FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
ART Srinibas Lenka at India Habitat Centre
A solo show of paintings by the Delhi-based artist.
When: Friday, October 28, from 10 am to 8 pm.
Where: Convention Centre Foyer, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
ART Viswanadhan at Nature Morte
An exhibition of paintings titled Experience and Energy by Kerala-born, Paris-based abstract artist Viswanadhan. Fourteen works painted between 1991 and 2016 using casein, a type of paint made out of proteins derived from milk, are on view. See here for more information.
When: Until Saturday, October 29. Open Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Nature Morte, A-1 Neeti Bagh, August Kranti Marg, opposite Kamala Nehru College. Tel: 011 4174 0215.
PHOTOGRAPHY New Homelands: the Indian Diaspora in the European Union at India Habitat Centre
An exhibition by Indian photographers Shome Basu, Paroma Mukherjee and Kounteya Sinha that chronicles the daily lives of Indians who have migrated to Europe. The exhibition will be held at the atrium until Monday, October 31 and at the open palm court from Tuesday, November 1 to Monday, November 7. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Until Monday, November 7, from 10 am to 8 pm.
Where: Atrium and Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
ART Khadim Ali at Gallery Latitude 28
In his show Forlorn Foe, Afghan artist Khadim Ali showcases his recent paintings, which range from murals and miniatures to calligraphy, themed around war and conflict in his home country. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Until Saturday, October 29. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Gallery Latitude 28, F-208, Lado Sarai. Tel: 011 4679 1111.
FILM First Love at the Japan Foundation
Tetsuo Shinohara’s Japanese film First Love (2000) follows the story of Satoka who tries to reunite her dying mother with an old flame. The film will be screened with English subtitles. There is no entry fee. See here or the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 6.30 pm.
Where: Japan Foundation, 5A Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV. Tel: 011 2644 2967.
COMEDY Amit Sharma + Srijan Kaushik + Nishant Suri at Canvas Laugh Club
Delhi-based comedians Amit Sharma, Srijan Kaushik and Nishant Suri will each perform a set. Tickets priced at Rs 500 per person are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm and 9.30 pm.
Where: Canvas Laugh Club, The People & Co, Tower 8-B, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon. Tel: 0124 414 1000.
MUSIC Imtezaj Ensemble at Studio Safdar
Fusion band Imtezaj Ensemble, which is based in the city and led by vocalist and composer Shyam Rajan, will perform a series of musical vignettes themed around peace and equality. There is no entry fee; RSVP by calling or texting to 88009 17469 or 99586 06296. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 7 pm.
Where: Studio Safdar, 2253E Shadi Khampur, Guru Nanak Nagar, New Ranjeet Nagar. Tel: 011 2570 9456.
THEATRE O’ Othello – The Moor and Spaghettis at Shri Ram Centre
Directed by Niloy Roy, this English play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello. Tickets priced at Rs 100 per person are being sold on Bookmyshow.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 7 pm.
Where: Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House, 4 Safdar Hashmi Marg. Tel: 011 2373 1112
THEATRE Hotel Paradiso at Kamani Auditorium
In German theatre company Familie Floz’s English play, a series of strange events unfold at a secluded resort in the mountains. Tickets priced at Rs 500, Rs 750, Rs 1,000, Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,000 per person are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, October 28 at 8 pm and Saturday, October 29 at 4 pm and 8 pm.
Where: Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, Janpath. Tel: 011 4350 3352.
MUSIC Luis Trio at La Bodega
Delhi-based jazz act the Luis Trio will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 8.30 pm.
Where: La Bodega, First Floor, 29-B Middle Lane, Khan Market. Tel: 011 4310 5777.
MUSIC Bhavya Raj at Le Bistro Du Parc
City-residing singer-songwriter Bhavya Raj will perform at this edition of the bistro’s Jazz by The Park series. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 9 pm.
Where: Le Bistro du Parc, Shops No. 57, 58 and 59, A Block, Moolchand Flyover Complex, Moolchand Market, Defence Colony. Tel: 011 4678 0080.
MUSIC Burudu + Moniker + Spryk at BandStand
Electronic music acts, Mumbai producer Spryk aka Tejas Nair, Delhi DJ Moniker aka Munbir Chawla and the duo Burudu comprising Sahil Bhatia from Delhi and Nakul Sharma from Mumbai, will play sets. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 9 pm.
Where: BandStand, 7, DDA Shopping Complex, Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 90132 08104.
MUSIC Katerina Steinerova + Jiri Ruzicka at The Piano Man Jazz Club
Czech jazz musicians, singer and dancer Katerina Steinerova and pianist Jiri Ruzicka will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 9 pm.
Where: The Piano Man Jazz Club, Ground Floor, B6-7/22, Safdarjung Enclave Market, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung. Tel: 011 3310 6260.
MUSIC DJ Skip at Nehru Place Social
Delhi hip-hop and trap DJ Skip aka Rupesh Pant will play a set. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 9.30 pm.
Where: Nehru Place Social, R-1, Upper Ground Floor, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station. Tel: 78385 00838.
MUSIC Halloween Night featuring NDS + Ukato at Kitty Su
Nightclub Kitty Su’s Halloween gig will feature sets by electronic music DJs NDS aka Siddharth Sharma and Ukato aka Utkarsh Singh. There is an entry fee of Rs 500 or cover charge of Rs 1,000 per person for single women; entry fee of Rs 1,500 or cover charge of Rs 3,000 per person for single men; and cover charge of Rs 3,000 for per couple (of any gender), which can be paid on Kittysu.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 28 at 10 pm.
Where: Kitty Su, The Lalit, Barakhamba Lane, Connaught Place. Tel: 1800 11 6777.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
TOURS Rajpath Change of Guards Ceremony and National Museum Visit
Organised by Delhi-based travel company Guava Trips, this guided tour will include a viewing of the change of guards ceremony and the Mughal Gardens, both at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and a visit to the National Museum. Tickets priced at Rs 699 per person are being sold on Insider.in.
When: Saturday, October 29 at 7.30 am.
Where: The meeting point is Gate No. 3 of the Central Secretariat Metro Station.
WALKS Youth Adda by Pravah at Nizamuddin
A tour of the Nizamuddin area by Delhi-based non-profit organisation Pravah. There is no entry fee; register here. See the Facebook event page or call 98919 15514 for more information.
When: Saturday, October 29 at 10 am.
Where: The meeting point is outside Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road, opposite Nizamuddin Dargah.
CULTURE FOOD & DRINK Namaste Wonderful Indonesia Festival 2016 at Nehru Park
This festival, which has been organised to promote the culture of Indonesia, will feature food and handicrafts stalls as well as cultural performances including presentations of the country’s traditional dance forms such as saman, serampang and tor tor and music concerts showcasing its indigenous instruments like the gamelan and angklung. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, October 29 from 11.30 am to 5 pm.
Where: Palika Services Officers Institute Garden, Nehru Park, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri.
FILM Generación Spielberg at India Habitat Centre
Gibrán Bazán’s Spanish film Generación Spielberg (2014), which weaves together five stories, will be shown, as part of the ongoing month-long Mexican Film Festival at the India Habitat Centre. The movie will be screened with English subtitles. There is no entry fee. See here for more information.
When: Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm.
Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Airforce Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
MUSIC Bollyjazz at The Piano Man Jazz Club
The Delhi ensemble led by vocalist-guitarist Nikhil Mawkin will play jazz interpretations of Bollywood classics. The entry fee is Rs 300 per person. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, October 29 at 9 pm.
Where: The Piano Man Jazz Club, Ground Floor, B6-7/22, Safdarjung Enclave Market, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung. Tel: 011 3310 6260.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
FITNESS Fun Run at Dwarka
Organised by events company Hindustan Marathon, the Fun Run will include a 5 km and 10 km run. Tickets, priced at Rs 400 per person for the 5 km run and Rs 450 per person for the 10 km run, are being sold on here. See the Facebook event page or email hindustanmarathon@gmail.com for more information.
When: Sunday, October 30 at 5.30 am.
Where: Dwarka Sector 13, near Dwarka Sector 13 Metro Station.
QUIZ Delhi Pub Quiz at Zu Tisch
This edition of the Delhi Pub Quiz will comprise rounds on five topics: film and TV, sport, music, current affairs and general knowledge. Teams of up to six members can participate. To book a spot, call 98180 87755. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, October 30 at 8 pm.
Where: Zu Tisch, M-18, Second Floor, GK-1, M Block Market. Tel: 97170 25647.
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