What plans do you have this weekend in Bengaluru? The weather is calling for some music and drinks and a peaceful night-out with friends. And that’s pretty much what we’ve curated for you. Here are five ways to make your weekend fun and joyful.
1. RCB turns 2
One of the city’s coolest bars in town, RCB Bar & Café is celebrating its second year in the city. And as part of its celebrations, it has a whole line of festivities on the cards, including new food and drinks and music. This weekend, Sid Jonathan will be singing, following by some cool mixing by DJ Cosmic Wolf.
Where: RCB, St Mark’s Road
When: 4pm onwards, December 10
Call: 099809 99944
2. Revelations & Reverences at gallery g
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Bengaluru’s gallery g showcases ‘Revelation & Reverences: Glimpses of Indian Art 1850 - 1950’. This exhibition has on display a collection of rare oil paintings, water colours, chromolithographs, litho stones, terracotta dolls and other rare artefacts. The exhibition charts the evolution of India’s Art History from the mid-19th century to Independent India. Works from artists like Raja Ravi Varma and his contemporaries, works from Early and Dutch Bengal artists, chromolithographs by M.V. Dhurandhar, water colours by J.B. Dikshit and C. Kondiah Raju, works by G.V. Venkatesh Rao, K. Kesavayya and others will be on display at this iconic exhibition.
Where: Lavelle Road
When: 11am-6pm
Call: 22219275
3. 28 HongKong Street At Four Seasons
Four Season Bangalore is hosting Chris Peart and Gavin Teravasan from 28 HongKong Street, Singapore this weekend for a bar takeover at Copitas. 28 HongKong Street has become a landmark destination, despite its element of secrecy, and has been trailblazing the cocktail scene in Asia. 28 Hong Kong Street was the first-ever winner of the Best Bar in Asia award in 2016 and has held on to that coveted reputation to date. The beverage focus is on artisanal and American-style craft cocktails. Peart and Teravasan will be showcasing their cocktails at Copitas this weekend.
Where: Copitas, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru
When: 7.30pm, December 10
Call: 08045222222
4. TCS Ruhaniyat
This beautiful music festival is back with its 22nd edition and will feature musicians from across the world. Some of the performances include Tibetan chants by Buddhist monks, ancient Khasi wisdom from Meghalaya by Elisheba, Rumi-Emre meet Khusrau-Kabir by Madan Gopal & Chaar Yaar, Lalvakh of Kashmir by Abdul Rashid Hafiz, baul performances by Parvathy Baul, ‘A Bridge Across Sand Dunes’ by Kachra Khan, ‘Resonating Hills & Coasts of Kerala’ by Suchithra Balasubramanian, among others.
Where: Jaymahal Palace
When: 6.30pm, December 10
Call: 9223231359
5. Christmas Edit at Araku
What’s Christmas without the gift of giving? Drop by at ARAKU Coffee this weekend and shop away. ‘The Christmas Edit’ curated by Aradhana Nagpal (craft consultant, DHOOP Crafts) features hand-picked artisan-led brands across the spectrum (home décor, apparels, jewellery etc) all of which champion sustainability. This edit will feature Moha by Geetanjali, Paper Wings, Second Life, Salt Petre and Nimmit Creations to name a few.
Where: Araku Café, Indiranagar
When: 12pm-8pm, December 10-11
Call: 07993989888