SIGNIFICANT DATE
OCT. 2: GANDHI JAYANTI
OCT. 10-18: BATHUKAMMA (FLORAL FESTIVAL)
OCT. 11: NAVRATRI BEGINS
OCT. 20: DUSSEHRA
EVENTS
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
OCT. 4: CONCERT; flute concert by Vidwan Jayant and team; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 p.m.; organized by Swaralaya; for information, email [email protected]
OCT. 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 any questions, text (813) 476-1867.
OCT. 11: DIWALI PLAY DATE; Diwali bazaar for family; workshops, kids activities, live DJ, dance/music, food vendors, competitions; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; for information, call Purvi Bhatt at (813) 909-3593.
OCT. 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.
OCT. 15-18: ART FAIR TAMPA; Khaas Baat columnist Brinda Pamulapati of Venvi Art Gallery in Tallahassee will exhibit her paintings at Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, (booth No. 213); 5-10 p.m. Oct. 15 (VIP Collectors Night), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 16-17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18; for details, visit https://artfairtampa.com/
OCT. 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.
OCT. 31: 37TH ANNUAL INDIA FESTIVAL; organized by the Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; 10 a.m. onward; to purchase tickets and for more information, visit https://indiafesttampa.com/
NOV. 7: DIWALI PAHAT CONCERT; featuring Aditya Ranade, a nationally recognized Hindustani classical, semi-classical and devotional vocalist and music composer; accompanied by Dr. Manohar Apte on harmonium and Ameya Brid on table; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 9 a.m.; suggested donation: $20; call Reena Khanvilkar at (813) 713-5969.
NOV. 13: VOICES OF THE DIVINE; qawwali by Ustad Fareed Ayaz and Ustad Abu Mohammed; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; purchase tickets at https://www.viewcy.com/event/voices_of_the_divine or email [email protected]
CASSELBERRY/ORLANDO/MAITLAND/OVIEDO/KISSIMMEE
OCT. 3: GRAND GARBA NIGHT WITH PRAPTI MEHTA; presented by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Oak Ridge High School, 700 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando; 8 p.m.; $10 members, $20 non-members, $50 VIP; food, shopping and vendor stalls; call Chirag Patel at (407) 797-9407.
OCT. 3-5: “Beyond Bollywood: The 31st Annual South Asian Film Festival;” presented by Enzian Theater along with Asian Cultural Association; South Asian films shown on screen; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; for details, visit www.enzian.org close to event date.
SOUTH FLORIDA (CORAL SPRINGS)
OCT. 24: GENERATIONS USA TOUR; performers are Raga Boyz and Shae Gill; presented by T.A. Entertainment & Production; The Center-Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs; 8 p.m.; tickets start at $30; for information, call (954) 790-7011.