G5A Bethke: Immersive Concert (Musical Performance)
Friday; 7.30 pm
Rukmini Arangam, Thiruvanmiyur
“Beitak”, a traditional concert series, creates an intimate space that embraces the relationship between artist, instrument and audience. This edition features prominent singer Bilva Naik, a prominent young voice in Dhrupad, the oldest and most meditative tradition of Indian classical music. Her artistic skills are grounded in clarity, depth and an intuitive sense of emotional proportion, allowing her to shape the structure of the raga with precision and poetic sensitivity.
$649. Book about Urbanaut
Tasty Toals (play)
Friday; 7.15 pm
Midi – stage, warpet
To celebrate World Theater Day, Masquerade Madras presents three bilingual short comedies, inspired and adapted for the stage from three short stories by Sujatha. A con man, a cricket bookie, a villager at a railway station…but how are they connected? The three hilarious one-act pieces play with context, culture, and comic timing.
$300. Book on special occasions
Indus Valley Civilization (Art Exhibition)
Saturday; 10 AM – 5 PM
Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani
Organized at the Indus Research Center of the Roja Muthiya Research Library, this exhibition aims to promote a deeper understanding of ancient Harappan culture and knowledge through curated displays and informative materials. Note: The language of instruction and the language of the exhibition is Tamil.
free
Indian Choral Ensemble (choral performance)
Saturday; 6.30 pm
Victoria Public Hall
The Indian Chorale (TICE) returns to its roots in the newly restored Victoria Public Hall. Featuring 35 singers, the concert presents a 90-minute concert with original choral music written especially for the choir by directors Kalyani Nair and Karthik Manikavasakam. The Sunshine Orchestra Quartet and 5-piece band TICE accompany the performance, creating a rich and immersive live sound.
$1100. Book a ticket9
A matter of taste (experimental lecture)
Saturday; 4 pm – 6 pm
Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospital, 2nd floor
What happens to your taste buds when you are blindfolded? Experience a tasting session, where your brain has to do all the work, relying entirely on smell, texture and memory. Dr. Somyukta Anand, neuroscientist explains in detail what’s really going on inside your head and why your senses can mislead you.
$300. Book about Kenhood
Explore Kasimedu-Kasimedin Kadhaigalum Kalaigalum (Heritage Walk)
Sunday; 4 pm – 6 pm
Pick-up point: Outside Chennai, Chingai, Singaravelar, Visai, Badago, Orimayalar Sangam
The fishing port of Kasimedu comes alive with a salty sea breeze you can taste, the sight of fishing boats and lively bargains through the fish stalls. This coastal region is home to fishermen from about 50 villages, who remain resilient and connected to their ancestral heritage despite natural disasters. Discover amazing tales of life at sea, rituals and traditions, during a walk led by Shruthi Sivakumar and Ashmitha Athreya.
$450 (students); $700 adults. A book about the Madras inheritance
Whispers of the Earth (art exhibition)
Sunday; 10 AM – 6 PM
Kadambari Art Gallery, Dakshinachitra Museum
The father-son duo presents an enviable display of paintings and sculptures. Aravind Krishna’s brushless art embodies reality within abstraction, while his son, Padmavushan, continues this legacy, drawing inspiration for his evolving practice. Together they present an exhibition rooted in nature, memory and stories.
free.
