SIGNIFICANT DATES
JAN. 5: GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB BIRTHDAY
JAN. 13-14: PONGAL/LOHRI/MAKAR SANKRANT
JAN. 26: INDIA REPUBLIC DAY
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
JAN. 7: 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.
JAN. 13: 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.
JAN. 17: SANTA’S AFTER PARTY 2026; organized by World Malayalee Council; Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; 5 p.m.; $25 per person, family of four $90; music/dance performances, Mr. and Mrs. Claus photo shoot, silent auction, raffles/prizes; purchase tickets at https://wmcamericaregion.org/ or call (727) 481-9680.
JAN. 21: 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. 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. 20-22: 3rd ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF FLORIDA (SAIFFF); for details, visit www.saifff.org# or call (312) 933-2251.
MARCH 1: FLORIDA HOLI MELA; organized by UrbanCraftShip; Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 4 pm.; $10 per person; purchase tickets at www.floridaholimela.com
ORLANDO
JAN. 7: CHAI WITH NEW MEMBERS; organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce; National Entrepreneur Center, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; 5 p.m.; visit www.iaccorlando.com
NAPLES/FORT MYERS
JAN. 24: WOMEN’S EVENING GALA; organized by India Association of Naples; 5 to 10 p.m.; venue to be determined; for information, email [email protected]
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