The tenth annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) features 65 films that center on the experiences of South Asians across the diaspora and shed light on a range of social issues that impact their communities. The festival kicks off with a series of films at the ShowPlace Icon Theatre and DePaul’s CDM Theatre on Thursday and Friday, before Friday night’s official opening event at Venue Six10, which features an awards ceremony and screenings of Aapke Aa Jane Se and The Last Color, which is directed by Michelin-star chef and MasterChef India host Vikas Khanna.

9/19-9/22, various venues. Visit csaff.org for more info.