About this Event
Join us on November 4th atThe Line for a one-of-a-kind Diwali celebration that blends comedy, cuisine, and conversation. Enjoy a vada pav or chicken kebabs from Chef Sangeeta Lakhani!
Spice Up is like your favorite podcast but tastier. We'll begin the evening with food, comedy, then an interview the chef to get to know her culinary background and immigrant experience.
If you're new to Diwali, all are welcome to participate in the festival of lights!
Indian Street Snacks:
With each ticket, you'll have a choice of either vada pav (vegetarian, may contain eggs.) or chicken kebabs. Both contain gluten.
About The Line:
We're honored to have The Line as our host for the evening. Newly opened as of October 8th, 2026, The Line is a working restaurant and training ground from Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers. Built for people who want a career in hospitality. They offer training, mentorship, business development, and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to test ideas, refine their craft, and grow sustainable food businesses.
Additional Performances From:
Rashika Jaipuriar
Astandup comedian based in Cincinnati. She’s a Leo (delusional), an eldest daughter (tired) and a coffee/chai enthusiast (lifelong identity crisis).
Rashika has opened for nationally touring headliners, including Tim Meadows, Beth Stelling and Chad Daniels. She has been a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Festival, Raleigh Comedy Festival, Let’s Fest and Nateland Live. She performs regularly at clubs around the Tri-State, and you can catch her viral takes on girlhood @sohipsocool (TikTok) and @rashikajpr (Instagram).
Avi Joshi
Dramating and honest comedy, reavealing why he's a living legend and a hot topic. Turning his pain into punchlines, always just enough to get in trouble. @brokeleptic
Tanya Vora
Tanya Vora is a Columbus-based comedian and founder of Spice Up. She highlights the absurdities of everyday life, often through the lens of her Indian American experience. She has opened and featured for nationally touring headliners including Amber Autry, Bo Johnson, and Karen Morgan, and has hosted for Erica Rhodes, Ruby Setnik, and Janet McNamara.
Tanya regularly performs at Hashtag Comedy Club and The Attic, and has also appeared on Don’t Tell Comedy. She has performed in festivals including the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Boston AAPI Comedy Festival, Laugh Riot Grrrl Festival in Los Angeles, Columbus Comedy Festival, and Athens Comedy Festival in Georgia. @tanya.vora
About Spice Up
Spice Up is a local social enterprise that connects people and cultures through shared culinary experiences. Learn more at spiceupeats.com and follow us on Instagram @spiceupeats.
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Produced by Tanya Vora, founder of Spice Up.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Line, 145 N Grant Ave, Columbus, United States
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