Friday, September 23
Music
Strisvara
Fusion music is what you can expect at this gig, and how! Described as a celebration of women and music, Strisvara brings together Indian urban and tribal artistes along with their international counterparts. Coming to town after a 13-day residential program in BR Hills {in Karnataka}, this is the first exclusive performance by the group. Apart from Spanish musician, Sara Illana and Swedish artistes, Larisa Ljungkrona and Maja Swedén, the show will also include urban artistes from the country like Kalyaani Sakkarwal {Mumbai} and Amrapali Shinde {from Bangalore}. Adding their own musical style to the mix will be tribal artistes, Padma, Kavya and Uma, among others.
Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevpura
Price: Free entry
Timings: 6pm onwards
Contact: 080 67266111
Find more details on the event here.
Film
Israeli Film Festival
Go and binge on movies this weekend. Bringing together 10 films from the Middle Eastern country, the third edition of their Israeli Film Festival has screenings across two different venues. Keep an eye out for the award-winning romantic comedy by Julie Shles, Afula Express {also known as Pick A Card} as well as The Matchmaker which is a bittersweet comedy that blends history and romance. Read more about it here.
When: On till Sunday, September 25
Where: Screenings at Suchitra Film Society, 36, 9th Main, Banashankari Stage II and Rangoli Metro Art Centre, MG Road Boulevard, beside MG Road Metro Station
Price: Free entry
Find the complete schedule here.
Contact: 080 40808181
Find more details here.
Saturday, September 24
Shopping
Silver Bazaar Under The Stars
Fancy a spot of shopping under the stars, with retro music in the background? Then, head to the flea market hosted by The Silver Surfers Club {a platform for retired folks} where you can pick from stalls offering jewellery, apparel and food. Whether it is Purobi Kagti’s homemade, traditional Assamese dishes {at the stall, Mood for Food}, Dechen’s organic soaps or the array of earrings that'll be on offer, there's plenty to add to your shopping bag here. Oh, and live DJ and karaoke on the cards! Read more about it here.
Where: Royal Orchid Hotels, 1, Golf Avenue, Adjoining KGA Golf Course, Old Airport Road
Price: INR 100 for entry
Timings: 4pm-11pm
Contact: +91 9900911443
Buy tickets for the event here.
Find the event on Facebook here.
Food & Drinks
LBB x Movenpick Dessert Creation Contest
For anyone who has enjoyed the kind of drama that you get to see on MasterChef, we're giving you the chance to witness a similar real-life scenario, with desserts! Watch on as top bloggers from the city compete with each other in an Ice Cream Dessert Design Competition by Moevenpick and yours truly, Little Black Book, Bangalore. The best part? A bunch of our lucky readers get to be part of the final tasting process, and help the judges pick the winner! Read more about it and sign up here.
Where: Movenpick Icecreams, 4/1-1, Lavelle Heights, Lavelle Road, Opposite Smoke House Deli
Timings: 2pm-4pm
Sign up here to be a part of the event.
Sunday, September 25
Music & Dance
Bengaluru International Arts Festival
From dance ensembles to a saxophone concert, the last weekend of the Bengaluru International Arts Festival {9th edition} has quite a lot for the arts and music enthusiasts among you. While city-based group, Abhijata Dance Ensemble's Hari Hara blends Kathak and Bharatanatyam, Rama Vaidyanathan takes over the stage with her expert and graceful movements in Bharatanatyam. A performance that explores Buddhist monuments through dance, and a saxophone concert are also part of the schedule for the weekend. Read more about it here.
When: On till Sunday, September 25
Where: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, 2nd Main Road, G.D. Park Extension, Malleswaram
Price: Free entry
Timings: 6.30pm onwards
Contact: +91 8792950377
Find the event on Facebook here.
Check out their website here for the schedule.
