we just getting started 💎🫡

the next 6 weeks are absolutely massive.

we're bringing Tamil Meetups to 6 cities across the country, Jesi Sadayar is making his NYC debut with back-to-back workshops, Bhavana is touring Semi-Classical dance workshops from coast to coast, we're throwing an all-women Tamil Darty for Women's History Month, and we're collaborating on the first College Formal in DC. 15 events. 6 weeks. let's go.

you know the drill — Tamil music all night long with classics, kuthu, party bangers, and more 🎶 our goal is to bring everyone together in one space to celebrate and enjoy Tamil music and culture. please feel free to bring all your Tamil and non-Tamil friends — everyone is welcome 🫶

🌧️ Chicago
4th Tamil Meetup in Chicago: Spring Kuthu Fest
Friday, March 20th at 10:00 PM
Hubbard Inn (110 W Hubbard St)

join us for a spring szn of Tamil everything and beyond with the best community. DJ Rani bringing the vibes all night.

grab your tix ->

🌁 San Francisco
6th Tamil Meetup in San Francisco: Spring Kuthu Fest
Thursday, April 3rd at 10:00 PM
Eve Nightclub & Lounge (1535 Folsom St)

DJ Miru is taking over the decks for SF's biggest Tamil night yet. let's celebrate Spring.

grab your tix ->

🌴 Los Angeles
1st Tamil Meetup in Los Angeles: Spring Kuthu Fest
Friday, April 4th at 10:00 PM
The Room Hollywood (1626 N Cahuenga Blvd)

LA, this is for you. our first Tamil Meetup in LA, bringing the community together for an unforgettable night. DJs to be revealed.

grab your tix ->

🗽 New York City
17th Tamil Meetup in NYC: Spring Kuthu Fest
Thursday, April 10th at 10:00 PM
Whisper Room (635 W 50th St)

the NYC fam always shows up. 17 meetups deep and we're just getting started. see you on the dance floor. DJs to be revealed, an extra special lineup here.

grab your tix ->

🌲 Seattle
4th Tamil Meetup in Seattle: Spring Kuthu Fest
Friday, April 11th at 10:00 PM
Vue Lounge (2326 2nd Ave)

Seattle, we're coming back. Tamil music, good vibes, and the best community — all night long. DJs to be revealed.

grab your tix ->

🤠 Dallas
6th Tamil Meetup in Dallas: Spring Kuthu Fest
Thursday, April 17th at 10:00 PM
Rokwood Nightclub and Bar (600 Jackson St)

wrapping up the Tamil Meetup spring tour in Dallas. if you've been waiting for the right night, this is it. DJs to be revealed.
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we're beyond thrilled to present JESI SADAYAR IN NYC for the first time and he's making his NYC debut with TWO back-to-back dance workshops. Jesi Sadayar is a Toronto-based dancer, choreographer, and educator with 17 years of experience, best known for his signature kuthu fusion style: a dynamic blend of kuthu, locking, and breaking.

His career highlights include choreographing and performing for MIA, touring with Anirudh on the Once Upon a Time tour, and reaching the finals of Canada's Got Talent with Shadow Entertainment. Most recently, Jesi won a global choreography competition with over 100,000 submissions for Think Music India.

🗽 (DAY 1) Jesi Sadayar in New York City
Wednesday, March 25th at 8:00 PM
Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Avenue - Midtown)
🎵 Songs: Vaadi En Trip
reserve your spot ->

🗽 (DAY 2) Jesi Sadayar in New York City
Thursday, March 26th at 8:00 PM
Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Avenue - Midtown)
🎵 Songs: Mutta Kalakki
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this women's history month: a darty powered by women 💎🫡

a daytime celebration featuring an all-women lineup of DJs, singers, photographers, and creatives to celebrate women's history month all afternoon ⏰ our goal is to create a space to uplift, connect, and celebrate culture and community together, and everyone is welcome ✨ bring your Tamil and non-Tamil friends and come darty 🥳

🗽 Tamil Darty: Women's History Month Celebration
Saturday, March 28th at 3:00 PM (doors open)
Downtime (25 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009)

🎵 DJs: amla.dhas, SRI, ur kanmani
🎤 Artists: Shivaani Anns, Suhana Jag
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we're beyond thrilled to present our SEMI CLASSICAL DANCE TOUR WITH BHAVANA NEXT MONTH! ✨

We're taking modern Tamil dance forms across the country and everyone is welcome (Tamil and non-Tamil, and all dance levels) 🥳 Bhavana is a Kuchipudi dancer who has trained for over 20 years and has performed across the United States and India since childhood. She is currently based in New York City and explores the intersections of classical tradition and contemporary storytelling through live performances, dance film, and collaborations with artists from diverse creative backgrounds.

She's now bringing Semi-Classical dance to life through iconic and deeply loved Tamil songs and she's beyond excited to connect with dancers and communities across cities 🩷

🗽 New York City
Tuesday, April 8th
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🏛️ Washington, DC
Wednesday, April 9th
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🔔 Philadelphia
Thursday, April 10th
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🌧️ Chicago
Saturday, April 12th
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more details and reserve your spot for all cities' workshops at arrambam.com/dance/bhavana 🩵

we'll see you there 🙏🏾🫡

The College Formal [vol.1], presented along with UMD SICC!

we are excited to be collaborating together to bring the college communities in the DMV area together for a very special experience with everyone's favorite Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam songs for a night like no other 🥳 and we can't wait to reveal our exciting lineup of DJs over the next few weeks 🎀

all are welcome who wish to join us in celebrating and enjoying music and culture from our southern cultures 💎🫡

🏛️ Washington, DC
The College Formal [vol.1]
Thursday, April 30th at 10:00 PM (doors open)
Phantom Lounge (1327 Connecticut Ave NW)
Age: 18+
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15 events. 6 cities. 6 weeks.

this is what we mean when we say we're building a modern third space for the Tamil community and beyond. from Tamil Meetups to dance workshops to all-women celebrations to college collaborations — we're bringing everyone together into spaces where you can feel understood without having to explain yourselves.

see you on the dance floor,

as usual, this is just the ar•ram•bam 🫡

the ar•ram•bam team 💎