Friday, February 19
Writing Festival
City Scripts - The IIHS Urban Writings Festival
Narratives inspired by cities is the focus at this festival. The three-day event will have readings, author interactions and panel discussions, all based on books, writings and observations of the urban landscape.
Where: Indian Institute for Human Settlements, 16th Cross Road, Sadashivanagar
When: 11am (free entry)
Contact: 080 67606666
Find the event on Facebook here.
Saturday, February 20
Comedy
Silly Point
Described as India's first cricket-based stand-up comedy show, the performance, hosted by RajaSekhar Mamidanna, will feature comedians, Rohit Swain and Hriday Ranjan. Jokes about the country's favourite game (and about cricket fans, of course) are what you can expect to crack you up.
Where: Rangasthala Auditorium, Rangoli Art Centre, M G Road Boulevard, Near Metro Station
When: 7pm
Contact: 080 22969265
Price: INR 300 upwards
Buy tickets for the event here.
Workshop
Chalk Lettering Workshop
Apart from being fun and delightful, chalk art is also easy on the pocket. All you need is chalk or chalk paint, after all. Try your hand at chalk murals, art or lettering at this workshop by city-based artist, Sioveh aka Nandita Dhindsa.
Where: NUMA BLR, 46/1, 5th Floor, Church Street, Ashok Nagar, Opposite Hotel Empire
When: 3pm-5pm
Contact: 080 65691530
Price: INR 500
Find the event on Facebook here.
Sunday, February 21
Play
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Photo by: Ajith Kumar
Fancy watching a play in a park? That's just what you can look forward to at this event by the city-based group, Bardolators of Bangalore. With two performances lined up (to take place inside a bamboo grove in the park, apparently), the show will be an unusual take on Shakespeare's romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Where: Cubbon Park, Kasturba Road
When: 10am and 4pm (free entry)
Find the event on Facebook here.
Music
Mad Decent Block Party - Major Lazer
Photo by: Kim Metso
The popular US-based multi-city concert series, Mad Decent Block Party, is all set to head to India for the first time. And, this includes a show in Bangalore, with a headlining act by Major Lazer! Along with performances by Gorgon City (a London-based garage duo), Big Gigantic (a Colorado-based livetronica/hip hop band) and Giraffage (an electronic music producer from San Francisco).
Where: E-Zone, 23/24, KR Puram Ring Road, Chinnapanahalli, Marathahalli, Near Marathahalli Bridge
When: 4pm
Price: INR 1950 upwards
Buy tickets for the event here.
Find the event on Facebook here.
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Featured image via: Mary
