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contemporary solo dance performances called 'Spirits' by Jyotsna B Rao and 'B&B' (Bondage and Beyond) by Veena Basavarajah. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340
ART The Great Outdoors Date: Aug 4-7 (Thurs-Sun) The Great Outdoors is a photo exhibition on the Thrills & Spills of action on land, water and air presented by Essen Communications. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Recorder of Life, Beauty and Truth Date: Till Aug 5 (Fri) Time: 10am An exclusive photography exhibition portraying the works of the talented photographer Late T S Satyan – one of the first photo-journalists in India. Venue: Tasveer Art Gallery Sua House 26/1, Kasturba Cross Road T: +91 9986284251 The Taste of a Collector Date: Till Aug 6 (Sat) Time: 11am-7pm The art exhibition by Vatsal Poddar - an art collector, will showcase the hundreds of art works of various Indian artists from his personal collection. Venue: Gallery Time & Space 55, Lavelle Road T: 080-22124117 Remembering Husain
Date: Till Aug 6 (Sat) Time: 10am-7pm Kynkyny presents a special exhibition of paintings to pay tribute to the legendary artist M F Hussain. Some of the participating artists are Gurudas Shenoy, G. Subramaniam, Basuki Dasgupta, Manis Moitra, M G Doddamani, Praveen Kumar and many more. Venue: Kynkyny Art 104, Embassy Square, Above Ganjam Jewellers 148, Infantry Road T: 080-40926202, 40926206
Synesthesia Date: Throughout Aug Time: 11am-7pm Synesthesia is a threeperson show that features artworks by three eminent artists Luigi Anasatasio, Andrea Anastasio and Avinash Veeraraghavan. Venue:Galleryske 2, Berlin Street Langford Road T: 080-65951972, 41120873
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COMEDY Date: Aug 1-31 (Mon-Wed) Time: 10am-6pm Gallery Third Eye presents a group art show by artists like Kanthraj N, Rima Ray and Rakesh Mandal. Venue: Gallery Third Eye A-1, Office Building, 2nd Floor, Yemlur Main Road, Next to Logica IT Park & Behind HAL Airport T: 080-080-41640471, 9845585235 Group Exhibition Date: Aug 22-28 (Mon-Sun) Chitrakala Parishad showcases a group exhibition of artworks from Dr. Kalpana Desai, Mrs. Sangita Jindal. Venue: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road T: 080-22261816, 22263424 Creative Perspectives
Date: Till Aug 31 (Wed) Time: 11am onwards
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A contemporary Indian Art show presented by Gallery Caperberry showcases an eclectic mix of abstract and figurative art to stimulate your creative senses. Artworks of artists like Gopal Dey, Shan Re, Kishore Chand and Ashok Kumar are on display. Venue:Caperberry and Tapas Lounge 48/1, Ground Floor, The Estate, 121, Dickenson Road T: 080-25594567
Bulchee Commedia Dell Arte Date: Aug 18 (Thurs) The stand up comedy show featuring Jonathan Atherton and Ashish Shakya is sure to take you on a laughter ride and render you a perfect comedy experience. Priced at Rs.1200. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield T: 080-41242879 DANCE Spirits Date: Aug 12 (Fri) Time: 7.30pm Enjoy an evening of
India International Salsa Congress 2011 Date: Aug 12-15 (Fri-Mon) Lourd Vijay's Dance Studio th presents the 6 India International Salsa Congress. The events will have 45 workshops, 40 International and National Dance Stars, parties, pool parties, performances. Venue: Clarks Exotica Swiss Town, Hollywood Junction, Sadahalli Post, Devanahalli Road T: 080- 22044000/29 Danceathon Date: Aug 14 (Sun) Time: 2pm Join Lourd Vijay and his team of international dancers in India's first Danceathon. The proceeds of the event will go to Dream a Dream Foundation. Venue:Clarks Exotica Swiss Town, Hollywood Junction, Sadahalli Post, Devanahalli Road T: 080- 22044000/29 Bharata Nrityam Date: Aug 19 (Fri) Time: 6pm Enjoy an evening of Indian Classical Dance by legendary classical dancer Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. The program is organised by Arka Foundation. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial th Hall, 16 Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Sadbhavana - Dance for a Cause Date: Aug 21(Sun) Time: 5pm The Bharatanatyam dance performance by Guru Kanya Ramachandran Tayalia and her dance students Shruthi Kamisetty and Alisha Kalyanpuris based on the theme of environmental conservation. It explores human greed and the need to pause and think about the harm caused to Mother Nature. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield T: 080-41242879
FILM SCREENINGS Evening of short films by SHAMIANA Date: Aug 11 (Thurs) Time: 7pm Black & White The short film by Karthik Sibbaraj is a thriller that points out that some pictures tell more than a story. Big Buck Bunny
The animation film by Sacha Goedegebure is a story of a giant rabbit with bigger heart than himself. Butterfly Circus The film shows a showman leading his circus troupe through the devastated American landscape during the time of Great Depression and in the process inspires others.
Baiano A film by Elisabeth Bernardini tells the tale of two friends, told in true Italian style. Karamaat Aman Sachdedeva film deals with the controversial story of Saadat Hasan Manto. It is the story of Salim, a petty thief and murderer who mysteriously performs a miracle. French Roast The film shows an uptight businessman in a fancy Parisian cafe who forgot to take his wallet.
showcased at Cannes - will be screened at Alliance Francaise. Date: Aug 16 (Tue) Time: 6pm onwards A very very Silent Film The film awarded the Prix du jury at Cannes Film Festival 2002 for best short film explores the social ills that affect women in poverty. The movie is directed by Manish Jha. Udaan
First Kiss Sharath Bhagwan shows how the first kiss can sometimes brings anxiety than excitement in this story of a young man and his mindframe.
Printed Rainbow The film shows an old woman in a tiny apartment with her only companion, a cat. The film directed by Gitanjali Rao won three awards for best short film. Khoj A Bengali film portrays the agony and despair of a man in search of his missing friend. The film is directed by Tridib Poddar. Marana Simhasanam The movie is a political dark satire revolving around the life of Krishnan, a poor farmer who is framed as murderer and is awaiting his death by the new high tech instrument from America: the electric chair.
Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Cannes in India Date: Aug 16-19 (Tue-Fri) Meenakshi Shedde who has been a jury member at Cannes in 2001 curates a film festival to inspire newbie filmmakers to make it big at Cannes. She selects eight Indian Films – three features and five shorts most of them debut productions that have been
mistress, and leaves Kaushik injured and grieving and Kaberi shattered at the revelation. Date: Aug 18 (Thurs) Time: 6pm
Date: Aug 19 (Fri) Time: 6pm
The movie by Vikramaditya Motwane tells the story of Mohan, an authoritarian father forces him to work in his steel factory and study engineering against his wish.
Tetris The film writer, cameraman, production manager and the actress set off on a car trip driving through the story. The film is directed by Anirban Datta. Salaam Bombay
Date: Aug 17 (Wed) Time: 6pm Chinese Whispers A story of a man and woman in an urban space who met as friends and remain so as they grow old. The film is directed by Raka Datta. Dosar
Directed by Rituparno Ghosh the story revolves around a couple Kaushik and Kaberi, who were very happy until a car accident kills Mita, Kaushik's
A very powerful movie by Mira Nair, it shows the story of a 10year old boy who came to earn money in Mumbai. It shows the life of children living on the Mumbai streets. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340
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FOOD & DRINKS La Tomatina- the Spanish Fest Date: Aug 1-14 (Mon-Sun) Latitude welcomes you to 'La Tomatina', straight from the heart of Spain. Mouth-watering dishes like Gazpacho Andalusia, Spanish Prawn Broth, Charred lobster and desserts like Creme Catalan accompanied by a glass of Sangria will be on offer. Venue: Latitude Vivanta by Taj ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933333 Mushroom Festival
Date: Aug 1-14 (Mon-Sun) Caperberry presents Mushroom Festival this month where you can savour some of the delicacies like Indian Truffle, Portobello, Morel Sitake, Porcini and Yellow Boletus. Venue: Caperberry 48/1, Ground Floor, The Estate 121, Dickenson Road T: 080-25594567 The Kari Kulture Date: Aug 1-31 (Mon-Wed) Time: 12.30pm-3pm Chef Rishi will be helping the lady guests to get a better understanding of Vietnamese Cuisine. Learn more about this popular cuisine and master any one of the dishes from the restaurant's menu. Priced at Rs. 1200 per person + taxes. Venue: Blue Ginger The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660 Monsoon Festival Date: Aug 1-31 (Mon-Wed) Lay your hands on some steamy hot pakodas and butta this
Karavalli Tiffin Lunch Date: Aug1-31 (Mon-Wed) Time: 12.30pm-3pm Introducing traditional 'Tiffin boxes' for corporate lunches at Karavalli with an option of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood lunches! Venue: Karavalli The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Hyper Regional - Region within region Date: Aug 1-31 (Mon-Wed) Time: 12.30pm-3pm Mynt showcases the cuisines of four Southern states of India during lunch and Southern Italian Regions for dinner. Priced at Rs.1500 per person AI for lunch buffet, dinner is a la carte. Venue: Mynt The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660 Lazy Weekend Date: Aug 6-7 (Sat-Sun) Time: 12pm-3pm Enjoy a lazy weekend afternoon with a variety of starters, main course and desserts accompanied by unlimited beer. Priced at Rs 599 AI (all inclusive) and Rs.399 AI for only unlimited beer. Venue: Sixty Four– Tap-House & Bistro st th 64, 1 Main, 7 Block Karamangala T: 080-42173535, 42173536 A Sunday Affair Date: Aug 7 (Sun) Time: 12pm Shiro presents a Sunday Brunch with mouth-watering delicacies straight from the menu of Master Shef Australia Season 3. Savor delicacies like chicken with Asian salad, creamy crab, corn and coconut soup, lime and chilli cakes and more. Priced at Rs.1500 +taxes per person. Venue: Shiro UB City, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738864 A cup of Jo - Hot Chocolate promotion Date: Aug 7-31 (Sun-Wed) Mynt is promoting Hot Chocolate by presenting Hot Cocoa, Caramel Hot Cocoa, Fruti Cocoa,Slimmer's sin and
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seasonal fresh fruits is a blend of gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Venue: Mandaril Trail 3rd Floor, Mantri Mall Malleshwaram T: 080-22667351
monsoon season. Venue: Rajdhani Restaurant All Outlets
many more variety of the divinely delicious drink. Venue: Mynt The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660 Wines, Malts, Cognac Date: Aug 10-20 (Wed-Sat) Time: 7.30pm-11pm The European restaurant at Vivanta by Taj, M G Road showcases the best of Wines, Malts and Cognac with steaks, seafood, pastas and desserts. Some of the drinks on offer will be Chateau lafite Rothschild 1er grand cru classe, Pauillac,1997, Lady Burn 1973 or Louis Louis XIII de Rémy Martin. Venue: Graze Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444 Raining Martinis Date: Till Aug 14 (Sun) Time: 12pm-11pm Mandarin Trail presents fresh fruit martinis this monsoon. The cocktail is made with
Clay Pot Festival Date: Till Aug 15 (Mon) Time: 12pm-11pm Here's a chance to taste the exotic Chinese specialities cooked in an unglazed Clay pot by the expert chef at Mandarin Trail. Advantages of cooking in a clay pot include less use of oil and more flavour. Venue:Mandarin Trail st Mantri Square, 1 Cross, Sampige Road Malleshwaram T: 080-22667351/52 Independence Day – Freedom Brunch Date: Aug 15 (Mon) On the occasion of Independence Day GAD offers a special brunch where you can savour the tastes of India. Priced at Rs.750 +taxes. Venue: GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Tapas of the World Date: Aug 16-30 (Tue-Tue) GAD offers snacks all through the day and night. The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Fish Market Date: Aug 19-28 (Fri-sun) Time: 7.30pm-11.30pm
Wine Dinner Date: Aug 27 (Sat) Time: for dinner Indian Food uniquely paired with French wines like the famous Baron Philip de Rothschild is on offer. Venue: Masala Club, The Taj West End, 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660
A wide variety of some of the world's most delectable fishes will be on offer. Savour fresh unlimited seafood like squids, kingfish, seabass, sardines and prawns grilled and with a choice oforiental, barbeque and Indian marination. Some of the adventurous dishes to try on the list are Spanish spice rub, Lebanese chermoula and Creole seasonings. Priced at Rs.999 + taxes. th Venue: 12 Main Grand Mercure Bangalore 3rd Block, 12th Main Koramangala T: 080-45121212 Onam Sadhya Date: Aug 23 (Tue) Time: 12.30pm-3pm Witness the Spirit of Onam right here in Jamavar, where you can have a nine course meal served on banana leaves in an ambience of ancient Kerala and a treatment befitting royalty. Venue: Jamavar The Leela Palace 23, Airport Road T: 080-30571290 Grills at the Nawab Date: Till Aug 28 (Sun) Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm Enjoy sumptuous grills to soothe your taste buds followed by an elaborate buffet. Venue: The Solitaire, 3, Kumara Krupa Road, Kumara Park T: 080-40443636, 40443535 Fajita Festival Date: Till Aug 30 (Tue) Chili's Grill & Bar celebrates a Fajita Festival. On offer is a wide variety of Fajitas at affordable prices. Venue: Chili's Grill & Bar 35 Phoenix Idiom, Murugeshpalya, Old Airport Road T: 080-40971165 Middle-Eastern Festival Date: Aug 30 (Tue) onwards Time: 7pm The festival has a variety of Arabic exoticism to offer. Mouth-watering mezze platters, taste bud enticing pita breads, dips and cocktails are on offer to take you to the tranquil sunsets of the Arabian desserts. Venue: Persian Terrace Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road Malleshwaram-Rajajinagar
Asparagaus Freschi Date: Till Aug 31 (Wed) This August Little Italy presents season's best Asparagaus boiled and served with Parmesan Cheese and butter or with extra virgin oil, salt, lemon and pepper. Priced at Rs. 275+taxes. Venue: Little ItalyIndiranagar 100 Feet Road, Next to Reebok Showroom, Indiranagar T: 080-25207171 T: 080-42521000
T: 080-41128400, 9945565483
Sunday Brunch Date: Sundays, Time: 12pm-4pm Treat yourself and your family to the Sunday brunch at Feast. On offer is an array of Indian and International delicacies along with a kid-friendly buffet. Choose from a range of alcoholic beverages to go with the food. A live band will be entertaining the guests. Priced at Rs.1255 (non-alcoholic), Rs.1655 (alcoholic) and kid's buffet at Rs. 625. Venue: Feast Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road Malleshwaram-Rajajinagar T: 080-42521000
Blues at Blue Date: Wednesday to Sunday in Aug Enjoy your luxury Vodkas and finest single malts along with the fluid mastery of Raman on Wednesdays and Jazz and Crooner on weekends. Also try out the new bento meal. Venue: Blue Bar The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660
Sunday Grill Days: Sundays in August City Bar offers an array of unlimited grills. The offer includes starters, main course, desserts and drinks. Priced at Rs.1200 + taxes/ per head. Venue: City Bar U B City, 24 Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-42773636
Khao Galli Date: Wednesdays Time: 7.30pm-11pm 'Khao Galli' serves scrumptious Indian street food along with unlimited draught beer. A tarot card reader, magician, caricaturist and a mehendi artist are part of entertainment offerings. Priced at Rs 1400, all inclusive. Venue: At Cafe Mozaic Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444
23, Airport Road T: 080-30571290 New Menu Date: Throughout Aug Time: for lunch and dinner Memories of China introduces a new menu with some exotic dishes like Crispy kongee lamb, Crackling spinach, Old fashioned pecking duck, Pork spare ribs and Mapo tofu to name a few. With the new look of the menu, table accompaniments, wall embellishments and artifacts they bring modern China to Bangalore. Venue: Memories of China Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444 Dilli Haat Days: Fridays& Saturdays in Aug The famed cuisine of Delhi is presented through live interactive counters, served with unlimited chilled beer. Priced at Rs.750 plus taxes. Venue: GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Seafood Night
Grill Night
New Prix Fixe Lunch
Date: Throughout August, Time: 12:00pm-3:30pm The Mediterranean restaurant, Olive Beach introduces an all new Prix Fixe Lunch Menu. The three course meal has a choice of appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, pizza, pastas, main course and desserts. Priced at Rs. 599+taxes. Venue: Olive Beach 16, Wood Street Ashoknagar
Day: Fridays in Aug Time: 7pm-10.30pm A Mediterranean themed night dinner buffet featuring Mediterranean grill selection that include poultry, lamb, beef, pork, and seafood. Savour mouth watering grilled delicacies, smoked and sizzled with the right contrast of vegetables by the Mediterranean shores, a spread of salads and soups and a variety of desserts. Venue: Citrus The Leela Palace
Date: Wednesdays in Aug Time: 7pm-11.30pm Citrus dedicates a night for seafood lovers where you can indulge in an array of seafood like prawns, lobster, and scampi on the BBQ. Venue: Citrus The Leela Palace 23, Airport Road T: 080-30571290 Street food of the Orient Date: Wednesdays in Aug Time: for dinner On offer is a sumptuous buffet spread of Chinese food with an Indian touch along with interactive live counters and
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unlimited beer. Priced at Rs 750 plus taxes. Venue: GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 The Big Fat Lunch Buffet Days: Monday to Saturday Time: for lunch This interactive lunch buffet for corporates offers a value for money spread, priced reasonably at Rs 549 (all inclusive). Venue: GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Nawabi Menu at Zaica Date: Throughout Aug Zaica introduces an all new menu comprising of exclusive royal dishes of Nawabs. Venue: Zaica Restaurant 125, Kundanahalli , Brooke Field Main Road 1st Floor, Mahadevapura Post, Whitefield T: 080-41162485 Wine Flights Date: Throughout Aug Time: 7pm-11.30pm Master the art of tasting wine at Library Bar where you can sip some of the most splendid wines along with a selection of d'oeuvres. Venue: Library Bar & Lounge The Leela Palace 23, Old Airport Road T: 080-30571290
afternoon brunch that includes interactive grills, live appam stations, international & Indian specials, Cubbon Biryanis, Sushi, and mouth-watering desserts. Priced at Rs 1950 + taxes (Grande') and Rs.2500 + taxes (Super Grande'). Venue: Edo/ Cubbon Pavilion/Lotus Pavilion ITC Royal Gardenia 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898 Rock and Roll Lunch Day: Monday to Friday Time: 12pm-4pm The speciality lunch includes a nutritionals soup along with an array of Chicken Curry / Grilled Chicken Sandwich/ Chicken burger/ Classic Ceaser Salad/ Hard Rock CafĂŠ's legendary 10 oz.Cheese Burger. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222 Happy Hours Date: Through Aug Time: 5pm-7.30pm Double your happiness at Fava during the Happy hours where you can get one drink free on the order of one on select cocktails, IMFL beverages, beer and wines. Venue: Fava 203, 2nd Floor, The Collection UB City 24, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22117444 Breakfast at Midnight
Brunch N More
Day: Sundays in Aug Time: 12.30 pm-3.45 pm ITC Gardenia presents the Grand Sunday Brunch at its speciality restaurants and provides a stunning experience with the range of delicacies on offer. Indulge in a lazy
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Day: Fri & Sat in Aug Chef Madhu Krishnan unfolds a midnight masterpiece buffet that includes Indian signatures such as Gosht Ki Nihari with Taftaan, Dal Makhni, Paneer Burji Paratha, Bun Masala Omelette. Also available are Belgium Waffles with the Chef's special toppings, Gardenia plum pancakes draped in fruit compotes etc. Priced at Rs.750 + taxes. Venue: Cubbon Pavilion ITC Royal Gardenia 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898
Live Barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe
Date & Time: Monday to Friday at 7pm and Sat-Sun at 3pm & 7pm Enjoy scrumptious grills at the live barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222
P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Musical Night-Oxygen Date: Aug 6 (Sat) Time: 6pm The multi-artist musical night will feature artists like Kunal Ganjawala, Guru Kiran, Sadhna Sargam, Karthik, Shweta Mohan, Naresh Iyer, Vijay Prakash and Sivamani. Venue: White Petals Tripuravasini Palace Grounds Phoenix
MUSIC Monty Python's Spamlot Date: Aug 1 (Mon) Time: 7.15pm Based on the classic comedy film Monty Python, it is a hilarious musical spoof on King Arthur and his knights of Camelot in their quest for Holy Grail. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall th 16 Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Violin Recital Date: Aug 5 (Fri) Time: 7pm International Music & Arts Society presents a violin recital by the Sri Lankan violinist Mandira de Saram. She will be accompanied by Eshantha Peiris on the piano. Tickets priced at Rs.200. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore
Date: Aug 11 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm Phoenix plays a unique mix of classic rock with reggae which is sure to enthral the audience. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St Marks Road T: 080- 41242222 Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe
Date: Aug 14 (Sun) Time: 5.45pm Klub Kishore Kumar presents a tribute night to honour the
Bombay Basement Date: Aug 4 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm A four-piece eclectic band from Mumbai, Bombay Basment's music is a blend of Hip-Hop, Rap, Reggae, Funk and Drum and Bass. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe, 40, St Marks Road T: 080- 41242222
evergreen singer Kishore Kumar. Singer Chintan Bakiwala and lead guitarist Ramesh Iyer provide an opportunity to relive the old Hindi melodies by the maestro. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Lamhe 2011 Date: Aug 14 (Sun) Time: 5.30pm It is a mono musical show by Dr. Kumar Vishwas supported by Ramesh Mushkan and Dr. Kavitha Kiran. Venue: Good Shepherd Auditorium, Opp St. Joseph P U College, Residency Road T: 080-22210534
Classical Music Concert Date: Aug 21 (Sun) Time: 6pm The musical night will witness artist like T M Krishna, H Hemalatha, Kalladaikurichi Shivakumar/Chandrasekhara Sharma live in concert. Venue: Unnati Centre Temple Road, NGEF Layout Sadanandanagar T: 080-25384642, 25384443 Musical: Minstrel's Story Date: Aug 21 (Sun) Time: 7pm The 24-member cast uses the medium of song, narration and dance movements to explore the theme of urban angst that rips apart ways of living when communities are displaced. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Bridge
Rock Around the Clock Date: Aug 14 (Sun) Time: 7pm Albert Josy Rego brings to you an evening to remember by performing the all time favourites of 50's, 60's and 70's. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Legends - Maestro Melodies in a Milestone Concert
Date: Aug 15 (Mon) Time: 6.30pm The concert aims at reviving the golden songs by singers Hemant Kumar and Manna Dey. Venue: ADA Ranga Mandira J C Road T: 080-22219388, 32901801
Date: Aug 25 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm Catch the five-piece Rock, Metal, Instrumental band based in Bangalore live at the cafe. The band glorifies traditions of Classic Rock and Classic Metal. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St Marks Road T: 080- 41242222 Fever Unplugged Date: Aug 26 (Fri) Time: 8pm Fever Unplugged presents the sensational singer Mohit Chauhan live in concert in Bangalore. Venue: Good Shepherd Auditorium, Opp St. Joseph P U College, Residency Road
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SHOPPING
Charity Musical Show Date: Aug 28 (Sun) Time: 3.25pm Catch prominent singer Dr. K J Yesudas live in concert at this charity musical recital. Venue: Nimhans Convention Centre (AC Hall) Nimhans Hospital Premises, Hosur Road T: 080-26995370, 26995372
Nature Bazaar Date: Aug 5-14 (Fri-Sun) Dastkar, an organisation for craft and craftsmen presents 'Nature Bazaar' which brings together handicrafts and handlooms - weaves, block prints, embroideries, furniture, garments, footwear, home accessories, gift items, folk art and toys from around 120 crafts group from 19 states across the country. Venue: Palace Grounds Jayamahal Road T: 080-65960362, 23611322
Cha Cha Cha Night Date: Saturdays Time: 7pm Enjoy the cha cha cha night every Saturday at Durbar with Cachaca. Recline in the oversize Maharaja sofas, while sipping on bottomless Cachaca Mojitos and tapping your feet to the tunes of DJ Gothika. Venue: Durbar Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram-Rajajinagar T: 080-42521000 Retro Thursdays Days: Thursdays Time: 7pm Head to City Bar and unwind with some retro tunes. DJ Praful will be churning out your favourite music to get you grooving. Venue: The City Bar 2nd Floor, U B City, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-42773636 Saturday Sundowners
Day: Saturdays in Aug 'Twist', the vibrant and spunky band will be churning out upbeat music at Highland Nectar. Have a great time listening to covers of your favourite numbers from the likes of Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Pink Floyd and the Eagles while sipping onyour world class beverages. Note: Every drink gets you the second one complimentary (offer valid on select brands) Venue: Highland Nectar ITC Royal Gardenia 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898
Celebrating Ganesha
Date: Aug 12 (Fri) onwards Time: 10am to 8pm Eka's acclaimed annual tribute to the 'God of all things' - on display is an exquisite collection of Ganesha forms in metal, wood, stone, ceramic, fiber, enamel, sand and more. Venue: Eka 19, Gangadhar Chetty Road Near Ulsoor Lake T: 080-25544371/25540876/ 9845477648 Annual Sale Date: Aug 12 onwards Crossword is back with its annual sale where you can avail attractive discounts on books, movies and toys. Venue:All Crossword Outlets Aurora Date: Aug 13 (Sat) Time: 9am-8pm An exhibition of hand printed stoles created to bring out the best of hand woven silk and artistic explorations by Suhana Medappa with the screen printing process by the PRINT Journal Studio Bangalore. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar
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T: 080-41231340 Rain and Shine Offer Date: Till Aug 28 (Sun) Get up to a 40% discount and free watches on the purchase of diamond jewellery at the 'Rain and Shine' offer at Gili. Venue: All Gili Outlets
THEATRE
and Ammi who lives in Harlesden High Street of London. The play which delves with the life and aspirations of working class will be performed by the troupe Indian Ensemble. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
English
Chasing My Mamet Duck
Discount at Esprit Date: Till Aug 28 (Sun) Avail a discount of 25% on purchase of watches at Esprit as part of their end of season sale. Venue: All Esprit Stores
Elling Date: Aug 4-5 (Thurs-Fri) Time: 7.30pm The play is about a boy named Elling and his roommate, recently released from an isolated institutional life after a long duration. They must convince their social worker to live a free life, though they are apprehensive to live amidst society after so long. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 The Real Inspector Hound
Date: Aug 5 (Fri) Time: 7.30pm Tom Steppard's 'The Real Inspector Hound' is a guaranteed entertainer with a murder plot interwoven with comic scenarios. Inspector Hound is the mastermind behind the whole plot while the police are in search of the madman. The play is as part of the Metroplus Theatre Festival. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Harlesden High Street Date: Aug 6-7 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm on Sun Harlesden High Street is an award winning English play that explores the philosophy of home, identity and immigration through the stories of three individuals - Rehaan, Kareem
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By George PIC Date: Aug 20 (Sat) Time: 7.30pm Directed by Naseeruddhin Shah, By George is a collection of three short pieces by George Bernard Shaw, 'Village Wooing', 'English Pronunciation' and 'How he lied to her Husband'. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956
Azad Nagar T: +91 9880487682
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Bengali Simantini
Date: Aug 6 (Sat) Time: 7.30pm The characters of the play are metaphors for longings, failings, happiness, loss and their lives. The play is as part of the Metroplus Theatre Festival Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Khok-Du Date: Aug 7 (Sun) Time: 7.30pm The puppet show Kkok-Du is an adaptation of Korea's traditional puppet and marionette play. The play is as part of the Metroplus Theatre Festival. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 The Brooklyn Bridge Date: Aug 13 & 14 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pm The story revolves around the lives of those involved in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Venue: K H Kala Soudha th 5 Main Road Hanumanth Nagar
Date: Aug 20 (Sat) Time: 4pm & 7pm The play is an adaptation of Somerset Maugham's English play 'The Constant Wife'. It portrays the story of Kaninika a calm and intelligent homemaker and her husband's infidelity – as she finds out he's having an affair with her friend. Venue: ADA Ranga Mandira J C Road T: 080-22219388, 32901801
Date: Aug 3 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm Directed by Pramod Shiggaonthis play a comedy based on the humorous writings of T. Sunandamma. It portrays some hilarious incidents in the life of an elderly middle-class couple. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Hangaadre
Kannada Haddu Meerida Haadi Date: Aug 2 (Tue) Time: 7.30pm The story of a nineteenth century playwright called Bharatendu - who wants to play with death. Written by Prasanna and directed by Venkataramana Aithal the play will be performed by the troupe Theatre Samurai. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2 8th Cross, 2nd Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Date: Aug 9 (Tue) Time: 7.30pm The play written by S P Mahesh and directed by Prabhakar Rao. It will be performed by the troupe Panchamukhi Natara Samuha. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Kaaya-Kalpa Date: Aug 10 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm The play directed by Madhusudan Kanekal and
written by H Dundiraj, will be staged by the troupe Panchamukhi Natara Samuha. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Dhaam Dhoom Suntaragaali Date: Aug 11-12 & 20 (Thurs-Fri & Sat) Time: 7.30pm The play written by Vaidehi is based on Shakespeare's Tempest. Directed by Jivanram Sulya it will be performed by troupe from Ranga Shankara in association with Natana. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Neenaanaadrenaaneenena? Date:Aug 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pm The comedy play written and directed by S Surendranath is performed by the troupe Sanket. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Shastra Parva Date: Aug 16-17 (Tue-Fri) Time: 7.30pm Written by Siddalinga Pattanashetty and directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar this play will be performed by the troupe Ranga Sourabha. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Tadroopi Date: Aug 18-19 (Thurs-Fri) Time: 7.30pm Directed by Joseph and written by Prasanna this is a satirical take on the autocratic system that existed during the time of the Emergency. The play is performed by the troupe Sanchaya. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
This hilarious Kannada comedy play is directed by Ashok Nottur. The story revolves around an Indian family settled abroad, struggling to dealvwith cultural differences. Venue: K V Subbanna Aptha Rangamandira th 151, 7 Cross, Teacher's Colony, 1st stage Kumaraswamy Layout T: +91 9242523523 Kuberanigenirabeku
Date: Aug 23 (Tue) Time: 7.30pm Written by Moliere/Bhagavathi M and directed by Suresh Anagalli the Kannada play will be performed by the troupe Aneka. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross, II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Arere Kunirama!!! Date: Aug 24 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm Kamaladaasa and Mohanadaasa both have their own love affairs. Their fathers want them to marry someone else. The play is about Kunhirama manipulating things to protect the love interests of Kamaladaasa and Mohanadaasa. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross, II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Agni Loka Date: Aug 25 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pm The play based on the film 'Ran' by AkiraKurosawa and King Lear by Shakespeare is written by Vasantha Bannadi and directed by Suresh Anagalli. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross, II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Achanak
Date: Aug 22-26 (Mon-Fri) Time: 7.15pm
Mitthabailu Yamunakke Date: Aug 28 (Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm The play is written by D K Chouta and Basavaraj Suleripalya and directed by Pramod Shiggaon. It is performed by Ranga Nirantara. Mitthabailu means a large land holding in Thulu Nadu. The
story is of Manjannalva, a landlord with large group of loyal workers. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross, II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Badaku Jataka Bandi Date: Aug 30 (Tue) Time: 7.30pm It is an unusual story of 3 prisoners who are actually artists. Directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar and written by Rajguru Hoskote, this will be staged by troupe Satvika. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross, II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Pantha Date: Aug 31 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm The play presented in the form of a narrative by the troupe Chaswa, deals with an age-old debate of whether life imprisonment is better than death sentence. Venue:At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross, II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Amrita – A Sublime Love Story Date: Aug 26-27 (Fri-Sat) Time: 7.30pm The play is about the story of a poet, novelist and short story writer, Amrita Pritam's love life brought alive through her writings and inputs from her lifelong companion. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, JP Nagar T: 080-26493982 WORKSHOP Bump It Up Date: Aug 6, 7 & 8 (Sat-Mon) It is a lighting workshop where lighting designer Arghya Lahiri will introduce the basics of theatre lighting. The workshop is spread over three sessions fundamental tools of lighting design, execution and operation. Learn about standard lamps and their uses, acquire an understanding of lighting systems and rigs, and approaches to designing and executing light plans. Priced at Rs.2000 per head. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879
Hindi Bikhre Bimb
Date: Aug 21 (Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm The one-act one-performer play, directed by Girish Karnad and KM Chaitanya, tells the story of ManjulaNayak, a professor of English literature who has been an unsuccessful writer in Kannada. She finds international acclaim with her novel in English. The play is about her confrontation of her inner self on betraying her own language and identity when she chooses to write in English. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, JP Nagar T: 080-26493982
Bon Voyage Date: Aug 6 (Sat) Time: 6.30pm The workshop is a dance discourse named 'Bon Voyage' by Ashish Khokar who is a critic and scholar. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Art & Craft Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 (Sun) Time: 11.30pm-12.30pm Crossword presents a one hour workshop for children where they can learn various techniques of arts & crafts and create their own works of art. Venue 1: Crossword th 4 Block Koramangala T: 080-40929447 Venue 2: Crossword 74, Sarakki Industrial Area th 15 Cross Road, J P Nagar T: 080-41208691, 41208694 Venue 3: Crossword 2981, 5th Cross, th 12 Main, Indiranagar T: 080-25213009
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