Pan-Asian Music, Dance, and Storytelling in Forest Preserves

Event Date: May 16th, 2026 (11am-12pm); May 16th, 2026 (2pm-3pm); May 17th, 2026 (1:30 pm)

In honor of Asian Heritage Month, Pan-Asian artists gather across three Forest Preserves of Cook County to bring cultural memories of nature to life. Through live interviews collected by Mandala team,  musicians, dancers, and narrators transform these stories into a vibrant, immersive performance experience.

Set within the natural beauty of the forest preserves, audiences will journey through Asian dance, music, and storytelling that reflect deep cultural connections to land, memory, and community. This unique event invites participants to experience the forest through the sounds, movements, and voices of diverse Asian traditions.

Artists Include: Chethan Anant, Tzu-Tsen Wu, Bob Garrett, Tatsu Aoki, Saraswathi Nanganathan, Pak Ngurah Ensemble, and more!

May 16th, 2026, 11am-12pm
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480

May 16th, 2026 2pm-3pm
Caldwell Wellness Center
6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

May 17th, 2026 1:30 pm
River Trail Nature Center
3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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