Mallathahalli Lake Bird Walk (Bird Watching)
Saturday; 7 AM – 9 AM
The main gate of Mallathahalli Lake
For bird watchers, Mallathahalli Lake offers great sightings of waterbirds such as herons, egrets, cormorants and herons. There are also kingfishers, swallows, and waders such as the red sandpiper, common sandpiper, and wood sandpiper. While hiking, remember to wear camouflage or earth-colored clothing and bring your binoculars or camera or just shoot with your phone.
$200. Book via @ataavibirdfoundation
Paper Gardens (art gallery)
Friday; 10am – 6.30pm
Museum of Art and Photography
Paper Gardens is an exploration of botanical drawings by Indian artists commissioned by the East India Company, tracing how plants were studied, drawn, and distributed at the height of the British Empire. Over one hundred illustrations, it examines the encounters between artists, plants, and institutions. They view botanical drawings as living documents, images of the relationships between empire and subject, and highlight Indian artists whose works have not received proper recognition.
free.
“Office Chugli” by Anmol Garg (Stand-up Comedy)
Saturday; 7.30 pm
Comedy Theatre, Indiranagar
In this panel show, Anmol Garg sheds light on everything that happens over office Zoom calls, needlessly long client presentations, and warehouse politics, so you know you’re not the only one with a toxic boss. From everyone’s favorite intern, to your average HR lady or even that review that wasn’t quite so good, this hour-and-a-half stand-up show is your cure for surviving the 9 to 5 and it’s truly 24/7.
$399. Book on BookmyShow
Sanam India Tour (Music Show)
Saturday; 7.30 pm
Phoenix Market City
Sanam returns to Bengaluru to fuse her distinctive contemporary sound with old world charm. The show is part of her 10-city India tour. The band is known for peppy classic songs like Lag Jaa Gale, Phela Nasha and Gulabi Aankhen. They also received love for their tracks Hawa Banke and Tu Yahaan, and the band credits their rise from YouTube to international artists, and to their fans who still sing along with every lyric.
$2000. Book on BookmyShow
Don Bhatt (musical performance)
Saturday; 8 pm
Humming tree, Indiranagar
Don Bhatt, songwriter, singer, guitarist and music producer, visits Garden City for one night only for an intimate concert. His work is based on deep, sonically pure lyricism, blending folk, rock, electronica and classical influences. His album Connected was named Electronic Album of the Year at the Radio City Music Awards. His widely spread song “Taqdeer” has received more than 27 million views. Bhatt has performed at NH7, Ziro Festival and Magnetic Fields, as well as performing at Galle Music Festival (Sri Lanka) and Glastonbury Music Festival (UK).
$499. Book on SkillBox
Ramadan Iftar March in Fraser (Food March)
Sunday; 5pm – 8.30pm
Fraser City (exact location shared upon registration)
This walk is a special celebration sponsored by Bengaluru By Foot, featuring a feast of 12 to 14 spiritual dishes, each dish celebrating a region and ritual. From harira bowl, golden samosas and aromatic haleem to fritters, soft shamis, kofta and soft naan, served alongside spiced meat gravy to aromatic biryani and shawarma wraps, and end the evening with soft egg pudding, khubani ka meeta, double ka meeta, khoya naan stuffed with Sulaimani tea and ruhafza. The two-and-a-half-hour itinerary is filled with stories of Fraser’s past, adding an emotional layer to this rich culinary journey.
$1399. Book about Urbannaut
Macbeth: What’s done is done (Theatre)
Sunday; 8 pm
Chowdiya Memorial Hall
A contemporary version of the Bard’s Scottish play, this version directed by Rajat Kapoor has a new twist. Julio (Vinay Pathak) and Pedro draw you into the world of Macy Bee and Mrs. Macy Bee. With a stellar cast that includes Rajat Kapoor, Ranveer Shorey and Vinay Pathak, this play, part of the Big Bangalore Theater Festival, takes you on a familiar journey of greed, hatred, guilt and murder.
$799. Book on BookmyShow
