Chennai Biennale 2026- Convergence (Art Show)
Friday; 6:30 pm
Regional Center of Lalit Kala Academy
The Convergence Program brings the 6th edition of the Chennai Biennale to the city, as InKo Center and K-Art International Exchange Association celebrate 20 years of InKo Center’s celebration of Indo-Korean cultural dialogue. 93 contemporary artworks from Korea and India will showcase artistic voices across borders, celebrating collaboration, cultural exchange and creativity.
Free entry
Sam, Abhishek Upmanu Live (Stand Up Comedy)
Friday; 7:30 pm
Academy of Music, TTK Road
If you liked his story of the Hare and the Tortoise, told with his trademark sarcastic humour, you’ll enjoy Abhishek Upmanyu’s hour-long collection filled with observational humor about city life, relationships, red flags and everything in between. Switching between Hindi and Hinglish, he deals with technology, culture, his gym mates and modern toxic behaviour.
$999 onwards. Book on BookmyShow
Echoes of the past on Periyamedu (Heritage Walk)
Saturday; 6:30 am
Central metro entrance B5
Periyamedu or Periyamet, is the confluence of Periya (large) and Meadhu (hill) in reference to this area of Chennai which was at altitude. Known as the city’s leather trading hub, the walk meanders along bustling Raja Muthiya Road, formerly known as Sydenham Road, to explore the historic buildings in the vicinity. Learn about the prominent institutions that shaped the Periyamedu-Vipiri neighbourhood, and visit the Madras Veterinary College while exploring the layout and design of People’s Park to understand the evolution of this space and the many others that have grown and nurtured here. The walk ends at the Lady’s Garden.
$450 (students), $700 adults. Including souvenirs. A book about Madras inheritance
Wonderful wedding rituals around the world (art show)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 10 AM – 6 PM
Kadambari Art Gallery, Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum
How do we celebrate and record acts of love, commitment and togetherness through our customs? This exhibit showcases marital traditions from cultures around the world. While weddings themselves are enveloped in layers of traditional rituals and rituals, the exhibition celebrates the shared values that lie at the heart of these ceremonies, with an exploratory and intuitive approach.
Free entry
Tu Tu Tango (Dinner Theater)
Saturday; 6:00 pm
Pandian Hall, VGP Heritage Places, ECR
This edition of Dinner Theater (Drama with Dinner) on the Beach features two comedies, “The Need for Brussels Sprouts” and “The Need for Less Experience,” played back-to-back with a short intermission. Both plays explore the complex dynamics of couples, gently mixed with humour. The evening features storytelling and lighthearted situations that are relatable and thought-provoking. These two-character plays, directed by Michael Muthu, cemented his long-lasting contribution to theater in Chennai.
$499. Book on BookmyShow
Love, Death and Ketchup by Varun Grover (Stand-up Comedy)
Sunday; 5 pm
Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Mylapore
The writer, lyricist, filmmaker, and comedian delivers his most personal and experimental offering yet, combining his worst fears: death and the world running out of ketchup. With quirky personal stories, he weaves together an hour and 15 minutes of stand-up, bringing home the true existential crises we face when we love, live, and die… while trying not to run out of spice.
$799. Book on BookmyShow
