Aao Mil Baithen is  SpaceShift Collective's community-based initiative, focused on Devon Avenue, that celebrates the arts and culture of South Asia and its diaspora. Shamiana (2023) and starlight (2022) are extensions of the Aao Mil Baithen initiative.

Aao Mil Happenings

Summer Dance '24: Kathak & Dabke
Dance & Art-Making
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
4:30-7:30 PM
An image of plain building with a yellow and pink sign that reads, "Punjab Sweets".
Image of a crowd of people gathered for an Aao Mil event on a street corner on Devon Avenue.
An image of a card that says "Aao Mil Baithen".
Image of older man walking past a large box truck that is covered with floral designs and images of significant South Asian people and places.
Image of a crowd of people gathered for an Aao Mil event on a street corner on Devon Avenue.
An image a brown brick building and a red awning with the text 'Indian Sari Palace" in purple.
Image of a crowd of people gathered for an Aao Mil event on a street corner on Devon Avenue. An image of a section of Devon Avenue, Chicago showing several shops.
An image of two people walking in front of a storefront with a white awning and "Uma Sarees" in red text.
Image of a group of people dancing on a street corner on Devon Avenue

Past Aao Mil Happenings

Shamiana Launch Party
LAUNCH PARTY
Sunday, September 24, 2023
2-5 PM
SummerDance
Dance & Art Making
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
4:30-7:30 PM
Aao Mil X Mandala Makers
DJ Sets
June 24-25, 2022
5 PM
Aao Mil X Mandala Makers
Street Event
Saturday, June 18, 2022
A Day on Devon Zine
Publication
Release Date: June 18, 2022
The Get Down on Devon
Street Event
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Devon Dance Party
Street Event
Saturday, September 18. 2021
Open Mic Night
Street Event
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Games & Chai Night
Street Event
Saturday, August 28, 2021