{WEDNESDAY}
MUSIC
What | Fusion concert by Advaita with an audio visual extravaganza. Advaita is one of the country’s finest bands, acclaimed for their unique brand of contemporary fusion music. Winner of two awards this year for their album The Silent Sea, they have also appeared on numerous TV shows including Coke Studio, MTV Unplugged and the Dewarists.
Where | India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
When | Wednesday, August 7, 8pm
Entry | Limited passes available at the Programmes Desk, Habitat World
Note : Call 91-11-43663333 {Habitat World}
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ART
What | Delhi Contemporary Arts Week~ Crimson Wing and The Voice~ An evening of 2 dance pieces of 25mins each, a contemporary dance performance by Amith Kumar, followed by The Voice, a hip hop contemporary dance form by Naren Lalwani. Collab. Friends Of Arts.
Where | Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgaon
When | Wednesday, August 7 onwards, 7.30 pm onwards
Entry | INR 300, For bookings~ http://in.bookmyshow.com/events/Crimson-Wing-and-The-Voice/ET00016218
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{THURSDAY}
DANCE
What | I Remember~ A dance collaboration between performers Rea Krishna and Gilles Chuyen and sound designer Kabir Singh. Personal recollections through text, music, and movement are shared with the audience to embark on a journey of textures, images and emotions.
Where | Alliance Francaise, 72, Lodhi Estate, Lodhi Road
When | Thursday, August 8, 7.30 pm onwards
Entry | INR 300
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{FRIDAY}
MUSIC
What | DJ SKIP Live~ He works with diverse genres like Trap,Hip Hop & Dudstep and has been the national Winner of the RED BULL THRE3STYLE contest in 2011& 2012.
Where | Kitty Su, The Lalit, Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place
When | Friday, August 9, 9 pm onwards
Entry | Couple Entry and Stag~INR. 1500
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What | Anish Sood & Ramona Arena Live~ Anish has performed alongside artists such as Gareth Emery, Funkagenda, Felix Da Housecat and recently performed as direct support to David Guetta on his maiden India tour. Ramona Arena is India’s first ever-female EDM vocalist/composer to have an international release. She has been a part of the Sunburn Festival family and hosted the 2011 and 2012 editions of Sunburn Festival in Goa.
Where | BlueFROG, The Kila, Seven Style Mile, Opposite the Qutub Minar, Mehrauli
When | Friday, August 9, 10.30 pm~ 1.30am
Entry | INR 600
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FILMS
What | Midnight Children {Film Screening}~ A pair of children, born within moments of India gaining independence from Britain, grow up in the country that is nothing like their parent’s generation.
Where | Iron Curtain, 19, Hauz Khas Village
When | Friday, August 9, 9 pm onwards
Entry | Call 8800931139, 9811388881
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COMEDY
What | Stand Up Comedy By Sanjay Manaktala~ is a comedian from Orange County, California who now does comedy throughout India.
Where | Cooper`s Griil And Bar, 33 DLF Star Tower, Next to Star Mall, Sector 30, Gurgaon
When | Friday, August 9, 8 pm onwards
Entry | INR 500
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THEATRE
What | Urgent Meeting {Play}~ A satirical play revolves around a larger than life ‘Indian festival’ taking place in Japan where renowned writer, directors, actors and translators are a part of it. The play deals in the ills prevailing in the world of art and culture.
Where | Shri Ram Centre, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House
When | Friday, August 9, 7 pm onwards
Entry | Call (+91) 11 23714307, (+91) 11 23731112
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PHOTOGRAPHY
What | Photo Exhibition of pictures from the book “Rajasthan: Under the Desert Sky”- An expert wildlife photographer, Rajesh Bedi has captured rare glimpses of Rajasthan’s wildlife and gained moving insights into the communities that protect wild animals as an article of faith. This book presents the vastnesses of Rajasthan from a fresh perspective.
Where | Visual Arts gallery, IHC
When | 9-13th August
Entry | Free
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{SATURDAY}
MUSIC
What | Moguai Live~ Moguai is the man behind smash hits ‘Mammoth’ & ‘Mpire’. He headlined Sunburn, New Delhi last year in October along with Afrojack, and is coming to Delhi again this weekend.
Where | Ludus, 2nd Floor, MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket
When | Saturday, August 10, 9 pm onwards
Entry | INR 800
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What | Reproduce Ft. Audiopervert & Lifafa~ Featuring vocal contributions from variety of stalwarts and mavericks in the Indian scene, ‘Dark Robot’ moves beyond his work with Teddy Boy Kill, incorporating far more subtle explorations of his sonic palette – glitched out instrumental passages, straight up party bangers.
Where | Smoke House Deli, Hauz Khas Village
When | Saturday, 10th August,9 pm onwards
Entry | Free
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What | Kryder Live~ He has worked with Swedish House Mafia and Pnau. He’s collaborated with rising Mercury Records signing and star of BBC One’s The Voice, Bo Bruce, and played at Tiësto’s night at the gargantuan Privilege in Ibiza – a room made for his expansive, explosive sound.
Where | Kitty Su, The Lalit, Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place
When | Saturday, August 10, 9 pm onwards
Entry | For bookings~ http://www.kittysu.com/ticketing/online-ticketing.aspx?eventid=112
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What | Dj Rummy~brings his electric tunes to India with a multi-city tour, which kicks off from Delhi. This will be his first India tour as producer.
Where | Manhattan, Gurgaon
When | Saturday, 10th August, 9.30 pm onwards
Entry | For more details contact~ Sonali Sokhal at 9811630333
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FILMS
What | The Garden of The Finzi~ Continis~ Film Screening~ Amid the ravages of WWII, the Finzi-Continis, a cultured Jewish family, languish in aristocratic splendor on their Eden-like estate in Ferrara, Italy. As the political atmosphere becomes increasingly hostile to its Jewish citizens, the handsome and carefree Finzi-Contini children Micol and Alberto turn their well-appointed home into a refuge for their young friends.
Where | Italian Cultural Institute 50-E Chandragupta Marg Chanakyapuri
When | Saturday, August 10, 2 pm onwards
Entry | Free
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What | The Hobbit {Film Screening}~ A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an “unexpected journey” to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug.
Where | Iron Curtain, 19, Hauz Khas Village
When | Saturday, August 10, 9 pm onwards
Entry | Call 8800931139, 9811388881
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ART
What | The Pink Post It~ An exhibition to showcase fresh and young design talent from across the country, providing them with a platform and ready audience through a series of exclusive events.
Where | The Aman, Lodhi Colony, Lodhi Road, Delhi NCR
When | Saturday, August 10, 11 am~ 8 pm
Entry | Contact (+91) 11 43633333
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DO
What | Creative Writing Workshop For Adults~ The objective of the workshop is to help participant gain valuable insight into narrative structure, story movement, characterization, description, reflection and dialogue. Finally, participants will produce one piece of narrative fiction.
Where | Actor Factor Studio, Building No. 221 A, Third Floor, Shahpur Jat
When | Saturday, August 10, 1 pm onwards
Entry | INR 1100 Call (+91) 9871773909, (+91) 9871777587
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What | Skillkindle ~Enamel Art~ A 4 session workshop on Enamel Art or Meenakari on silver, copper and steel. Sounds interesting? If you have been looking for something different and creative then, indulge in this art form with Sanskriti Foundation.
Where | Sanskriti Kendra, Anandgram, M.G. Road, New Delhi, Nearest Metro Station Arjan Garh, Gate No. 2, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, New Delhi, 110047
When | Saturday, 10th August 10 am – 5 pm
Entry | Enroll~ http://www.skillkindle.com/classdetails-pre/Enamel-Art-Classes/CH@ID?utm_source=Database_New&utm_campaign=dee4cf10e2-6Aug_South_Delhi&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_575459a6ef-dee4cf10e2-42365861
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THEATRE
What | The Chrysalis Project~ The 60 minutes English play has been mentored by Yoku Harada and unveils new artists. Choreographers for the play include many well known names like Anson Matthew, Blossom D Souza from The Danceworx, dancer and choreographer Chavi Bansal, Anubhi Jindal & Nikita Maheshwari, Rishi Sharma, Ragini Bhajanka, and Meghna Bharadwaj.
Where | FICCI Auditorium, Mandi House, Tansen Marg
When | Saurday, August 10, 8 pm onwards
Entry | INR 300~400
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{SUNDAY}
MUSIC
What | Delhi Contemporary Arts Festival Closing Night Feat. Hari & Sukhmani and Barefaced Liar~ Sukhmani Malik is a trained Hindustani classical vocalist from the Rampur Gharana while Hari Singh a prolific singer, producer and audio engineer. Barefaced Liar is a Delhi-based rock band founded in 2002 by singer-song writers and guitarists Akshay Chowdhry and Sumant Balakrishnan. They cover genres ranging from Blues to Classic Rock to Heavy Metal and draw inspiration from all of them to create individual sound.
Where | BlueFROG, The Kila, Seven Style Mile, Opposite the Qutub Minar, Mehrauli
When | Sunday, August 11, 9 pm~ 1.30 am
Entry | INR 600
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WALKS
What | Journey To The Roots~ Led by Curator Ella Datta, the exhibition showcases around 200 of Jamini Roy’s artworks including paintings, sculptures and drawings and sketches. The collection of the artist’s artworks began in 1954 when the museum was inaugurated and steadily built up over three decades.
Where | National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House, India Gate
When | Sunday, August 11, 10 am onwards
Entry | Call (+91) 11 43663333
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FILMS
What | The Warehouse {Film Screening}~ Directed by Ray Figueroa, it is a story about a young woman who is brutally beaten by gang members in the middle of Guatemala City. Jacobo, the victim’s brother and his best friend Antonio decide in their frustration to take the revenge.
Where | Instituto Cervantes, Building No. 48, Hanuman Road, Connaught Place
When | Sunday, August 11, 4.30 pm onwards
Entry |Free
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THEATRE
What | The Big Fat City {Play}~ A successful corporate couple with a new apartment in a fancy suburb of Mumbai. A TV star with a fan following and a troublesome marriage. An aspiring young actress from a small town with her possessive boyfriend. What`s behind their facades? What do they do when murder comes knocking at their door?
Where | India Habitat Center: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
When | Sunday, August 11, 4 pm and 7 pm
Entry |INR 250-350
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DO
What | Skill Hippo {Scuba Diving} ~ get a chance to experience Snorkeling. And while Bubblemaker program is scuba diving under the direct care and supervision of PADI instructors , taking first breath underwater using the SCUBA equipment and learn about the use of scuba equipment. Once you get comfortable, then you play some games underwater and end your Dive.
Where | Pacific Sports Complex GK-1, South Delhi
When | Sunday, 11th August , 11 am
Entry | For more details and bookings ~ http://www.skillhippo.com/sundayscuba
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What | Leh Leh Sports Leagues- are organizing some fun matches and leagues through the month including badminton, table tennis, football etc. For details, click here or check their Facebook page here
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What | Culinary Workshop with Young Chefs Academy~ Celebrate Independence Day by learning a tri-colour menu of items with Young Chefs Academy. OR Learn how to bake a Blueberry Coffee Cheesecake.
Where | 37, Link Road, Lajpat Nagar
When | Sunday, 11th August, 4pm-5.30pm
Entry | Contact ~918527393481;011-43535414. Details~ https://www.facebook.com/YoungChefsAcademyOfNewDelhi
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BEYOND EVENTS | WHAT WE RECOMMEND
Where we’re EATING |
~ Machan & Yellow Brick Road - Because there’s nothing better than a post-rain night-time drive through the city for a good mikshake and coffee shop food. {More late night options here}
~ Le Bistro Du Park {Moolchand Market}- Recently opened, French food served in what looks like an adorable space, and cause we haven’t tried it yet.
Where we’re DRINKING |
~ PCO - We love the cocktails, the music and the Thursday night feel here.
~ Kylin Skybar {Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj}- It’s perfectly pleasant at night to sit out on a rooftop with a few friends and a few drinks.
Where we’re SHOPPING |
~ Stocking up on our favorite chai from Delhi’s bespoke, hand-picked, tea destinations. Our favorites, here.
~ Sunglass hunting at Drishti Opticals {Khan Market}- they’ve got a flat 40% sale!
What we’re READING |
~ A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif- for our next book club
What we’re EXPLORING |
~ Lomography- Exploring analogue photography. Read more here.
~ Shankar Market {next to Connaught Place}- For amazing reasonable fabric and old bookstores.
PRIME TIME TV GUIDE
{All timings are as per IST and Indian Television}
Friday – 9th August
MOVIES
{Action/Adventure Suspense/Thriller} | 12:50 PM – 2:50 PM | Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid | Movies Now
{Crime/Mystery} | 9:00PM – 11:40PM | Gridiron Gang | Sony Pix
SHOWS
{Comedy} | 8:00PM – 9:00PM | The Big Bang Theory {Season 5} | Z Cafe
Saturday– 10th August
MOVIES
{Action/Adventure} | 6:39PM – 9:00PM | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | Star Movies
{Romance/ Drama} | 3:30PM – 5:30PM | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Z Studio
SHOWS
{Cookery/ Travel} | 9:00PM – 9:30PM | David Rocco’s Dolce Vita {Season 3} | Fox Traveller
Sunday – 11th August
MOVIES
{Animation/Cartoon Comedy} | 7:04PM – 9:00PM | Puss in Boots | HBO
{Action/Adventure War} | 7:00PM – 9:00PM | Behind Enemy Lines | Star Movies Action
SHOWS
{Travel} | 9:30PM – 10:00PM | 2 For the Road | NDTV Good Times
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