WHAT’S ON

Fundraiser

Bollywood extravaganza

Sat 19 May (5.00pm – 5.30pm)

A charity event for the Hindu Benevolent fund used for those affected by cyclone in Fiji. Paci c Hills Christian School Performing Arts Centre, Dural, NSW. Details 0430 157 679/ 0419 573 328

Shaam-E-Meh l

Fri 25 May (6.00pm onwards) Sewa Australia presents Shaam-e-Meh l, an evening of golden hits with live musicians and talented singers. All the proceeds will directly go to Family Support Services. At Madison Function Ctr, 632 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW. Details 0412 705 796/ 0404 044 276.

Better Foundation Gala

Sat 26 May (6.30pm – 11.30pm)

A premium fundraising event to raise vital funds needed to support Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals. A spectacular evening with a live band, a delicious three course meal, live and silent auctions, and raf es. Details 02 9712 3861

Vision 2020 Charity Ball

Sat 19 May (7.00pm onwards)

Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre Funds raised for the Aiyaswamy Aiyer School in Chennai, India. Details 0468 947 761

Bollywood night

Fri May 18 (7.00pm – 10.00pm)

A fun Bollywood-themed night to raise funds and awareness for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. At Arabian Lounge, Shop 5, 1 Tuggerah Parade, The Entrance.

Entertainment

Richa Sharma live in concert Sat 19 May (7.00pm onwards) Richa Sharma live in concert at Whitlam Leisure Centre 90A Memorial Ave Liverpool NSW 2170. Details 041 277 9418.

Poetry meets music

Sat 19 May (6.45pm onwards) Avijit

Sarkar and Nautanki Theatre present Saaz-e-dil featuring Avijit Sarkar, Kumud Merani, Srijani Dan and Uzma Gillani, at Riverside Theatre Parramatta. Details 02 8839 3399

Mohanlal Star Nite

9 June (6.00pm – 9.00pm)

Mohanlal star night at Sydney Olympic Park sports centre Sydney. Details 0470 293 581/ 0412 211 627.

Dinner and dance Sat 26 May (7.00pm – 12.00am)

Goa NSW Inc presents 41st RocknRoll dinner and dance at Club Marconi Plaza, Prairie Vale Rd, Bossley Park. Details 8814 9258/ 9831 4619.

FESTIVAL

Ramadan dinner

Fri 18 May (4.45pm – 7.00pm)

25th Annual Ramadan Dinner hosted by the Islamic Charity Project Association. Venue: Al Amanah College Assembly Hall, 56 Nagle St Liverpool, NSW. Details 9707 4842, 0413 914 189.

Ramadan Iftar

Mon 21 May (4.30pm – 7.30pm)

The Muslim Legal Network (NSW) is hosting its Annual Ramadan Iftar. At Doltone House Hyde Park Level 3, 181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia 2000.

Ramadan Eid Bazaar

Sat 9 June (3.00am – 11:46am)

Enjoy an evening lled with fun, shopping experiences and delicious food and beverages. At 90A Memorial Avenue, Liverpool NSW 2170. Details 0406 449 474/ 0469 646 171.

Rabindra Jayanti

Sun 20 May (6.00pm – 9.00pm)

Bengali Association of New South Wales presents Rabindra Jayanti 2018 at Paci c Hills Christian School, Dural.

Seniors

Free Tech Savvy Seniors Workshop Learn basic computer skills at your local library Parramatta Library (10.00 am – 12 noon)

23 May Introduction to Social Media part 2

Denis Johnson Blacktown Library (10.00am – 12 noon)

6 June Introduction to Internet 1

13 June Introduction to Internet 2

20 June Introduction to Email

27 June Introduction to Social Media

Rights discussion

2 June (2.00pm – 5.00pm) A session for senior citizens, ‘Everyone Deserves Respect: A Discussion On Your Rights’. At Blacktown Senior Citizens Centre 2 Gribble Place, Blacktown. Details 0412 786 569.

AASHA at Hornsby

Every second and fourth Friday of the month, 11.00am – 2.00pm. Venue Hornsby Youth and Community Centre, cnr Muriel and Burdett Sts, Hornsby, close to Hornsby Station. Programs feature yoga, music, dance, games, health and tech presentations, health checks and light lunch. Details 0412 786 569

Crows Nest

Every third Wednesday of the month, 10.00am – 11.30am. Venue 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest. Social event with free tea. Details 02 9439 5122

LANGUAGES

BSK/SVP Classes

A local initiative of VHP Australia, Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) holds Sanskrit language lessons as well as a culture and heritage program on Saturdays at Oran Park School, 390 South Circuit, Oran Park. Details 0450 117 372

Hindi Classes

Saturdays (2.30pm – 4.30pm)

Located at the Indian Cultural Centre, Level 1, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney. Hindi classes are $5 per one hour class or $40 for ten classes. Registration is essential. Details icc2. sydney@mea.gov.in.

MISC

Wedding Expo

27 May (11.00am – 3.00pm)

Delight Wedding Expo so that you can plan your wedding with the best wedding photographers, planners, DJs and entertainment. At 72 Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood. Details 02 8814 7649.

Telangana Celebration

2 June (5.00pm – 10.00pm) A free entry event that includes cultural programs, activities and games for children and dinner. At Greystanes Community Centre 732 Merrylands Rd, Greystanes, NSW 2145. Details 02 9631 4832.

Hindi conversations over chai

Every Thursday, a group of Hindi students and speakers who are enthusiastic to use language learning to build cross-cultural friendships. At CCH Ministry Centre, The Bridge Unit 4, 67-71 Jersey St, Hornsby (enter off Jersey St near corner with Bridge Rd). Details 0432 920 259.

Community Recycling Centres

Community Recycling Centres are permanent drop-off facilities, open year round. Use them to safely dispose of selected common household problem wastes such as paint, gas bottles, re extinguishers, motor and cooking oils, car and household batteries, uorescent tubes and globes, and smoke detectors. Details call the Environment Line 131555

Simran and Meditation Diwan

Wed 30 May (6.30pm – 8.30pm)

Come and enjoy the peaceful diwan at Gurudwara Turramurra Sikh Temple, Sydney at Kissing point road, Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia 2074. Details 02 9449 8253.

Indian Cooking Class

27 May (10.00am – 2.00pm) A delicious, vegan, organic Indian banquet of Love Lunch cooking class and two course meal at The Green Lion, 726 Darling Street, #Level 1, Rozelle, NSW 2039. Details 0424 115 466.

Yoga Workshop

Fri 18 May (5.30pm – 7.00pm)

Participate in a free of charge yoga workshop that includes a lecture and demonstration on asanas for backaches. At Indian Cultural Centre, Consulate General of India, Sydney, Level 2, 265 Castlereagh St – 2000. Details 02 9223 2702.

Seeking Volunteer Drivers

Social welfare organisation Open Support is seeking kind-hearted locals to become volunteer drivers for its Country Care Link service. This is a no-cost transport service for regional NSW families, couples and individuals who require vehicle transport when coming to Sydney for medical appointments and hospital stays. Details 02 8382 6430.

MAINSTREAM

Biennale of Sydney 2018

Till 11 June: View the works of Indian-origin artists exhibiting as part of the ongoing Biennale Sydney 2018 this year – Simryn Gill, Tanya Goel, NS Harsha, Prabhavati Meppayil, Sosa Joseph and Khaled Sabsabi. Details 02 8484 8700

Tales from the East: India and NSW 27 April – 26 Aug Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Parramatta. Details 02 9635 8149

Exhibition

29 May (6.00pm – 7.30pm) An exhibition of photos, Sydney Asian Art Series: Transcultural Attractions: Photographs of an Indian Dancer with a lecture by Ajay Sinha, Professor of Art History at Mount Holyoke College, USA. At The University Of Sydney, Old Geology Building, Parramatta Road, Camperdown, NSW 2050. Details 02 9351 4211.

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