Friday, September 4
Music
blueFROG Bangalore presents The F16s
Image via The F16s.
The Chennai-based band will play their peppy brand of alternative dance music.
Where: blueFROG, #3 Church Street
When: 9pm
Contact: 080 69999549
Find the event on Facebook here.
Saturday, September 5
Music
Vh1 Supersonic Club Nights featuring John Dahlbäck + Zaeden
Image via John Dahlbäck.
Head to the city's latest music venue for a night of House by label owner, producer, remixer and DJ John Dahlbäck, supported by Indian DJ Sahil Sharma aka Zaeden.
Where: blueFROG, #3 Church Street
When: 9pm
Contact: 080 69999549
Find the event on Facebook here.
The Humming Tree presents Perfect Strangers 2nd Anniversary Concert
Rock band Perfect Strangers, which draws inspiration from the golden age of the 70s, 80s and 90s, celebrates two years of making music with a huge cast of guest performers from across the Bangalore music scene.
Where: The Humming Tree, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
When: 9pm
Contact: +91 9886618386
Find the event on Facebook here.
Bhoomija presents Venkatesh Kumar - Hindustani Vocal
Pandit Venkatesh Kumar, who blends the styles of the Gwalior and Kirana gharanas along with other influences, performs at MLR Convention Centre on Saturday.
Where: MLR Convention Centre, Brigade Millennium, 7th Phase JP Nagar
When: 7pm
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Workshop
Little Hands, Big Feat - Pottery Basics for Children
Kids will learn how to unleash their creativity, have a go at pottery and learn a technique or two in clay moulding. Meant for ages 6+.
Where: Clay Station, 1-C, Second Floor, 1st D Main Road, 14th B Cross, HSR Layout, Sector 6
When: 11am-12.30pm
Contact: +91 9535000629
Find Clay Station on Facebook here.
Earth My Body - Stepping Into Feminine Knowing
A workshop on getting in touch with your innate femininity and intuition by Rekha Kurup, a Women's Spirituality graduate and founder of the She Stands Tall Project. The workshop costs INR 750 per person, and you are required to book your place in advance by calling Kurup at the number below.
Where: Atta Galatta, 134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala
When: 10am-1pm
Contact: +91 9972490513
Find the event on Facebook here.
Maker Weekend: Build your own Wine Rack
If you caught our Twitter chat with Workbench Projects, you'll know we were a little more interested in the wine than the wine racks themselves. Nonetheless, this workshop is a great way to reconnect with the joys of making something with your own hands. Plus, you get a wine rack at the end of it.
Where: Workbench Projects
When: 10am-4pm
Contact: +91 9663090123
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Sunday, September 6
Yoga
Natya Yoga Session
Dancers and yoga teachers Charan and Ambaresh will lead participants through this sessions that will involve, dance, theatrics and yoga. Bring along your own yoga mat, props, water and sunscreen at this free event.
Where: Cubbon Park, Kasturba Road
When: 8am-9.30am
Contact: Email avantikapoddar@gmail.com or varun-arya@gmail.com
Find the event on Facebook here.
Music
blueFROG Bangalore presents REFUGE
Jazz/world ensemble REFUGE plays a set combining jazz with folk and classical elements from various musical traditions around the world. The set is composed by pianist Aman Mahajan.
Where: blueFROG, #3 Church Street
When: 9pm
Contact: 080 69999549
Find the event on Facebook here.
Film
Movie Magic @ Urban Solace - Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Based on the book of the same name by Dal Sijie, this film is about two teenagers who are sent to be re-educated during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and fall in love with the local tailor's daughter.
Where: Urban Solace, 32 Annaswamy Mudaliar Road, Ulsoor
When: 6pm-9pm
Contact: +91 9945022177, +91 9845013055
Find the event on Facebook here.
Documentary film screening: Amma & Appa
An Indo-German couple explores the relationships between their respective sets of parents who come from vastly different backgrounds and yet share something in common.
Where: Goethe-Institut Bangalore, 716 CMH Road, Indiranagar
When: 6pm
Contact: 080 25205305
Find the event on Facebook here.
Dance/Theatre
Anamika
A performance combining theatre and dance, Anamika explores the stories of three women whose lives are touched by Lord Krishna in various ways.
Where: Alliance Française de Bangalore, 108 Thimmiah Road, Vasanthnagar
When: 6pm-9:30pm
Contact: 080 40808181
Find the event on Facebook here.
Workshop
Workshop on making craft items using coconut leaves
Learn how to transform a coconut leaf into a fish, cube, musical instrument and more. This workshop is for ages 10 and above.
Where: Atta Galatta, 134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala
When: 10:30am-1pm
Contact: 080 41600677
Find the event on Facebook here.
Sale
Gone in 21 Seconds
The true test of your commitment to great deals: Forever 21 is having a flash sale at the crack of dawn on Sunday, where all products will be available at a discount of flat 60 per cent. Also, the first 200 people in line get gift vouchers worth INR 500. Pro tip: figure out your size in advance so you can avoid the queues at the trial rooms.
Where: Forever 21, Ground Floor {beside Westside}, Garuda Mall, 15 Magrath Road
When: 6am {for real}
Contact: 080 41104473
Find the event on Facebook here.
Feature image via Indrajeet Rajkhowa.
