City of Lewisville, TX
11/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2026 12:59
Lewisville Grand Theater to host Fifth Dallas Bangla Uthshob
The Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., will host the fifth Dallas Bangla Uthshob, also known as the Dallas Bengali Festival, on Saturday, Nov. 14. The festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the Bengali-speaking Bangladeshi American community with a free afternoon book fair and literary gathering, followed by a ticketed evening show of music, dance and drama.
The Boi Mela (book fair) and Shahittya Adda (literary gathering) open at 3 p.m. Both are free, and no ticket is required. The evening show begins at 6 p.m. and includes live music, dance, drama and an awards ceremony honoring community members for their contributions to Bengali culture.
During the evening show, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lonnie Tipton will present a proclamation on behalf of the Lewisville City Council recognizing the festival for contributing to cultural enrichment, community connection and the celebration of Bengali heritage.
"We're delighted to bring Dallas Bangla Uthshob to Lewisville for the first time. For many of our families, the festival is a chance to share the Bengali books, songs and stories we grew up with. We invite our Lewisville neighbors to come and share that experience with us," said Ken Kader, founder of Dallas Bangla Uthshob.
This year marks the festival's first edition in Lewisville. Previous festivals were held at the Irving Arts Center. Organizers began planning this year's event with a community tea gathering at the Lewisville Grand Theater in August, where artists, writers, theater practitioners and cultural organizers pledged their support. Maruna Rahi will serve as convenor of the book fair and literary gathering.
Tickets for the evening show are $15 and are available at buytickets.at/sanmtvmediaservicesllc. For festival information, visit facebook.com/groups/1573451459559345 or contact organizers at 347.558.0393 or [email protected].
About Dallas Bangla Uthshob
Founded by Ken Kader in 2021, Dallas Bangla Uthshob brings together the Bengali-speaking community of Greater Dallas through book fairs, music, dance, poetry, literary discussions and community recognition. The festival began as an evening of music and poetry and added a full Bengali book fair in 2022, drawing writers and artists from Dallas, Houston, Tennessee and New York. Past festivals have featured local cultural groups including Mudra, Kathokota, Payel and Banglar Shongskriti.
The Grand is Lewisville's home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.
To reach The Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. Please be aware that heavy construction at the Main Street intersection with I-35E could cause traffic delays.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.
The Boi Mela (book fair) and Shahittya Adda (literary gathering) open at 3 p.m. Both are free, and no ticket is required. The evening show begins at 6 p.m. and includes live music, dance, drama and an awards ceremony honoring community members for their contributions to Bengali culture.
During the evening show, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lonnie Tipton will present a proclamation on behalf of the Lewisville City Council recognizing the festival for contributing to cultural enrichment, community connection and the celebration of Bengali heritage.
"We're delighted to bring Dallas Bangla Uthshob to Lewisville for the first time. For many of our families, the festival is a chance to share the Bengali books, songs and stories we grew up with. We invite our Lewisville neighbors to come and share that experience with us," said Ken Kader, founder of Dallas Bangla Uthshob.
This year marks the festival's first edition in Lewisville. Previous festivals were held at the Irving Arts Center. Organizers began planning this year's event with a community tea gathering at the Lewisville Grand Theater in August, where artists, writers, theater practitioners and cultural organizers pledged their support. Maruna Rahi will serve as convenor of the book fair and literary gathering.
Tickets for the evening show are $15 and are available at buytickets.at/sanmtvmediaservicesllc. For festival information, visit facebook.com/groups/1573451459559345 or contact organizers at 347.558.0393 or [email protected].
About Dallas Bangla Uthshob
Founded by Ken Kader in 2021, Dallas Bangla Uthshob brings together the Bengali-speaking community of Greater Dallas through book fairs, music, dance, poetry, literary discussions and community recognition. The festival began as an evening of music and poetry and added a full Bengali book fair in 2022, drawing writers and artists from Dallas, Houston, Tennessee and New York. Past festivals have featured local cultural groups including Mudra, Kathokota, Payel and Banglar Shongskriti.
The Grand is Lewisville's home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.
To reach The Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. Please be aware that heavy construction at the Main Street intersection with I-35E could cause traffic delays.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.
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