WHAT’S ON

Mainstream

Tales from the East: India and NSW 27 April – 26 Aug (10.00am4.00pm) Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Parramatta. Details 02 9635 8149.

KIDS AND YOUTH

Winter School Holiday Program

Mon 9 July – Fri 13 July (10.00am – 11.30am or 12.30pm – 2.00pm)

Explore the world of gardening, learn how to grow veggies and take home your very own starter kit to create a wonderful vegetable patch at home. At The Calyx, The Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney. Details 02 9231 8111.

Teenage Camp: Breaking the Cycle Sat 14 July (9.00am onwards) to Sun 15 July (till 5.00pm)

A weekend camp with Swami Shrikaranananda where you can learn life lessons on how to set goals, overcome fear and unlock your hidden potential. All teenagers (Grade 7 to 12) are eligible to attend. At Chinmaya Sannidhi (Ashram) 38 Carrington Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154. Details 0433 212 135.

Know Goa Programme

Nov 30 – Dec 14 2018

Designed for students and young professionals in the age group 1828. Participants will visit educational, cultural, historical and industrial sites of interest, and interact with local Goans, elected representatives and government officials. Applications close 15 Aug. Details Consulate General of India (Sydney) 02 9223 2702

COMMUNITY

Teeyan Mela

Sun 8 July (10.30am – 5.30pm)

Punjabi Women Association of Australia present Teeyan Mela for women, a day of fun and entertainment. At Bowman Hall, Blacktown. Details 0430 486 050.

DIS Family Day Out

Sat 7 July (11.00am – 2.00pm)

Family Day Out is an initiative to bring the community together and entertain families, especially children. Kids can enjoy a free laser tag session and there are plenty of outdoor novelty games for adults. Held at Bungarribee, NSW.

Eid Festival & Fair

Sun 8 July (11.00am – 9.00pm)

Join in for a fun day of celebrations at Fairfield Showground 443 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood 2176.

Grand Kirtan Night

Fri 13 July (7.00pm) to Sat 14 July (12.00am)

Grand Kirtan Night with Shweta Chand from Auckland and Simrani Prasad from Sydney. Held at 7 Grantham Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147. Details 0426 669 212.

Health And Yoga

Ayurvedic lessons

Fri 6 July (7.00pm – 9.00pm)

A session on using Ayurveda to manage lifestyle diseases by Dr Rajkumar Sharma. At Dundas Community Centre, NSW.

Details 0412 202 182.

Wellness, The Yoga way

Fri 8 July (5.30pm – 7.00pm)

A free workshop on the knowledge and practice of yoga tips to overcome anxiety. Gain tools to handle the mind and negative emotions.

Experience deep rest with meditation. Held at Indian Cultural Centre, Indian consulate General, level 2/265 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW 2000. Details 02 9223 2702.

Misc

In memory of a beautiful little soul: Blood donation campaign

The Sydney-based Kaushik family are commemorating the brief life of their daughter Vanhi (16 April 2013 - 09 July 2015) by asking the community to join them in their blood donation campaign for Red Cross. Vanhi, who fought bravely against leukaemia, would have been 5 this month. The Kaushiks are seeking to raise 116 blood donations, to commemorate her 116 precious weeks with them. Join their campaign ‘Vanhi the Smiling Star’s Red 25’ either by registering online (https://www.donateblood. com.au/red25) or by calling 131 495. Contact Group Coordinators Vishal and Nidhi Kaushik on 0433 823 668 for your suitable time and it will be booked for you under the group name.

Hindi-English speakers

Bilingual polling officials play a crucial role in ensuring all electors fully understand the process. The Australian Electoral Commission is asking bilingual Hindi-English speakers to sign up to help deliver the next Australian federal election. All temporary election roles are paid and full training is provided. Those wishing to register their interest in working at the next election, or wanting to find out more information, should head to www.aec.gov.au

Fundraising dinner for senior care

Fri 13 July (7.00pm onwards)

Elder care organisation Sri Om Care presents a fundraising event featuring Bandeesh Group. Venue Madison Function Centre, 632 Old Northern Road, Dural.

Details Jay Raman 0410 759 906

Muniba Mazari workshop

Sat 14 July (3.00pm – 5.00pm)

Attend a seminar by Muniba Mazari, named as one of BBC’s 100 Most Inspirational Women in 2015, on how to turn adversity into opportunity.

At Ian & Nancy Turbott Auditorium

Western Sydney University Victoria Road Parramatta, NSW 2150. Details 1300 897 669.

Lakme Australia Fashion Show

Sun 15 July (6.00pm onwards)

Get your latest dose of fashion with Lakme Australia Fashion Show and Malaika Arora. At 51-61 South Street Granville NSW 2142. Details 0411 687 111.

Mateship Fair 2018

Sun 5 Aug (11.00am – 8.30pm)

Get set for an entire day of celebration, food, fun rides and Independence Day celebrations. At United Indian Association Inc 103 George street, Parramatta, NSW 2150. Details 0452 025 666.

Networking event for women

Sat 14 July (11.00am – 2.00pm)

Build connections, develop presentation skills, dress for success: Lean In Inc, a non-profit women’s organisation, reaches out to newly arrived migrant women. Details 0423 731 834..

Fundraiser

Sporsho Musical Night

Sun 8 July (6.00pm – 10.00pm)

Renaissance Social Welfare Organization of Australia presents a fundraising event for children with autism in Bangladesh. At UNSW Science Theatre Gate 2, High Street, Kensington, NSW 2052. Details 02 9385 1515.

Winter music night

Sat 14 July (5.00pm onwards)

Talent Rockers proudly presents winter music night charity event. All proceeds will go towards supporting FOX G1 Foundation. Details 0405 515 719.

ENTERTAINMENT

Winter musical night

Sat 14 July (5.00pm onwards)

A musical event for fund raising to support Fox G1 Foundation. At Dundas Community Centre, 21 Sturt St, Telopea NSW 2117. Details Umaa Arun 0415 982 683.

Bollywood club night

Fri 6 July (8.00pm onwards) to Sat 7 July (Till 2.00am)

Sasha Club brings to you an exciting evening full of energetic music and nonstop dancing. Held at Grand Royale 51-61 South St, Granville, NSW 2142. Details 0449 501 006.

Jalwa: Ladies Night

Fri 13 July (7.00pm – 12.00pm)

A special event just for ladies where they can enjoy unlimited food and drinks with music and dancing all night long. At The Fiddler, Grange Room Cnr, Windsor Road & Commercial Rd, Rouse Hill 2155. Details 0425 042 000.

Anjali Ball 2018

Fri 3 Aug (7.30pm) to Sat 4 Aug (12.30am)

UNSW Anjali Tamil Society is proud to present their annual black-tie event:

Anjali Ball 2018 ‘The Royal Ball’ at Parra Villa Function Lounge 42 Campbell St Parramatta, Parramatta, NSW 2150. Details 0481 111 543.

STAGE

Shreya Ghoshal Live

Sat 4 Aug (7.00pm onwards)

Star Alliance entertainment presents Shreya Ghoshal Live concert at 1-5 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills 2153 NSW. Details 0417 244 724.

Dastaangoi and Mushaira

Sat 14 July (6.00pm onwards)

Urdu International Australia to bring ‘Dastaangoi’ (Storytelling) to Australia for the first time in Sydney’s Urdu Festival 2018 with performances by Danish Hussain (India) and Uzma Gilani (Australia/Pakistan).

There will also be an international Mushaira with Khushbir Singh and other overseas poets. At Hurstville Entertainment Centre 16 MacMahon St, Hurstville, NSW 2220. Details 0431 029 388.

Shreenathji Sandhya

Sat 21 July (4.00pm onwards)

Swar Ganga events presents Shreenathji Sandhya by Indian singer Jaydev Gosai and Sydney’s Bhagirathi Bhatt. Held at Bowman hall, 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown 2148. Details 0401 628 448.

Sonam Bali Live

Fri 27 July (7.00pm onwards)

A live performance by Indian artist Sonam Bali at Bonnyrigg Sports Club 618 Elizabeth Drive Bonnyrigg Heights NSW 2177. Details 0452 337 387.

Shaadi ka Laddu, Laddu ki Shaadi Sat 28 July (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

A Hindi play that tells the stories of four marriages. Whether your marriage is a fine wine or vinegar, there is something for everyone to relate to and enjoy here. At NIDA 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington 2033. Details 02 9697 7600.

Gaane Gaane Mitali’r Shondha Sat 28 July (6.30pm – 10.30pm)

Enjoy a melodious evening of Bengali music by your favourite artists. At UNSW Science Theatre Gate 2, High Street, Kensington 2052. Details 0435 486 190.

‘70s ke yaadein

Sun 5 Aug (3.00pm – 5.00pm)

Artists come together from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide to recreate the magic of the ‘70s on stage with live music by Adrian’s Orchestra. Held at 35 Campbell Street, Bowman Hall Blacktown. Details 0420 468 557.

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