Friday, March 25
Festival
Nirankusha: Loud and Clear
In the age of intolerence and lacking free speech, this week-long festival is courtesy Maraa {a multi-media arts collective} in partnership with Alternative Law Forum and Pedestrian Pictures {a media activist organisation}. Head here for thought provoking talks, workshops and performances about freedom of expression. Plus, an interesting discussion on trial by media. Check out the full story here.
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When: Tuesday, March 22 to Monday, March 28 {free entry}
Contact: +91 9880159484
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Saturday, March 26
Party
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Fan Celebration Night
High on the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Comic Con India is hosting a party in honour of the caped heroes. So whether you support the Bat or the alien from Kryptonite, you better don your best suit and head to Monkey Bar for themed drinks and even free movie tickets. Or just steal the show ladies, and go as Wonder Woman! For more details, read the LBB story here.
Where: Monkey Bar, 610, 12th Main, Indiranagar
When: Saturday, March 26, 8pm onwards {free entry}
Contact: 080 44114455
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Festival
The SteppinOut Easter Market
UB City will turn into a carnival zone for The SteppinOut Easter Market which not only promises over 20 stalls of food - from kebabs and Chinese to greasy Punjabi and Mediterranean, but also plenty of entertainment. Think stand-up comedy, music performances and even a flea market for some retails therapy. Oh! And the highlight is that Best Kept Secret will be headlining on the music front and two popular food trucks will also be in tow.
Where: The Collection @ UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Roa
When: Saturday, March 26 to Sunday, March 27, 11am-11pm
Price: Entry to food area is free
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Sport
Women's ICC World Twenty20 2016
When all eyes are on the MS Dhonis and Chris Gayles of the cricket world, the ladies up their game and bring their best to the ICC T20 World Cup as well! The Proteas, lead by Mignon du Preez, take on the feisty New Zealanders, captained by Suzie Bates. This one is certainly not to be missed.
Where: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, MG Road-Queens Road, Near Gandhi Park
When: 7.30pm
Price: INR 100 upwards
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Sunday, March 27
Comedy
HiSTORYcal
We’ve laughed till we cried when stand-up comedians Praveen Kumar, Naveen Richard, Ahmed Shariff and Rupen Paul took to the stage before. But in this change of tides, called HiSTORYcal, these lads turn proper story-tellers, regaling you with tales from their lives. But will you cry before you cry before you can laugh?
Where: Alliance Francaise, 108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthnagar, Opp. UNI Building
When: 6 pm
Price: INR 300
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