EVENTS
SAAFC Presents: Unpartnered and Unbothered: Navigating Cultural Expectations and Timelines
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu4x7koj4y40CuJc00Yj9efG1XXJjLcHrO57ZiznkSnf3d7g/viewform
✨ THIRD SPACE - SAAFC’s Peer Discussion Circles✨
A space to slow down, show up as you are, and feel held in community. Third Space is where we step outside our roles and into honest conversation, reflection and connection.
February circle: Unpartnered & Unbothered
This month, we’re gathering to reflect on relationship milestones which are often tied to rigid timelines and shape how people see themselves and their worth.
Together we will reflect on where those expectations come from and how to reclaim a sense of belonging outside of prescribed schedules. Given the February timing, this feels especially relevant and inclusive for people who are single, partnered, questioning, or navigating family pressure around love and marriage.
🗓️ Feb 22 | ️ ⏰ 2:00 PM EST | 📍The Jane Gallery (32 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
🗣️ Facilitator: Aditi Verma De, LMHC-D, LPC, MA, MEd
Aditi Verma De is a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. She is one of the Education Leads at SAAFC and facilitates culturally responsive conversations on navigating family expectations, dating and partnership, and the emotional impact of cultural timelines. Aditi brings a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens to conversations around love, belonging, and self-definition, creating spaces that are honest, reflective, and grounded in community care.
Come for grounding conversations, shared stories, and a community that understands your journey 🧡
⚠️ Not therapy - just a supportive space to connect, reflect and belong
Text description sourced from the event post on the SAAFC instagram
The Secret Show: Public Exhibition Opening
You’re invited to step into the world of The Secret Show, an exhibition curated by Emma Hapner and presented by Era Contemporary at the Jane Gallery. This is where secrets reveal themselves slowly and nothing is quite as it first appears.
Following an intimate preview, the gallery doors open to the public for an evening of discovery at Jane Gallery. This opening reception invites guests to experience the full exhibition—an evocative collection of works inspired by secrecy, hidden narratives, and the whispers of what is revealed to those who look closely.
With subtle nods to Marie Antoinette–era decadence and contemporary myth-making, The Secret Show balances elegance with intrigue, romance, and mystery. Ornate details, symbolic gestures, and layered storytelling run throughout the works, creating a space that feels both playful and profound.
Guests are invited to mingle, explore, and engage with the art in a lively, celebratory atmosphere.
You may pre order the works at www.eracontemporary.com . All works are for sale.
Friday, February 6 (First Friday in February)
5:00–9:00 PM
The Jane Gallery, 32 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
All are welcome!
Come curious.
Some secrets are meant to be shared.
Description sourced from linked event page
Preview Night for The Secret Show: Curator's High Tea
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/previewthesecretshow
Join us for an intimate and enchanting preview of The Secret Show presented by Era Contemporary at the Jane Gallery and curated by Emma Hapner, where select guests are invited to experience the exhibition before it opens to the public. This secret evening offers a first look at the works, along with the opportunity to browse and collect pieces in a private, unhurried setting.
Inspired by the decadent elegance of Marie Antoinette and the layered mystique of secrecy, the evening unfolds as a modern rococo reverie: ornate, playful, and slightly subversive. Think powdered pastels and hidden messages, opulence with a wink. Rococo-inspired attire is encouraged, though not required.
Guests will enjoy high tea, light bites, and Rococo surprises, curated to echo the spirit of the show. The curators and gallerists will be present throughout the evening, offering insight into the works and the hidden narratives that connect them.
Thursday, February 5
5:00–8:00 PM
The Jane Gallery, 32 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
This is a secret celebration of art, beauty, and discovery—designed for collectors and friends of the gallery who delight in being just a little ahead of the curtain. Guests must each have a ticket to be admitted.
The public opening follows the next day.
Explore the work before the event at www.eracontemporary.com.
Description sourced from linked event page. Artwork by Taryn Riley.
Snow's Designs Ornament Workshop
It’s official! Tickets for Snow’s Workshop are now available on our website! Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot 💚
Join us at @thejanegallery for a super easy and fun workshop where you’ll create TWO iconic Khana ornaments or a cool, customizable Snow Globe!
Bring a friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, family member, situationship and a bottle of your favorite beverage* and let the festivities begin!
Limited seating is available, so book ASAP!
Bonus: We’re sharing the space with @saaforchange for their exciting Art Within Us exhibition! While you’re there, you can shop more of our jewels and amazing art from other talented South Asian artists.
*Chai and snacks will be provided. You may also BYOB 💚
Text description credit to Snow’s Designs Instagram
The Jane Gallery Presents: A Holiday Drag Spectacular
❄️Come sleigh with us this First Friday!❄️
Warm up and support local artists as we dance the night away! Featuring performances by @therealsuereel @littlemissunshinee_ and @its.anayah_novae with DJ @carlmichaels heating up the dance floor. Shop, sip, and leave that chill outside!
💗The Jane Gallery: 32 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia💗
💗December 5th, 2025 at 5:30 PM💗
Coming Soon!
SAAFC is excited to present our Belonging, Together event on December 3rd from 6:30–8:30 PM — a sound bath + conversation circle for South Asian Americans exploring where we feel at home, within ourselves and with each other.
This intimate evening will be facilitated by Seema @seeminglysweetsounds and Krupa @crertobelieve
This event is hosted in partnership with @thejanegallery, which will feature our ongoing exhibition: The Art Within Us- a celebration of South Asian creativity and community — art, poetry, jewelry, and handmade works shaped by the magic of a night market.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. We will provide journals and pens, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Limited spots — Link in bio or visit givebutter.com/BelongingTogether to save your spot!
Text description credit to South Asian Americans For Change Instagram
Spring Awakening
Cannabis Inspired Artwork with performances by Sue Reel and Music by DJ Carl Michaels
Galentine’s Party!
A TANGERINE DREAM! HOSTED BY SYDNEYCITRUS & THE JANE GALLERY! Wear Galentin's Chie! Pink, Red and of course orange!