An evening of serenity (baithak and ghazal)
Saturday; 6 pm
Victoria Public Hall
The pithak, beloved in seven cities, comes to Namma Chennai. Utkarsh Sharma delivers soul-stirring music that blends Jagjit Singh’s ghazals, Kishore Kumar’s melodies and Gulzar’s poetry, all with jugalbandi tabla, sarangi and harmonium. The evening begins with tea, then moves on to qais and spinning, following the Sufi tradition.
$4720. Book on OneUponIndia.com
No Street for Old Men (Lecture)
Sunday; 4 pm
Black Orchid, RA Boram
While pursuing his PhD, Dr. Prajwal Nagesh traveled with seniors, living in one of Bengaluru’s oldest slums, trying to understand what it means for seniors to move around in Indian cities. In this lecture, Prajwal brings you closer to the ground reality of urban planning in cities like Chennai, while exploring a bird’s eye view of India’s urban policy makers and their struggle to design for all demographics.
$1199. Book about Kinhood
The Fabric of Truth: Silk, Authenticity and Forgotten Textiles in Tamil Nadu (Lecture)
Sunday; 4pm – 6pm
Bhola and Blonde, KNK Road
What really makes silk shine? Can a machine loom emulate the spirit behind hand-woven silk? To unravel these threads, textile and revivalist Gayatri KK weaves a tapestry of the history, politics and science of silk in Tamil Nadu. Of the less popular textile traditions that have shaped the state’s textile history, Gayathri will display samples from her personal archival collection, giving attendees the opportunity to see, touch and examine rare textiles up close.
$799. Book on Kenhood (includes 1 mocktail/beer/coffee)
Pan Indian: Improvisational comedy show
Sunday; 6 pm
Trinity Studio, Kudambakkam
Comedy meets cultural fusion as a Malayali producer director, a Rajasthani freelancer and a Tamil filmmaker take the stage to bring you laughter from unexpected corners of the country and life. Unlike Hindi films that aim to please everyone but satisfy no one, this trio promises not to disappoint. (Parking is limited at the location, please use taxis or public transportation)
$ 250. Book on BookmyShow
