Events

Upcoming Southern California Events

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Saturday, February 18 - Saturday, May 19
Hindi Conversation, Reading and Writing classes in Artesia • Hindi Lessons are offered by "Indus Heritage Center". Visit www.ilearnhindi.com for registration and schedule. Organized by Indus Heritage Center. Quest Learning Center, 11976 Artesia Blvd., Room #3, Artesia, 90701. more »
Sunday, February 26
Flute Concert by Shantala Subramanya with live accompaniment from India • Flute: Shantala Subramanya Accompaniment: Melakaveri Balaji – Mridangam Avaneesvaran Vinu ‐Violin Shantala Subramanya, is the sister of eminent flautist Shashank. She was trained by eminent performers vocalist Late Sri. Vairamangalam Lakshminarayanan and is currently pursuing vocal music training under Sri O.S.Thyagarajan and Sri Sriram Parasuram. Spontaneity and sweetness marked Shantala’s ... Organized by Kikkeri & Viji Prakash and Drs. Jayanthi & G. Ravi Kumar & sponsors. At the residence of Drs. Jayanthi and G. Ravi Kumar  , 10120 Sunrise Ln., Santa Ana, CA 92705 . more »
Thursday, March 1 - Saturday, March 31
JASHAN A Celebration • In Hindi, jashan means celebration. Every year, M.A.D. Bollywood Studio celebrates its students on a prestigious platform with colors, lights, and applause. This year M.A.D takes us on a journey through India as Jashan explores different forms of dances, each characteristic of different parts of the nation. We have the ... Organized by MAD Bollywood Dance Studios. Pearson Park Amphitheater, 401 North Lemon Street, Anaheim, 92805. more »
Saturday, March 3
Holi on the Beach 2012 • Holi, celebrated by millions of people across the world is one of the most colourful festivals of India. The event organized by the Association for India’s Development’s Los Angeles (AID-LA) will be organizing ‘"HolI at The Beach" for the 5th successive year. Through all the fun and frolicking, the event ... Organized by Los Angeles chapter of Association for India's Development (AID-LA). Will Rogers State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway and Temescal Canyon Road (between towers 5 and 6), Pacific Palisades, 90272. more »
Saturday, March 3
Sharad Gupta Gazals • Sharad Gupta is a renowned Ghazal singer from India will perform. There will also be talk on spiritual significance of Shivratri and meditation by Brahma Kumaris along with Bharatnatyam performance by Savithri Arts Academy students. Organized by The Brahma Kumaris. Jain Temple , 8032 Commonwealth Ave Buena Park, 90621. more »
Saturday, March 10
Holi Ke Rang • Hindu Temple and Heritage Foundation (HTHF) of Pasadena invites everyone to celebrate Holi with family, friends, Indian food, music, dance, refreshments and colors. The event will have snacks/drinks/lunch available at nominal cost. HTHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and preserving India’s cultural and social values. Organized by Hindu Temple and Heritage Foundation. Arcadia County Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, 91006 (on Huntington Drive, next to BBQ picnic area opposite Methodist Hospital). more »
Saturday, March 10
"A Riot of Colors - Holi Re!" • The annual festival of the welcoming of Spring returns in early March with another round of Holi fun at Will Rogers State Beach. This annual festival brings hundreds of people together for a day of colors, music, food and fun. Colors will be provided. We will also have the Bollywood ... Organized by NetIP LA OC. Will Rogers State Beach (Towers 5/6), , North of Temescal Canyon Road on Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades, 90272. more »
Saturday, March 10
MAD MAD Comedy Drama • Hilarious, new Gujarati play for the whole family, staring Sarita Joshi, Bakul Thakkar, Shruti Gholpa, Hemant Bhatt, Vikram Mehta, Jai Pandya Ashwini, and Mehul Joshi. Produced by Show People and Kaustubh Trivedi; written by Aslam Parvez and Nilesh Rupapara, and directed by Vipul Mehta. Organized by Keyash Entertainment. Jain Center Cultural Hall, 8072 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park, 90621. more »
Sunday, March 11
Bharata Natyam • An unique solo performance in Bharata Natyam style by A. Lakshman of Chennai. As a performer he has earned himself a formidable reputation. Acclaimed as the best male dancer by many connoisseurs in the field, and by the media. Organized by Arpana Dance Company in cooperation with the Ektaa Center. William Bristol Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA. more »
Friday, March 16
A Magical Journey into the World of Melody, Mood and Rhythm • Raga Rasa – Kartik Seshadri's Center for Indian Classical and Improvised Music is proud to present its first public event. A rare and unique opportunity to hear live in concert: Sarode Legend Sufi Aashish Khan, one of India’s greatest living sarode players and maestro of the tradition. Arup Chattopadhyay (tabla) ... Organized by Raga Rasa - Kartik Seshadri's Center for Indian Classical and Improvised Music. The Neurosciences Institute, (This concert is presented as part of the Performing Arts at The Neurosciences Institute Program.), 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr, San Diego 92121. more »
Saturday, March 17
World's First Muslim Spelling Bee • Registration for the World's First Muslim Spelling Bee competition is now open to Muslim Children (ages up to 14 years) from Islamic School, Public School Private School and Home School. The regional event will have a competition, bazaar/carnival and cultural programs so all are encouraged to participate. Organized by TMA Worldwide. Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, California , 6426 N. Spaulding Ave. more »
Saturday, March 24 - Sunday, March 25
E-waste Recycling • Accepted items:Display units (CRT Monitors, Terminals, CRT TVs, LCD TVs, etc.), laptops, desktop computers and peripherals (printers, fax machines, scanners, etc.), networking and telecom equipment (modems, routers, etc.), consumer electronics (VCRs, set top boxes, etc.), printer cartridges, cell phones and chargers. Organized by Whitney Indian Parents Association . Whitney High School, 16800 Shoemaker Ave, Cerritos, 90703. more »
Tuesday, March 27 - Sunday, April 1
Fifth Annual Indian Music and Dance Festival • Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego's fifth annual Music and Dance Festival will feature approximately 70 artists from India. The festival will also celebrate legendary sitar master Ravi Shankar's 92nd birthday and felicitating violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman. This festival also includes the celebration of Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival, and ... Organized by Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego. Jewish Community Center, David and Dorethea Garfield Theater, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. more »
Saturday, March 31 - Sunday, April 1
Kala Sagar: Music of North and South India • Festival 2012! brings both new and familiar musical sounds and the fascinating rhythms of India’s great Hindustani and Carnatic classical traditions into one occasion that also celebrates the founding of the Music Circle and the birthday of its musical director, Harihar Rao. Numerous artists entertain at this four-concert event. Over ... Organized by The Music Circle. Herrick Chapel at Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road (end of Alumni Dr. past Campus Rd), Los Angeles (Eagle Rock), 90041. more »
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Sunday, February 26
Expanding Your Awareness of God • SRF Lake Shrine, 17190 Sunset, Pacific Palisades. (310) 454-4114. Hollywood Temple, 4860 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 661-8006. Glendale Temple, 2146 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. (818) 543-0800. Fullerton Temple, 142 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. (714) 525-1291. Encinitas Temple, 939 Second St., Encinitas. (760) 436-7220. San Diego Temple. 3072 First Ave., ... Organized by Self-Realization Fellowship. more »
Sunday, March 4 - Sunday, March 25
Sunday Services at Self Realization Fellowship • At our temples and meditation centers, weekly inspirational services offer an opportunity to meet with other truth-seekers to commune with God and share spiritual fellowship. These services include readings from Paramahansa Yogananda's writings, as well as periods of devotional chanting, silent meditation, and prayer. Monastics of the Self-Realization Order regularly ... Organized by Self Realization Fellowship. Several temples in California, more »
Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18
A weekend of Indian Classical Ragas and Talas • This weekend of events around Southern California celebrate the release of Paul and Hom Nath's 'Sadhana' a new recording of devotional morning ragas and is a kickoff their 7 week North American Tour. Enjoy meditative classical ragas and dynamic rhythms by one of America's leading sitarists accompanied by master tabla ... more »
Friday, March 16
Classical Ragas and Indian Crossover • Classical Ragas and Indian Crossover Paul Livingstone and Hom Nath Upadhyaya and special guests Sheela Bringi's Prema. Organized by 5 Elements Mystic Music series. Museum of Music and Instruments, 711 Hampton, Venice 90291. more »
Saturday, March 17
Raja Yoga meditation • Raja Yoga meditation helps us to rekindle the peace,love and happiness at the core of the self and be more aware of our inner values and strengths. Learn how to meditate and explore a positive process for change. Organized by The Brahma Kumaris. Ektaa Center, 2691 Richter Avenue, #104 Irvine, 92606. more »
Saturday, March 17
An Evening of Soulful Indian Ragas • An Evening of Soulful Indian Ragas with Hom Nath Upadhyaya and Paul Livingstone. Organized by Yoga House. Yoga House, 11 West State Street, Pasadena, 91105. more »
Monday, March 19
Afternoon Ragas and Sadhana cd release • Ravi Bellare Arts Foundation presents: Afternoon Ragas and Sadhana cd release. Paul Livingstone and Hom Nath Upadhyaya. Organized by Ravi Bellare Arts Foundation. House Concer, 14865 Summit Trail Road, Chino Hills, 91709.. more »
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