3rd Friday Special Performance: Indian Dance by Shalaka Kulkarni

The performance will begin right after the 3rd Friday Free Admission Museum Tour, which runs from 6:00 to 6:45 PM. The tour is also free and you can RSVP through our website.

This 3rd Friday, 6:45–7:10 PM, we’re excited to welcome Shalaka Kulkarni for a beautiful performance of Indian dance. 

Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Artist Bio

Asian-American, Shalaka Kulkarni is an interdisciplinary dance artist trained in Indian Classical dance who creates experiences that bridge the ancient and contemporary while uplifting marginalized voices. As an actor, filmmaker, dancer and choreographer, she has toured her work in India, US and Europe. In Chicago, she has presented her work at various events, venues and festivals, such as Athenaeum Theatre, Harper College, Chicago Cultural Center, Depaul University, Chopin Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art, Dance Chicago Festivals, High Concept Labs, Loyola University, The Mccormick Center, Lions Club 100th Anniversary, Links Hall, Elastic Arts, Ruth Page Performing Arts, Columbia College Chicago, Newport Theater, Dominican University as well as has created work for numerous independent performers and artists. She is a recipient of various awards for her choreography and dance work.

Accessibility

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art's Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.

If you have any programming questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.