Aug 22, 2026
South Asian American Lit Fest 2026 at South Asia Institute
Chicago’s inaugural South Asian American Lit Fest (SAALF) runs Saturday, August 22, 2026 at South Asia Institute with free diaspora literary programming and keynote Fatimah Asghar.
Free admission
South Asia Institute hosts the inaugural South Asian American Lit Fest on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1925 S Michigan Ave. The free one-day program celebrates South Asian writing and diaspora literary culture, with Fatimah Asghar listed as inaugural keynote. Support includes DCASE and community sponsors.
When: August 22, 2026
Where: South Asia Institute, 1925 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Confirm schedule and RSVP notes on saichicago.org/saalf.
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