NYC Garba For-A-Cause

Want to Garba in Manhattan?

Wish you could Garba for a cause?

Fear not! Join us to raise money for Sakhi all while celebrating the holiday season with garba, dandiya and Bollywood dancing in Manhattan!

Date: Saturday, Oct 24th 6:30-1130 pm

Time: Doors open at 6:30pm

Garba/Dandiya from 6:30 to 1030pm

Bollywood Party from 1030pm to 1130 pm

Venue: 873 Broadway 2nd Floor NYC, NY 10010

Attire: Traditional Indian wear is encouraged - bring out your best kurtas and chaniya cholis!

Live music by DJ PJ

Delicious Food Available For Purchase

Special performance by BollywoodFunkNYC

No alcohol on premises

Your ticket money goes to Sakhi as a Donation

(You may make an extra donation when buying your ticket)

Ticket pricing:

Early bird (entry before 730 pm) - $30

Regular (entry after 730 pm at any time) - $35

Bollywood Dancing Only Entry (entry after 10 pm) - $15

Add +$20 to any ticket price for a plate of food and a drink

Food & Drinks available for purchase at venue as well

Please reach out to Crank It Up A Naach for sponsorship and inquiries at [email protected] or message on instagram @crankitupanaach

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Want to Join But Don't Know How to Garba? Still feel free to come and have a good time - OR come join one of our garba classes! Details on our instagram page @crankitupanaach

For information on Sakhi:

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors exists to represent the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora in a survivor-led movement for gender justice and to honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence.

Sakhi directly works with survivors of gender based violence (GBV) and provides them needed resources and support.

48% of South Asians have experienced at least one form of gender based violence. 41% witnessed GBV in their households and 25% of children experienced child sexual abuse. GBV is the leading cause of homelessness in NYC with 38% of survivors becoming houseless.

Sakhi served 615 clients in 2024. 93% of survivors accessed resources towards emotional and financial self-sufficiency. 90% exited Sakhi's housing program after receiving stable, permanent housing

Often times in South Asian and Indo-Caribbean households, abuse goes unrecognized - it hides within "standard" gender roles and the "well this is what it is." We question what is normal and wish to re-write this narrative. Everyone should have a chance at a life they wish to lead with the freedom to do what they want. Let's make this a reality for all.

Want to get a glimpse of what our garba looked like last year?

2025 Summary Video