Give your weekend before Xmas some time to soak in delightful music, Improv that’s bound to make you laugh and a little art. Here are five this to do in Bengaluru this weekend:
1. Jazz night
Brace yourselves for a multi-sensory musical fiesta that’s sure to have you tapping your feet to every beat. Explore delectable dishes and sip on the finest spirits from around the world as you witness a specially curated night. Catch Paddy, director of NCPA Jazz Collective, Bassist Aditya Servaia and Bihu Drummer, Tamaghna Mukherjee live at The Leela along with noteworthy vocalists and jazz musicians.
Where: The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Old Airport Road1
When: 7pm-10.30pm, December 17-18
Reservations: 91 89519 74421
2. Prateek Kuhad in concert
Prateek Kuhad, one of India’s current heartthrobs in Hindi pop, is on an India tour that began all the way back in October. His ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ concert has 15 cities in India on the itinerary and he’s coming to Bengaluru this weekend to get everyone swooning. Got your tickets yet?
Where: Bhartiya Mall
When: 8pm, December 17
For tickets click here
3. Lock The Box literary event
Bookchor’s ‘Lock The Box’ is a one-of-a-kind book sale in which you don't have to pay for individual books; instead, you pay for a box and take home as many books as you can fit into the box. The collection of books will feature rare paperback and exclusive hardcover editions under genres such as Literature and Fiction, Crime, Suspense, and Thrillers, Romance, Classics, Young Adults, Children Stories, Nonfiction, Rare and Collectibles, Kannada and many more.
Where: Shubh Convention, Puttenahalli
When: 9am-10pm, on till January 1
4. The Improv Show
What do you get when you put Danish Sait, Darius Sunawala, Saad Khan and Shibani Baid on stage together? Confirmed laughter. Join the four as they present one of Bengaluru’s most loved Improv shows this weekend, and that too without any script to follow. Plus be prepared for some interaction.
Where: Mother Tekla Auditorium, Brunton Road
When: 5.30pm and 7pm, December 17
For tickets click here
5. Art workshop
It’s all about tapping into your creative side at this art workshop and adding a bit of the festive feeling. Learn how to paint a Christmas scene, acrylic paints, basic strokes for painting trees and snow, how to paint light and more. This is a beginner-friendly class, and all the art material will be provided at the venue.
Where: URU Brewpark, JP Nagar
When: 9.30am, December 18
For tickets click here