10+ events to celebrate Holi around the Bay Area
Cities across the Bay Area are celebrating Holi, the springtime Hindu festival, traditionally celebrated at March’s full moon, that signifies the triumph of good over evil. From neon dance parties to events with free Holi beverages and color-throwing, every style of celebration is taking place around the Bay this Holi. The day with the most events scheduled is Saturday, March 7, but other celebrations extend the festivities throughout the month.
All-white neon party with face paints: 10 p.m. Friday, March 6-1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Myth Lounge, 152 Post St., San Jose. Wear all white to this Holi party featuring Bollywood beats and neon face paint and props. 21+ only, $18 and up. eventbrite.com
Fremont Holi festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Washington High School, 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Bring the family to this festive event featuring Bollywood dance performances; eco-friendly, organic colors; food; and more, organized by Festival of Globe. $5, with kids 4 and under free. eventmozo.com/fogholi
AIA Holi Fest of Colors: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Discovery Meadow Park, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Nonstop dancing, food booths, and free color packets and thandai — an Indian cold drink made with milk, spices and nuts — are on offer at this festive celebration. $11, kids under 7 are free. aiaevents.org
Oakland Holi festival: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 1255 Seventh St., Oakland. Non Stop Bhangra hosts a daytime Holi party featuring interactive dance lessons, performers, DJs, dhol drummers, bars, food vendors, color throws, a kid-friendly arcade and more. White clothing encouraged. eventbrite.com
Union City Holi: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. The Union City Library is hosting a Holi event, providing food-grade colors to throw outdoors in front of the library. Free. aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events
Patio Party: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7, The Continental Bar Lounge & Patio, 349 South First St., San Jose. This Holi party promises free colors, $7 drinks until 6 p.m., and bhangra, Bollywood and Indo-house beats from DJ Brown Buoy, with limited capacity and professional photography. $10. eventbrite.com
Dublin Day Party: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Baithak Dublin, 4590 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Wear white to this day party featuring a beer garden, nonstop color play, brunch, DJ sets and more. $17. events.sulekha.com
Bollywood Neon Party: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 14-2 a.m. Sunday, March 15, Pure Nightclub, 146 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. This neon-on-white Holi rave, organized by Bollywood in Hollywood, aims to be the “sexiest Bollywood Holi experience of the year.” $22 and up. events.sulekha.com
Livermore Holi Moly: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21-2 a.m. Sunday, March 22, Elevation LVK, 682 Terminal Circle, Livermore. This glow-in-the-dark party offers complimentary neon paint, with Bollywood, Punjabi and South Indian DJ music. $13. eventbrite.com
Holi Kids Celebration: 5-7:30 p.m., March 25, 1208 Apollo Way, Suite 500, Sunnyvale. This kids-only Holi celebration, targeted toward 5-to-10-year-olds, features a pizza dinner, story time, Pictionary, charades and painting. $40. events.sulekha.com