WHAT’S ON

STAGE

Nrityanjali 2018

Sat 14 July (4.00pm – 8.00pm)

Annual dance concert by students of Rachana Natyalaya. Held at The Quin Auditorium Churchill Av, Braybrook, VIC 3019. Details 0413 359 776.

Hindustani classical vocal Sat 28 July (8.00pm – 11.00pm) The Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society is pleased to present “Surmani” Meenal Dattar in an enchanting traditional home baithak. Held at 27 Forest Glen Ave, Blackburn South VIC 3130. Details www.mhcms.org

Bart Stenhouse and Surojato Roy Sun 8 July (7.30pm – 10.30pm)

International touring artists Bart Stenhouse (Aus) and Surojato Roy (India) will perform live. Bart is an accomplished guitarist and composer, well versed in Indian classical and flamenco styles. Surojato Roy is a percussionist, specializing in tabla, from Kolkata. Held at Dizzy’s Jazz Club 368 Bridge Road, Richmond, VIC 3121. Details www.dizzys.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT

Antakshari

Sat 21 July (6.00pm – 10.00pm)

Entertainment World brings you back the same memories of Parwane, Mastane and Deewane Antakshari with rounds such as Prelude, Dhun and Remix, etc., which will put contestants to the test. Held at Tandoori Fusion

Reception Bar & Restaurant 4/2-6 Kilmur Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029. Details 0432 080 901.

Yawwanaye

Sat 14 July (6.00pm onwards)

Musical concert with West Theory

Live Band at Yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Road, Ringwood, VIC 3134. Details 0433 753 348.

Aspects of love

Sun 1 July (4.00pm) A series of lecture-demonstrations focussing on abhinaya and sringara bhakti in Indian classical dance forms by dancer, choreographer and academic Dr Chandrabhanu OAM. At Erasmus Primary School Hall, 40 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn. Details 0414 678 923.

Haadu Baa Kogile

Melbourne’s first 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@gmail.com

Jee Ayan Nu 2018

Fri 29 June (6.00pm – 9.00pm) Oorja

Foundation’s 4th year celebration includes a free program full of dance, music, drama, acting and other fun activities. Held at Epping Memorial Hall 827 High St, Melbourne, VIC 3076. Details (03) 9404 8843.

Bollywood glow party

Fri 29 June (10.00pm onwards) to 30 June (till 3.00am)

Catch all the masti of Bollywood with amazing DJs at Bar 420, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. Details 0411 651 142.

Kali Mustang Live

Sat 30 June (9.00pm onwards)

Rehmat Production & Ashwani Jain presents Kali Mustang live concert at Seven Nightclub 52 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Details 0450 687 786.

Bollywood and bhangra

Fri 29 June (10.00pm onwards)

Groove to the latest Bollywood, RNB, UK bhangra numbers. At Chasers Nightclub 386 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141. Details 0416 802 721.

Umara & Sachith live in concert

Fri 29 Jun (10.00pm) to Sat 30 Jun (5.00am)

Umara & Sachith live in concert, plus the best local/interstate and international talent that will keep you dancing all night long. At Lux Melbourne 373 Chapel Street, South Yarra, South Yarra, VIC 3141. Details 0414 877 893.

Nukkad

Wed 6 July (10.00pm onwards) to Thur 7 July (4.00am) Dance to the hottest fusion of your favourite Bollywood & RnB hits. Held at Brown Alley 585 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC 3000. Details 0404 825 285.

Sakhi Divas

Sat 14 July (6.00pm – 11.00pm)

A ladies-only entertainment event Held at The Heritage Receptions 512-516 high street, Epping, VIC 3076. Details 0403 687 796.

COMMUNITY

Eid Fest

Sat 7 July (11.00am – 7.00pm) All the fun and festivity with the most awaited family Eid festival. Held at 494498 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132. Details 0410 285 278.

Palhalai Kathambam

Sat 14 July (6.00pm – 10.00pm)

Juga Victoria Inc’s annual function Palhalaikathambam 2018 will be held at Rowville Performing Arts Centre Humphreys Way, Rowville, VIC 3178.

Details 0433 522 213.

Teeyan da mela

Sat 30 June (1.00pm – 6.00pm)

A desi, musical and fun-filled 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.

Teeyan Melton Deeyan

Sun 15 July (11.00am onwards) Rooh

Punjab dee Melbourne Bhangra Gidha academy presents Teeyan Melton Deeyan at Melton Civic Centre 238 High St, Melton, VIC 3337. Details 0430 738 534.

Nanak Project

Wed 11 July (6.00pm – 8.00pm)

A series of free workshops aimed at building bridges with Sikhs and the broader Punjabi community in Whittlesea. At Epping Leisure City @ YMCA, 41-53 Miller Street, Epping. Details 0417 563 768.

Telangana Bonalu

Fri 29 June (9.00am – 1.00pm)

Bonalu is an annual festival of Telangana celebrated in Twin Cities Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other parts of Telangana. Held at Sri Durga Temple (Melbourne) 705-715

Neale Rd W, Melbourne, VIC 3335. Details 0435 991 997.

Mighty Khalsa Fun Day

Sat 30 June (11.00am – 8.00pm)

Sikh Youth Australia and Sikh Naujawan Melbourne are excited to bring you the long awaited Mighty Khalsa Fun Day and Naujawan Satsang in Melbourne. At Blackburn Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) 127 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, VIC 3130. Details 0431 086 075.

ABBS Sudharshana Homam/Havan

Sun 1 July (8.30am – 12:30pm)

A Sudharshana Homam performed by Sri Shriraman Mama and Nithyanantham Gurukkal for the welfare and benefit of the community. At Amma Ashram Hall, 842, FrankstonDandenong Road, Carrum Downs, Vic 3201. Details 0403 777 252.

Indian Professional in Victoria (IPV)

A non-for-profit, membership-based 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

Misc

Indian community mental health support group

Fri 6 July (2.00pm – 4.00pm) For families and health caregivers who are facing mental health issues to share and discuss their concerns and experiences with others in similar situations. At Yarra Plenty Reginal Library (Mill Park Library) 394 Plenty Rd, Mill Park VIC 3082. Details 0402 459 642

Taming a busy mind

Sun 29 July (10.00am – 3.00pm)

An interactive workshop for effective solutions to help tame a busy mind, and help you break free from conditioned thinking. At Hawthorn Community Precinct, 584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122. Details consciouslivingoz@gmail.com

Fearless life by Sanjay Raval

Sat 14 July (7.00pm onwards) A motivational seminar by Sanjay Raval at Bakers Rd, Oakleigh South VIC 3167. Details 0431 926 500.

Cycling

Calling all cycling enthusiasts. We are forming a group of like-minded people interested in recreational riding around Melbourne.

When: Every Sunday 9:00 am

Where: Scenic bike paths of Melbourne

How Long: About 2 hours, with a coffee break (ride will be tailored to the group’s fitness level)

Who can join: Open to all occasional riders as well as experienced ones (riding at 15 – 20 km/hr)

What do I need to bring: A bike and a helmet Meeting Point: A central starting location will be chosen to suit the members

Details Rajiv Tikkoo 0434 081 465 or email Melbourne.Cyclists@gmail.com

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)

The exhibition by Anuradha Patel is focuses on laser-cut metal work, prints and papercuts, and the works are inspired by the traditional technique of paper cutting. At CS Gallery, Caroline Springs, VIC 3023. Details 03 9747 5200.