All aboard the Bollywood Express with Metro Art Presents at Union Station!

UPDATE:

NEW DATE: Bollywood Express at Union Station

Metro Art Presents: Bollywood Express at Union Station, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 14 moved to the new date of Saturday, August 30. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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On Saturday, August 30, Union Station will come alive with Indian music, dance, and community spirit  when the iconic Ticket Concourse transforms into a dazzling celebration. Don’t miss an evening of high-energy performances from Blue13 Dance Company, DJ sets from DJ Sandeep Kumar, dhol drumming by Dholnation, henna artistry, free flavorful Indian bites and so much more! 

This event is FREE and tickets are not required. Limited seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art publication and a Union Station swag bag! RSVP is recommended but not required. RSVP here. 

Go Metro and make your trip to Union Station easy and stress-free! The station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metro Bike Share, Metrolink, Amtrak, and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A, B, D, or J Line directly to Union Station. Plan your journey using the Transit app, the Moovit app, Google or Apple maps, the trip planner at metro.net, or by calling 323.GO.METRO. 

For those driving, parking is available at Union Station East or West garages, starting at $8. 

For more details, visit unionstationla.com/happenings. 

About the Artists 

Blue13 Dance Company 

Blue13 Dance Company is a Los Angeles-based American dance theatre ensemble known for its powerful, rhythmic, and theatrical style that blends modern dance with the classical and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Led by Founding Artistic Director Achinta S. McDaniel, the company challenges stereotypes of Indian dance and creates emotionally rich performances that celebrate diverse voices. For over 20 years, Blue13 has toured internationally, performed at major venues including The Music Center, UNESCO Paris, and Grand Park LA, and has brought vibrant storytelling to the stage and screen. In addition to live performance, Blue13 offers choreography for film, TV, and events, and is deeply committed to community engagement through dance education, workshops, and public programs. 

DJ Sandeep Kumar 

DJ Sandeep Kumar has been a staple in the LA Bollywood/Bhangra scene for over 25 years. Having performed at the biggest South Asian events locally and abroad, Sandeep has performed in cities such as Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, Cancun, Seattle, even as far as Sri Lanka. Sandeep stays true to his desi roots but loves to share the culture with everyone. Look out for him on a dance floor near you!  

Dholnation 

Dholnation is a sibling dhol team consisting of two brothers and one sister. They share the same love and passion for music, making their style totally unique. They started out in their living room before graduating to the garage to entertaining crowds all over the world. 

About Metro Art  

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