16 May - 14 September 2008 Pearson Gallery, The British Library, London NW1 2DB Admission free How to get there Opening hours Discover the epic story of the Ramayana, and follow Prince Rama's quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita with the help of an army of monkeys. Over 100 gorgeous 17th-century Indian manuscript paintings are on display in this major exhibition. The brightly-coloured scenes are packed with incident: battle scenes with 10-headed Ravana, the monkey kingdom of Kishkindha, white elephants and exotic flora, and finally the moment when Rama and Sita are reunited. This exhibition explores the story and how it has been...

When: Fri, May 16, 2008, 3:00pm
Where: Pearson Gallery, The British Library, London NW1 2DB, Pearson Gallery, The British Library, London NW1 2DB , London

What do the pledge of allegiance, Chuck E. Cheese, Jeffrey Dahmer and "Three's Company" have in common? They're all clues in Vijai Nathan's scavenger hunt for faith, hope and the meaning of life in America. With a father who's obsessed with McDonald's and Marx, a sister who's a Born Again Christian and a mother who warns her of the legend of the "cat baby," what's a good Indian girl to believe? Since 1997, Vijai Nathan has performed stand-up comedy both nationally and internationally. Credits include: The Montreal International Comedy Festival, The Smithsonian Institute and the Smirnoff International Comedy Festival in South...

When: Sat, May 17, 2008, 7:00pm
Where: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center - University of Maryland College Park, Metro Accessible - Green Line, College Park , Intersection of Stadium Drive and University Blvd., Washington, D.C.

Best of the Best National Dance Competition (B.O.B.) is proud to announce its 4th Annual Dance Competition will be in Chicago for the second year. B.O.B. showcases winners from the top South Asian dance competitions around the nation and gives every team the opportunity to square off against each other to determine who is truly "Best of the Best!" The show will be held once again at the world-renown Arie Crown Theatre in McCormick Place on April 19, 2008. For more event information and tickets, visit www.bobchicago.com.

When: Sun, May 18, 2008, 6:00pm
Where: Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois , Chicago

Bring your stories, your poems, your music, your jokes to this inclusive artistic space. It's the last one before our "summer hiatus" -- the next open mic won't be until August! So if you've never performed at SubDrift, or any other open mic...what are you waiting for??

When: Mon, May 19, 2008, 7:00pm
Where: Bohemian Caverns, 2001 Eleventh Street N.W. , U Street., Washington, D.C.

ARIZ Presents Summer Beats 2008 - 3 hours and 30 minutes of non-stop entertainment live featuring Atif Aslam, Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma, Amanat Ali with 40 musicians and dancers. Best quality heart pumping 40000-50000 watts sound, Lasers lighting and 2 screens showcasing South Asia's finest singing most popular songs LIVE. All our artists will be singing hits songs from latest and hottest Bollywood movies rocking the charts in India and Internationally. Some of your favorite songs: **Atif Aslam - Pehli Nazar, Doorie,Aadat, Tere Bin **Kailash Kher - Allah Ke Bande, Teri Deewani, Show me your Jalwa **Richa Sharma - OSO song, Saawariya, Goal, Mahi...

When: Sat, May 31, 2008, 8:00pm
Where: Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton NJ , New York

Rupa and the April Fishes show that there is nothing that cannot be re-invented. While the band is based out of San Francisco, their songs are sung in French, Spanish, English, and Hindi that range in style from Indian ragas to sultry tangos to Gypsy waltzes or bossa novas. Rupa, a doctor part-time, uses her patients’ experiences to fuel her thoughtful, musical work. Sold-out shows and collaborations with other like-minded artists prove that breaking down barriers may be the thing to do. Their debut album is eXtraOrdinary rendition.

When: Sun, June 29, 2008, 3:00pm
Where: Central Park, Rumsey Playfield in Central Park , Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side., New York