WHAT’S ON

STAGE

Mohanlal Star Nite

Mon 11 June (6.00pm onwards)

A celebration of the star at Mohanlal Star night 2018 concert at Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182. Details 0421 490 278/ 0425 112 219.

The 3 Idiots Comedy Night

Sun 24 June (7.00pm onwards)

Enjoy live performances by comedians

Atul Khatri, Jeeveshu Ahluwalia, Vikramjit Singh. At The Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071. Details 03 9484 9831

Arjun Janya Live

Wed 9 June (5pm onwards) Catch a live scintillating performance by music composer Arjun Janya this month. At Springvale Town Hall, 397 - 405 Springvale Rd, Springvale, VIC 3171. Details 0402 537 209

Soulful Su

Sun10

3 June (5.00pm – 11.00pm) Sajda, a soulful evening of su music with Gulam Jugni. At the heritage reception, 514-516 High St, Epping VIC Details 0470 679 977/0450 012 667.

Tribute to Dev Anand

Fri 8 June (7.00pm – 10.00pm) Om

Music Group Australia presents a musical tribute to Dev Anand, Ye Dil Na Hota Bechara at Cafe Brooklyn

Lounge, 600 Geelong Road, Brooklyn - 3012 (Next to Storage King). Details 0422 028 076.

Tribute to Rajendra Kumar

Sat 9 June (7.00pm – 10.00pm) A musical tribute to Rajendra Kumar featuring many of his romantic solos and duets at Cafe Brooklyn Lounge & Function Room 600 Geelong Road, Brooklyn, VIC 3012. Details 0422 028 076.

18th AYINA musical night

Sat 16 June (6.00pm – 9.00pm)

18th AYINA musical night presents a performance by Marathi singer Neha Sinha. At Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton, VIC 3028. Details 0408 963 308.

MISC

Tif n - Indian lunchbox Sat 16 June (10.00am – 1.00pm) A fun tutorial by Seema Choubey on how to make nutritious and delicious lling for sandwiches perfect for lunchboxes. Plus tips and tricks of traditional Indian cooking along with the nutritional and health bene ts of spices and herbs. Held at Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis Street, Yarraville, VIC 3013. Details 9687 1560.

Indian Thali

Sat 16 June (4.30pm – 7.30pm)

Learn the story behind plating up the traditional Indian thali. The class will

Dynamic drama classes.

Our exciting curriculum allows every young performer to shine. Novice to advanced studio classes for youth and teens. Ages 8-18.

Book your audition today! Classes start in July.

(03) 8199 8348 youththeatre.com.au

Performing arts

Beginners OnStage is the perfect introduction to the performing arts, specially designed for young children. With acting, singing and dance classes, creative play and performances there’s plenty to inspire young minds.

Book your free try-out.

(03) 8199 8347 beginnersonstage.com.au talk about the thali and the culinary heritage behind it that makes every element of it so important to a balanced diet. At two Kings Café, 353 Centre Road, Bentleigh, VIC 3204. Details 1800 667 791.

Masala Foodie Trails

Sat 2 June (11.30 am – 2.30 pm)

Explore the avours of Indian food and learn about its many delightful secrets. We start with the arrival of the Indian community in Australia and how their aromatic spices were adapted into modern Australian cuisine. At Federation Square/ Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC 3004. Details 1800 667 791.

Ayurveda

Sat 2 June (10.00 am – 1.30 pm)

Rejuvenate the inner you with Ayurvedic healing and cooking. Commence the day with light yoga asana and Pranayama (breathing exercises). Discover the rich history of Ayurveda and take home the nutritional and health bene ts of spices and herbs. At Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis Street, Yarraville, VIC 3013. Details 9687 1560.

MAINSTREAM

Mahatma Gandhi: An Immigrant

Until 15 July (11.00am – 4.00pm daily): This digital interactive exhibition honours the period of Gandhi’s stay in South Africa and his subsequent personal transformation from this experience. Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne. Details 03 9927 2700

Anu Patel: Recent Works

Sat 14 July (10.00am – 1.00pm)

Check out artist Anuradha Patel’s laser-cut metal work, prints and papercuts, works inspired by the traditional technique of paper cutting. At CS Gallery, Caroline Springs, VIC 3023. Details 03 9747 5200.

ENTERTAINMENT

Film screening

Sat 23 June (3.00pm onwards)

The directors of Tri Avatar Productions are pleased to invite you to the screening of their feature lm Woh and launch of their short lm Amma At Chandler Theatre, Keysborough, 28 Isaac Road Keysborough VIC 3173. Details 0431 477 585

Bollywood Dance Workshop

Sat 2 June (2.30pm onwards) Come along for a 30-minute session with Sulu from Dance Mantra. Sulu has learned from many famed choreographers and will share her love of Bollywood in a dance workshop for kids. Suits ages 4-8. At Cranbourne Library, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne, VIC 3977. Details 03 5990 0150.

Haadu Baa Kogile

Melbourne’s rst ever Kannada musical event held every last Saturday of the month. All welcome. Organised by Ankura Music School. Details 0432 192 424 or haadubaakogile@gmail.com

The Indian Music Collective

Melbourne

The Indian Music Collective

Melbourne provides space for practice/jamming in a friendly environment for musicians to meet and practice. Anyone who plays a Hindustani classical music instrument or can sing Hindustani classical music at any ability/level is welcome at St John’s Catholic Primary School, 77 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill. Listeners are also welcome. Gold coin to contribute towards tea/ coffee/snack costs. Contact Harjinder Bhogal at oldmanindia@mail.com

Community

Teeyan da mela

Sat 30 June (1.00pm – 6.00pm)

A desi, musical and fun- lled event where you can enjoy Punjabi folksongs, dance performances, delish snacks and fun activities for kids. At Buninyong Town Hall, 309A Learmonth St Buninyong VIC 3357. Details 0433 631 716.

Indian Women’s Support Group

Mon 18 June (11.30am – 11.30pm)

The Mental Health Foundation Australia offers support to people and their carers who are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background living in Victoria. This is a support group especially designed for Indian women living in Victoria to give them an opportunity to increase their social interaction and combat isolation. It’s free of cost. Details 03 9826 1422.

Indian Professional in Victoria (IPV) A not-for-pro t, membershipbased and member-owned association that aims to train and support Indian professionals and entrepreneurs through workshops, seminars, webinars and mentoring programs. Membership details www. ipv.org.au

Know India Program (KIP): An opportunity for diaspora youth to visit India, share their views, expectations & experiences and to develop closer bonds with the contemporary India. Submit applications till 15 July for 47th KIP (25 Sep – 19 Oct) and 48th KIP (25 Oct – 18 Nov) to Tamil Nadu and Manipur & Mizoram, respectively. Details www.kip.gov.in

International Day of Yoga Sat 23 June (9.00am - 11.30am)

Consulate General of India Melbourne in association with Swinburne University of Technology and The Art of Living will be celebrating 4th International Day of Yoga at Advance Technologies Centre Swinburne University The event will include a Formal Session, Yogasanas and Meditation.

Details 03 9682 5800 (Extn 106)

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