Friday, December 16
Music
Magnetic Fields Post Party at The Humming Tree
Missed out on Magnetic Fields? No biggie, you can catch the post party at The Humming Tree! Helmed by Viennese-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Dorian Concept, bringing techno dance beats blended with jazz influences. Sarathy Korwar, multinational percussionist and composer, will follow, bringing some classical Desi flavour, bringing an eclectic mix of electronia, featuring Indian percussions and vocals mixed in with some smooth jazz!
Where: The Humming Tree, 949, 3rd Floor, 12th Main, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Price: INR 750
Timings: 9pm-1am
Find the event on Facebook here.
Saturday, December 17
Literature
Bangalore Literature Festival at Hotel Royal Orchid
Photo source: Bangalore Literature Festival
BLF is back for its fifth edition, bringing a host of authors like Amish Tripathi, Kiran Manrahel and Roopa Pai. You can expect discussions on topics like erotica, mythology, demonetisation and homosexuality, curated by a panel of experts in these fields over the span of two days. It's not just for adults, there will be plenty for little ones, too! Read alouds, puppeteering and even an Amar Chitra Katha quiz are just a few things you can expect.
Where: Hotel Royal Orchid, ISRO Colony, Domlur
Price: Entry is free
Timings: 9.30am-8pm
Find the event on Facebook here.
Music
Parvaaz Presents The Long Song at BFlat Bar
Photo source: PARVAAZ
This Bangalore-based rock band will be performing a 2-hour special. If you're a fan, you're in for a real treat, as they'll be featuring some of their old classics. If this is your first time hearing them, you can expect classic roll 'n' roll sounds and smooth vocals in the Urdu language. They're the masters of Indian rock, so don't miss out.
Where: bFlat Bar, 776, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indira Nagar, Above Kotak Bank
Price: Entry is free
Timings: 9pm-midnight
Find the event on Facebook here.
Sunday, December 18
Shopping
Sunday Soul Sante - Christmas Edition at ITPB Cricket Ground
Photo source: Sunday Soul Sante
This weekend flea market is back for another edition, and this time it's going to get you in the Christmas spirit! There will be tons of stalls to get your holiday shopping done, food trucks serving up delicious bites and live music acts playing seasonal music to get you excited and on your feet. It's the perfect place to be with the whole family. There will also be workshops, so if you haven't yet decorated your Christmas tree, now's the perfect time to make your own decorations!
Where: BFlat Bar, 776, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indira Nagar, Above Kotak Bank
Price: INR 200
Timings: 10am-10pm
Find the event on Facebook here.
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy By Praveen Kumar at BFlat Bar
Comedian Praveen Kumar is going to give you the giggles this weekend, while also facing some hard truths. Having been raised in a small town, the show revolves around the misunderstandings he faced while acclimatising to life in a big city. Pub culture, Snapchat, social media — you don't have to be from a small town to relate to how confusing the times have become!
Where: BFlat Bar, 776, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indira Nagar, Above Kotak Bank
Price: INR 200
Timings: 8pm-11pm
Find the event on Facebook here.
