EVENTS
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
MAY 2: “COPING WITH STRESS AND IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING;” organized by Pehchaan Tampa Bay, presented by Crisis Center of Tampa Bay; Jimmie B. Keel Library, Community room A and B, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa; 3 to 5 p.m.; RSVP (813) 720-7115.
MAY 6: 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 any questions, text (813) 476-1867.
MAY 8: TRIOS EVENT EXPO; connect with décor and event planners, shopping, live DJ; Quality Inn, 5316 U.S. 19, New Port Richey; 5 p.m. to midnight; free; registration required; call (813) 466-2733.
MAY 9: BHAJAN CLUBBING; hosted and organized by Purvi Bhatt; Sisira Farms, 10575 Paul S. Buchman Highway, Plant City; 7:30 p.m.; live music; call (813) 909-3593.
MAY 9: Vasantholsavam ’26; presented by Malayalee Association of Central Florida to celebrate spring with fashion face-off, dance performances, Kerala food festival; 5 to 10 p.m.; Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; free entry; for information, (813) 753-0388.
MAY 9: 20th ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; free screenings; medical consultation; for details, visit www.tampahindutemple.com
MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY; “Trendsetters: A Bollywood Musical Journey” organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay in honor or mothers; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 show; GSTB members free, $40 non-members; for information, call Sandip Patel at (865) 771-9190.
MAY 10: PRAVEEN KUMAR’S 8; Tamil standup comedy; organized by Sakthi Yogalaya; Sri Ayyappa Society of Tampa, 6829 Maple Lane, Tampa; 6 p.m.; $25 tickets; for information, email [email protected]
MAY 12: 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: BOLLYWOOD DJ NIGHT PARTY; presented by Tampa Indian Community Events and Bharti Kapoor Panigrahi; features DJ Yattin; Desi District, 902 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; 8:30 p.m.; $35 per person ticket includes dinner buffet and a complimentary drink; call Panigrahi at (813) 893-9779.
MAY 16: Vocal Mela - A Festival of Indian Classical Singing; organized by Shruti Foundation; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 6 p.m.; musicians include vocalists Arnab Chatterjee and Brajeswar Mukherjee, Gourisankar and Shankh Lahiri on tabla, and Anirban Chakrabarty on harmonium; $30 per person ticket can be purchased at www.shrutifoundationtampa.org
MAY 20: 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 31: BAPS WALK/RUN; organized by BAPS Charities; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $20 per person, $10 child registration at https://www.bapscharities.org/usa/tampa/walk-run-2026-tampa-fl/
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/CELEBRATION
MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH; Wyndham Garden Orlando Resort; 2635 McCoy Road; noon to 3 p.m.; live performance by Awaaz Group; $55 adults, kids 5 to 12 years are $35; call DJ Yattin at (407) 837-2137.
MAY 16: 14th ANNUAL IACC GOLF INVITATIONAL; organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce; Celebration Golf Club, 701 Golf Park Drive, Celebration; 7 a.m.; to register and for more information, visit www.iaccorlando.com
MAY 17: MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL; organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; performance by dayro singer Vatsala Patil; Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, 269 S. Klondike Ave., Orlando; 5 p.m.; GSCFL members free, $25 non-members; call Kirit Patel at (689) 222-5185.
MAY 22-25: United Gujarati Convention 2026; organized by Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGAUSA) and local Florida Gujarati societies; Renaissance Orlando (SeaWorld), 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, for more information and to register, www.FOGAUSA.org
FORT MYERS/NAPLES
MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY; dinner and dance celebration organized by India Association of Fort Myers; The Commons, 2633 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers; 4 to 8 p.m.; kids under 18 years of age are free; $35 tickets are available at www.iaftmyers.org
PONTE VEDRA BEACH/JACKSONVILLE
MAY 9: TAJA (TELUGU ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONVILLE AREA) UGADI VEDUKALU; New Year celebrations; Ponte Vedra High School, 460 Dark Park Road, Ponte Vedra Beach; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; for information, call Hari at (903) 262-8364.
SOUTH FLORIDA (WEST PALM BEACH)
MAY 17: MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC/MEMBERSHIP DRIVE; organized by Palm Beach India Association; Micanopy Pavilion, Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hills Blvd., West Palm Beach; 11 a.m.; free with annual paid membership, $25 non-members; for questions, email [email protected]