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MUMBAI
ART
Sketchy Singh: Line Bombs is the debut solo show by Delhi-based artist Gagan Singh, whose main interest is in the style of line drawing. His paperworks, which are delicate and sparse, have been created over a period of five years and differ in scale. He explores two broad categories in his works -- the autobiographical and the erotic. The exhibition also features animation and site-specific interventions. Singh uses humour to touch on other, often more serious issues. Rather than envisioning the final result, the artist keeps changing the theme, line quality and form to allow variations. "I like to explore the element of hiding myself in the story so that no one really knows but I have said it all," noted the artist.
Where: Chatterjee & Lal, Colaba, Mumbai
When: Until October 25, 11 am-7pm
THEATRE
Royal Secrets: The Buckingham Secret, written and directed by Meherzad Patel, is an English play by Silly Point Productions. The comedy builds a premise where the Buckingham Palace, home to the British Royal Family, has kept a secret for over a century. Only the family butler is privy to this and it is his job to keep this information from leaking out. While portraying a regal image for the public, all members including the Queen, Phillip, Charles, Diana, Camilla and the children have another identity which is at risk of being revealed to the whole world. The cast includes Sabira Merchant, Danesh Irani, Nauheed Cyrusi, Azmin Mistry, Sajeel Parakh and others.
Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai
When: October 5, 7 pm
Info: Rs 360-2,000
ADVENTURE
Balloon away: Float with the clouds over beautiful valleys in a balloon safari over Lonavla, planned by experiences company Blue Bulb. While you know where you took off from, the surprise is in not knowing where you will land. The balloon travels with the wind, taking new directions and making new discoveries on every hour-long trip. It floats more than 800 ft above the ground, which the organisers claim is "high enough to be a bird and yet close enough to see local wildlife staring up at you and your colourful balloon."
Where: Lonavla (pick up and drop available)
When: All days of the week
Info: Rs 8,999. For details, visit www.bluebulb.in
MUSIC
Pool dancing: Newly opened water park Aquamagica will host a showcase of electronic dance music every first and third weekend of the month. The first edition of #Gowiththeflow weekender will begin with tech producer and DJ Ankytrixx and funk duo Madboy/Mink spinning tunes, while visitors can try out 14 kinds of water slides and wave pools.
When: October 4, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Aquamagica, Khopoli, off Mumbai-Pune Express Highway
For details, visit www.aquamagica.com
Classical quartet: An instrumental performance titled Salut Salon: The night of destiny will feature music by Mussorgsky, Liszt, Saint-Saëns, Rota, Piazzolla and others. With a piano, two violins and a cello, the four ladies of Salut Salon combine a range of styles with classical pieces. Some of the genres they cover include tango, chansons, folk, film soundtrack, virtuosic solos and cabaret. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary.
Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai
When: October 6, 7 pm
Where: blueFROG, Lower Parel, Mumbai
When: October 9, 8.30 pm-9.30 pm
Info: Rs 350 or Rs 1,000 full cover
FILM
Marathi movie marathon: The National Centre for Performing Arts has been hosting a Marathi film festival to allow cinephiles greater access to cinema in the language. The lineup at Nave Valan 2014 will include six films covering themes such as caste discrimination, unrequited love and sheer horror. Entry is free and English subtitles accompany each screening. The five-day event first began in 2009, as an effort to showcase the most critically acclaimed films from the region and encourage Marathi filmmakers. The screenings will end with an interactive session with the cast and crew. Fandry, Anvatt and Ajoba are among the films to be shown.
Where: Little Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai
When: October 4-8
Info: For details, visit www.ncpamumbai.com
Short showcase: The Manhattan Short Film festival will include discussions, workshops as well as screenings of renowned short films. The event will begin with a session exploring the boom in the short film industry with panellists such as founder of Shamiana Shorts Cyrus Dastur, Sameer Mody of Pocket Films and filmmaker Paromita Vohra. The other workshops will cover queer cinema, film editing and making an Oscar-worthy short film. A selection of 10 global short films including The Bravest, the boldest from USA and Rhino Full Throttle from Germany will be screened as part of the festival competition.
Where: Sitara Studio, Dadar, Mumbai
When: October 3-5
FESTIVAL
Pop-up Fashion: Myntra will be putting together a fashion weekend to introduce shoppers to style brands offline. The three-day event will include runway shows by Indian brands and designers as well as pop up shops by around 70 stores selling apparel, home décor, accessories and confectionaries. Stylists will also conduct live demonstrations and consultancy at the venue.
Where: 8th & 9th floor, Palladium Hotel, Lower Parel, Mumbai
When: October 3-5
BANGALORE
THEATRE
Aiyayo: Evam Stand-Up Tamasha returns to Bangalore with Aiyayo, a comic take on everything South Indian. Catch Karthik Kumar, S Aravind and Bala, along with new faces Bhargav and Alex in their new act which premiered in the US and ran to a full house at NCPA, Mumbai.
Where: Alliance Francaise, Millers Road, Bangalore
When: October 3, 8 pm
Info: Tickets (Rs 400) available on www.indianstage.in
ART
The pull of gravity: Metaphysical Gravity, a solo exhibition of installation, video and kinetic sculpture by Tahireh Lal. The title, Metaphysical Gravity, “refers to the invisible forces at work in the embodied experience of transnational migration. Through self-reflexive praxis, Lal contemplates the idea of home in the context of contemporary mobility. Alluding to one of the arguments of the mobilities paradigm i.e., any mobility has its immobile counterpart; she views movement and stasis as mutually coexistent.”
Where: Gallery SKE, Langford Town, Bangalore
When: October 11 to November 21
New palette: Nirvata, an exhibition of water colours and acrylic works by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat graduate Chandana Kankaria. Kankaria has had various solo exhibitions, including at Nehru Centre in Mumbai and Vinyasa Art Gallery in Chennai.
Where: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat, Kumarakrupa Road, Bangalore
When: October 3 to 17, 10.30 am to 7.30 pm
MUSIC
Spin doctor: London-based DJ/Producer, Mat Zo, will be spinning high notes with tracks like Bipolar and Easy. With successful collaborations with artists like Porter Robinson, Afrojack and Steve Aoki and performances at mega festivals like Electric Zoo and Creamfields, this Anjunabeats artiste’s show promises to be one giant party.
Where: Ritz Carlton, Residency Road, Bangalore
When: October 11, 7 pm onwards
Info: Passes (Rs 800) available on BookmyShow
DELHI
THEATRE
Weekend full of laughter: The Diwali Laughathon English Stand-up comedy by The Papa CJ Comedy Company will be presenting stand-up acts and kits on different topics over this long weekend.
Where: Exhibition Hall, Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgaon
When: October 3-5, 7.30 pm
Info: Passes for Rs 600
MUSIC
Indie night: The Big Fat Lulus is hosting a musical night featuring The Yellow Bucket and Prateek Kuhad. The singer/songwriter from Jaipur plays a mix of pop rock and poetic folk. He recently released his Hindi EP Raat Raazi which is about love, passion and youth. The Yellow Bucket is an indie/acoustic project featuring Ritwik De on guitar, ukulele, percussion and vocals and Subhadra Kamath on vocals. Their music is a fusion of intense, alternative, indie and electronic tunes.
Where: The Big Fat Lulus, DLF City Phase 4, Gurgaon
When: October 4, 8 pm onwards
DANCE
Dandiya Raas: Zorba The Buddha is organising three evenings of non-stop navratri celebrations with Garba Dandiya Raas. The evenings will be lead by Hasmukh, Kadambari Trivedi and group with some foot tapping music and garba steps.
Where: Zorba the Buddha, Tropical Drive, MG Road, Delhi
When: October 2 and 3, 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Info: Rs 1200 per person
Walk through Ramayana: This festive week, Ambience Mall is hosting a live exhibition based on 7 chapters (Kaands) from Ramayana through beautiful, fine, intricate and very colourful Madhubani art, presented by veteran Madhubani artist and National Award winner Shivan Paswan. A workshop will also be held for kids to learn the art of Madhubani. Other participating artists include Bhagwan Devi, Lalo Devi, Mato Devi, Sudha Devi, Narmada Devi, Deo Dutta and Remant Kumar.
Where: Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon
When: October 9-16, 11 am onwards
