WHAT’S ON

Indian Republic Day & Australia

Day Dinner

Sat Feb 10 (7:00pm to 10:00pm)

Australia India Society Of Victoria Inc is organising a function to celebrate Indian Republic Day and Australia Day, a musical event with gala dinner including 3 course meal, beer and soft drinks. (BYO Wines & Spirits).

Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Details aisv.org.au

Sanjay Dutt Meet And Greet

Sun 11 Feb (7:00pm) Bollywood singers, belly dancers, three course meal and drinks. The Melbourne Pavilion, 135 Racecourse Road, Flemington. Details Shinkoo NBH 0435 779 544

Bappi Lahri

Sunday 11 March (7:00pm) Palais Theatre, St Kilda. Details Rakesh 0411 621 371

STAGE

Sangeet Sandhya

Sat 3 Feb (7:30pm for 8:00pm start) Sharad Kala Kendra has invited artist Vijay Patki, a melodious singer and accordion and harmonium player. Brandon Park Primary School, 1-5 Ninevah Cres, Wheelers Hill. Details Neeraj 0452 669 305

Hindustani Classical Recital

14 April (4:30pm-7:30pm)

Manmohini Events to present a classical vocal recital by India’s best known young female vocalist, Kaushiki Chakraborty. George Wood Performing Arts Centre, 84 Kalinda Road, Ringwood. Details girishbordawekar@ gmail.com

FESTIVAL

Lohri

Tues 13 Feb (6:30pm) 269, Robinson Road, Ravenhall Details Anu 0404 885 007

Sankranthi Sambaralu 2018

Sat 17 Feb (1:00pm-8:00pm)

Sankranthi Sambaralu 2018 organised by Andhra Aussies Association. Williamstown Town Hall. All are welcome. Free entry. Details Satish 0411 892 452

Melbourne Holi Festival 2018

Sat 24 Feb (11:00am to 7:00pm) indulge in colours of India and groove on some fine tunes by International DJ lineup. Hosted by Holi Tribe Festival and IndoMystic. St Kilda Beach Victoria. Details 0469 393 460

AIII Holi

Sun 4 March (11:30am-6:30pm)

Hosted by The Australian Indian Innovations Inc and Dr RnB Entertainment. Experience the fun of playing with powdered colour, water balloons for kids, dry powder Holi and water-based Holi. Scrumptious food by Melbourne’s most famous food trucks, children’s rides, variety stalls, nonstop music for all those dance lovers. Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Details Raj 0411 429 598.

VCA Wyndham Holi 2018

Sat 3 March (11:00am-9pm) Hosted by Victorian Cultural Association Inc. Presidents Park, Wyndham Vale. Details www.vcaa.org.au

Festival of Colours 2018

Sun 25 Feb (11:00am-4:00pm)

Hosted by Harekrishna Valley. Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea. Details http://www. festivalofcolours.com.au/

Colorfest Melbourne

Sun 29 April (11:00am to 4:00pm)

Hosted by Star Event Productions. Moonee Valley Racing Club, 1 McPherson St, Moonee ponds. Details info@stareventproductions.com.au

Rang Barse - Festival of Colours

Sun 11 March (11:00am-6:00pm)

Monash Clayton Sports Center, Melbourne Details 0427 274 462.

Bundoora Park Holi

Sat 10 March (All day) Reserved Area, Bundoora Park. Details Pooja 0481 334 375

Holi at Werribbee Racecourse

Sat 3 March (11:00am-8:00pm)

An event by Festivals of South Asia Inc. Werribee Racecourse, 2-10 Bulban Rd, Werribee. Details www. festivalsofsouthasia.org.au

Holi Fair

Sun 4 March (11:30 am-6:30 pm)

The Australian Indian Innovations Incorporated’s event. Tatterson Park Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough. Details Raj 0411 429 598

COMMUNITY

Rajasthani event

Sun 25 Feb (7:00pm-11:00pm)

GNG Events is organising a dinner with a public talk from Aman Nath, and a traditional music performance by the Rajasthan State Awardee Samandar Khan Manganiyar and his Sampravaahi Group. Dinner will be three-course Indian cuisine. Crown Promenade, Queensbridge Street, Southbank. Details 0469 095 360

Sikh family camp

Fri 9 March to Mon 12 March This camp sees international facilitators coming to impart motivation, knowledge and Gurmat vichaar alongside local facilitators. Kids friendly. Camp Marysville 959 BuxtonMarysville Road, Marysville. Details 0431 692 299

MuslimFest

Sun 11 March (12:00pm-8:00pm)

Attracting over 10,000 people, this community event has been exciting residents of all ages and share the multicultural heritage of Islam with all Australians through art, culture, and entertainment. Highlights include carnival rides, free kids activities, cultural and community performances. Westgate Sports & Leisure Cnr Grieve Pde & Doherty’s Rd, Altona. Details 0432 175 822

SPIRITUAL

Saraswati Puja 2018

Sat 3 Feb (9:00am-5:00pm) Tarneit P9 College 21-23 Brinbrook Street, Tarneit. Details Nandini Sinha Roy 0433 858 448

FOOD

Foodie Trails - Indian Festival

Melbourne

Sat 24 March 9:00am to Sun 25 March 4:00 pm Queen Victoria Market, 452 Queen street Melbourne

MUSIC

Anoushka Shankar - Land Of Gold

Tues 13 March (8:00pm-11:00pm)

A singular figure in the Indian classical and progressive world music scenes, Anoushka Shankar grew up playing sitar alongside her father and Guru, the legendary Ravi Shankar. Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Road Details 1300 182 183

MISC

Indian Women Business Network Meeting

Sat 3 Feb (6:30pm-8:30pm) Indian Women Business Network provides programmed networking exercises that helps its members and guests take steps to achieve their goals. Businesswomen of all ages from the Indian sub-continent from various industries and professions welcome. Mezzanine Cafe and Lounge 11/211 Leakes road, Truganina. A kidsfree event.

Valentine cruise party

Fri 9 Feb (7:30pm) Event hosted by Marvs Travel Group. Victoria Star Boat Docklands. Details 0425 795 135.

Women’s Day

Sat 3 Mar (5:00pm-9:00pm) Hosted by MDA Events, this project will have various competitions and challenges, meet and greet and general chat sessions along with dance and music performances. The project will be chaired by Filmfare award-winning actor Sangeetha Krish along with Harathi Ravindran (Aarthi), winner of Tamil Nadu’s prestigious Kalaimamani award. Hungarian Community Centre, 760 Boronia Road, Wantirna. Details Mandy/ Raj 0416 677 180