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Asia After Dark | Diwali

Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with an evening of food, music, dance, and activities! Learn how different regions celebrate this Hindu holiday, create crafts to take home, see the museum lit up once the sun goes down, and end the night with a dance party. Find more Diwali events. Register in advance for the best experience. Don’t give up if the festival is sold out! We use a registration limit to get a sense of how many people will attend. You can always attend without registering. Food Vendors 4–9:30 p.m. West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Plaza Enjoy cuisine from the Indian diaspora. Local food vendors include: Rasa , Himalayan Soul Food , CHA Street Food , Prana Kitchens , Swaadish by Neelma, Crafts and Activities Decorate a rangoli with Kulture Khazana 4–9 p.m. East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery), Gallery 27, level B1 , Create a diya with Sanyukta Mathur and Courtney Pippin-Mathur 4–9 p.m. West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), South Corridor , Watch artist Shanthi… Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Event Location: National Museum of Asian Art. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asia-after-dark-diwali-festival-tickets-1665389688389?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Categories: Celebrations. After Five. Performances. Related Exhibition: Body Image: Arts of the Indian Subcontinent , The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. ASL-interpreted program. Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM.