India Society of Worcester upcoming events

ISW Spring Garba - April 11 - Purchase Tickets (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

April 11, with DJ Raunak

Early bird tickets till April 5th for members only
No refunds
Max 10 tickets per member- one time registration, become a ISW member (10 tickets including yours)
Will stop sales right after it gets sold out or day before
Non-payment within 15 mins will automatically cancel registration
Please buy ticket for children 5 and over, and adults
Children under 5 are free
Dandiyas for purchase in cash $5 to $10
Food, Jewelry/clothing
Two Free workshops before event

ISW Garba dance workshop April 8 Wednesday 3.00 pm
https://iswonline.org/event-6626480
ISW Garba dance workshop April 6 Monday 6.30 pm
https://iswonline.org/event-6625603

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Kids dance classes for IYG Showcase (13 Apr 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Kids dance classes for IYG Showcase

Starts April 13, 2026 on Mondays (four sessions)

April 13, 20 & 27 and May 4

ISW Showcase on May 10, 2026 They will perform same dance for Asian Festival June 20, 2026 four sessions before Show Case , and three between Showcase and Asian Festival

LIMIT 15 kids under 18 who are performing, please do not miss a practice more than once

Choreography by Tanvi Manjrekar, Sakshi Dindore & Ria Deshpande

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$40 for all 4 plus and extra ones before Asian Festivals for members starting at 6.30 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW University Team & ISW Symphony
Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316 Chair
Sarita Deshpande Chair

ISW Ram Nawami / Mata Ki Chowki (17 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming 8 to 11 years (20 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming classes 8 to 11 years, all in the afternoons

click here for currilculum

Online Session
Every weekday
April 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2026
One hour each, 2-3 pm , Preferred age 8-11 years
Cost: $25 for 5 sessions
If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

Thanks to Sohan Hegde

ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

We typically keep in touch by whatsapp , zoom link will be sent after registration

ISW University
Atharva Deshpande Registrar
Ashish Cowlagi, Facilitator
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring in any grade/subjects

ISW Humrahee-WEW Meet the Authors (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Preview of our Upcoming program on Saturday April 25th, open to all -

Break and then followed by Humrahee meeting.

Sharat Amin, Sharatamin6@gmail.com

For information contact humrahee@iswonline.org

ISW & Learnquest Presents Music Recital (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

A soulful santoor jugalbandi weaving classical, folk and Bollywood-inspired music

Date- April 25, 2026

Time - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue - 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury

Food for purchase will be available.

https://www.learnquest.org/

The LEAP Collective -ISW’s grand debut into the world of professional conferences (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A full‑day professional development experience designed to help emerging and established professionals and entrepreneurs strengthen leadership skills, hone career direction, build meaningful networks, and cultivate personal and professional well‑being.

Pillars of LEAP:

Lead – Leadership skills, communication, influence
Elevate – Personal and professional growth
Advance – Career strategy, planning, opportunities
Progress – Wellness, productivity, long‑term fulfillment

Spots are limited - Register now!

The Leap Collective Professionals' & Entrepreneurs' Registration

The Leap Collective Student Registration

ISWU: Writing Workshop open to adults and High School kids (May 2, new dates) (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 AM - 1130 AM EST; 4-week workshop begins May 2 (small classroom0 Since May 23 is a long weekend , we will have class on June 6, unless the class and tutor decides otherwise and have it on May 23.

This in-person workshop invites participants to revisit writing as a fun and critical thinking exercise together. Together we write, learn smart editing skills, and structuring better paragraphs and sentences.

We share comprehensive feedback (oral and written) from both the instructor and the group. Together, we will write, revise, and explore short nonfiction, or hybrid forms; practice and interrogate the craft of narrative; and read some great articles.

Workshop participants will serve as thoughtful advocates for one another’s work, offering engaged, constructive responses and concrete suggestions for revision.

This workshop is ideal for writers, those who want to go back to writing, or want to start a new writing journey — professional or personal. This workshop will be held in-person.

In person classes at India Center, ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

Facilitator:

Chaitanya Deshpande is a communications designer, creative, and copywriter with 15 years of experience in Marketing Communications, Branding, and Creative Design. He has rich communications and editorial experience and has previously worked with publications such as Amar Chitra Katha, Meet the City, and other outlets. His diverse body of work also includes two National Award-winning films by School Cinema and several Science Communication projects including a collaboration with Kings College, London

For more information: iswuniversity@iswonline.org
ISW University Team
Atharv Deshpande Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

The Writing Project is a creative non-fiction workshop that helps overcome writing challenges. From learning to paraphrase to perfecting your paragraphs to editing faster and more efficiently.

The workshop approaches writing as a physical laboratory where you get tools that allow you to deconstruct your work, then use a variety of exercises and one on one mentoring to rebuild your writing stronger.

Discover your writerly voice and accelerate your writing process with practical writing advice and personalised feedback.

The program focuses on developing skills that lead to structured drafts, articulate sentences, and, importantly, clarity of communication.

ISWU SAT Online Math practice sessions for 9th, 10th & 11th grades (5 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Yash is back by parent request

ISW University presents

Tuesday Online Math classes for 9th, 10th & 11 grades for members only. Video needs to be on for online safety reasons
6.30 - 8.00 pm

May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2026

$40 for all 4 sessions. 90 mins Tuesdays

Tutor Yash Chauhan, recent Northeastern Graduate and experienced SAT tutor

Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee

For more information: iswuniversity@iswonline.org

We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

ISW University Team

Atharv Deshpande Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

ISW WEW - Let's celebrate her Dot it Like Diva (8 May 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This Mother’s Day… IT’S HER TIME TO SHINE Dot it Like Diva

Where polka dots, glam, Indian & Western elegance come together for one FABULOUS evening!

A one stop shop for a ladies night celebrating Mother's day in style with delicious food, music, and a great line up of vendors with the much needed shopping for Mother' Days!

Prof. Snehalata Kadam, Lead Contact
For more info, send an email to snehalata.kadam@gmail.com

IYG Showcase Sunday May 10, 2026 Tickets sale (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Support Our Youth

Online sales will end 1 pm May 9, Saturday, 24 hours before

TICKETS: Member (5 years and up) $15.00
Non Members (5 years and up) $20
At the door $20

Registration will cancel if payment not received within 15 minutes.

Please consider contributing to the program by using registration blue button
Support of IYG program only, not a ticket – $10.00

Reach out to iygeb@iswonline.org with any questions

Become an ISW member

IYG Showcase- Performance Group Registration (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

the link

Dance Registrations due April 10, 2026. FAQs: Also has google form for dance details

We invite you to display your talents at this year's Indian Youth Group Showcase. This event is an opportunity for singers and dancers, either solo or in groups to showcase your skills with the community. Sign up to be part of a pleasant evening celebrating our culture.

Choreographers are requested to register using Sign up using this google form: https://forms.gle/zYMew5UjqPmrtDsz8 provided.in FAQ pdf any questions email iygeb@iswonline.org. Please submit a separate registration for each entry.

**Choreographers and participants don’t need tickets. Friends and family must buy tickets.**

Purchase tickets here

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Adult DANCE classes for Asian Festival (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony: DANCE classes, adults only for Asian Festival

Starts May 11, 2026 on Mondays (four sessions)

May 11, 18, closed May 25 for Memorial Day, June 1, 8 and 15

Dance for Asian Festival June 20, 2026 five sessions before Asian Festival

LIMIT 15 Adults

Choreography by Tanvi Manjrekar, Sakshi Dindore & Ria Deshpande

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$25 for all five sessions plus rehersal for ISW Members, and $40 for non members, starting at 6.30 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW University Team & ISW Symphony
Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316 Chair
Sarita Deshpande Chair

ISW Cultural - Antakshari (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for ISW Antakshari - Saturday 5/16

ISW Art Festival - 2026 (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For any questions - symphony@iswonline.org

India Day 2026 Vendor Booth sign up & payment link (Opens April 15) (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

ISW is super excited to announce our annual India Day celebration at DCU center.

Vendor registrations are hereby open and due to space limitations will be honored on a first come first serve basis, without exceptions. Please book your space now to avoid missing out. More details on the setup will be forthcoming as we get closer to the event.
● Approx. 10’X 8’ space with a table, 2 chairs
● Limited number available. First come first served.

VENDOR BOOTHS

● Single - $250 (After July 17 price: $325)
● Double - $400 (After July 17 price: $500)
● Additional $50 charge for electrical connection. Please use this option on the payment page If you are a vendor that will need lighting for your goods showcase.
● All vendor registrations are non-refundable.

Non-Profit organizations

Waitlist Only
Non-profit tables: $50.
One registration per organization and its affiliates.
Additional $50 charge for electrical connection if desired.
All non-profit registrations are non-refundable.

Final Registration Deadline is Saturday Aug 1, 2026

Single booths will have one 8'x2' table.
Double booths will have two tables, one 8' and one 6' tables in a L-setup (subject to change).

Tables will have table covers. You are welcome to bring and use your own table cover(s).

Non Profit booths are not permitted to sell any items to raise funds for their own organizations at ISW events. Only samples can be displayed at the non profit booths. We raise funds at such events for ISW programs and expenses.

Non-profit registrations are extremely popular and in order to give all interested non-profits a fair opportunity, only one registration per non-profit organization and its affiliates will be accepted. Any duplicate or redundant registrations will be canceled at ISW's discretion.

No refunds are made for booth fees, once paid. Credit can be applied for future ISW event venues, based on the committee discretion.

Food vendors, please DO NOT use this link and reach out to ID25@iswonline.org for inquiry and information request. No food/drinks will be allowed to be sold at any vendor tables. No exceptions.

For any questions please send email to id26@iswonline.org.
Set-up information will be provided to you during last week of July.

Thank you for your support. Please attest you have read the "License Information & Vendor Requirements" below

License Information & Vendor Requirements:

1. Vendors are suggested to have a State of Massachusetts Business License. (Optional)
2. Multiple vendors/businesses will not be permitted to share the same booth/space.
2. Food vendors, a temporary food establishment permit is required by Massachusetts Health & Social Services
3. Food vendors using hot oil or grease MUST have a 10 lb. ABC fire extinguisher at the food vendor site – per City of Worcester Fire Marshal.
4. Non-profit registrations are extremely popular and in order to give all interested non-profits a fair opportunity, only one registration per non-profit organization and its affiliates will be accepted. Any duplicate or redundant registrations will be canceled at ISW's discretion.

The ISW India Day Committee Reserves the Right to:
1. Reassign/change a space if necessary, even on show date. Spaces are not transferable by vendors.
2. Deny a space without a refund to any vendor in violation of any rule.
3. Prohibit display of certain products/distribution of materials based on its acceptability to the general public.
4. Eject vendors/visitors from the festival grounds where there is cause.
5. ISW is not responsible for theft or damage of vendor’s display or property. Vendors are responsible for their own space, and agree to reimburse ISW for any damage caused by unloading, loading and operations during the festival.
6. ISW is not liable for any damage to your equipment, merchandise, yourself or your family, friends or employees working at your booth.
7. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on festival grounds.

India Day 2026 Sponsor Payment (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Thank you for signing up to support us as a Sponsor for India Day 2026.

Click the link on the left to make the payment.

Your support and generosity is very much appreciated.

ISW

Please email id26@iswonline.org if you have any questions.

India Day 2026 - Payment link for Brochure Ad (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Thank you for advt in our brochure.

Please click the link on the left to make the payment.

Thanks

ISW
Your support and generosity is very much appreciated.

Please email id26@iswonline.org if you have any questions.