MELA
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 8:00PM
Venue: Chicago Women’s Parks & Gardens
Address: 1801 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Kalapriya’s annual Mela outdoor festival is back! Join us for a fantastic day of fun with South Asian music, dance, food, and crafts! Experience incredible performances by local, national, and international musicians and dancers, taste some authentic food, enjoy arts and crafts, shop at local retail vendors, and wear some body art from henna artists!

Festival Lineup: Funkadesi, Nizami Qawwali, Do The Needful, The Swaminathans, Shingari’s School of Rhythm,  Aikyam Odissi Dance Collective, The Kalapriya Dancers, and more!

Vendors: Siri on Taylor, Venna Creations, Chicago Board of Elections, Henna Designs

Check back for additional vendor updates!

We are seeking volunteers to assist us with setup, breakdown, check-in, and other tasks for the Mela and other upcoming events. If you’re interested, please fill out our online Volunteer Application Form.