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  • Lan Su Chinese Garden Bollywood Vibes ❤️ Friday, June 20th

    Golden Hour: Bollywood Vibes✨ is coming June 20, and you’ve never seen Lan Su like this before!

    Dance party with DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid

    Bollywood Performance and dance lesson by Anjali & Gulabi Gang dance troupe

    Lan Su Garden, Portland

    $24 (ages 21+ only), 7:30PM-10:30PM

    lansugarden.org/GoldenHour

  • TROPITAAL! Desi Latine Soundclash ❤️ Saturday, July 12th

    TROPITAAL! A Desi Latine Soundclash

    Saturday, July 12th, 2025

    Featuring hosts and resident DJs

    Anjali and The Incredible Kid

    GOODFOOT

    2845 SE Stark St.

    Portland, Oregon

    9PM – 2AM

    21+

    $13 advance & at the door

    Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into TROPITAAL! A Desi Latino Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. Resident DJs Anjali & The Incredible Kid combine their deep passions and deep crates from across the spectrum of Latin, Caribbean & South Asian vibes. Expect to hear a mix of Bhangra, Dembow, Future Filmi, Reggaeton, Baile Funk, Panjabi Rap, Trap & Drill, Moombahton, Electro Cumbia, Tribal Guarachero, Dancehall, Bollywood, Desi Bass & Global Bass party classics.

    “Portland electronic music luminary DJ Anjali”
    Willamette Week 8/27/24

    “One of Portland’s favorite dance nights is making its return. Hosted by stalwart DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid, Tropitaal mixes club music from India and South America—everything from urban desi to trap and reggaeton.” Willamette Week 8/11/2021

    “For seven years now, DJ Anjali & The Kid have been commandeering the Tropitaal Desi-Latino Soundclash to the delight of knowing Portland audiences.” Portland Mercury 5/16/2020

    “DJ Anjali & The Kid have been a staple of Portland, Oregon’s club scene for almost two decades, creating spaces for DJs and dancers to enjoy an international mélange of music ranging from bhangra to reggaeton.” Remezcla 12/26/18

  • NEWWAVE Film Screening and After Party ❤️ Saturday, June 7th

    We’re celebrating PRIDE in PORTLAND the NEWWAVE way!

    Join us for screening of Elizabeth Ai’s breathtaking debut film—a poignant and beautiful reflection on the lasting impact of war & displacement on the Vietnamese diaspora and its transformation through joy, music, and reconciliation.

    Produced by RETRO WITH XO.

    Hosted by Blossom Drearie.

    Sponsored by APANO.

    Doors: 5:00 PM

    Book Signing: 5:30 PM

    AAPI Drag Performances: 6:00 PM

    Documentary Screening: 6:30 PM

    And Q&A with Director Elizabeth Ai!

    MASKS REQUIRED when not actively eating or drinking.

    Afterparty with DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid at DOTS CAFE to follow

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    @retrowithxo

    • Director: Elizabeth Ai
    • Year: 2024
    • Country: United States
    • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Anjali and The Kid at Hey Love ❤️ Thursday, May 29th

    For this all-vinyl gig from Anjali and The Kid expect to hear vintage Bollywood and Kollywood, Panjabi folk, cha cha cha, boogaloo, salsa, sitar rock, international funk, jazz, and any number of obscurities from their international record collections.

    Thursday, May 29th
    9pm-midnight
    21+
    No Cover

    Hey Love
    920 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
    Phone: (503) 206-6223

  • TROPITAAL! 12 Year Anniversary♥ Saturday, May 10th

    TROPITAAL! A Desi Latine Soundclash

    12-Year Anniversary Celebration!

    Saturday, May 10th, 2025

    Featuring hosts and resident DJs

    Anjali and The Incredible Kid

    and surprise special guest!

    GOODFOOT

    2845 SE Stark St.

    Portland, Oregon

    9PM – 2AM

    21+

    $13 advance & at the door

    Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into TROPITAAL! A Desi Latino Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. Resident DJs Anjali & The Incredible Kid combine their deep passions and deep crates from across the spectrum of Latin, Caribbean & South Asian vibes. Expect to hear a mix of Bhangra, Dembow, Future Filmi, Reggaeton, Baile Funk, Panjabi Rap, Trap & Drill, Moombahton, Electro Cumbia, Tribal Guarachero, Dancehall, Bollywood, Desi Bass & Global Bass party classics.

    “Portland electronic music luminary DJ Anjali”
    Willamette Week 8/27/24

    “One of Portland’s favorite dance nights is making its return. Hosted by stalwart DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid, Tropitaal mixes club music from India and South America—everything from urban desi to trap and reggaeton.” Willamette Week 8/11/2021

    “For seven years now, DJ Anjali & The Kid have been commandeering the Tropitaal Desi-Latino Soundclash to the delight of knowing Portland audiences.” Portland Mercury 5/16/2020

    “DJ Anjali & The Kid have been a staple of Portland, Oregon’s club scene for almost two decades, creating spaces for DJs and dancers to enjoy an international mélange of music ranging from bhangra to reggaeton.” Remezcla 12/26/18

  • Global Groove (The Crocodile, Seattle) Friday, May 16th

    Friday, May 16, 2025

    10:00 PM

    Madame Lou’s

    2505 1st Ave. Seattle

    $15 (21 +)

     
    Something new is coming to The Crocodile.
    Global Groove will turn Madame Lou’s and Here-After into a multi-room celebration of borderless sounds and communal joy.
    Step into a high-energy celebration of global rhythms from Latin America to South Asia blending vinyl culture, dancefloor heat and musical discovery.

    MADAME LOU’S Dance Party – All Night
    ● Albina Cabrera (KEXP’s El Sonido, Latin Alternative)
    ● Chicano Sangre Sucia (Latin Funk, Garage, Boogaloo)
    ● Rizoma (Cumbia, Tropical & Global sounds)
    ● Dj Anjali (Bhangra, Desi Bass, Tabla Drum & Bass)

  • Keep Growing Dreams Bhangra w/ Anjali ❤️ Saturday, May 17th

    Bhangra class w/ DJ Anjali! Dance as therapy

    Nomadic Vintage Rugs 516 Southeast Morrison Street Portland, OR 97214

    6:30-8PM {Free Tickets Here}

    This space is lovingly created for Black, Indigenous & People of Color to move, breathe, and be in rhythm together. Explore the deep roots of this powerful folk dance from the Land of Five Rivers — Panjab, and discover how movement becomes a form of liberation and therapy, especially in these wild and unpredictable times.

    No experience needed — just come ready to move, feel, and connect!

    This isn’t just a dance class. It’s a celebration!

  • Benefit 4 P@lestine | Sud@n | Cong0 Saturday, April 12th

    Benefit for P@lestine, Sud@n, and C0ngo, ft. music from local legends

    DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid

    and Persian street food from YÂSAMAN

    Saturday April 12th 12-4PM Alder Commons 4212 NE Prescott St. Portland, Ore.

    Freebies included with entry ticket:
    💜 Screen printing (bring a light-colored t-shirt!)
    💛 Design your own button
    🧡 Immigration & other Know Your Rights resources
    💚 Protest posters
    💙 Chance to win a prize bundle that includes stickers, buttons, tote bag with custom design & more!

    Plus!
    Affordable art
    Write your reps (stamp donations welcome)
    Learn how to get more involved with local activist groups
    Donate supplies to mutual aid (more details to come)

    💜Masks required indoors & provided

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    💜

  • TROPITAAL! Desi Latine Soundclash Saturday, March 8th


    TROPITAAL! A Desi Latine Soundclash

    Saturday, March 8th, 2025

    Featuring hosts and resident DJs

    Anjali and The Incredible Kid

    GOODFOOT (Ground floor)

    2845 SE Stark St.

    Portland, Oregon

    9PM – 2AM

    $12 advance & at the door

    21+ only (with proper ID)


    Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into TROPITAAL! A Desi Latino Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. Resident DJs Anjali & The Incredible Kid combine their deep passions and deep crates from across the spectrum of Latin, Caribbean & South Asian vibes. Expect to hear a mix of Bhangra, Dembow, Future Filmi, Reggaeton, Baile Funk, Panjabi Rap, Trap & Drill, Moombahton, Electro Cumbia, Tribal Guarachero, Dancehall, Bollywood, Desi Bass & Global Bass party classics.

    “Portland electronic music luminary DJ Anjali”
    Willamette Week 8/27/24

    “One of Portland’s favorite dance nights is making its return. Hosted by stalwart DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid, Tropitaal mixes club music from India and South America—everything from urban desi to trap and reggaeton.” Willamette Week 8/11/2021

    “For seven years now, DJ Anjali & The Kid have been commandeering the Tropitaal Desi-Latino Soundclash to the delight of knowing Portland audiences.” Portland Mercury 5/16/2020

    “DJ Anjali & The Kid have been a staple of Portland, Oregon’s club scene for almost two decades, creating spaces for DJs and dancers to enjoy an international mélange of music ranging from bhangra to reggaeton.” Remezcla 12/26/18

  • Hey Love Thursday, March 20th

    For this all-vinyl gig from Anjali & The Kid expect to hear vintage Bollywood, Kollywood, Panjabi folk, Soul, Girl Group, ’60s pop, Yé-Yé (French 60s Pop), Cha cha cha, Boogaloo, Salsa, Doo-wop, Mod, Indie, Brit pop, Sitar rock, Funk, Jazz and any number of obscurities from their deep crates. 

    Thursday, March 20th
    9PM-midnight
    21+ (No cover!)

    Hey Love
    920 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214