kick off Pride. Offering Rain opens with classic item numbers, followed by a live performance by breakout artist Sheherazaad. Don’t miss your dance pe chance to your favorite filmi classics and disco grooves.
Valid identification is required for entry. Acceptable forms of ID include an unexpired US government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport. Foreign passports are also accepted. Please note that expired IDs, photocopies, photographs, or digital copies of IDs will not be accepted.
You're also welcome to have dinner beforehand right next door at our sister venue, The Turk's Inn. They're open for dinner Wed-Thurs and Sun 6pm-11pm, and Fri-Sat 6pm-midnight. Make reservations via Resy to secure your table. https://resy.com/cities/ny/the-turks-inn
Please note our venue is standing room only, with very limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure one of the few seats. If you require special accommodation, please inform our staff.
We strive to create an inclusive, safe space here at The Sultan Room. We do not tolerate any acts of harassment, aggression, racism, bigotry or hatred of any kind.
Our venue is completely wheelchair accessible, with an entry ramp, ADA bathrooms in each space, and an elevator to the rooftop.
The Dance Floor
Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:00 pm
There are two ways to access this free event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. Click here to learn more and reserve.
The iconic DJ Rekha transmits their groovy sounds to your ear at Lincoln Center’s Silent Disco this summer under the stars! DJ Rekha (born Rekha Malhotra) is a producer, curator, educator, and founder of “Basement Bhangra,” one of NYC’s longest-running club nights. They've performed in festivals, clubs, and community spaces worldwide. Their dynamic DJ sets incorporate South Asian Diasporic dance music with ears to a global sound that builds inclusive environments of joy. They have been featured on Broadway, NPR, Taste the Nation, Celebrate Brooklyn, and Central Park SummerStage. Join us for an unforgettable night on The Dance Floor!
DJ Rekha curates a week-long series of silent disco DJs from July 10-July 14. Full line-up:
July 10 - Rajuju
July 11 - Offering Rain
July 12 - Ashu Rai
July 13 - DJ Rekha
July 14 - Roshni Samlal
Saturday, July 20, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Grand Central Parkway/Whitestone Expressway between 111 St. and College Point Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
Queens’ very own DJ Rekha brings the energy of their legendary party Basement Bhangra back to the World’s Borough. Transcending the sonic borders of hip-hop, dancehall and diasporic grooves, they return to Flushing Meadows for Basement Bhangra Beyond with Priya Ragu, a Swiss singer-songwriter born to Sri Lankan-Tamil parents, whose debut LP Santhosam is an infectious summer soundtrack with buoyant beats, the NYC debut of Lady Pista whose remix of Diljit Dosanjh’s Naina is tearing up dance floors across continents, and Ami Dang, a sitar vocalist from Baltimore whose LP The Living World’s Demands weaves ancient stories with the sound of contemporary experimental, pop, and electronic music with the sounds of South Asia. Plus on the decks for an extended set, the cultural instigator DJ Rekha joins this unforgettable line-up with an array of percussionists, dancers, the signature Bhangra dance lesson and special guests.
Tagmo x DJ Rekha x Jazbah presents: Holi by the Water
Join us for an amazing Holi celebration! Experience the vibrant colors, lively music, and delicious food as we come together to spread love and joy. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event by the water!
🎨🌈 The ticket price includes 2 color packets and sweets. Outside colors are not permitted
Date: April 14, 2024
Time: 2 PM - 7 PM
Location: Cobble Fish, 89 South St Pier 16, New York, NY 10038
Dress in White!
Music by: DJ Rekha and DJ Tauba. Let loose and soak in the infectious energy as you revel in the spirit of Holi.
🌧️ Rain date: April 21
Age: 18+ only
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About our Community Partners:
The Culture Tree: The Culture Tree promotes cultural literacy about South Asia through language and educational & cultural programs. Our goal is to create empathy, respect and understanding towards all different cultures and further inclusivity, while still helping address questions about Identity with heritage cultures.
Rupee Beer: Named Best Beer For World Food is specially crafted for Indian, spicy & global cuisine by one of the most influential figures in craft beer. Brewed light, smooth & refreshing, find their Basmati Rice Lager, India Pale Ale & Mango Wheat Ale at select Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Costco, Total Wine & Indian restaurants across NYC.
It's Ok Yaar: It's Ok Yaar is Your Immigrant Friend . We educate, entertain & empower South Asian immigrants to build a fulfilling life abroad. We combine deep research with relatable, real-life experiences to guide you through immigration, careers, and everything in between.
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite. Early bird tickets are sold out. Contact us if you need a discount on group tickets (5+)
No refunds. Please let us know if you need to transfer your ticket to someone else
DJ Rekha’s Bollywood Disco: Bolliday Edition at the Sultan Room
Filmi Classics Eclectic Disco Grooves
DJ Rekha
DJ Offering Rain
+ Guest
Visuals by Ulfat Love
Valid identification is required for entry. Acceptable forms of ID include an unexpired US government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport. Foreign passports are also accepted. Please note that expired IDs, photocopies, photographs, or digital copies of IDs will not be accepted.
You're also welcome to have dinner beforehand right next door at our sister venue, The Turk's Inn. They're open for dinner Wed-Thurs and Sun 6pm-11pm, and Fri-Sat 6pm-midnight. Make reservations via Resy to secure your table. https://resy.com/cities/ny/the-turks-inn
Please note our venue is standing room only, with very limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure one of the few seats. If you require special accommodation, please inform our staff.
We strive to create an inclusive, safe space here at The Sultan Room. We do not tolerate any acts of harassment, aggression, racism, bigotry or hatred of any kind.
Our venue is completely wheelchair accessible, with an entry ramp, ADA bathrooms in each space, and an elevator to the rooftop.
Bollywood Disco: Choose Ur Fam Thxgiving Edition at the Sultan Room
Filmi Classics Eclectic Disco Grooves
DJ Rekha
DJ RuBot
DJ Offering Rain
Performance by Malai
Visuals by Ulfat Love
Valid identification is required for entry. Acceptable forms of ID include an unexpired US government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport. Foreign passports are also accepted. Please note that expired IDs, photocopies, photographs, or digital copies of IDs will not be accepted.
You're also welcome to have dinner beforehand right next door at our sister venue, The Turk's Inn. They're open for dinner Wed-Thurs and Sun 6pm-11pm, and Fri-Sat 6pm-midnight. Make reservations via Resy to secure your table. https://resy.com/cities/ny/the-turks-inn
Please note our venue is standing room only, with very limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure one of the few seats. If you require special accommodation, please inform our staff.
We strive to create an inclusive, safe space here at The Sultan Room. We do not tolerate any acts of harassment, aggression, racism, bigotry or hatred of any kind.
Our venue is completely wheelchair accessible, with an entry ramp, ADA bathrooms in each space, and an elevator to the rooftop.
SUN, NOV 19, 2023
12:00 PM
NOV 19, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In-Person Tickets:
$20 adults/$15 member adults/all children $8
Flushing Town Hall no longer requires visitors or performers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19; wearing a mask is optional but recommended. For more details, please visit www.flushingtownhall.org/covid-safety
Can't make it in person? Watch this show from anywhere in the world! Get virtual access with a Culture Stream subscription ($5/month - cancel anytime) to get LIVE and ON-DEMAND access to watch whenever you want!
9th Annual Diwali Festival
Celebrate Diwali with this all-ages festival and dance party, featuring DJ Rekha and Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, Srijan Dance Company with special guest dancers! Enjoy Indian classical and folk dance performances that showcase the story of Diwali, and then DJ Rekha will get you dancing with Bollywood-inspired music that combines Punjabi music with hip-hop. Explore rangoli design with Anju Gupta, discover Indian food and recipes with Chef Nupur and Queens Curry Kitchen, as well as Indian block printing, henna, Hindi calligraphy and more.
Join comedians Maya Deshmukh and Arti Gollapudi for their yearly celebration of Diwali. A celebration of lights with a performance featuring an all-South Asian lineup of comedians followed by a dance party with music from DJ Rekha!
Special Guests include:
Usama Siddiquee
Sureni Weerasekera
Nikita Redkar
Amamah Sardar
7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
$15 GA
Ages 21+
*This event will be mixed seated/standing. Arrive early for best seat selection
Friday, November 03, 2023 at 7:30 pm
There are two ways to access this free event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. Click here to learn more and reserve.
The multitalented DJ, producer, curator, and activist DJ Rekha is a pioneer in live-mixing Bhangra and Bollywood songs with electronic music and Hip-Hop. Rekha's first LP, 2008’s DJ Rekha presents Basement Bhangra, featured a collaboration with Wyclef Jean and received a Best DJ Album nomination at the PLUG Awards. Appointed the “Ambassador of Bhangra” by The New York Times, Newsweek has credited Rekha as being one of the most influential South Asians in the U.S. An inductee into New York City's People’s Hall of Fame, Rekha was an official DJ for the 2017 Women's March on Washington. For this autumn celebration dance party at the Atrium, Rekha will spin an eclectic mix of South Asian dance floor hits accompanied by dynamic visuals, live percussion, and professional dancers.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or guestexperience@lincolncenter.org.
On September 23rd from 12-4pm, join GoFB for our second annual community-centric fundraiser, SaturBAY. The theme this year is 'The Water is Calling'—a call to action, a call to play and a call to celebrate. There will be music from DJ Rekha, food from Nha Minh, boating tours with local dragon boat teams, kayak tours with Upstream Alliance, biking tutorials with Bike NY, a 5k Fun Run with Queens Distance Runners, art workshops and more!
Entry to the event will be entirely free and open to the public. Fundraising will happen primarily online. Any amount you’re able to contribute plays a critical role in sustaining GoFB’s work in the watershed.
GoFB has always been sustained by our local communities and park users. Whether that be water quality sampling, organizing for land use equity, installing oyster cages, cleaning up the shoreline or fundraising—we could not take care of our local waters without you.
GoFB needs your support now more than ever. From Mets owner Steve Cohen’s proposal to take over 50 acres of parkland to build a casino, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposal for a Flushing Creek storm gate, to a federally funded resilience study for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, proposed projects and policies across the waterfront have the potential to forever alter Flushing Waterways. In the midst of this potential change, GoFB sustains grassroots coalitions, manages community science initiatives and organizes public education campaigns so that the proposed investments result in the ecologically just future that our communities and ecologies deserve.
The water is calling—join us as we answer the call together!
Use this map for help getting to the FMCP public boat launch via walking or biking from Mets-Willets Point and Flushing Main Street, or see below for directions.
Coming from the Mets-Willets Point 7 Train station:
Exit the train on the Citi Field side.
Enter the Citi Field gate and walk along the sidewalk next to Citi Field, keeping the stadium to your immediate right.
Exit Citi Field onto Boat Basin Pl.
Cross Shea Rd and walk under the highway overpass.
Carefully cross Marina Rd (there are no pedestrian lights) to get to the Promenade. At this point, you should see the Candela Structures nearby/ahead.
Turn right onto the Promenade and walk until you reach the public kayak/canoe launch.
Coming from the Flushing Main Street 7 Train station:
Head North on Main Street toward Northern Blvd.
Cross Northern Blvd and turn left onto it—you want to walk on the North side of the Blvd.
Follow the Northern Blvd sidewalk until it reaches the bridge. Find the path to the Pedestrian bridge located on the far right side of the Northern Blvd bridge (entrance is across the street from Chun Fook Funeral Services). The Pedestrian bridge is named "Flushing Bay Promenade" on Google Maps.
Walk along the Pedestrian bridge and follow it to the pedestrian crosswalk located at the end.
Cross the crosswalk and turn left onto the Promenade.
Follow the promenade past the DOT site and keep walking until you reach the public kayak/canoe launch.
+DJ Rekha & Currency Audio added to the line up. Time 11:55pm-4am
MIDival Punditz Cyber Mehfil Tour
The MIDIval Punditz, consisting of Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj, are renowned electronic musicians from India. They have gained global recognition for seamlessly blending traditional Indian instruments with innovative electronic rhythms. Their collaborations with international artists have solidified their position as trailblazers in the world music scene.
Thursday October 12, 2023
6-9pm
Manny Cantor Center
197 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
Join us for an evening of artistic dedications and special performances, a cocktail reception, and dinner. I will be one of the honorees presented by Bushra Rehman. Funds raised from this event will directly support the work of hundreds of AAPI artists and arts groups, as well as help A4 provide services throughout the year and beyond.
Kick of the Diwali season at
AIA’s 36th @ Deepawali
South Street Seaport Sun Oct. 1, 5:30 pm
The Legendary DJ Rekha(Basement Bhangra) Live
with MC Reena Shah,
Alisha Desai, Juhi Desai,
Elizabeth Pupo-Walker on Percussion, Avish on Dhol
Free All Ages followed by Fireworks Show
Up next from Diversity Plaza: Documenting as Resistance!
Our second community archiving day “Sounds of the Neighborhood,” will take place on Saturday August 19 in the heart of Jackson Heights featuring none other than Jackson Height’s own @djrekha on @thesonicycle . The event will be live streamed and include an opening set by @selectorperalta as well community decks for all those dusty records you’ve been waiting to shake off and share with the hood.
As we continue mobilizing our mean green dancing machine block by block to document the plaza through music and radio storytelling, we ask what quintessential #sounds make you think of Diversity Plaza? What are great #musical #memories you have of this place? Would you like to interview a friend or tell us about your favorite album?
Make sure to join us and do your part for the forthcoming collection to be deposited with American Folklife Center at The Library of Congress.
FREE WITH TICKET | FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 | 7.30PM
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
A free dance lesson will be offered at the beginning of the show!
FREE TICKETS ONLINE VIA RESERVE BUTTON HERE.
Bhangra ambassador DJ Rekha delivers the exuberance and energy of Basement Bhangra live to the Levitt Pavilion with special guests including Reena Shah.
DJ Rekha (born Rekha Malhotra) is a DJ, producer, curator, and educator. Their dynamic dub and hip-hop informed DJ sets often incorporate South Asian Diasporic dance music with ears to a global sound that resonates with dancefloors across the planet. They have shared the stage with many artists including AR Rahman, Yoko Ono, the Roots, M.I.A and have performed in festivals, clubs, and community spaces worldwide including the inaugural Women’s March and Obama’s White House, London Mela, 5X Fest, SXSW, Sundance.
They founded Basement Bhangra, in 1997, one of NYC’s longest-running club nights. Their debut album "DJ Rekha presents Basement Bhangra" (featuring a track with Wyclef Jean) won much critical acclaim and was nominated for best DJ album by the 2008 Plug Awards. They are the founder of Basement Bhangra™, Bollywood Disco, Lipstick Optional, and co-founder of Mutiny (with Vivek Bald) and Ronak (with Atif Ateeq) club nights.
As a sound designer and producer Rekha worked for the TONY award-winning Broadway Show, "Bridge and Tunnel," and received a Drama Desk Award nomination for their work on the play "Rafta Rafta." Rekha was the associate producer for the NPR Radio Documentary, "A Feet in Two Worlds." They created the opening theme (with Raj Makhija and David Sharma) for Padma Lakshmi’s Hulu show, “Taste the Nation.” They have done remixes for artists that range from Meredith Monk to Major Lazer.
DJ Rekha was NYU's A/P/A Artist-in-Residence for 2006-2007. They have received numerous community awards and in 2009 were inducted into the New York City's Peoples’ Hall of Fame. DJ Rekha was the first intern for Sakhi for South Asian Women, a board member at Chhaya CDC., and a founding member of South Asian Youth Action. They have curated music and events for Celebrate Brooklyn, Central Park Summerstage, South Asian Lodge at Sundance, DJ City, and Sona Restaurant. DJ Rekha was a Grand Marshall of the 9th Annual NYC Dance Parade in 2015. They hold a BA in Urban Studies from Queens College and a Master’s of Science in Comparative Media Studies from MIT.
As featured on Nina Roberts
DJ REKHA: TURNING 'CAB DRIVER MUSIC' INTO A VIABLE BUSINESS
QUEENS LIVE! DJ REKHA'S BASEMENT BHANGRA BACCHANAL: DJ REKHA / MALKIT SINGH WITH LIVE BAND / DJ ANA / ROLEX RASATHY / PARAM SINGH / DHOLI ANURADHA / THE SHADOW NOTES AND GUESTS
Sunday, July 23, 2023
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Grand Central Parkway/Whitestone Expressway between 111 St. and College Point Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
Bhangra ambassador & SummerStage veteran DJ Rekha brings home the exuberance and energy of Basement Bhangra with a diverse array of artists for a Bacchanal edition to the world’s borough, Queens at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Joining DJ Rekha onstage is Punjabi music legend and King of Bhangra, Malkit Singh—and his live band; DJ Ana, Chutney Soca DJ mainstay and “Island Girl” of East Indian descent; Rolex Rasathy, a professionally trained Carnatic musician heavily influenced by jazz, R&B, and hip-hop; Param Singh, Punjabi singer who broke out with his 2016 hit “Daru Badnaam” with Kamal Kahlon, which has more than a billion views on YouTube; the self-taught dholki musician Dholi Anuradha, and The Shadow Notes, who draw haunting hooks and arcane beats from their homelands of Trinidad and Punjab.
Queens Live! Concert presented in partnership by Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and NYC Parks. Promotional support for Queens Live! provided by the NYC & Company Foundation.
Bollywood Disco: Proud Edition
Filmi Classics Eclectic Disco Grooves
Friday June 2, 2023
Doors at 11pm
DJ Rekha
DJ Sumie
DJ Offering Rain
LaWhore Vagistan
Visuals by Ulfat Love
Kick off Pride Month with Bollywood Disco: Proud Edition by the legendary DJ Rekha and the return of Bollywood Disco mainstay, DJ Sumie. DJ Offering Rain opens the night and sets a groovy vibe plus everyone's favorite desi drag aunty LaWhore Vagistan graces the dance floor. Don’t miss the chance to ring in Pride with your favorite filmi classics and disco grooves.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Grand Central Parkway/Whitestone Expressway between 111 St. and College Point Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
Bhangra ambassador & SummerStage veteran DJ Rekha brings home the exuberance and energy of Basement Bhangra with a diverse array of artists for a Bacchanal edition to the world’s borough, Queens at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Joining DJ Rekha onstage is Punjabi music legend and King of Bhangra, Malkit Singh—and his live band; DJ Ana, Chutney Soca DJ mainstay and “Island Girl” of East Indian descent; Rolex Rasathy, a professionally trained Carnatic musician heavily influenced by jazz, R&B, and hip-hop; Param Singh, Punjabi singer who broke out with his 2016 hit “Daru Badnaam” with Kamal Kahlon, which has more than a billion views on YouTube; the self-taught dholki musician Dholi Anuradha, and The Shadow Notes, who draw haunting hooks and arcane beats from their homelands of Trinidad and Punjab.
Please join us for an opening celebration of the Queens Museum’s Spring 2023 exhibitions: Tracey Rose: Shooting Down Babylon and Aliza Nisenbaum: Queens, Lindo y Querido.
The afternoon celebration will include exhibition walkthroughs with the artists; a reception featuring live music from DJ Rekha, drinks and food from the new Unisphere Cafe by the August Tree, and drop-in family art making.
SCHEDULE:
1-4pm: Drop-in Family Art Making Workshops
2-5pm: Reception featuring DJ Rekha playing dub, hip-hop and South Asian Diasporic music. Open bar (while supplies last) with beer from Queens Museum beer sponsor EBBS and lunch boxes for purchase with specialities from the new Unisphere Cafe by The August Tree.
3pm: Queens, Lindo y Querido exhibition walkthrough with Aliza Nisenbaum
4pm: Shooting Down Babylon exhibition walkthrough with Tracey Rose
Venga a celebrar con nosotrxs la inauguración de las exposiciones Tracey Rose: Shooting Down Babylon y Aliza Nisenbaum: Queens, Lindo y Querido.
La celebración en la tarde incluirá recorridos por la exposición con los artistas; una recepción con música en vivo de DJ Rekha, bebidas y comida del nuevo Unisphere Café por August Tree y talleres de arte familiar sin cita previa.
HORARIOS:
1-4pm: Talleres de arte para toda la familia
2-5pm: Recepción con DJ Rekha tocando dub, hip-hop y música de la diáspora del sur de Asia. Barra libre (hasta agotar existencias) con cerveza del patrocinador EBBS del Queens Museum y almuerzo en cajas a la venta con especialidades del nuevo Unisphere Cafe de The August Tree.
3pm: Queens, Lindo y Querido Tour de la exposición con Aliza Nisenbaum
4pm: Shooting Down Babylon Tour de la exposición con Tracey Rose
Ticket includes event admission and one pack of gulaal (Holi color). Additional food, drinks, and gulaal available for purchase. Bring state ID or passport. Must show ticket at door. No food, drink or colors outside of event space. No smoking.
Eat, drink and celebrate Holi with food by TAGMO, drinks by Cobblefish and live music by DJ Rekha! Throw colors overlooking the waterfront. Dress in your best whites to let Holi colors shine!
Disco Tehran celebrates Nowrouz, Iranian New Year, and the arrival of spring in solidarity with WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM.
ARTISTS
ETRAN DE L’AÏR (LIVE)
LUCKY CHOPS (LIVE)
DJ REKHA
RAHILL
AISHA MIRZA
DJ TRESDOS
GOOGOOSH DOLLS (LIVE)
MIRZA
This show will fundraise to provide VPN connections for Iranians to bypass severe internet filtrations in Iran.
Disco Tehran is a funky warm dance party & live performance project that connects NY to the era of 1970s discotheques in Iran. Each party explores groovy throwbacks and rare music from the Asian continent, Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
21+
Celebrate Women’s History Month and twenty-five years of First Saturdays! This month’s theme honors the pivotal role of women and nonbinary people in social, political, and aesthetic movements for liberation. The evening’s programs highlight our recently opened exhibitions A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration and Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter: “Ain’t I a Woman.”
DJ Rekha spins in the 3rd Floor Beaux-Arts Court from 7-10pm, after a day of programming which includes talks from Fariha Róisín, Gaiutra Bahadur, C Pam Zhang and more.
This program is free; advance registration is required. Purchase separate tickets to Thierry Mugler: Couturissime for $25. Member tickets to the exhibition are free. Not a Member? Join today!
Admission is subject to our capacity at the time of your arrival. Coat check is available in a limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
Welcome 2023 with Ajna & DJ Rekha!
It might be cold outside but it's about to get hotter than New Delhi in July at the Atrium when Lincoln Center favorite DJ Rekha, an internationally recognized pioneer in the sonic art of live mixing Bollywood hits with contemporary electronic music, takes the turntables for the best Bhangra dance party in Manhattan. If you're new to Indian dance, no worries: Minila Shah, the founder of the New York City-based woman and minority owned performing arts organization Ajna Dance Company, will be on hand to teach you all the basics. After the lesson, the company will take the lead on the dance floor. Experience the grace, thrill, freedom and fun of Bhangra firsthand for an all-ages appropriate New Year's celebration that will kick your New Year off in style!
This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating and entry are first-come, first-served; the line will form at the Atrium’s entrance on Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd Street.
Bollywood Disco’s Brooklyn debut at the amazing event space The Sultan Room, with legendary DJ Rekha and the Occupy the Disco’s DJ Rubot spinning til late.
Expect a range of dance floor delights with this all queer line up. DJ Offering Rain opens the night, plus a special performance or two if you earn it by LA based Lal Batti.
Happy Bollidays.
Tickets are available on Dice
Note: This is a 21+ event
Join us for a fabulous party for the launch of Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion
A Conversation & Celebration @ The Strand Bookstore
DECEMBER 9TH
"Enchanting."--Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk
“Endearing, irreverent, and engaging." -DJ Rekha
For readers of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous and My Brilliant Friend, Bushra Rehman's new novel is an unforgettable story about female friendship and queer love in a Muslim-American community.
You can't get tickets at the door and the event will probably sell-out, so do RSVP. Tickets for the event available here.
Doors open 6:30 PM
6:30: Mingling, Music by DJ Rekha
7 PM: Conversation with Bushra Rehman and Rajiv Mohabir
8 PM: Book signing, Mingling, Music DJ Rekha
Thank you to the sponsors: The Strand Bookstore, Asian American Writers’ Workshop, Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU & South Asian Womxn’s Creative Collective!
At the December edition of Cocktails & Culture, The Museum of the City of New York celebrates the winter solstice season and their brand-new exhibition, City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space. Groove into the holidays with DJ Rekha, founder of the legendary Basement Bhangra, the long-running and inclusive NYC club night that championed a style of South Asian dance music infused with hip-hop and dancehall beats.
Brush up your cookie-decorating skills at a hands-on gingerbread cookie decorating session with Amy of Amy's Bread -- then check out MCNY's new Gingerbread NYC installation featuring spectacular gingerbread displays created by top bakeries and amateur bakers from all five boroughs.
Enjoy solstice-themed cocktails, delicious food from Kwik Meal-our pop-up cafe, curator-led gallery tours, and more!
Enhance your visit by joining one of our expert Museum Guides and other guests to explore our newest exhibition, Food in New York: Bigger Than the Plate for a specially-discounted one-hour guided tour that includes one free drink.
About DJ Rekha:
DJ Rekha, née Rekha Malhotra, pioneered the merging of Bhangra and Bollywood sounds with contemporary electronic dance music. Rooted in hip-hop and dub their DJ sets range from Brazilian Baile Funk to Balkan Beats and everything in between. They founded Bollywood Disco, co-founded Mutiny and Basement Bhangra club nights -- one of NYC’s longest-running club nights (1997-2017). Their debut album "DJ Rekha presents Basement Bhangra" (featuring a track with Wyclef Jean) won much critical acclaim. They were named "Ambassador of Bhangra" by The New York Times. They have curated events for Celebrate Brooklyn and Central Park SummerStage, and have performed at the Obama White House and internationally. djrekha.com
Event Logistics (Subject to change based on NYC regulations)
For more information about the Museum’s COVID Guidelines, please check our "Plan Your Visit" page.
Please contact programs@mcny.org with any questions
Accessibility: Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.
We invite you to celebrate the sounds of the South Asian diaspora with The Foreign Affair and Instagram! DJ Rekha of Basement Bhangra joins new disruptors like Nino Brown and DJ Ana in this event brings together a collective of dynamic and global BRWN artists for a night of cultural connection and expression through music. With influences ranging across countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Trinidad and so much more, we welcome you to our culture, our music, our frequencies.
We welcome you to frequency:BRWN.
What we’re most proud of: a diverse lineup of Indo-Caribbean, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Pakistani and Indian artists.
This event is FREE for the community, RSVP here.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: November 11th
- Time: 7pm - 1am (doors open at 6:30pm)
- Venue: Somewhere in NYC (secret location will be shared closer to date with RSVP)
- Admission: FREE with confirmed RSVP. You can RSVP with a +1. Entry is first come, first serve and based on capacity.
- Ages 18+
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