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ART
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Imprints Date: July 1-5 (Fri-Tue) The photo exhibition and sale showcasing nature and wildlife frames is presented by Nature Lounge in association with IndiaSocial. The show will display 50 Limited Edition frames printed on Archival canvas. Venue: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road T: 080-22261816, 22263424
COMEDY
Basuki 2011-Art Exhibition
Date: Till July 3 (Sun) Basuki 2011 is an exhibition of otherworldly murals by Bengalborn Basuki Dasgupta. Her latest art work is a mix of contemporary and rustic representation. Venue: Kynkyny Art Gallery 104, Embassy Square 148, Infantry Road T: 080-40926202 Group Exhibition
Date: Till July 4 (Mon) Paintings by Bangalore based artists Shalini Singh, Meera Gyanchand, Swati Rustogi, Sangeeta will be on display. Venue: Renaissance Gallerie 104, Westminster 13, Cunningham Road T: 080-22202232 Cultural Collections Date:July 1-31 (Fri-Sun) Time: 10am-6pm It is an exhibition on contemporary Indian paintings curated by Jasmine Khanna. Some of the artists to display their artworks are Parmesh D
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Kuchipudi Recital
Black Dog Comedy Evenings
Jolad and Sudeep Mukherjee. Venue: Third Eye Gallery nd 2 Floor, Yemlur Main Road Next to Logica IT Park & HAL T: 080-41640471 / 9916586941 Homai Vyarawalla – A Retrospective Date: Till July 8 (Fri) Time: 10am The photography exhibition curated by Sabeena Gadihoke showcases photographs by Homai Vyarawalla, the first woman photo journalist of independent India. The photographs captures the years before and after Indian Independence. Venue: NGMA 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Primrose Road, Palace Orchards T: 080-22201027 Painting Exhibition Date: July 11-15 (Mon-Fri) Renaissance Gallerie presents an art exhibition showcasing paintings of artists like Mr. Pramod. Venue: Renaissance Gallerie 104, Westminster 13, Cunningham Road T: 080-22202232 Crimson's Annual Monsoon Sale Date: Till July 31 (Sun) Time: 11am Buy paintings at discounted rates at the 18th Annual Monsoon Sale at Crimson. Patrons will get a 50% off on the second purchase. Venue: Crimson Art Gallery The Hatworks Boulevard Cunningham Road T: 080-22342634 BOOK LAUNCH Bipolar Identity Date: July 17 (Sun) Time:11pm-6.30pm The book written by M K Raghavendra focuses on the region, nation and Kannada language. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar
Date: July 5(Tue) Black Dog Comedy Evenings provides an opportunity to catch the Comedian and Grammy nominated singer Wayne Brady of the hit comedy show 'Whose Line is it Anyway' fame live in action. Venue:The Lalit Ashok Kumara Krupa Raod High Grounds T: 080-30527777
Date: July 15 (Fri) Time: 6.30pm Prateeksha Kashi, a well-known Kuchipudi dancer will be enthralling you with her solo performance. Daughter of famous dancer Vyjayanthi Kashi, she has performed in many national and international festivals. Venue:Indiranagar Sangeeta Sabha th Purandara Bhavan, 8 Main nd Road, HAL 2 Stage T: 080-25215525 FILM SCREENING
DANCE German Yakshagana Performance Date: July 1(Fri) Time: 6.30pm S M G Art & Cultural Foundation presents a Yakshagana Performance. The show is organised by Indian Council For Cultural Relations. Venue:Indian Council For Cultural Relations 7/2, 1st Floor, 2nd Main, Palace Cross Road T: 080-23462714
FASHION
Ostkreuz Date: July 1 (Fri) Time: 6.30pm The film directed by Michael Klier is the story of 15-year-old East Berliner, Elfle who wants to get out of the camp where she lives. Venue:Bangalore International Centre th TERI Complex, 4 Main nd nd 2 Cross, Domlur, 2 Stage T: 080-25359680 Blender's Pride Bangalore Fashion Week Date: July 28-31 (Thurs-Sun) Bangalore Fashion Week (BFW) is here again. It has been conceived with a vision to showcase the Bangalore Fashion Industry to the global fashion world. BFW helps create business relationships and facilitate dialogue between designers and trade buyers through fashion shows, product exhibits, lifestyle parties, after-hour parties and press conferences. Venue: Crowne Plaza 43, Electronic City T: 080-30030303
FOOD & DRINKS
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Monsoon Festival FRENCH Les Grands Maitres Day: Sat & Sun in July, Time: 3pm (Sat) & 11.30am (Sun) Alliance Francaise in association with NGMA organises a 'French Film Festival' on great French artists this month. Venue:NGMA 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Primrose Road, Palace Orchards T: 080-22201027 French Film Festival - Movie Schedule Guernica Date: July 9(Sat), Time: 3pm The film by Alain Resnais highlights the Guernica atrocity of April, 1937 and borrows from poet Eluard's poetic tribute to the martyred town along with Pablo's Picasso's paintings. L'Hybert Date: July 9(Sat), Time: 3.15pm The documentary draws an outline of the various aspects of his works and mixed genre of the artist Fabrice Hybert from 1984 to 2004. La Victoire De Cezanne Date: July 10(Sun), Time: 11.30am Fans of French artist Cezanne and the organisers of the Cezanne en Provence exhibition unveils the mysteries surrounding him and made him the father of modern art. Le Reveil'd Apollon (The awakening of Apollo) Date: July 16(Sat), Time: 3pm The film is set in Apollo gallery and brings the gallery to life as the historians and curators lay down the milestones of a rich and fascinating story. La Danse et Degas Date: July 17(Sun), Time: 11.30am The film is based on the ballet paintings by Edgar Degas that depicts the backstage life at the Paris Opera. Willy Ronis (L'auto-portrait d'un photographe) Date: July 23(Sat), Time: 3pm The film presents a captivating interview with photographer Willy Ronis about his art and his career. Courbet, les Origines de Son Monde Date: July 24(Sun), Time: 11.30am The film portrays the controversial painter Gustave Courbet. He reveals his doubts, hopes and pride in success.
Date: July 1-10 (Fri-Sun) Lay your hands on some delectable pakodas and butta this monsoon season. Venue: Rajdhani Restaurant All Outlets Clay Pot Craving Date: July 1-15 (Fri-Wed) Be spoilt for choice with a range of mouth-watering special kebabs and kormas. Venue:GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545
Karavalli Tiffin Lunch Date:July 1-30 (Fri-Sat) Time:12.30pm-3pm Introducing traditional 'Tiffin boxes' for corporate lunches at Karavalli! Venue: Karavalli The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 The Kari Culture Date: July 1-31 (Fri-Sun) Time: for lunch 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 Sunday Brunch Date: July 3 (Sun) Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm The Sunday Brunch at Hunan features three non-veg appetizers, three veg appetizers, 2 soups, 5 salads, veg fried rice, steamed rice, veg hakka noodles, two nonveg gravy, two veg gravies and an array of desserts and ice-creams. Also get complimentary wine based cocktails and mocktails. Priced at Rs. 499 + taxes. Venue: Hunan Samruddi 10, 1st Main,
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Date: July 3 (Sun) Time: 12pm-8pm Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon while treating yourself to a multicourse meal that includes appetizers, entrees and desserts along with a pitcher of beer or sangria. Priced at Rs.499 + taxes. Venue: Sixty-four 64, 1st Main, 7th Block, Koramangala T: 080-42173535, 42173536 American Independence Day
Date: July 4 (Mon) Time: 7.30pm-11pm On the occasion of American th Independence Day, 12 Main offers a variety of veg and non-veg American salads and main course. Don't miss the live carving station (Turkey, grills with five non-veg and veg option) accompanied by lavish spread of American desserts, specially made Manhattan & virgin Mint Juleps. Priced at Rs. 850+ taxes. Venue: 12th Main Grand Mercure Bangalore 3rd Block, 12th Main Koramangala T: 080-45121212 Bite of heaven!
Date: July 10 onwards Time: 9am-10pm The Park adds a cup of joy to your day and to your celebrations with its latest assortment of delicious cakes. With an exquisite menu that boasts of a delightful variety of tongue tantalizing specialty cakes and creamy treats, it is time to truly indulge your sweet tooth. Venue: Monsoon The Park Hotel
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Street Food of the Orient Days: Wednesdays in May On offer is a sumptuous buffet spread of Chinese food with an Indian touch along with interactive live counters and unlimited beer. Priced at Rs 750 plus taxes. Venue: GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545
Rice Week Date: July 15-24 (Fri-Sun) Enjoy a variety of rice preparations like tawa pulao, biryani, phirni, rice dhokla and many more along with your favourite thali during the Rice Week being celebrated at Rajdhani Thali Restaurant. Venue:Rajdhani Restaurant All Outlets 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 Chengdu In Bangalore
–suitable for corporate as well as family get-togethers. Venue:Adarsh Hamilton 2/4, Langford Garden Road Richmond Town T: 080-43595700 Drizzle Dazzle
Dilli Haat Days: All Fridays & Saturdays in July 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
Date: July 10-24 (Sun-Sun) Celebrate the cuisine of Chengdu province, Schzechuan with delicacies like pineapple coyboy ribs, baked mushrooms, lugu lake roast lamb and many more. Venue: Memories of China Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444 Signature Monsoon Menu Date: Till July 11(Mon) Shiro celebrates this monsoon season by taking the food aficionados on a gastronomical journey by presenting a new menu dedicated to monsoon featuring cuisines from Thailand, Korea, China, Malaysia and other countries of the Orient. Venue: Shiro nd U B City, 2 Floor Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738864
Date: July 15-25 (Fri-Mon) Time: Dinner As the summer sizzle meets the sweet monsoon drizzle, Aqua welcomes the season of rains in its inimitable style. Relish the sweet embrace of a joyous time with a mouthwatering assortment of smokin' hot sizzlers and other heavenly treats. Venue: Aqua The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666
Buffet Lunch
Asparagus Promotion Date: July 18-31 (Mon-Sun) Graze celebrates the onset of spring with unique eclectic menu by focusing on the freshest and the most exotic of the ingredients – asparagus. Venue:Graze Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444
Date: Till July 15 (Fri) The multi-cuisine restobar, Adarsh Hamilton offers buffet lunch with international cuisine
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Here's a chance to taste the exotic Chinese delicacies cooked in unglazed Clay pot by the expert chef at Mandarin Trail. Advantages of cooking in a claypot include less use of oil and more flavour. Venue: Mandarin Trail Mantri Square st 1 Cross, Sampige Road Malleshwaram T: 080-22667351/52
Clay Pot Festival Date: Till July 20 (Wed) Time: 12pm-11pm
Special Sunday Brunch
Date: All Sundays in July Adarsh Hamilton offers a special Sunday Brunch. On offer are unlimited food, starters, live counter and various other entertainment. Venue: Adarsh Hamilton 2/4, Langford Garden Road Richmond Town T: 080-43595700
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 Grill Night
Date: Fridays in July 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 23, Airport Road T: 080-30571290 Sunday Brunch Date: Sundays Time: 120pm-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's friendly buffet. Choose from a range of alcoholic beverages to compliment the food while enjoying the live band. 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
weekends. Venue:Little Italy 100 Feet Road, Next to Reebok Showroom, Indiranagar T: 080-25207171
Live Barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe
Blues at Blue Days: Wed, Fri & Sat in July 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
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 A Hint of Mynt Days: Saturdays in July Time: 12.30pm-3pm Mynt presents a Demi Brunch every Saturday. On offer is special Demi Brunch features that include Italian, Lebanese and Indian cuisine, and buildyour-own omelet station, selection of fresh salads, soups, pizzas, hand-carved meats, cheeses, an array of desserts with unlimited beer and soft beverages. Priced at Rs.1500 +taxes. Venue:Mynt The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660 Power Brunch
Date: Throughout July Time: 12pm-3.30pm The brunch will have a hearty and memorable spread of speciality Italian, Mexican and Lebanese cuisines, in authentic flavours crafted to perfection. Priced at Rs.375 +taxes for weekdays and Rs.549 +taxes for
Sunday Grill Days: Sundays in July 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
SubmergEDMusic Date: July 9 (Sat) Time: 8.30pm Get ready for a legit acoustic high as the first couple of EDM music – DJ Pearl & DJ Nikhil Chinapa drop in at the i-Bar. With their repertoire of awesome, mind-numbing, adrenaline pumping, psychedelic numbers Saturday night is gonna be one party, you don't want to miss. Venue: i-bar The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666
91/2, 4th Main, Malleshwaram T: + 91 9844005069 Remembering Pancham Musical Tribute
MUSIC The Avalanche Live Date: July 1 (Fri) Time: 8.30pm The band plays Rock/Alternative Rock and has participated in many prestigious functions and won several prizes. Venue: Kyra Theatre 2001 Katti-ma Center, Indiranagar , 100 Feet Road T: 080-43389292 Barkha Ritu Date: July 1(Fri), Time: 7pm Barkha Ritu is an endeavour that celebrates the monsoon season. It is the only thematic classical music festival that represents the beauty of monsoon through monsoon ragas. Artists Ashwini Bhide Deshpande and Pt. Shivkumar Sharma will be performing this year. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Haridasa Kriti Gayana Date: July 2(Sat) Time: 6.30pm Singer R N Sheela will be singing at the concert accompanied by Nalina Mohan (Violin), Cheluvaraju (Mrindaga) and M A Krishnamurthy (Ghata). Venue:Ananya Sabhangama
Date: July 2(Sat) Time: 6.30pm Euphony, a R D Burman Foundation pays tribute to the great music director through this live concert. Venue: St Johns Auditorium 1, St. Johns Hospital Campus Koramangala T: 080-22065070, 22065101 Soulful Sufi
Date: July 3(Sun) Time: 5.30pm Singers Kaushik Deshpande, Mridula Desai, Harshit and Ananya will be entertaining you with soulful sufi songs and kawalis from Bollywood.
Venue: Mount Carmel College Palace Road Vasanth Nagar T: 080-22286386 Carnatic Nite Date: July 3(Sun) Time: 6pm Well-known classical singer T M Krishna will be performing live in Bangalore. Venue:Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Four Strokes Live Date: July 7(Thurs) Time: 8.30pm Four Strokes is a versatile band that plays music across genres of rock, country and jazz. What makes the band a hit is their absolute obsession and passion for music. Venue:Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222 Jagriti on Music Date: July 8 (Fri) An evening of great music featuring Sulaiman Jamal on harmonica, Sam Rajkumar on keyboard, Imran Jamal on percussion, Divyanka on vocals, Bharat on guitar and Tommy "guitar boogie" Smith from Australia on lead guitar. Listen to Broadway-Bigband-JazzBlues-Latino-Country at Jagriti. Priced at Rs.250 Venue:Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879 Titi Robin-Indo French Concert Date: July 8(Fri) Time: 9pm Alliance Francaise presents an
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Indo-French concert featuring Titi Robin at Opus. Venue: Opus 4, 1st Main, Chakravarthy Layout, Palace Cross Road T: 080-23442480 A Tribute to the Evergreen Burmans (Yesterday, Once More-Evergreen Burmans)
Venue: Gayana Samaja Krishna Rajendra Road Basavangudi T: 080-26506049 Whitefield Music Festival Date: July 9-10 (Sat-Sun) Time: 4.30pm-8.30pm A treat for the dance and Hindustani music lovers! Enjoy Odissi dance by Madhulita Mohapatra, Vocals by Abhijit Shenoy & team and Tabla solo by Nishikant-ji Barodekar. Priced at Rs. 250. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879
T: 080-40929447 Date: July 23 (Sat) Time: 7.30pm Venue:Crossword 74, Sarakki Industrial Area 15th Cross Road, J P Nagar T: 080-41208691, 41208694 The Mighty Riff shows, specialised Jazz shows and Rock shows- this versatile band has carved a niche for itself in music industry. Venue:Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222 The Other People
Parousia
Date: July 9(Sat) Time: 6.30pm Maam Entertainment and IndianStage pay tribute to the th great Burmans on the 75 anniversary year of Sachin Dev Burman's first music recordings and the 5th decade of the father and son combination. The popularity of the classic Hindi songs by the duo is not only among the oldies, but the young generation also enjoy these evergreen songs. Tickets are priced at Rs.1500, 1000, 600 and 300. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Classical Music Concert Date: July 10(Sun) Time: 6pm A music concert where renowned Carnatic singer Nityashree Mahadevan will captivate you with her mesmerising music. She has performed in all major sabhas nationally and also has many international concerts to her credit.
Date: July 14 (Thurs) Time:8.30pm Catch Parousia – a Bangalorebased, five piece band live at Hard Rock Cafe. Venue:Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222 Swar Katha Upanishad by Sunaad Date: July 15-17 (Fri-Sun) Witness the musical interpretation of the Katha Upanishad, combined with drama. The Katha Upanishad is perhaps the most widely known of the Upanishads and presents a conversation between an aspiring disciple and the Ruler of Death regarding the great Hereafter. The inspiring programme is performed by Sunaad, the passionate and gifted group of singers, who use Hindustani classical music in an innovative theatrical format. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879 Six Strings Date: July 16 (Sat) Time: 7.30pm Catch Six Strings in action their music is inspired by some of the greatest rock songs in music history. Venue:Crossword 4th Block Koramangala
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Date: July 16 (Sat)Time: 5pm Backed by veteran musicians 'The Mighty Riff' is a platform for heavy music lovers and musicians. Venue:Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Bollywood Calling
Date: July 28(Thurs) Time: 8.30pm The Other People is a very successful Mumbai based band, known for bringing an original twist to each of their tracks. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222 Feelin' Blue Date: July 30 Time: 8.30pm Been a long week at work? Try the new mantra of calm with a soulful cocktail of Ehsaan Noorani and the Saturday Night Blues Band. Experience the true power of Blues music as it serenades your senses. Venue: Aqua The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 Woh Jab Yaad Aaye
Date: July 16 Time: 8.30pm Dig deep into your closet and pull out those dancing shoes as the of Lord of Tinseltown remixes – DJ Suketu comes calling at the i-Bar. Rehearse your filmy jhatkas as he has something diabolical planned out for the night. Venue: i-bar The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 Molotov Cocktail Date: July 21(Thurs) Time: 8.30pm With a number of corporate
Date: July 31(Sun) Time: 6.30pm On the death anniversary of Mohommed Rafi, Biju Nair pays tribute to the legendary singer. The Shraddhanjali night will be a night for retro music lovers to rejoice the golden
songs sung by the legend. Venue:Yavanika Sampangirama Nagar Nrupatunga Road T: 080-22214911 The Pop & Rock Festival Date: Throughout July Here's a chance for you to choose from a list of over 75 chart topping artists like AC/DC, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Korn, Elvis Presley, Usher, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam & many more. Venue: All Crossword Outlets THEATRE Kannada Jokumaraswamy Date: July 1(Fri), Time: 7.30pm The play written by Dr.Chandrashekara Kambar is directed by B V Karanth. It will be performed by the troupe Benaka. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2 8th Cross, 2nd Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Gangaavatarana Date: July 5(Tue) Time: 7.30pm Gangaavatarana is a play by the renowned writer Dr. D R Bendre. Directed by Rajendra Karanth and will be performed by Ranga Sourabha. Venue:Ranga Shankara 36/2 8th Cross, 2nd Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Heegadre Hege? Date: July 6-7(Wed-Thurs) Time: 7.30pm Directed by PramodShiggaonthis play a comedy based on the humourous 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
Heegondu Prema Prasanga Date: July 28(Thurs) Time: 7.30pm Written and directed by SrinivasPrabhu, the play will be performed by Kalagangotri. Venue: At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Date: July 21(Thurs)Time: 7.30pm 'Maya Mruga' is a short story written by writer KP PoornachandraTejaswi and is about the writer's experience with his friend as they set out in search of a ghost in a graveyard. With touches of humour, the play explores the workings of the human mind during such paranormal experiences. Venue:At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Saayo Aata Date: July 26(Tue) Time: 7.30pm A sarcastic play by D R Bendre is directed by K R Ganesh and performed by troupe Sanchaya. Venue:At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Tamil Alwhaa Date: July 2(Sat) Time: 7pm The comedy play is directed by the S Ve Shekhar who is wellknown for his forte for directing hilarious comedies. Venue:Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Hindi The Blue Mug
Mysooru Mallige
Mayamruga
Dhuddu Kasu Dabbu Currency
Date: July 2-3 (Sat-Sun) Dhuddu Kasu Dabbu Currency is the adaptation of Badal Sircar's 'Beyond the Land of Hattamala'.The play is a humorous take on money and its role in contemporary society. It will be performed by Students of Drishya - a school for children from slum areas in the Byapanahalli area. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879
T: 080-26493982 performed by the troupe Sanchaya. Venue: At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Date: July 29(Fri)Time: 7.30pm KS Narasimhaswamy's popular poetry collection has been made into a play by BV Rajaram. The poems depict the adolescent loves of his generation. Venue: At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar
Date: July 2-3(Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm on Sun A story of four actors who struggle to construct themselves on the basis of what they remember. They struggle to separate the truth from the fiction of their past and present themselves here and now. Venue:Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross nd 2 Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
Orgasm Date: July 1-2(Fri-Sat)Time: 4pm and 7.30pm The play is a romantic comedy that captures the life story of Joel and Samantha, a couple living together for the past 20 years. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Date: July 3(Sun), Time:4pm and 7.30pm Venue: Kyra Theatre 2001, Kaatima Centre, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-43389292 Date: July 8(Fri), Time: 7.30pm Venue: Crowne Plaza Electronic City T: 080-30030303
Tadroopi Date: July 27(Wed) 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
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Sita Apharan Case
Date: 24-26(Sun-Tue) Keenav in association with Sutradhar presents Sita Apharan Case written by Prem Janmejai and directed by Vinay Varma. This stinging satire on the police-neta-criminal nexus will make you laugh and will give you reason to ponder, at the same time. Venue:Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879 English The Blue Mug Date: July 2-3(Sat-Sun), Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm on Sun A story of four actors who struggle to construct themselves on the basis of what
they remember. They struggle to separate the truth from the fiction of their past and present themselves here and now. Venue: Ranga Shankara th 36/2, 8 Cross 2nd Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 The Cut Date: July 10 (Sun) Time: 3.30pm& 7.30pm The 'Cut' by Ed Monk is a hilarious play about directors and actors. The story has a delightfully confusing with witty one liners, hilarious innuendos and constant character clashes. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Someone Who'll Watch Over Me Date: July 19-20 (Tue-Wed) Time: 7.30pm The play is written by the Irish dramatist Frank McGuinness. It tells the story of three men, an Irishman, an Englishman and an American who are kidnapped and held hostage by Arabs in Lebanon. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross nd 2 Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 A Brief History of the Pantomimes Date: July 22-24 (Fri-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm
SPECIAL EVENTS Kingfisher Derby 2011 Date: July 10 (Sun) This July witness the most awaited racing event, The Kingfisher Derby 2011. Its signature style of unparalleled thrill and a dash of glamour makes it an event not to be missed. Venue:Bangalore Turf club P.O. Box. No.5038, Race Course Road T: 080-22262391/2/3/5
at Sun Written and directed by Neel Chowdhury the play is a fictional biography about the way of living and communication of a group of people who have decided not to speak in their daily lives. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross nd 2 Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Bhagwaan Dhoondo
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Date: July 24(Sun) Time: 6.30pm This light hearted play is made in an interactive style of theatre called 'Complete the Story' where the second part is decided by the audience and the actors enact on the spot. The story explores the journey in the city searching a moment of happiness, self identity etc. Music is by the band Agam. Venue:ADA Ranga Mandira J C Road T: 080-22219388 The Memorandum Date: July 30-31 Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm on Sun The play performed by Rafiki is written by Vaclav Havel and directed by Sachin Gurjale. The story is about a director of an unmanned organization named Josef Gross who receives a memorandum written in a fictional artificial language about an audit. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross nd 2 Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 PHOTO EXHIBITION Photo Today Date: July1-3 (Fri-Sat) The exhibition organised by Buysell Interactions Pvt Ltd is a platform for capturing global opportunities of photography, videography, digital imaging frame and album making industrial sector. Premium companies can exhibit their products like cameras, lenses, batteries, cable equipments etc. Venue:Palace Grounds Jayamahal Road T: 080-23360818
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Photo India Date: July 8-10(Fri-Sun) The exhibition is a platformfor manufacturers, importers, traders, distributors, converters and end-users in photo and video industry. New products and technologies can be displayed. Venue: Palace Grounds J C Nagar Tripuravasini T: +91 9940075606
Western Dance Workshop Date: July 1(Fri)-Aug 29(Mon), Time: 5pm Nrityadarpan organises a dance workshop where you can learn the basics of western dance. Classes will be conducted every Tuesday and Thursdays. Venue: Augusta Club Brigade Gardenia J P Nagar, 7th Phase T: 080-40242222 Bollywood Dance Workshop
Date: July 1(Fri)-Aug 29(Mon), Time: 12pm Join the workshop and learn to groove to the smashing hit Bollywood songs. Classes will be conducted from Monday to Friday. Venue: Augusta Club Brigade Gardenia J P Nagar, 7th Phase T: 080-40242222
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