WHAT’S ON

WOMEN’S DAY

Women’s Day Gala – The Colour of Desire

Thu 8 March (8:00pm-9:20pm)

Wyndham City presents the inaugural International Women’s Day Gala. Curated by Dipa Rao and Aparna Ananthuni, the evening will feature performances from seven women, exploring both Western and South Asian traditions through music, poetry and dance. Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton Street, Werribee. Details 03 8734 6000

BOOK LAUNCH

AII Event

Wed 14 March (5:30pm-7:00pm)

Professor Craig Jeffrey, Director of the Australia India Institute, launches his new book, Modern India – A Very Short Introduction. The Woodward Centre, South and West Rooms, Level 10, 185 Pelham Street (Law Building), University of Melbourne. Details 03 9035 8047

ENTERTAINMENT

Bappi Lahiri

Sunday 11 March (7:00pm) Palais

Theatre, St Kilda. Details Rakesh 0411 621 371

STAGE

Baithak with Pt Abhijit Banerjee

Sat 24 March (2:30pm-6:30pm)

An event hosted by Ghongroo School of Kathak Dance. First half will be Kathak tabla workshop in which senior students of Ghungroo School of Dance will perform Kathak to the accompaniment of live tabla by Pt Abhijit Banerjee and Lehra on sarod by Rahul Bhattacharya. Second half of the event will be tabla and sarod Concert by Pt Abhijit Banerjee and Rahul Bhattacharya. Huntingdale Community Hall, Cnr Germaine St and Huntingdale Rd, Oakleigh Sth. Details 0437 093 549

Pandit Abhijit Banerjee with Tripataka

Sun 25 March (8:30pm-11:30pm)

A concert by Tripataka in which with four musicians show their affinity with jazz and Indian music. Hosted by the Melbourne Jazz Coop. The Jazzlab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick. Details https:// www.jazzlab.club/

Krishnarpanam

Sun 4 March (2:30pm-5:30pm)

Senior students of Nrithakshetra School of Indian Classical Dance present Krishnarpanam. Close George Wood Performing Arts Centre Yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Rd, Ringwood.

Details, Trishula 0413 768 175

Kaifi Aur Main

Mon 12 March (6:00 pm-8:30 pm)

Kaifi Aur Main summarises everything about Kaifi, his 55-year romance with Shaukat, or his progressive social ideas. 188 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Details 0425 204 364

FESTIVAL

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. Tatterson Park, 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

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

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

COMMUNITY

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

Mela Meliyan Da

Sat 3 March (4:00pm-10:00pm)

Event hosted by Khakh Production. Live performances, food stalls, suit stalls and many more attractions. Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown. Details Arsh 0424 150 132

Cranbourne Punjabi Mela

Sun 18 March (12:00pm onwards)

An event hosted by Milestone. Family event with bhangra, kabaddi, rasa kassi and gidda performances in open fields. Cranbourne Racecourse, Grant St Cranbourne Details 02 9191 9638

SPIRITUAL

Sri Venkateswara Kalyan Utsav

Sun 18 March (6:00pm-8:30pm)

Event in celebration of Ugadi New Year! Join us for this joyous wedding ceremony followed by annadhanam dinner! Sri Sai Siva Vishnu Temple 5/4 Shaft Crt Hoppers Crossing. Details 0411 611 031

Sri Rama Navami

Sun 25 March (6:00pm-8:30pm) Sita

Rama Kalyanam will be performed. Sri Sai Siva Vishnu Temple 5/4 Shaft Crt Hoppers Crossing. Details 0411 611 031

Misc

Women’s Day

Sat 3 March (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

M Festival 2018

18 March (12:00pm-10:00pm) M

Festival: A festival of momos, music and more. Coburg Cycling Velodrome Coburg. Details 0425 822 776

Indian Cruise Party 2018

Sat 17 March (5:00pm) Cruise boarding time 5:00pm and departure time 5:30pm. No tickets required for kids below 1 year. Unlimited dinner, dance and DJ party. Central Pier, Docklands. Details 0488 332 111

FUNDRAISER

Kriti: The Musical Wonder Sun 4 March (2:15pm-6:00pm)

Melbourne Yuva is organising a musical concert to raise funds for Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple’s building fund as the temple completes 25 years. Join us for an afternoon of music, dance and good food. The Drum Theatre, Corner Lonsdale & Walker streets (the old Dandenong Town Hall), Dandenong. Kids Friendly. Details, VJ 0401 514 042