About this Event
Step into a night where culture, storytelling, and performance collide. The 24th Annual ISA Culture Show brings together dance, music, and theater to explore identity, friendship, and the meaning of cultural connection.
Through a vibrant narrative that moves between the real word and a whimsical "Bollyworld", a group of college friends unexpectedly find themselves inside the dramatic, colorful universe of Bollywood. As they navigate iconic tropes, lively performances, and larger-than-life moments, they confront questions about belonging, pressure, and what it truly means to embrace one's roots.
Blending comedy, emotion, and high-energy performances from teams including Taza Taal, Kalanjali, and Apna Virsa, this year's show celebrates South Asian culture while telling a heartfelt story about finding your own way home.
Admission
- General Admission
- Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
Advisories
- Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.
- If the performance sells out, there will be a first come-first serve standby line.
Parking
- Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $5 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant
- Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
- Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
- More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
Accessibility
- This venue has limited seating for guests using wheelchairs. More information about accessible seating needs at https://arts.ucsc.edu/news_events/accessibility
- For accessibility-related needs, please contact the Communications, Events & Marketing Office at [email protected] as soon as possible.
This program is open to the public consistent with state and federal law.
Visitor information: https://arts.ucsc.edu/news_events/info
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage, 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 15.00










