#LBBRecommends: Things to do in Bangalore between October 5-11

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Monday, October 5

Workshop

Culinary Journey Through Great Britain 

Held as part of the British Food Festival, this live cooking demonstration features Chef Ajay whipping up some classic British delicacies.

Where: Godrej Nature's Basket, 755, 4th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala

Buy tickets to the event here.

Tuesday, October 6

Film Screening and Discussion

Muzzaffarnagar Baqi Hai

India Foundation for the Arts hosts a free screening of this film about the Muzzaffarnagar riots of 2003. The director Nakul Sawhney will be present for a discussion post screening.

Where: India Foundation for the Arts, Apoorva Building, 259, RMV 2nd Stage 2nd Block

When: 6.30pm

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Wednesday, October 7

Children's Play

The Incredible Mullah Nasruddin

The play traces the journey of Persian folk character Mullah Nasruddin - from his school boy days when he manages to enthrall his peers with stories to his adulthood where he travels to India in search of stories for his bored Caliph. This 90-minute play is meant for children eight years and above.

Where: Ranga Shankara, no 36/2, 8th Cross Road, JP Nagar, 2nd Phase

When: 7.30pm

Contact: 080 26493982

Buy tickets to the event here or buy them directly at Ranga Shankara.

Thursday, October 8

Stand-Up Comedy

Nitin Mirani Live

Dubai-based comedian Nitin Mirani will be in town with his brand of comedy called Komic Sutra.

Where: The Biere Club, 20/2, Vittal Mallya Road

When: 8.30pm

Contact: 080 42124384

Buy tickets to the event here.

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Dramatised Reading

Beastly Tales by Motley

On of our favourite books on fables in verse, Beastly Tales From Here And There by Vikram Seth will be adapted into a dramatised reading by none other than actor Naseeruddin Shah, wife Ratna Pathak Shah and daughter Heeba Shah.

Where: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Gayatri Devi Park Extension, Vyalikaval

When: 7.30pm

Buy tickets to the event here.

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Music

Girish And The Chronicles

Girish And The Chronicles (GATC), the Bengaluru-based hard rock band, is all set to treat fans to their unique sound reminiscent of the 70’s and 80’s.

Where: blueFROG, # 3, Church Street

When: 9pm onwards (free entry)

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Skrillex

Catch the dubstep maestro, Skrillex, in Bengaluru as part of his first India tour.

Where: Supernova Arena and Convention Centre, Century Avenue, Off Airport Road, Nitte Meenakshi College Road, Yehalanka Airforce Base

When: 5pm

Find tickets here.

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Friday, October 9

Art

Privacy to Piracy

This immersive art performance aims to explore notions of privacy and intimacy. The show has been in the making for over a year, and will be on till Sunday October 11.

Where: Walkin Studios, 289, 2nd main, 3rd phase, JP Nagar

When: 6pm

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Workshop

Roadrunners

This workshop with games, stories, and activities aims to introduce children to the science behind, and the social impact of, cars. Children can also build their own cars.

Where: Atta Galatta, #134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala

When: 5.30pm

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Music

Drumcell and Audio Units

Combine musician Drumcell’s enthusiasm for techno beats with Audio Units’ complex musical style and you have a night of exciting music to usher in the weekend.

Where: blueFROG, # 3, Church Street

When: 9pm onwards

Entry: Rs.1000/- per person / couple (Rs.500/- cover)

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F16's and Fedayi Pacha

Don those dancing shoes and head over for a night of alternate dance music by the F16's and oriental dub mixes by Fedayi Pacha.

Where: The Humming Tree, 949, 12th Main Road, Indira Nagar,

When: 9pm onwards

Entry: Rs. 600 full cover

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Saturday, October 10

Poetry

Poetry in the Park -  October Gathering

Bring a poem of your own or another you want to share, and read it aloud. Poems can be in any language and form.

Where: Cubbon Park, Kasturba Road

When: 3.45pm

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Music

Tuhin Mehta

The Index features Tuhin Mehta with his diverse DJing style and energy-packed music, filled with quirky melody and heavy drummage.

Where: blueFROG, # 3, Church Street

When: 9pm onwards

Entry: Rs.1000/- per person/ couple - Full cover

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Sunday, October 11

Spoken Word

Airplane Poetry Movement

This group meets to welcome and develop the best spoken word talent. Performers get a four-minute slot. The event also includes a spoken-word workshop. Register for free at the venue.

Where: Atta Galatta, #134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala

When: 5pm

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Image credits: Walkin Studios

Music

Project Albatross

Groove to some jazz and fusion music with Project Albatross, an improvised music collective that brings together musicians from across the country.

Where: blueFROG, # 3, Church Street

When: 9pm onwards (free entry)

Find the event on Facebook here.

Find the collective on Facebook here.