Friday, October 28
Art & Music
St+art BLR Closing Party
Spotted new artworks cropping up at different spots in the city, as part of the St+art India festival? If you've been longing to know more about the people behind the initiative as well as the artists, this closing party for the month-long project is just what you need to bookmark. Kicking off with a video screening, there's an interesting Q&A session with the St+art India team and artists which will give you a better idea of their work in the city. Ending on a high note, there's lively music by DJs Etienne Sangita and Sahil Madaan.
Where: Koramangala Social, 118, 3rd Floor, Above Bodyworks Spa, 7th Block, Koramangala Industrial Area,
Price: Free entry
Timings: 7pm onwards
Contact: 080 40515253
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Talk
TEDxBangaloreWomen 2016
Ever found yourself wishing you had a couple of extra hours in your day? The TedxBangalore Women 2016 session focuses on time management and much more. Exploring the challenges and conventions involved with time, the theme is one that the team came up with from their community's responses to the question — "What matters to you now?". Featuring women entrepreneurs and leaders like Deepa Narasimhan, Soundarya Jayachandran and Veena Sethuraman, this one's bound to be an inspiring start to your weekend.
Where: Sky Deck, VR Bengaluru, Whitefield Main Road, Devasandra Industrial Estate
Price: INR 1,150 upwards {INR 575 for student pass}
Timings: 4pm onwards
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Saturday, October 29
Music
Black Mamba And Emperor Minge
Fancy a gig that's touted to be a Halloween-Diwali special? Celebrating "light and darkness" in one power-packed performance, there's Suman Sridhar {hip hop and Afro-Indian musician} taking over the stage for her Black Mamba tour {Bangalore leg} along with Stefan Kaye and Nikhil Vasudevan of Emperor Minge {Delhi-based death disco band}. Promising varied music ranging from jazz and pop to psychedelic cabaret and polka music, the event also invites you to go in costumes or masks.
Where: BFlat, 776, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Price: INR 400
Timings: 9pm onwards
Contact: 080 41739250
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Halloween Special
Pumpkin Carving & Dress Up Party
Going all out with daylong Halloween special events and menu, Three Dots and a Dash is where you can get your freak on! Start off with their pumpkin carving session {11am-6pm} led by a grandmaster before you don your spooky costumes for the Deception Ball afterwards. While the best dressed stands the chance to win an exciting prize, they also have a themed menu with cocktails like Zombie Version Of LIIT and dishes like Oven Slow-Braised Chicken With Rosemary on offer.
Where: Three Dots and a Dash, 840/1, 100 Feet Road, Metro Pillar 56 & 57, Indiranagar
Price: INR 1,300 for two
Timings: 11am-6pm {pumpkin carving}, 7pm onwards {Deception Ball}
Contact: 080 39515401
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Sunday, October 30
Food & Games
Diwali Celebrations At The Humming Tree
Unlimited chaat, homely sabzis and crispy jalebis are just some of what you'll get to tuck into at The Humming Tree's festive brunch. Along with a selection of original cocktails {with desi flavours, we're guessing}, of course! What better way to end a nice, sumptuous meal than with a round of good old board games? Get set to beat your friends or family members at games like Avalon and Sushi Go at this session of The Beehive's Seriously Fun Game Day. Happy Diwali, folks!
Where: The Humming Tree, 949, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar
Price: INR 1,800 for two {meal}, INR 500 {entry for the games session, INR 300 is redeemable on food and drinks}
Timings: 1pm-7pm
Contact: +91 9886618386
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