EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
MAY 3: “MANUBHAI MINDBLOWING;” Gujarati play starring Sharman Joshi organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Bhavik Modi at (813) 557-4555.
MAY 4: MUSICAL CONCERT; presented by Shruti Foundation; vocalist Arati Ankalikar, tabla player Shankh Lahiri and Anirban Chakrabarty on harmonium; Hindu Temple auditorium, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 to 7:30 p.m.; $35; visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org or call (813) 549-9288.
MAY 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.
MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde (shelters 6-9); 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; free for GSTB members; non-members $30; music by DJ Pram; appetizer followed by lunch; for information, call Bhavik Modi at (813) 557-4555.
MAY 10: QFT THE HIGH 5 TOUR; Mother’s Day special concert presented by Thaiya Thaiya and Sakthi Yogalaya; Leto High School, 4409 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; 6 p.m.; for tickets, information, call Lata Kumar at (813) 679-7298.
MAY 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.
MAY 17: “VASANT UTSAV;” presented by Academy of Odissi Dance; Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; 6 p.m.; Indian dance and music featuring Odissi, Bollywood, bhangra; for tickets, call Raja M. at (813) 455-3690.
MAY 17: THE LAVARI SHOW LIVE; Gujarati standup comedy by Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry, Om Bhatt and Deep Vaidya; Leto High School, 4409 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; 7 p.m.; ticket starts at $30; presented by Be United Entertainment; for tickets, information, call (917) 660-9460.
MAY 18: SANATAN MARG: THE SPIRIT OF INDIA; Tampa Sanatan Mandir multimedia musical fundraiser; composed and directed by Kanniks Kannikeswaran; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5:30 p.m.; for information, call (813) 252-9851 or email [email protected]
MAY 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.
MAY 24: CARNATIC MUSICAL CONCERT; performer is singer-musician Rahul Vellal; presented by Tampa Bay Cultural Forum; Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Ave., Tampa; 5 to 8 p.m.; for tickets and more information, call (813) 410-1274.
MAY 30-31: 8th ANNUAL MATRIMONIAL MEET & MATCH; organized by Hindu Matrimonial USA; ages 25 to 45 years; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call (769) 241-0675, email [email protected] or visit www.hindumatrimonial.org to register.
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
MAY 4: NEW AGE GROUP MEETING; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 1:30 p.m.; seminar speaker will be a financial adviser; snacks, tea provided; free with prior RSVP for paid members to [email protected]
MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION; Akshaya Patra Orlando gala; sponsored by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; The Florida Hotel, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 5 p.m.; dinner, comedy, live band; emcee Om Vaidya; $100 per person or $1,000 per table of 10; for information, visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com
MAY 16: THE LAVARI SHOW LIVE; Gujarati standup comedy by Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry, Om Bhatt and Deep Vaidya; Hagerty High School, 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo ; 7 p.m.; ticket starts at $25; presented by Be United Entertainment; for information, call (917) 660-9460.
MAY 18: ST. JOHNS RIVER CRUISE; organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; starts at Sanford Marina, 433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford; 4 to 8 p.m.; $55 per person; for information, call (321) 201-4525 or visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com
MAY 31: 13th ANNUAL IACC GOLF INVITATIONAL; organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce; Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando; 8 a.m.; to register and for more information, visit www.iaccorlando.com
JUNE 1: “WIFE HAPPY TOH LIFE HAPPY;” play presented by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Olympia High School, 4301 S Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; 6:30 p.m.; society members free; $35 non-members; for information, call (407) 600-0971 or visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com
FORT MYERS/NAPLES
MAY 9: MUSICAL CONCERT; organized by RAAGA; vocalist Amrutha Venkatesh; Be Our Guest Party Room, 12901 McGregor Blvd., Unit 10, Fort Myers; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; free; donations encouraged; register at raagafl.org
JACKSONVILLE
MAY 4: JAX INDIA FEST 2025; live performances, Indian bazaar, food; Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; for information, call (502) 330-9093 or (904)-866-6147.
MAY 10: UGADI VEDUKALU; organized by Telugu Association of Jacksonville; Ponte Vedra High School, 460 Davis Park Road, Ponte Verde Beach; for information, call (904) 701-4307, email [email protected] or visit www.manataja.org