What’s on

Swar Sandhya

Sat 14 September 7.30pm

(for a sharp 8pm start)

Karaoke night, sing whatever you wish, bring your own karaoke tracks or choose one of ours. Free event for anyone who loves Hindi music.

Waverley Meadows Primary School

Concert Hall, Columbia Drive, Wheelers Hill. Details: Neeraj 0439 980 551 or Nikhil 0430 922 851.

Saaz aur Awaz

Sat 14 September 8-11pm

A free evening of light Hindi music, all are welcome to sing or just listen and enjoy. Mount Street Neighbourhood house, 6 Mount Street, Glen Waverley (entry from Panoramic Grove car park).

Details: Satish 0400 368 303.

Parenting in a Multicultural Society

Sun 15 September 2-5pm

Parenting in a Multicultural Society is a PS3 major family event, families are encouraged to bring their partners and children. A panel of experts and parents will discuss the challenges and joys of parenting in a multicultural society. Hear from knowledgeable people and also to share your experiences. Ashburton Community Services, 296, High Street, Ashburton.

Sahitya Sandhya

Sat 21 September from 7.30pm

A free evening of Hindi poetry and prose. Come and share your own creation, or your favourite poetry or prose. New writers are most welcome! Kew Library, Corner of Cotham Road and Civic Drive, Kew (Melway ref 45 D6).

Details: Harihar 03 9555 4924 or Nalin 0402 108 512.

Gondwanalandings: Voices of the Emerging Indian Diaspora in Australia

Fri and Sat 27 and 28 September This flagship A.I.I event will map the history of Indian-Australians, and discuss social, cultural and political issues faced by them. By sharing research and stories, this conference aims to place Australia’s Indian diaspora at the heart of these important debates. It also hopes to showcase Indian-Australian artistic talent. Fri: Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne, and Sat: State Library of Victoria. Details: http://www. aii.unimelb.edu.au/events

Darebin Music Feast 2013, featuring Tihai3

Sat 28 September 8pm onwards Bollywood and Beyond celebration of 100 Years of Indian Cinema, featuring Tihai3 and musicians from Preston Symphony Orchestra. Tihai3 will present a Bollywood retrospective.

Supported by the City of Darebin and The Boite. Northcote Town Hall, 1 89 High St. Northcote. Details: therese@boite.com.au, 03 9417 3550, or 0427 773 553, and bookings: www.northcotetownhall.com.au

Book launch

Thurs 2 October 6.30-9.00pm

Launch of The Girls Ate Last by Supriya Singh. Cost: single $50, couple: $80 (includes a welcome drink, an Indian feast, a signed copy of the book or a $20gift voucher per package). Machan Indian Restaurant, 953 Main Road, Eltham. Prepaid early bookings are essential: 03 9439 8700 or elthambookshop@bigpond.com

Victorian Festival of Lights

Sat 26 October 12noon-9pm

Followed by fireworks along the Yarra River, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD. Mela to celebrate Diwali.

AIII Diwali Fair

Sun 27 October 11am-9pm

Various activities, food and fun for the family. Sandown Park Racecourse, 591 Princess Highway, Springvale.

Wyndham Festival of Lights

Sat 2 November 12noon-8pm

Diwali celebrations with lots of activities. At Werribee Park grounds, next to Victorian Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion and Zoo.

Details: team@wyndhamdiwali.org.au or www.wyndhamdiwali.org.au

Darshan

Every Sat and Sun 5:30-8pm Nathdwara Cultural and Educational Centre in Hallam is open for Darshan. 2-5 Princes Domain Drive, Hallam. Details: www.nathdwara.org.au or info@nathdwara.org.au