Interlace 2 (art show)
Friday; 10am onwards
Vajira Art Gallery, ECR
Explore cultural identity and migration with Korean ink on hanji (Korean mulberry paper). SONAMU, a Korean artist collective based in Paris, presents an exhibition that explores artistic dialogue and cultural exchange between India and Korea. Six artists weave connections through a shared journey inward, exploring transformation, and inviting viewers into an interwoven story shaped by movement and contemplation.
free
Rooted in ragga, shaped by jazz (musical performance)
Saturday; 11 am
Coffee Roasters Cat & Ken, Nilankarai
The Gautam Menon Quartet brings the sound of ethnic jazz to a refreshing Saturday morning coffee party. Revolving around a raga and a little improvisation, the film has Vivek Iyer, Divyam Mehrotra, Gautam Menon and Akhilesh Subramanian treading water between tradition and experimentation.
$499. Book on BookmyShow
Langfest 2026 (Cultural Festival)
Saturday; 10 AM – 6 PM
Dakshina Chitra Museum, Muttukadu
In the sixth edition of LangFest, the theme “History in the Plural” finds its voice during a weekend full of fascinating talks and live performances. Highlights include feminist writer and activist Urvashi Butalia exploring the history of feminism and writing in India. The amazing author of Lords of the Deccan and public historian Aniruddh Kanisetti presents “cold facts for hot topics” while dissecting the difficult terrain of presenting factual history in a post-truth world.
free. Register at Dakshinachitra.net
Scarborough Fair (pop-up choir)
Saturday; 5pm – 7.30pm
Loco Studio, Luz Church Road
If you’re an experienced singer, bath singer, or just a curious choir enthusiast, this is a fun way to spend your Saturday. Oshi’s Vocal Academy and Studio Loco presents a pop-up choir that invites the city’s diverse voices, young and old, to perform at Scarborough’s fantastic showcase. Participants learn how to build a melody, harmonize with strangers, learn their range, and break down into parts on the go. Come alone or with a parent/partner/friend, just bring your enthusiasm and a bottle of water!
Direct message +91 9600670541 to register
Al-Faaz Ki Mehfil: A Lecture on Rocks (Poetry and Prose)
Saturday; 8 pm
Beach Terrace, ECR
If you find yourself captivated by the authentic poetry of the Urdu language, attend this edition of Lecture on Rocks. It aims to take participants on an enjoyable journey to explore the history of the languages that evolved into Urdu, including words that crossed multiple regions, languages, and dialects. Alfaaz is a collection of spoken and written Urdu word, introduced by Satya Prabhakar, author of Alfaaz Ki Mehvel. A copy of the book and drinks are included in the ticket price.
$899 (early bird), $1199 (regular ticket). Tickets on Kynhood
Volka Dots (musical comedy)
Sunday; 7.30 pm
Trinity Studio, Kudambakkam
Amrita Bendre is a momik, that rare breed of comic who finds the funny in the mundane daily routine of a mother. It blends contemporary music with Bollywood parodies, culinary fails, financial woes, and scheduling chaos to bring a lively, hour-and-a-half musical comedy show to the city.
$499. Book on BookmyShow
