PBS’ Spice Road Live at South Asia Institute (SAI) at South Asia Institute – Chicago, IL

PBS Spice Road Live at SAI

Every meal carries a history.

Join South Asia Institute for a special evening celebrating the new season of PBS’s acclaimed series Spice Road through film, conversation, and South Asian cuisine.

Hosted by actor and co-creator Rupak Ginn and co-created by Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sami Khan, Spice Road journeys across the United States exploring how South Asian food tells stories of migration, family, resilience, and belonging. Season 2 begins in Chicago, featuring beloved local restaurants including Thattu, Indienne, Sukhadia’s, and Cafe Nova.

The evening includes a screening from the new season, followed by a conversation with Rupak Ginn and Sami Khan discussing documentary storytelling, cultural representation, and why food remains one of our most powerful ways of preserving history and building community.

Guests will also enjoy South Asian cuisine inspired by the spirit of the series.

Whether you’re a lover of film, food, or culture, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience the people and stories shaping contemporary South Asian America.

Your ticket includes:
• Screening from the new season of Spice Road
• Panel Discussion with Rupak Ginn, Sami Khan
• South Asian cuisine
• Audience Q&A

We believe that cost should never be a barrier to attending a program at South Asia Institute. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please email us at info@saichicago.org.

Waiver and Release of Liability

By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for archival, promotional, and educational purposes. If you have concerns about appearing in documentation, please speak with event staff upon arrival
• All ticket sales are final unless otherwise stated.
• Attendees participate voluntarily and are responsible for their own well-being and personal belongings during the event.

Parking Information

There is free and metered street parking in the vicinity. The closest parking garage is 2101 S Michigan Ave Self Park Garage. We highly recommend using SpotHero for available spots within a few blocks’ distance. Due to Soldier Field street parking closures, parking may be limited.

We recommend taking public transport options. The nearest “L” stations are Cermak-McCormick Place (Green Line) and Cermak-Chinatown (Red Line). The nearest Bus stop is Michigan Ave and Cullerton Street, Bus Routes 1, 3, 4.