EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
MAY 1: GSTB SENIOR DAY; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.; $10; lunch and entertainment; for information, call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
MAY 3: “BARFF;” Hindi play starring and written by Bollywood actor-screenwriter Saurabh Shukla; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; tickets discounted for Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay members; for information, call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
MAY 4: GALA; organized by Sankara Eye Foundation USA (SEF); India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; SEF USA performs 400,000 free eye surgeries at its 26 eye hospitals in India; drinks, dinner and live music to celebrate SEF USA's 25 years; to receive complimentary tickets, call Dilip Krishna at (704) 281-8048, [email protected] or Arvind Rajan at (973) 979-0492, [email protected]
MAY 10: INDIAN CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT; organized by Shruti School of Music; Suddhashil Chatterjee on santoor, KV Mahabala on sitar, and Shankh Lahiri on tabla; 7 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Florida auditorium, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; $30 per person, $15 for students with ID and 12 years or younger; visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org
MAY 11: TAMPA ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL FESTIVAL; Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; noon to 9 p.m.; free; arts, crafts, music, food; for information, visit www.tampa.gov/asianpacificfestival
MAY 11: MUSIC NIGHT DANCE; concerts by Maya and Biju; organized by MACF Tampa (Malayalee Association of Central Florida) for its committee 2024 inauguration; free; Knai Thomman Social Hall, 225 N. Dover Road, Dover; for information, call (201) 665-3737.
MAY 12: “FAFDA JALEBI;” comedy play directed by Nimesh Shah, organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay in honor of Mother’s Day and Gujarat Gaurav Diwas; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; two shows: for senior members at noon with lunch at 2:30 p.m. and second show at 6 p.m. preceded by dinner at 4:30; Kathiawadi food will be served; free for GSTB members, $30 non-members; RSVP required; for information, call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
MAY 12: “THAMIL OSAI;” choral ensemble conducted by film music composer James Vasanthan; also, Praveen Kumar presents standup comedy “Family Man Returns;” celebrate Mother’s Day with Tamil music and literature; presented by Sakthi Yogalaya; Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; 4 p.m.; for information, call (804) 300-7141 or email [email protected]
MAY 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.
MAY 15: ICC SENIORS GET-TOGETHER; India Cultural Center, 5509 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.
JUNE 2: IN THE JOY OF OTHERS WALK/RUN; organized by BAPS Charities; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; 8 a.m. to noon; $10 per person registration at www.BAPScharities.org/walkrun2024Tampa
JUNE 21-22: 6th ANNUAL MATRIMONIAL MEET & MATCH; organized by Hindu Matrimonial USA; for Hindu, Jain and Sikh singles from age 25 to 45 years; register at www.hindumatrimonial.org or call (769) 241-0675.
JUNE 25-26: “REALIZE YOUR TRUE SELF;” spiritual discourse with Deepakbhai Desai; organized by Dada Bhagwan Foundation Adalaj; free; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for details, call 1-877-505-DADA, ext. 1015 or email [email protected]
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/APOPKA
May 5: HSCF NEW AGE GROUP PICNIC; bus trip to Pine Lake Retreat in Groveland; leaves at 9 a.m. from HSCF Community Hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry, returns at 6 p.m.; a/c bus, breakfast on board, lunch and games at Pine Lake Retreat; $10 per person for annual paid 2024 members; $30 non-members; RSVP [email protected]
MAY 10: “FAFDA JALEBI;” comedy play directed by Nimesh Shah, organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida Senior Group; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; $20 society members, $50 non-members; 7 p.m.; for information, call Jatin Amin at (352) 217-2805.
MAY 11: INDIAN HERITAGE DAY 2024; organized by Indian Horizon of Florida and Central Florida Indian Cultural Association; VFW Post 10147, 519 S. Central Ave., Apopka; 4 to 8 p.m.; $10 per person, kids under 12 free; for information, call Hari Singh at (321) 662-1887 or visit www.indianhorizonfl.com
MAY 31: 3rd ANNUAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE; organized by Indian American Business Association & Chamber; topics include women in leadership, work/life balance, overcoming challenges; free for IABA members, $30 non-members; Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Sea World), 10771 International Drive, Orlando; 6 to 9 p.m.; for information, visit www.iabausa.com
JUNE 8: INDIA FEST 2024; organized by Indian Horizon of Florida; arts and crafts, dance, music, food; Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka; starts at 2 p.m.; $10 per person; for information, call Hari Singh at (321) 662-1887 or visit www.indianhorizonfl.com
JUNE 8: GUYANA DAY APOPKA; organized by Indian Horizon of Florida; starts at 2 p.m.; Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka; $10 per person; for information, call Hari Singh at (321) 662-1887 or visit www.indianhorizonfl.com
FORT MYERS/NAPLES
MAY 12: MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC; organized by India Association of Fort Myers; Lakes Park, Shelter C1, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers; 11:30 am. To 4 p.m.; free for association members, $35 non-members; for information, visit www.iaftmyers.org
COCOA/MELBOURNE
MAY 12: MOTHER’S DAY; organized by Indian Association of the Space Coast; F. Burton Smith Park, 7575 W. King St., Cocoa; noon to 6 p.m.; $10 members, $15 non-members; no fee for mothers; for information, email [email protected] or visit www.myiasc.com
TALLAHASSEE
MAY 17-JUNE 16: “DANCE OF HUES;” art opening of Brinda Pamulapati, Venvi Art Gallery, 2901 East Park Ave., Tallahassee; reception on May 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.; on display through June 16; for information, visit www.venviartgallery.com
SOUTH FLORIDA (COOPER CITY/BOYNTON BEACH/CORAL SPRINGS)
MAY 5: “Gana Natya Narmma Sangamam;” presented by Kerala Samajam of South Florida; Cooper City High School Auditorium, 9401 Stirling Road, Cooper City; 6 p.m.; for information, call (954) 638-7225.
MAY 12: IN THE JOY OF OTHERS WALK/RUN; organized by BAPS Charities; 541 S.E. 18th Ave., Boynton Beach; 8 a.m. to noon; register at www.bapscharities.org/usa/tampa/walkrun2024miamiw
MAY 18: VAISAKHI; organized by Greater Punjab Cultural Society of South Florida; Coral Springs High School, 7201 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs; dance/song performances, kids fashion show, bhangra competition; to participate or for further details, email [email protected]