Hopkins Center | Sunny Jain
Event Info
April 16, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Music meets storytelling in a blend of Punjabi rhythms, American jazz and collective celebration. A moving call to compassion and connection.
Sunny Jain draws on his South Asian heritage and experience as a second-generation immigrant in America to dive into the concept of "love force"—satyāgraha—embracing your oppressor with compassion. Jain, founder of Red Baraat, brings his signature talent for creating immediate community to theater, blurring the lines between performers and audience. Each element of Love Force is carefully crafted for frequencies, rhythm, and vibrations unleashing a powerful gathering through song and story. Love Force explores the universal nature of music, and how through compassion and love we can break down barriers created by religion, cultural traditions, racism and time. Jain invites us to feel the past in the present and to imagine healing through love.
Funded in part by the Lewis A. Crickard '35A Visiting Performing Artists Fund and the Andrew J. Greenebaum 1984 Fund.
Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
Photo by Sean Sime
Make it a full Dartmouth night out! Elevate your experience with our An Evening at the Hopkins Center – Dinner, Show & Stay package. The Hanover Inn sits just steps from the Hopkins Center, making it effortless to enjoy world‑class performances without the hassle. Start your evening at PINE Restaurant, where craft cocktails and seasonal New England dishes set the perfect pre‑show mood. Then stroll to the Hop and return afterward to the comfort and charm of your room at the Inn. Treat yourself to the ultimate dinner‑and‑a‑show getaway!