Happy Holi, Toronto! Check out the places in GTA where you can drive away the winter blues

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Woman blows a plume of pink colour

Toronto marks the Hindu festival of colours, Holi 2018.

Saturday, March 3

Event: Rang Barse
Details: The KC Group’s annual colourfest celebrating Holi is back. This year’s event kicks-off at the National Banquet, 7355 Torbram Rd., Mississauga at 11 a.m. For tickets and more, visit the website below.
Contact: Here

Event: Holi Milan
Details: Uttar Pradeshis in Canada (UPICA) are celebrating Holi at the Grand Empire Banquet, 100 Nexus Ave. Brampton at 6 p.m.
Contact: Here

Event: How to cope with depression
Details: Supporting our Community’s Health (SOCH), founded by Maneet Chahal and Jasmeet Chagger will host an workshop, “How to cope with depression,” at the Cyril Clark branch library, 20 Loafer’s Lake Ln., Brampton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Here

Sunday, March 4

Event: Holi Dhamaka – 2018
Details: Bollywood dance, Holi colours and sumptuous food will make this truly unforgettable. Holi Dhamaka takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Preet Palace Banquet, 5835 Kennedy Rd. Mississauga.
Contact: Here

Saturday, March 10

Event: The World of the Fatimids
Details: The Aga Khan Museum at 77 Wynford Dr. in Toronto, will unveil, The World of Fatimids, an exhibit revealing art and artifacts from the 10th and 11th centuries from the Mediterranean, Southern Europe and near East. Luminous ceramics, intricate carvings shaped from rock crystal, and artifacts decorated with Kufic calligraphy and embellished with vines and leaves are some of the luxury objects in this exhibition. Exhibition runs until July 2.
Contact: Here

Friday, March 16

Event: International Women’s Day Gala
Details: Join a lineup of exceptional women as they mark International Women’s Day. Guests include KayRay (YouTuber/actor) and Komal Minhas (film producer/investor). Minhas will deliver the keynote address at the 16th Annual Women’s International Women’s Day Gala by the Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS). Event will take place at the Grand Empire Banquet And Convention Centre, 100 Nexus Ave. Brampton at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Here

Saturday, March 24

Event: Bollywood Dance & Fitness
Details: Pure Soul Energy, a dance/philanthropy group headed by Ritu Neb will offer Bollywood Fitness dance and fitness classes on Saturdays (starting March 24) at 180 Sandalwood Pkwy E. (second floor) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call: 647-208-0939 to register.
Contact: Here

Event: Celebrating Womanhood 2018
Details:  The Indo-Canadian Arts and Culture (ICACI) is hosting its 6th annual Celebrating Womanhood Gala 2018 at Red Rose Convention Centre, 1233 Derry Rd. E. in at 6:30 p.m. onwards. There will be an awards presentation (Woman Hero Awards), fashion show and more.
Contact: Here

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