Desi events in the Greater Toronto Area

It’s sunny in the GTA: June ’16 has lots of outdoor festivals

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Canadian artist Kulwant Singh brings people to life in his oil and mixed media works. His exhibition, Colours of Life is happening at Beaux-Arts Brampton until June 11. Photo by Radhika Panjwani

Canadian artist Kulwant Singh brings people to life in his oil and mixed media works. His exhibition, Colours of Life, is running at Beaux-Arts Brampton until June 11. Photo by Radhika Panjwani

Wednesday, June 1

Event: Colours of Life
Details: Well-known Canadian artist Kulwant Singh will be showcasing his oil and mixed-media works in his upcoming exhibit. Kulwant’s portraits of prominent Canadians as well as those from the Indian diaspora are a must-see.  Exhibition running until June 11. You can see Kulwant’s works at Beaux-Arts Brampton, 70-74 A Main St. S. Brampton.
Contact: Here

Event: Kabbadi
Details: The 2016 Kabbadi Festival featuring both men and women teams will take place at Brampton’s Powerade Centre at 7575 Kennedy Rd. S. The event hosted by the Peel District School Board (PDSB) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Here

Saturday, June 4

Event: Halal Fest
Details: Mississauga Halal Food Fest returns to Celebration Square in Mississauga. There will be food, entertainment and music. Event runs 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check out the first-ever outdoor mango market at the festival. Jawad Ahmed is the headliner.
Contact: Here

Sunday, June 5

Event: DiversityFest
Details: Show up at the Yonge-Dundas Square to witness a fusion of South Asian, Chinese, Filipino and Arab arts and culture. The free event runs from 1 to 9 p.m.
Contact: Here

Event: Concert
Details: The Raag-Mala Music Society of Toronto will present a classical music concert featuring Pravin GodKhindi (flute), Ratish Tagde (violin) and Ramdas Pulsule (tabla) at the Glen Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. (CIBC building) at 6 p.m.
Contact: Here

Wednesday, June 8

Event: Indo-Canadian Golf
Details: The 2016 Indo-Canadian Golf Association Golf Tournament is taking place at the DiamondBack Golf Club, 13300 Leslie St. Richmond Hill at noon, and will include a gala event.
Contact: Here

Saturday, June 18

Event: International Day of Yoga
Details: Art of Living GTA is hosting an International Day of Yoga at the Brampton Soccer Centre, 1496 Sandalwood Pkwy. E. from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: Here

Saturday, June 25

Event: Eid Bazaar
Details: An Eid celebration with food, music and vendors is happening in the Oshawa/Durham region this June. The event is taking place at Sinclair Secondary School, 380 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby at 1p.m.
Contact: Anum, 289-928-4789

Event: Sohna Punjab
Details: A show featuring Jassi Gill, Sippy Gill and Babal Rai is taking place at the Powerade Centre, 7575 Kennedy Rd. S. at 6 p.m.
Contact: Here