Theatre & Performing Arts
Movements of Many: 10 Years of Ishti July 9, 2026
FREE EVENT: Dance Performance, Rangoli Crafts, Food Vendors, Dance Party!!
Celebrate 10 years of Ishti Collective with Movements of Many — a free, family-friendly outdoor performance experience presented across Chicago parks in July 2026. Enjoy an evening of dance performances, communal rangoli crafts, local makers, food vendors, and community activities in a vibrant mela-like atmosphere filled with movement, creativity, and connection.
The evening features Ishti repertoire, Bharatanatyam by internationally acclaimed artist Sarmishtha Sarkar, Romani dance by longtime collaborators Firebird Dance, and a BollyX dance party open to all.
Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic snacks to enjoy these free performances under the summer sky with family, friends, and neighbors. Rain or shine
July 9 at 6:00 PM – 8 PM, Green Briar Park 2650 W. Peterson Ave.
July 10 at 6:00 PM – 8 PM, Independence Park 3945 N. Springfield Ave.
July 11 at 1:00 PM – 3 PM, Nichols Park 1355 E. 53rd St.
RSVP: https://www.ishticollective.org/movementsofmany
About Ishti Collective: Ishti Collective is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary arts collective rooted in artistic collaboration, collective leadership, and community engagement. Through dance, music, and storytelling, Ishti brings together artists from diverse movement backgrounds to create work that sparks dialogue, explores urgent social and cultural themes, and builds connection through the arts. You can find more about Ishti Collective on www.ishticollective.org.
Movements of Many is presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, supported by the Mayor’s Office and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Night Out in the Parks program presents cultural events year-round in neighborhood parks throughout the city. The Chicago Park District in partnership with local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances that enhance quality of life across Chicago and amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy in every neighborhood. Through multiple disciplines, which include theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific work, nature programs, and community festivals, the series aims to support Chicago-based artists, facilitate community-based partnerships and programs, cultivate civic engagement, and ensure equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. For more information, please visitwww.nightoutintheparks.com.
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