WHAT’S ON

Republic Day

Consulate General of India event

Sat 26 Jan (9.00am – 10.30am) On the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India, members of the Indian community are invited for a program that includes flag hoisting ceremony, singing of the national anthem, reading of the speech of the President of India by the Consul General, and cultural performances. Venue Consulate General of India, Level 2 265, Castlereagh Street Sydney.

Details 02 9223 2702.

Republic Day and Australia Day

Sat 26 Jan (6.00pm - 8.00pm)

Team India marks Republic Day with a patriotic theme, including songs, dances, acts, best dress competition, quiz, prizes and kids’ fancy dress competition: come dressed as your favourite freedom fighter. Venue Young St, Parramatta. Details 0470 130 891.

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi memorial ceremony

Wed 6 Feb (5.30- 7.30pm) Annual Gandhi Memorial Ceremony to commemorate India’s Martyrs Day, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination on 30 January 1948. Followed by the Gandhi Oration at UNSW Sydney. At UNSW Sydney, Gate 11, Botany Street, Library Lawn. Details 02 9385 1515.

Gandhi Oration: Tim Costello

Wed 6 Feb (6.30pm – 7.30pm)

Delivering this year's Gandhi Oration is Chief Advocate of World Vision Australia Tim Costello on ‘How Australians make the world a better and fairer place’. The Oration is delivered by a person making a significant contribution to major human rights issues of our time. At The Roundhouse, UNSW Sydney, Kensington. Details 02 9385 7630.

HOLI

Faag Sammelan

Sat 16 March (7.00pm) Shree

Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Australia invites you to Faag Sammelan 2019 to celebrate Holi. At Natraj Art and Music Centre, 10/71 Kurragong Ave, Mount Druitt 2770. Details 0433 242 077.

Stage

Counting and Cracking

11 Jan – 2 Feb In this Tamil tale from Sydney, sixteen actors play four generations of a family in a story about Australia as a land of refuge; Sri Lanka’s efforts to remain united; and reconciliation within families, across countries, across generations. An epic story of love and political strife, of home and exile, of parents and children written by S. Shaktidharan, this powerful new play – in its world premiere – is served with a communal meal. Details 1300 856 876 or visit www.sydneyfestival.org.au

Qissebaazi

Fri 1 Feb (7.00pm onwards) to Sat 9 Feb (9.00pm)

Nautanki Theatre Company presents

JANUARY (2) 2019

Qissebaazi, a playful telling of stories.

At T1 Theatre, Building Y3A, Macquarie University, 10 Hadenfeld Ave, Macquarie Park. Details 0432 832 311.

2 to Tango 3 to Jive

Sat 16 Feb (6.00pm) Noted

Bollywood artist Saurabh Shukla presents a Hinglish play starring Shukla with Bollywood actors Achint Kaur, Sadiya Siddiqui and Preeti Mamgain. At Sir John Clancy Auditorium, 9 High St, Kensington. Details 02 9385 1515.

Sri Purandara Dasa Aradhana

Sun 17 Feb (9.15am – 2.00pm)

A program Sri Purandara Dasa Aradhana, that includes arathi and prasadam along with a prayer meet. At Ermington Community Hall, 8 River Road, Ermington. Details 0426 866 135.

Community

Chinmaya Health Challenge: No

Shoes Walk

Sun Feb 17 (9.30am – 12.30pm)

Join Swamiji and the Chinmaya family in the health challenge “No Shoes Walk”, to uplift ourselves, challenge, inspire and bring us together while raising funds for those who don’t share our privileges. At Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill. Details 02 8850 7400.

Bangla Art Exhibition

Sat Feb 9 (6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Performing Arts-Bangla Art Exhibition. Music, dance, poetry recitation and more. At Bankstown Art Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown. Details 02 9707 5400.

Misc

Ayurveda

Introducing Ayurveda with Dylan Smith

Sat 2 Feb (4:00 pm – 5:30 pm)

Learn the premise of Ayurveda in an informative talk with Dylan Smith at The Collective Wellness Institute.

Zen Collective, 11J 106 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale, NSW

Details 0404 780 249.

Indian Bridal Expo

Sun 3 Feb (10.00am – 2.00pm)

The Indian Bridal Expo is an event to assist couples with all their wedding needs. At Liverpool Catholic Club, 458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons. Details 0431 005 869.

National Dowry Abuse Summit

Fri 22 Feb (9.30am - 4.30pm)

The 2nd National Dowry Abuse Summit will be held in Sydney at University of NSW, co-hosted by a number of organizations such as NSW Department of Health, AWAVA, White Ribbon Australia. Details email pallavisinha1@hotmail.com

SPIRITUAL

Sant Nirankari Mission Sydney weekly congregations

Sundays 5:30pm to 7:30pm followed by community meals. Venue: Sant Nirankari Bhawan, 166 Glendenning Road, Glendenning. Details Devinder 0403 216 084.

Free Yoga with Divine Life Society

Tuesdays 7pm Swami

Uditramanandaji of The Divine Life Society of Australia offers free Yoga classes every Tuesday from 7.00pm8.15pm at Strathfield Girls High School. All levels of fitness welcomed. Entrance via Oxford Rd. Details Karo 0413 535 157.

Lunch-time Meditation session

Thu 7 Feb (12.15pm - 1.00pm)

Brahma Kumaris Australia invites you to sit back, relax and be guided through a mind-body relaxation. At Indian Cultural Centre, Level 2 265 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

Fundraiser

Harman Foundation fundraiser

Sat 9 Feb (6.00pm)

Third Annual Fundraising Dinner with a night of fun, food, family and dance to raise funds for Harman Foundation. At Bowman Hall, Blacktown. Details 1800 116 675.

Yaadon ki baraat

Sat 16 March (5.30pm) A fundraising event for AASHA that will regale you with a team of singers and a retro Bollywood night. At Redgum Function Centre, Cnr Lane and Dunmore Street, Wentworthville. Details 0430 026 484.

Celebrate Rotary

Sat 2 March (6.30pm – 10.30pm)

Celebrate Rotary - Be The Inspiration to Light Up Lives through Rotary Global Grant projects to enhance living conditions of the people in the target communities in India and Sri Lanka. At Don Moore Community Centre, Cnr Farnell Ave and North Rocks Road, North Rocks. Details 0419 980 529.

Bhartiye Mandir Sydney

Fundraiser

Sat 9 Feb (7.00pm) A fundraiser to rebuild the temple following vandalism. At 42 Kibo Rd, Regents Park. Details 0419 693 419.

Seniors

AASHA

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

Entertainment

Dard-e-Disco

Sat 9 Feb (6.00pm) Dard-e-disco with Mueen and Avikalp. At Roma Function Centre, 167 Northumberland St. Liverpool. Details 0434 511 779.

Unity Bollywood Concert 2019 Sat 2 March (7.00pm onwards) This event returns with another impressive line-up of performers including live music by Sydney’s premier band, Saaz Band Sydney. At The Diamond Showroom, Blacktown Workers Club, 55 Campbell St, Blacktown. Details 0412 779 418.

Sridevi: A tribute

Sun 24 Feb (2.00pm onwards)

Adrian’s Orchestra presents Sridevi Tribute ‘Remembering Roop Ki Rani’, live concert, one show only. At Bowman Hall, 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown. Details 0452 398 299.

Masquerade Love night

Sat 16 Feb (7.00pm onwards)

Choose your most exquisite masks, dress in your finest and dance the night away with your loved one. At The Godfather function centre, Harris Park Parramatta. Details 0423 588 428.

Valentine’s Masquerade Ball

Sat 16 Feb (7.00pm onwards)

Valentines Masquerade Ball & Live Concert at Blacktown Workers Club, 55 Campbell St, Blacktown. Details 0433 676 422.

Sahir Kee Yaden

Fri 22 Feb (7.00pm – 11.00pm) A musical journey of Sahir Ludhianvi. Singers Lalit Bunty Bhatia and Shobha Ingleshwar. At Parra Villa Function Lounge, 42 Campbell St, Parramatta. Details 0412 071 277.

Bollywood Valentine Night

Thu 14 Feb (10.00pm – 2.00am)

Non-stop music with live DJs DJ Ash and DJ Brix, drinks, dancing and more. At Blackbird Cafe – Cockle Bay Wharf, Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf/ Harbour St. Details 0470 315 203.

Srijani Live In Concert Sydney

Sat 9 Feb (6.30pm) Srijani performs live in Sydney. At Pacific Christian School Auditorium, 9 Quarry Rd, Dural. Details 0401 230 046.

Pehla Nasha

Fri 15 Feb (9.00pm onwards)

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one. At Ivy Lounge, Level 2, ivy, 320 George Street, Sydney. Details 02 9240 3000.

Divya Dutta - Me & Ma

Sat 23 Feb (7.00pm onwards)

Divya Dutta in Sydney to launch her new book, Me & Ma. Venue to be announced. Details 0411 314 356.

Valentine's Cruise Party

Fri 15 Feb (8.00pm - 12.30pm) Enjoy a Bollywood style Valentine's Day cruise party. At King St, Wharf 9, Darling Harbour. Details 0412 739 020.

GuptaJi Live

Sat 9 Feb (6.00pm – 10.00pm)

GuptaJi Live in Sydney - Valentine's Special Comedy & DJ Night. At Don Moore Community centre, Carlingford. Details 0422 441 109.

Kool Jodis

Sat 30 March (2.00pm – 9.00pm)

Kool Jodis - Game Show with live music concert with Anand Aravindakshan and Pragathi Guruprasad. At Sydney Sri Durga Devi Devasthanam, 21 Rose Crescent, Regents Park. Details 02 9644 6682.