Comedy Shows To Music Performances: Top Events To Attend In BLR In April

If you want to connect, engage, and gain some new perspective, then Human Library is an unskippable event for you this weekend. Here, 'books' (which help you gain insight and acquire different perspectives) are 'people', and you can connect with different individuals from all walks of life, with meaningful dialogues that uncover different life narratives and challenge stereotypes, all while celebrating diversity in all its glory. It is a social event that not only helps you bond but also helps you think in a more nuanced way about the world.

When: 20 April to 14 July

Where: Multiple Venues

Price: INR 199 onwards

The popular theatre in JP Nagar hosts several plays all through the year. You can watch a diverse range of productions in Kannada as well as other regional languages and English too. The annual theatre festival Ranga Shankara hosts is unmissable.

When: All days except Mondays

Where: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar

Entry: INR 150 upwards

If you are fond of skating but don't have company to skate along with or have wanted to learn skating all your life, listen up! Divye Karde, a software engineer and skater is on a mission to get more people to skate, organising weekly meet-ups for the same! Pull up with your skates (or skateboard) for a fun-filled Sunday morning!

When: Every Sunday, 9 AM onwards

Where: Cubbon Park, Bengaluru

Price: Free

Music sensation and Padma Shri recipient Kailash Kher is coming to town! It'll be a mesmerising evening as you sing along to his iconic hits like 'Teri Deewani', 'Allah Ke Bande', and 'Saiyyan' and delve into a music style influenced by Indian folk and Sufi music. We believe that this one will become a core memory for everyone who attends!

When: 27 April, 7 PM onwards

Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield, Bangalore

Price: INR 999 onwards

Boteco is back with their Thursday jazz nights with the next one featuring Cengiz this coming Thursday. This is going to be an evening all about jazz, classics and pop, and a a great chance for you to immerse yourself in the soothing melodies among like-minded music enthusiasts. 

When: 18 April, 7:30 PM

Where: Boteco - Restaurante Brasileiro

Entry: Free

With hits like 'Mann Mera', 'Tera Ghata', and 'Baarish', the king of melody, Gajendra Verma, will perform live at Phoenix Marketcity and create an electrifying atmosphere that you cannot afford to miss. With his chart-toppers and his other captivating fusions of Indian film pop and Bollywood, this concert is the perfect weekend plan for you and your squad.

When: 20 April, 6 PM onwards

Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield Bangalore

Entry: INR 799 onwards

Done trying your luck on various dating apps? Speed dating is the perfect social mixer to meet new people, find real-life connections, and put yourself 'out there'. There will be many fun ice-breakers, games, and bonding activities to facilitate wholesome conversations and meaningful connections.

When: 3 April to 6 July

Where: Multiple Venues

Entry: INR 99 onwards

Not for those who are under 18 or take things too seriously, this is a comedy show where comedians bring their 'not so family friendly jokes' and unhinged material for an experience to remember at The Underground Comedy Club. Brace yourselves for a weekend  filled with (somewhat) relatable jokes, some digs and loads of laughter. A few of the comics headlining the event this weekend are Sumit Anand, Chirayu Mistry and Madhur Virli among others.

When: 19 April to 21 April, 10 PM and 11 PM

Where: The Underground Comedy Club, KHB Colony, Koramangala

Entry: INR 399 onwards

Held in collaboration with one of the largest and highly reputed Jazz Festivals in the world, the Amersfoort Jazz Festival from the Netherlands, is all for contributing to and enriching the jazz scene in India. This year's edition includes performances by Tom Van der Zaal Quintet featuring Fluerine and Femke Mooren, Chi Quartet, a tribute to Coltrane by Ben van den Dungen Quartet, South African Jazz legacy by Thapelo Khumisi Trio feat. Titi Luzipo, and New York Round Midnight Orchestra feat. Alexander Hurricane Beets.

When: 19 April, 6:30 PM onwards

Where: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Malleshwara

Entry: INR 750 onwards

The seventh edition of Whitefield Art Collective with the theme ‘Transcending Boundaries’ is being held this month and shouldn't be missed if you appreciate art and creativity. This hub of artistic celebration will include a captivating blend of art, culture, cinema, photography, musical performances, and workshops. Additionally, there will be opportunities to explore, feel, and lose yourself in the moment every minute thanks to more than a hundred art installations, sculptures, paintings, and photos exploring the theme on display.

When: 5 April to 5 May

Where: VR Bengaluru, Whitefield, Main Road

Entry: Free

DDLJ (or Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge) is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Bollywood movies to exist till date and this is your chance to watch it with your gang under the stars for the sake of nostalgia. This open air movie night being hosted in Bengaluru Marriott Hotel is going to be an unforgettable evening under the stars, so take our word for it! 

When: 20 April, 8 PM 

Where: Bengaluru Marriott Hotel, Whitefield

Entry: INR 349 onwards

The Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway is bringing you a ten-day food festival inspired by R.K. Narayan's iconic tales, Malgudi Days. The meticulously curated special menu captures the flavours of South India, featuring traditional dishes such as Thatte Idly served alongside NH75 Mutton Curry, Kaima Unde Sarru, Naati Mutton Chops with Neer Dosa and lots more to keep your tastebuds engaged on this epicurean journey.

When: 20 April to 30 April, lunch- 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and dinner- 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Where: Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, 

Entry: INR 2,199 plus taxes on weekdays and  INR 2,299 plus taxes on weekends

'Books and Brews' at The Biere Club is all set to be a weekly literary rendezvous inviting bibliophiles to savour their favorite reads alongside a pint of finely crafted beer. Diners are supposed to bring their books along and enjoy reading while immersing in the cosy ambiance and sipping on the delectable brews that The Biere Club is known for. It's the perfect way to liven up any ordinary summer day. They also have a meeting scheduled for this weekend with one of the most well-known writers in the Bangalore literary scene, Shoba Narayan.

When: 18 April, 5:30 PM onwards 

Where: The Biere Club, Vittal Mallya Rd, D' Souza Layout, Ashok Nagar

Entry: Free

Bengalurians, this isn't something to be missed if you are always on the lookout for cool fashion finds! Swap Party 2.0 is a fun and unique clothing swap party wherein you can send in your clothes and swap them with fellow fashionistas for 'new-to-you' items! And while you are at it, indulge in delicious grub, refreshing drinks, and music.

When: 21 April, 5:30 OM onwards 

Where: Underline Center, Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Entry: INR 299

'Tagda Raho' is partnering with MMA and Kickboxing certified coach Raghuram Raja to host a kickboxing workshop this Sunday. This ninety-minute session Led by Raghuram and Tagda Raho’s experts will focus on movements essential to the sport. Open to all levels, this workshop is an unparalleled opportunity to unlock your full potential and engage in a unique one of a kind workshop instead of lazing around on the weekend.

When: 20 April, 7:30 AM - 9 AM

Where: Tagda Raho, Koramangala

Entry:  INR 1,200