SIGNIFICANT DATES
FEB. 15: MAHA SHIVRATRI
FEB. 17: RAMADAN BEGINS
EVENTS
FEB. 1: EAST-WEST MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL; organized by Shruti Foundation; 1 p.m.; Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highlands Ave., Tampa; free; multicultural event with music bands, dance performances, food, vendors; for information, call (813) 549-9288 or visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org
FEB. 4: 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 information, call Jitubhai Vora at (941) 962-9774.
FEB. 10: 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.
FEB. 18: 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.
FEB. 20-22: 3rd ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF FLORIDA (SAIFFF); NCG Cinemas, 7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa; to purchase tickets, visit www.saifff.org or call (312) 933-2251.
FEB. 21: “PARAMPARA: A CONTINUATION OF MUSICAL TRADITION;” presented by Sangeetaalaya; IPAC Wesley Chapel, 8657 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; for tickets/info, call (813) 758-4916.
FEB. 28: FUNDRAISER 2026: MINDS MATTER; organized by Pehchaan Tampa Bay, helping provide hope, resources and assistance to the South Asian diaspora; HCC Auditorium, Brandon, 10451 Nancy Watkins Drive, Tampa; 6 p.m.; $50 tickets, $30 student with dinner included; RSVP (813) 720-7115 or visit www.pehchaan-tampabay.org
MARCH 1: FLORIDA HOLI MELA; organized by UrbanCraftShip; Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10 per person; purchase tickets at www.floridaholimela.com
MARCH 5-7: SPIFFS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR; presented by Saint Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) and Volunteers of Indian Culture, Art and Science Society (VICAS); England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; music, dance, crafts, and cuisine from various cultures, including VICAS; for information, visit https://www.spiffs.org/
MARCH 7: HOLI; presented by Tampa Indian Community Events, organized by Bharti Kapoor Panigrahi; Sisira Farms - The Aura Venue, 10575 Paul S. Buchman Highway, Plant City; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; discounted tickets of $10 on sale until Feb 10 and available for purchase on Sulekha.com or via Zelle at (813) 893-9779.
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/WINTER PARK
FEB. 7: KEERTHANA – INDIAN AMERICAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA; musical gala presented by Hindu Society of Central Florida; HSCF temple hall, 1994 E. Lake Drive, Casselberry; 4 p.m.; free; donations welcome; for information, call Muthusamy Swami at (407) 902-8910.
FEB. 7: INDIA DAY; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando; 5 to 7 p.m.; pre-game festivities at Fan Fest, Indian food, on-court performances, followed by Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz; for information, visit www.iaccorlando.com or email [email protected]
FEB. 19: 3rd ANNUAL SIP & SOCIALIZE; educational networking event by Indian American Business Association and Climate First Bank, 1150 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; 6 to 9 p.m.; free for IABA members, $40 non-members; for information and to RSVP, visit https://www.iabausa.com/wine26
FORT MYERS/NAPLES
FEB. 7: INTERGENERATIONAL PAINTING EVENT; organized by India Association of Fort Myers; Vino’s Picasso, 15250 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers; 3 to 6 p.m.; $20 children, $42 adults; for information, visit https://www.iaftmyers.org/
SOUTH FLORIDA (POMPANO BEACH)
FEB. 7: NAMASTE! presented by Standard Land Development; Grand Indian art and food festival; Pompano Beach Amphitheatre & Grounds, 1806 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; free entry/parking; visit www.namastefl.com