Aurora’s Daydream~a narrative experience
Aurora’s Daydream
An immersive art experience for one night only
Presented by Pooja Lalwani
🗓️ 6PM–11PM at Studio Chouff (off the L Jefferson Ave stop)
Step into a world where memory shimmers and metal sings, where the past and present blur across borders.
Aurora’s Daydream is a migrant’s tale—
of loss, longing, and the journey home.
An awakening through sound, sculpture, and live performance.
A forging of self across distance and time.
Through multiple mediums and sensorial storytelling, artist Pooja Lalwani invites you to witness Aurora’s dream—a space between worlds, where identity is reshaped and sisterhood calls across the dark.
✨ What to Expect:
🎭 Live Performances (8–9 PM):
1. Aurora’s Daydream (8:00–8:30 PM) A visual narrative conceptualized and choreographed by Pooja Lalwani.
Live Drawing by Pooja Lalwani. Mehndi by Zahra Ahmad.
Narration and writing by Zahra Ahmad and Verdah Kazi.
The story come’s to life with characters Aurora (played by Raz Kaur) and Chandni (played by Suchi), a limited jewelry collection by Sapeca and Evolve by Design, Tabla played by Sneha Jayaraj and Kathak performed by Verdah Kazi.
2. Borders we did not draw (8:45 PM) — a powerful narrative featuring two Kashmiri women, one from each side of the border. A meditation on shared pain, silenced histories, and the enduring toll of every India–Pakistan conflict.
Written by Zahra Ahmad.
Performed by Nawal Khurram & Tia Karim
🕗 Please arrive before 8PM to explore the gallery, visit vendors, and grab your spot for the performances.
🛍️ Pop-Ups by:
Sapeca Studio x Evolve by Design
Maliha Ceramics
Deep Cuts Cakes
Raangrez.co
Rongin Art
& more
🖼️ Art Gallery Featuring:
Pooja Lalwani
Priya Kaur Handa
Shirene Anand
Nikita Rajarajan
🍷 Drinks:
Limited drinks sponsored by Bollygood and some wine will be available while supplies last.
BYOB-friendly—feel free to bring your own beverages!
🎟️ Tickets:
💸 $25–$35 sliding scale
All proceeds go toward covering space and event costs. This is a self-funded art show—your support directly sustains the work.
-Available via Venmo (Pooja-lalwani, please title Aurora's Daydream) or can be purchased at the door until capacity is filled!
Please Rsvp asap for us to have an accurate head count!
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