What’s on

lehrein - theatre and dance extravaganza

Saturday 16th march from 5pm to 7pm at the Chandler Community Centre, 28 Issac Road, Keysborough. Presented by Kalavishkar Innovative Art Academy. Tickets: $10, children under 5 are free. Call Manasi on 0419815323 or visit www.kalavishkar.com.au

Ka Kanji no Ka fEstival

Saturday, 16th march from 7pm onwards at The National Theatre, St Kilda. Gujarati and Bollywood comedy king Tiku Talsania live on stage with his successful and popular Gujarati play ‘Ka Kanji no Ka’, a new comedy play from Kanji Series. Tickets: $29, $39, $49 $59. Contact Kaushal Modi on 0424700226; Dipendrasinh Gohil (Bapu) 0433 976 697. Gujarati food available at venue.

Holi Fair hsv holi mela saturday 30th march, 10am onwards at the Shiva Vishnu Temple, 52 Boundary Road, Carrum Downs VIC. Free event organised by Hindu Society of Victoria.

Sunday 24th march, 11am to 5pm at Bundoora Park, 1069 Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC. Organised by Fusion Entertainment. Ticket: $5 entry. For stalls and sponsorship, call Gaurav Verma on 0422 655 710.

AIII Holi Fair monday 1st April, 10am onwards at the Sandown Race Course, Springvale, VIC. Mika Singh live and lots of entertainment. Entry tickets available at venue. For sponsorship call Yogen on 0403 337 142.

SPIRITUAL second surya yajna

Sunday 24th February, 5:30am onwards at Brighton Beach.

Vasudeva Kriya Yoga will host its second Surya Yajna with 108 Surya Namaskar at sunrise, facing the sun. Please bring yoga mat, towel, water and some snacks if required. The Surya Namaskara is expected to last for about 2 hours. Confirm participation by emailing Vasudevakriyayoga@gmail.com. www.vasudevakriyayoga.com misc actors wanted for the mahabharata of Women Come and be part of the multicultural cast of The

Mahabharata of Women (MOW) by Prof. K. Madavane, in a production linking the Indian epic to contemporary times! Three contemporary characters, Mother, Son and Sister interact with characters from the Indian epic Mahabharata, question their acts and sometimes identify with their angst. K. Madavane has directed over 50 plays in India and abroad. Casting Workshop: 9 to 18 February at Australia India Institute, (Seminar Room), 147-149, Barry St, Carlton. Cast will be finalized at the end of the workshop. During the workshop, the director will explain his method and philosophy of theatre. Interested participants/ actors may apply with a photo and a brief CV. Contact Cherian Jacob, at cherian_jacob@hotmail.com or K Madavane at madavane2006@gmail.com

FUNDRAISINg

Friends of the Children fundraiser dinner

Saturday 16th February, 7pm onwards, at Richmond Town Hall, Bridge Rd, Richmond Mel way 2h B-6. Dinner Dance to launch the ‘Walk for Children’ event and to pledge our commitment and support to the most innocent suffers in our community, children who are victims of family violence and child abuse. Friends of the Children Foundation’s dinner and dance fundraising event will cost $75pp, includes $30 tax deductible. Donation recept issued. Includes beer/wine and a 3 course meal. Contact Jasbir Bedi on 0424 245 217 or visit www.friendsofthechildren.net

Walk for monash children

Sunday 24th February, registration from 8am. Walk is at Jells Park Wheelers Hill, entry from Ferntree Gully road and meet at Oaks Picnic area. You are invited to take part in the inaugural annual ‘Walk for Monash Children’ to raise funds for Monash Children’s Hospital. Visit www.friendsofthechildren.net

Clean Up Australia Day good Friday Walk

Sunday 3rd march between9.30am and 1.30 pm at Brick Makers Park, Stamford Road Oakleigh. Mel Ref 69 H-6.

Friday 29th march, 8.30am for 9.00am start from Clayton Railway station. Annual 28km Good Friday walk to Etihad Stadium to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital projects with Good Friday appeal.