@ALT VENUE* Sitayama: her side of the fire & Becoming Psychic

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Sitayama: her side of the fire & Becoming Psychic 2 shows in 1 hour! Sitayama: her side of the fire The Ramayana is a Sanskrit epic over two millennia old, which teaches core Hindu beliefs of duty, morality, and honor. But while Prince Rama’s heroic exile and return made him the “ideal man”, his wife Sita endured his trials alongside him, while being kidnapped, recovered, and ultimately exiled again by her own, her fidelity questioned despite her sacrifices. Sita is remembered as the ideal wife — her devotion proven through a literal trial by fire. But what about the story of her resilience through loss? Sitayama reimagines her perspective through a concept concert, unpacking her emotional journey with original Indian Americana songs rooted in mythology. Beyond the epic, these songs explore Hindu tenets and ask: what does it mean to be a good woman and what do we lose when our traditional values outweigh our own humanity? Payal is a Somerville-based musician of Indian descent who fuses Indian themes with Western folk and punk roots — a genre she calls Indian Americana. Sitayama is her personal inquiry through music: reconciling ancient narratives of gender and duty with her own present-day beliefs. You can find her on Instagram at @soundslikeapayal. Becoming Psychic A skeptic begins having psychic experiences and is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: she might be losing her mind. After accidentally meditating on vacation, Gada Jane finds herself talking to statues, consulting the DSM-5, and doing psychic readings. Becoming Psychic is a darkly funny solo show about doubt, belief, and the cultural line between insight and insanity. Show Times: Wed May 13 @ 8:40 PM – DRAGON PIZZA Fri May 15 @ 7:20 PM – DENTE’S BARBER SHOP **CHECK THE LOCATION – EACH SHOW IS DIFFERENT! DRAGON PIZZA will be at “DRAGON’S LAIR” to the left of Dragon Pizza 233 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144 DENTE’S BARBER SHOP 417 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Seeing more than one show, think about the Festival Pass! For $75 you can see all the shows! This event is All Ages, suggested Age is 16+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption No refunds.

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