First Free Sunday: Diwali Celebration
Sunday, November 1, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Asian Art Museum
Van Ness / Civic Center, San Francisco →About
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a full, vibrant day of art activities, talks, tastings, and performances. Schedule Art Activities: Rangoli Making and Henna Art 1–4 PM | Appropriate for all ages, these Diwali-inspired crafts are offered on a drop-in basis. Chef Talk and Tasting: Priyanka Kothari 1:30 PM | From Rajasthan to the Bay Area, chef Priyanka Kothari shares stories of her journey as a chef and her take on traditional Diwali sweets. Come learn about her vision of the holiday and enjoy a tasting. Dance Performance: Labonee Mohanta 2 PM | Experience both traditional and modern South Asian dance with solo performances and an ensemble featuring youth dancers. Mahjong at the Museum 10:30 AM–4 PM | Take a lesson and play all day! Tours 11 AM | Family Storytelling (ages 3-6) 1 PM | Family Storytelling (all ages)
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