WHAT’S ON

Classical

Dawn Raga Series

13 Mar, 27 Mar (7.30 am) Asia

TOPA is bringing the main event of the raga series with the soothing sounds of raga whilst enjoying an authentic cup of morning chai. Yoga mats will be provided.

Performers:

13 March: Subramanya Sastry & Jay Dabgar

27 March: Josh Bennett & Jay Dabgar

Venue: Bunjil Place Plaza but will be moved to the foyer in the event of wet weather.

Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music

Fri 6 Mar (7.30 pm) – Sun

8 Mar(10.30 pm) Melbourne Hindustani Classical Society Inc. has curated a list of some of the best classical Hindustani musicians in the world in their annually held festival. Venue: Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC), 207 Barkers Road, VIC 3101

In Concert Music’s Autumn Season

7-8 Mar In Concert Music’s Autumn Season is a two-day event; On 7 Mar, see TN Varadharajan in and as ‘Sri Thyagarajar’. Day 2 on 8 Mar features “Re ections”, a series of short, scintillating performances by invited artistes and students of the Laya Vidhya centre celebrating 2019, which marked the 25th anniversary of the Centre. Day 1 is a ticketed event. Admission to Day 2 is free for all music lovers.

Venue: Rowville Performing Arts Centre, Rowville Secondary College, 9 Humphreys Way , Rowville. Details www.inconcertmusic.com.au

Swar Sandhya

Sat 7 Mar (7.30pm onwards) An evening of Karaoke style singing of Hindi lm music. This is a popular event for anyone who loves Hindi lm music. You can bring your own tracks, or choose on the spot from our extensive library. Venue: Waverley Meadows Primary School Concert Hall, 11-27 Columbia Drive, Wheelers Hill. Details 0416 930 416

The Southbank Dawn Raga Series

6 Mar, 20 Mar (7.30 am) In response to the overwhelming demand from previous events, Multicultural Arts Victoria and Melbourne Arts Centre are back with another series of therapeutic morning ragas. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mat or towel to sit on as they indulge in the calming melodies of traditional raga with a hot cup of chai.

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne Main Lawn but will be moved to Hamer Hall St Kilda Road foyer in the event of rain.

HOLI

Sat 7 Mar (11.30 pm – 7.30 pm)

The Paddock, Federation Square.

SENIORS

Classes in conversational

English

Saturdays (1.00pm – 3.00pm)

IndianCare invites you to join in. Come along to SMRC Building, 39 Clow St, Dandenong.

Details 03 8312 8805

SPIRITUAL

Sri M visit to Australia

15-30 Mar Eminent Kriya Yoga expert Sri M will visit Melbourne and will meet the public at a series of events.

Details 0401 350 310, 0407 821 342

FUNDRAISER

Think Peace India Run Festival

Sun 29 Mar (8.30 am – 2.00 pm)

Think Peace Organization is hosting a race to raise funds for charities in India and those of Victoria’s bush res. With zumba and yoga sessions before the race, the event encourages the local Indian community to get active for a better world.

Venue: Birrarung Marr, Federation Square, VIC 3004

STAGE

Stand-Up comedian Sunil Grover

Sat 7 Mar Venue: Williamstown Town Hall. Details 0420 817 583

Singer Neha Kakkar

Sun 29 Mar Venue: Palais Theatre. Details 0432 573 333

Indian All Star Comedy Showcase

9-12 April The Melb International Comedy Festival presents Rohan Joshi, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Azeem Banatwalla and Urooj Ashfaq. Details comedyfestival.com.au

Three Legends of Bollywood Sun 19 Apr (7.00 pm – 11.00 pm) Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik will come together on one stage to perform live. Venue: 1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf, VIC 3006.

Details 0452 337 387

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