SIGNIFICANT DATES
APRIL 14: BAISAKHI
EVENTS
TAMPA/SEFFNER/ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
APRIL 1: GSTB SENIOR DAY; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $10 for GSTB members, $15 for non-members; lunch and entertainment; for any questions, text (813) 476-1867.
APRIL 4: Baisakhi Mela; evening of dinner, dance, music, entertainment organized by Punjabi Association of America, Tampa Bay area; 6:30 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; $108 per person; email [email protected]
APRIL 4: GRAND CARNATIC VOCAL CONCERT; presented by Swaralaya; singer Vidushi Spoorthi Rao will be accompanied by S. Hariharan on mridangam and Vishwas Hari on mandolin; Hindu Temple of Florida Community Hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10:30 a.m.; for more information, email [email protected]
APRIL 4; DR. PAL’S ENGLISH COMEDY “MEDCOM;” Leto High School, 4409 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; 6 p.m.; for tickets, other information, email [email protected]
APRIL 11: “CHANDU CHAKDOLE CHADYO;” Gujarati comedy play presented by Jalsa Beats and VIP Circle; Leto High School, 4409 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; tickets start at $30; 5:30 p.m.; call Mahesh Patel at (321) 347-7781.
APRIL 11: “DANCE FLORIDA DANCE;” presented by Srigandha Kannada Koota Florida; open to all dance competition and community festival; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10 entry; email [email protected]
APRIL 12: “HALLO PATEL BHAI NI JAAN MA;” comedy play presented by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; free for samaj members, $25 non-members; for information, visit www.gujaratisamajtampabay.com
APRIL 12: GUDI PADWA – MAHARASHTRIAN NEW YEAR; organized by Maayboli Melawa Tampa Bay (MMTB); cultural and Marathi shala (school) student performances, Bollywood Mirch Masala dance presentation by Manasi Arts, N.J., Maharashtrian lunch; HCC Auditorium, Brandon, 10451 Nancy Watkins Drive, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; to register, visit https://www.mmtbusa.org/
APRIL 14: HANUMAN CHALISA; second Tuesday of month; Vishnu Mandir Tampa, 5803 Lynn Road; 7 to 9 p.m.; for information, call Deo Gajadhar at (813) 817-9714.
APRIL 15: ICC SENIORS GET-TOGETHER; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; only for 65 years and older; for information, text email address along with your name to Bhikhu Nayi at (631) 560-2718 to receive details about seniors gathering every month; or call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
APRIL 19: “BAD BOYS;” Record A Hit Entertainment presents Chunky Panday, Shakti Kapoor and Gulshan Grover live on stage; Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Blvd., Tampa; 6 p.m.; tickets start at $49; call Bhavik Modi at (813) 557-4555.
APRIL 19: CELEBRATING MOHANLAL WITH STEPHEN DEVASSY; Sacred Heart Knanya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; 5:30 p.m.; call Tomy at (813) 750-5008.
BARTOW/LAKELAND/WINTER HAVEN
APRIL 5: 17th ANNUAL PICNIC; organized by Charotar Patidar of Florida; Mary Holland Park, 2015 Shumate Drive, Bartow: starts at 10 a.m.; food, games, live, music; call Jayesh Patel at (407) 460-2020.
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/KISSIMMEE
APRIL 5: “HALLO PATEL BHAI NI JAAN MA;” comedy play presented by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; 6 p.m.; $20 members, $25 non-members; call Kirit Patel at (689) 222-5185.
APRIL 18: “DIL SE;” presented by Lavana School of Dance; Tohopekaliga High School, 3675 Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee; 5 p.m.; $15; call (407) 272-2124.
APRIL 25: INDIAFEST; organized by the Hindu Society of Central Florida; HSCF grounds, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; free admission, $10 parking; for information, visit www.orlandohindutemple.org