SIGNIFICANT DATES
MARCH 6: HOLI
MARCH 21: NAVROZE (PARSI NEW YEAR)
MARCH 22: GUDI PADWA/UGADI/CHETI CHAND (HINDU NEW YEAR)
MARCH 30: RAM NAVAMI
EVENTS
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
MARCH 4: COMEDY & MELODY TIME; presented by Musik Waves; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 7 p.m.; tickets start at $35 and are available at sulekha.com; for information, call (678) 488-0828.
MARCH 10: MUSICAL CONCERT; presented by Shruti Foundation; performers include Abhik Mukherjee, Jay Gandhi, Shankh Lahiri and “Dil Hai Hindustani” winner Ben Parag; USF School of Music, 3755 USF Holly Drive, Music 101, Tampa; 6 p.m.; free with RSVP; for information, visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org
MARCH 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.
MARCH 15: ICC SENIORS GET-TOGETHER; India Cultural Center, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; no age restriction; 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.
MARCH 29-30: “RHYTHM INDIA – BOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND;” renowned choreographer Joya Kazi presents joyous dance, vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms echoing heartbeats of royal palaces and sacred temples, desert villages and modern stages; Ferguson Hall at Straz Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; tickets start at $55.50; for information, visit www.strazcenter.org
APRIL 1: UGADI; organized by Telugu Association of Florida, Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, visit https://taftampa.com
APRIL 15: NACHANGE SARI RAAT; dinner, dance, entertainment; organized by Punjabi Association of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; DJ music, Punjabi dhol; for information, call (813) 340-8640 or (727) 462-2320.
SARASOTA/BRADENTON
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ONGOING THROUGH MAY 28; “Gods & Lovers: Paintings and Sculptures from India;” exhibit at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Blvd., Sarasota; for details, visit www.ringling.org
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
MARCH 5: HSCF NEW AGE GROUP MEETING; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 1:30 to 5 p.m.; 18th anniversary of New Age Group; antakshri, games, tea, coffee, snacks; free for annual paid 2023 members, non-members $5 per person; RSVP to [email protected]
JACKSONVILLE
MARCH 25: ANNUAL GALA; organized by Gujarati Samaj of North East Florida; performer singer Garima Khiste; The Courtyard/Atrium, Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N. Laura St.; $30 members, $40 non-members; food available for purchase; cash bar; for information, call (224) 622-0655 or visit www.gsnef.org
TALLAHASSEE
MARCH 4: “Women's Rising Exhibition & Art Contest;” hosted by India Association of Tallahassee; 11 a.m.; Northside Community Center, 8005 Oak Grove Road, Tallahassee; for details, visit www.iatlh.org
SOUTH FLORIDA (MIRAMAR)
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MARCH 4-5: 28th ASIAN TRADE, FOOD FAIR AND CULTURAL SHOW; presented by Bangladesh Association of Florida; new venue this year, Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar; noon to 10 p.m. both days; Indian Idol Sayli will perform; for information, call (561) 389-8844 or visit www.asianfair.org
Event submissions are free, e-mail information to [email protected] by the 20th. Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change. Please check with local organizers.