FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
ART Inner Terrains at Alliance Francaise
A solo show of nature-inspired ink drawings and multimedia artworks by Delhi artist and etcher Marie Dias Arora.
When: Friday, December 4 to Wednesday, December 9. Open daily, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise de Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 4350 0200.
ART Chronicles of Silence (Khamoshi ki Daastan) at Vadehra Art Gallery
Artist BV Suresh will transform the gallery into a dystopian landscape of an animal farm with multimedia sculptures, grunting and snuffling pig noises and radio speeches of an imaginary leader. His work dwells on the outsider status given to farmers and minorities.
When: Until Thursday, December 31. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Vadehra Art Gallery, D-53 Defence Colony. Tel: 011 4610 3550.
ENTERTAINMENT Delhi Comic Con 2015 at NSIC Grounds
The fifth edition of the annual convention will feature talks by special guest Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor in the HBO TV series Game of Thrones; Rob DenBleyker, co-author of the web comic Cyanide & Happiness; and comic book artist Ty Templeton as well as loads of cosplay events, launches of comic books and a "pop culture village" selling merchandise. Tickets priced priced at Rs 350 per head for a single day are being sold on Bookmyshow.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, from 11 am to 8 pm.
Where: NSIC Grounds, Outer Ring Road, opposite Kalkaji Temple, Okhla Industrial Area Phase III, Okhla Industrial Estate.
ENTERTAINMENT Heartwork Tattoo Festival at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
The festival will bring together 60 of the best-known tattoo artists from India and overseas and will include a seminar and workshops from renowned tattoo artists Paul Booth, Anil Gupta and Andy Shou. Tickets priced at Rs 150 per head per day are being sold on Bookmyshow.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, from noon.
Where: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, ITO, Vikram Nagar.
FILM & BOOKS Gurgaon International Film and Literature Festival at DLF CyberHub
The film and literature festival will have panel discussions on cult films and poetry, workshops on scripting, film screenings and readings of books such as Avirook Sen’s Aarushi, Dave Besseling’s The Liquid Refuses to Ignite and Vijai Vardhan’s Ibadat. Speakers include screenwriter Anjum Rajabali, film director Sudhir Mishra and television journalist Ravish Kumar. There is no entry fee. Visit the festival site to register and for the complete schedule.
When: Friday, December 4, from 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday, December 5, from noon to 11 pm; Sunday, December 6, from 11.30 am to 10.30 pm.
Where: DLF CyberHub, DLF Cyber City, Phase 2, NH 8, Gurgaon.
FOOD & DRINK The Gourmet High Street at Leisure Valley
The culinary festival will have stalls by restaurants from across the city and cooking demos by such celebrity chefs Vikas Khanna, Sarah Todd and Gaggan Anand. The three-day event will also feature ‘Sipping Turf’, tea, coffee, wine and beer tastings and talks by mixologists and sommeliers, and a market selling international and Indian gourmet products at discounted rates. Tickets priced at Rs 350 per head for a single day and at Rs 650 per head for a three-day festival pass are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, from 11 am.
Where: Leisure Valley, 287, NH 8, Sector 29, opposite IFFCO Towers, Gurgaon.
MUSIC Sunburn Arena with Afrojack at Worlds of Wonder
Grammy award-winning Dutch electro-house DJ and producer Afrojack, whose real name is Nick van de Wall, will play the National Capital Region leg of his ongoing five-city tour of India. Tickets priced at Rs 2,500 per head (general admission) and Rs 4,500 per head (VIP) are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, December 4, from 4 pm.
Where: Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, India Gate.
TALKS Mapping the Show: Chronicles of Silence (Khamoshi Ki Daastan) at KHOJ
Artist BV Suresh will talk about the evolution of his work at this event, which has been organised in conjunction with his show of the same name at Vadehra Art Gallery. Entry is free.
When: Friday, December 4 at 6 pm.
Where: KHOJ International Artists Association, S-17, Khirkee Extension. Tel: 011 6565 5873.
MUSIC Pallavi Mahidhara at India International Centre
The Indian-American pianist will perform works by Ravel, Brahms, Liszt and Berio during her solo recital. Entry is free; seating is on a first come, first served basis.
When: Friday, December 4 at 6.30 pm.
Where: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 2461 9431.
MUSIC Hauz Khas Connection at India Habitat Centre
The capital’s romance with Hauz Khas Village will be celebrated with a concert by a fusion music ensemble made up of tabla player Vishal Nagar from the US, saxophonist Shin Hyunpill from South Korea, and vocalist and sarangi player Suhail Yusuf Khan from Delhi. The show will also feature bharatanatyam performances by Dakshina Vaidyanathan and Nehha Bhatnagar, and an audio-visual presentation by Inni Singh. Entry is free; seating on a first come, first served basis.
When: Friday, December 4 at 7 pm.
Where: The Amphitheatre, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
COMEDY Angad Singh Ranyal + Atul Khatri + Amogh Ranadive at Striker Pub and Kitchen
The stand-up comedians will each present a set at this gig organised by the Canvas Laugh Club. Tickets priced at Rs 600 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, December 4 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Striker, Ambience Mall, Third Floor, Vasant Kunj. Tel: 90154 55000.
MUSIC Anu$hka & Agent at The Mansion
The DJ duo of Anushka Menon and Smita Singh aka Agent will spin a set that’s likely to include everything from funk, disco and R&B to hip hop, house and trap. Entry is free and restricted to couples and single women. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 8 pm.
Where: The Mansion, Shops No 13 to 17 Saidulajab, Garden of Five Senses, Saket. Tel: 99990 30960.
MUSIC Drift the Trio at The Piano Man Jazz Club
The jazz trio made up of drummer Reuben Narain, guitarist Pranai Gurung and bassist Abhinav Khokkar will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 8.30 pm.
Where: The Piano Man Jazz Club, 7/22, Ground Floor, B-6, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung. Tel: 011 3310 6260.
MUSIC Tarun Balani Collective at Depot 29
The jazz ensemble led by drummer and composer Tarun Balani and featuring Tiziano Bianchi on the trumpet, Joshua Crumbly on the upright and electric bass and David Six on the piano will play tracks from their upcoming album Dharma. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 8.45 pm.
Where: Depot 29, Levels 2 & 3, B6/2 Commercial Complex, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave. Tel: 97174 50029.
MUSIC Hamza and Manu Indra at Raasta
Delhi house music DJ Hamza, whose last name is Rahimtula, and Portuguese percussionist Manu Indra will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 9 pm.
Where: Raasta, 30-A, First Floor, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 011 4062 3028.
MUSIC Kini Rao + N*Hilate at Hauz Khas Social
A double bill of DJ-producers comprising house and techno playing Kini Rao and electronica act N*hilate aka Nisheeth Rao. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more details.
When: Friday, December 4 at 9.30 pm.
Where: Hauz Khas Social, 9A and 12 Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 78386 52814.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
THEATRE Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa at Shri Ram Centre
In the play, directed by Sameep Singh and based on Mahasweta Devi’s novel Hajaar Churashir Maa, a mother investigating the death of her son discovers his Naxalite past. Tickets priced at Rs 100 and Rs 300 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, at 11 am.
Where: Shri Ram Centre, 4 Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House. Tel: 011 2373 1112.
MUSIC Jazz Utsav at One Golden Mile
This year’s edition of the annual festival organised by Capital Jazz will feature Mussourie’s Woodstock School Jazz Band, Pune-based guitarist Derek Julian and New York saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s group Gamak on Saturday, December 5 and three pianist-led acts on Sunday, December 6, Mumbai-based Sudanese composer Karim Ellaboudie who will perform with Delhi vocalist Vasundhara Vidalur, Poland’s The Artur Dutkiewicz Trio, and Sweden’s Joel Lyssarides. Tickets priced at Rs 750 per head per day and Rs 1,000 per head for both days are being sold on Insider.in. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, from 6 pm.
Where: One Golden Mile, Block A, Netaji Nagar. Tel: 011 33106032.
THEATRE Cloud Tectonics at Epicentre
Directed by Sohaila Kapur and written by Jose Rivera, whose filmography includes The Motorcycle Diaries, this play is a love story of an immigrant couple that struggles to build a life in Los Angeles. Tickets priced at Rs 250 and Rs 350 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgaon. Tel: 0124 271 5000.
MUSIC Nacho Sin Salsa at Depot 29
Mexican band Nacho Sin Salsa will perform a gig of the Son Jarocho style of music, a fusion of Spanish, African and indigenous forms. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 8.45 pm.
Where: Depot 29, Levels 2 & 3, B6/2 Commercial Complex, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave. Tel: 97174 50029.
MUSIC MAP at The Piano Man Jazz Club
Vocalist-composer Manta Sidhu’s band, the name of which stands for My Alternative Pop, will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 8.45 pm.
Where: The Piano Man Jazz Club, 7/22, Ground Floor, B-6, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung. Tel: 011 3310 6260.
MUSIC Paris & Simo at Kitty Su
Canadian progressive house duo Paris & Simo who are also known as Paris Fotis-Zoubris and Simone Teti will take over the console. Tickets priced at Rs 500 per head for women and Rs 1,500 per couple are being sold on Kittysu.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 9 pm.
Where: Kitty Su, The Lalit, Barakhamba Lane, Connaught Place. Tel: 1800 11 6777.
MUSIC Kohra + Jitter at I-Kandy
Electronica DJs and producers Jitter aka Jayant Luthra and Kohra, the alter ego of Madhav Shorey, will play sets. Entry is free and restricted to couples and single women. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 10 pm.
Where: I-Kandy, Le Meridien, M. G. Road, Sector 26, Delhi Gurgaon Border, Gurgaon. Tel: 0124 499 2000.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
TALK TEDxWalled City at India Habitat Centre
This year’s edition of the series of talks will feature actors Anu Agarwal and Nandita Das, environmental activist Vikram Soni and sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan. Tickets priced at Rs 1,000 per head are being sold on Explara.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, December 6, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
THEATRE Ramkali at Shri Ram Centre
In this Hindi adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Woman of Setzuan, directed by Arvind Gaur and enacted by the Asmita Theatre Group, prostitute Ramkali tries to live a virtuous life in a village full of immoral people. Tickets priced at Rs 100 and Rs 200 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, December 6 at 6.30 pm.
Where: Shri Ram Centre, 4 Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House. Tel: 011 2373 1112.
MUSIC Tarik + The Jass B*stards at Hauz Khas Social
Shillong punk band Tarik, fronted by bassist and vocalist Wanphrang Diengdoh, will launch their self-titled album at this gig that will feature a set by experimental rock band The Jass B*Satards featuring Stefan Kaye on the keyboard, Nikhil Vasudevan on the drums and Tony Guinard on the bass. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, December 6 at 9 pm.
Where: Hauz Khas Social, 9A and 12 Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 78386 52814.
ONGOING
PHOTOGRAPHY Origins: A Photographic Tale of Relations Between the UK and India at the British Council
This exhibition is the culmination of PhotoUK-India, a collaboration between the Alkazi Foundation for the Arts and the British Council to promote the work of photographers from both countries. The images, which also form part of a publication called Origins, bring together narrative-based photographs “about family formations, histories, travel, metropolitanism, journalism”. See here for details.
When: Until Sunday, January 17. Open Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Where: The Gallery, British Council, KG Marg. Tel: 011 4219 9000.
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ART Inner Terrains at Alliance Francaise
A solo show of nature-inspired ink drawings and multimedia artworks by Delhi artist and etcher Marie Dias Arora.
When: Friday, December 4 to Wednesday, December 9. Open daily, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise de Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 4350 0200.
ART Chronicles of Silence (Khamoshi ki Daastan) at Vadehra Art Gallery
Artist BV Suresh will transform the gallery into a dystopian landscape of an animal farm with multimedia sculptures, grunting and snuffling pig noises and radio speeches of an imaginary leader. His work dwells on the outsider status given to farmers and minorities.
When: Until Thursday, December 31. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Vadehra Art Gallery, D-53 Defence Colony. Tel: 011 4610 3550.
ENTERTAINMENT Delhi Comic Con 2015 at NSIC Grounds
The fifth edition of the annual convention will feature talks by special guest Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor in the HBO TV series Game of Thrones; Rob DenBleyker, co-author of the web comic Cyanide & Happiness; and comic book artist Ty Templeton as well as loads of cosplay events, launches of comic books and a "pop culture village" selling merchandise. Tickets priced priced at Rs 350 per head for a single day are being sold on Bookmyshow.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, from 11 am to 8 pm.
Where: NSIC Grounds, Outer Ring Road, opposite Kalkaji Temple, Okhla Industrial Area Phase III, Okhla Industrial Estate.
ENTERTAINMENT Heartwork Tattoo Festival at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
The festival will bring together 60 of the best-known tattoo artists from India and overseas and will include a seminar and workshops from renowned tattoo artists Paul Booth, Anil Gupta and Andy Shou. Tickets priced at Rs 150 per head per day are being sold on Bookmyshow.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, from noon.
Where: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, ITO, Vikram Nagar.
FILM & BOOKS Gurgaon International Film and Literature Festival at DLF CyberHub
The film and literature festival will have panel discussions on cult films and poetry, workshops on scripting, film screenings and readings of books such as Avirook Sen’s Aarushi, Dave Besseling’s The Liquid Refuses to Ignite and Vijai Vardhan’s Ibadat. Speakers include screenwriter Anjum Rajabali, film director Sudhir Mishra and television journalist Ravish Kumar. There is no entry fee. Visit the festival site to register and for the complete schedule.
When: Friday, December 4, from 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday, December 5, from noon to 11 pm; Sunday, December 6, from 11.30 am to 10.30 pm.
Where: DLF CyberHub, DLF Cyber City, Phase 2, NH 8, Gurgaon.
FOOD & DRINK The Gourmet High Street at Leisure Valley
The culinary festival will have stalls by restaurants from across the city and cooking demos by such celebrity chefs Vikas Khanna, Sarah Todd and Gaggan Anand. The three-day event will also feature ‘Sipping Turf’, tea, coffee, wine and beer tastings and talks by mixologists and sommeliers, and a market selling international and Indian gourmet products at discounted rates. Tickets priced at Rs 350 per head for a single day and at Rs 650 per head for a three-day festival pass are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, from 11 am.
Where: Leisure Valley, 287, NH 8, Sector 29, opposite IFFCO Towers, Gurgaon.
MUSIC Sunburn Arena with Afrojack at Worlds of Wonder
Grammy award-winning Dutch electro-house DJ and producer Afrojack, whose real name is Nick van de Wall, will play the National Capital Region leg of his ongoing five-city tour of India. Tickets priced at Rs 2,500 per head (general admission) and Rs 4,500 per head (VIP) are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, December 4, from 4 pm.
Where: Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, India Gate.
TALKS Mapping the Show: Chronicles of Silence (Khamoshi Ki Daastan) at KHOJ
Artist BV Suresh will talk about the evolution of his work at this event, which has been organised in conjunction with his show of the same name at Vadehra Art Gallery. Entry is free.
When: Friday, December 4 at 6 pm.
Where: KHOJ International Artists Association, S-17, Khirkee Extension. Tel: 011 6565 5873.
MUSIC Pallavi Mahidhara at India International Centre
The Indian-American pianist will perform works by Ravel, Brahms, Liszt and Berio during her solo recital. Entry is free; seating is on a first come, first served basis.
When: Friday, December 4 at 6.30 pm.
Where: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 2461 9431.
MUSIC Hauz Khas Connection at India Habitat Centre
The capital’s romance with Hauz Khas Village will be celebrated with a concert by a fusion music ensemble made up of tabla player Vishal Nagar from the US, saxophonist Shin Hyunpill from South Korea, and vocalist and sarangi player Suhail Yusuf Khan from Delhi. The show will also feature bharatanatyam performances by Dakshina Vaidyanathan and Nehha Bhatnagar, and an audio-visual presentation by Inni Singh. Entry is free; seating on a first come, first served basis.
When: Friday, December 4 at 7 pm.
Where: The Amphitheatre, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
COMEDY Angad Singh Ranyal + Atul Khatri + Amogh Ranadive at Striker Pub and Kitchen
The stand-up comedians will each present a set at this gig organised by the Canvas Laugh Club. Tickets priced at Rs 600 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Friday, December 4 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Striker, Ambience Mall, Third Floor, Vasant Kunj. Tel: 90154 55000.
MUSIC Anu$hka & Agent at The Mansion
The DJ duo of Anushka Menon and Smita Singh aka Agent will spin a set that’s likely to include everything from funk, disco and R&B to hip hop, house and trap. Entry is free and restricted to couples and single women. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 8 pm.
Where: The Mansion, Shops No 13 to 17 Saidulajab, Garden of Five Senses, Saket. Tel: 99990 30960.
MUSIC Drift the Trio at The Piano Man Jazz Club
The jazz trio made up of drummer Reuben Narain, guitarist Pranai Gurung and bassist Abhinav Khokkar will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 8.30 pm.
Where: The Piano Man Jazz Club, 7/22, Ground Floor, B-6, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung. Tel: 011 3310 6260.
MUSIC Tarun Balani Collective at Depot 29
The jazz ensemble led by drummer and composer Tarun Balani and featuring Tiziano Bianchi on the trumpet, Joshua Crumbly on the upright and electric bass and David Six on the piano will play tracks from their upcoming album Dharma. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 8.45 pm.
Where: Depot 29, Levels 2 & 3, B6/2 Commercial Complex, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave. Tel: 97174 50029.
MUSIC Hamza and Manu Indra at Raasta
Delhi house music DJ Hamza, whose last name is Rahimtula, and Portuguese percussionist Manu Indra will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, December 4 at 9 pm.
Where: Raasta, 30-A, First Floor, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 011 4062 3028.
MUSIC Kini Rao + N*Hilate at Hauz Khas Social
A double bill of DJ-producers comprising house and techno playing Kini Rao and electronica act N*hilate aka Nisheeth Rao. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more details.
When: Friday, December 4 at 9.30 pm.
Where: Hauz Khas Social, 9A and 12 Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 78386 52814.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
THEATRE Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa at Shri Ram Centre
In the play, directed by Sameep Singh and based on Mahasweta Devi’s novel Hajaar Churashir Maa, a mother investigating the death of her son discovers his Naxalite past. Tickets priced at Rs 100 and Rs 300 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, at 11 am.
Where: Shri Ram Centre, 4 Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House. Tel: 011 2373 1112.
MUSIC Jazz Utsav at One Golden Mile
This year’s edition of the annual festival organised by Capital Jazz will feature Mussourie’s Woodstock School Jazz Band, Pune-based guitarist Derek Julian and New York saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s group Gamak on Saturday, December 5 and three pianist-led acts on Sunday, December 6, Mumbai-based Sudanese composer Karim Ellaboudie who will perform with Delhi vocalist Vasundhara Vidalur, Poland’s The Artur Dutkiewicz Trio, and Sweden’s Joel Lyssarides. Tickets priced at Rs 750 per head per day and Rs 1,000 per head for both days are being sold on Insider.in. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, from 6 pm.
Where: One Golden Mile, Block A, Netaji Nagar. Tel: 011 33106032.
THEATRE Cloud Tectonics at Epicentre
Directed by Sohaila Kapur and written by Jose Rivera, whose filmography includes The Motorcycle Diaries, this play is a love story of an immigrant couple that struggles to build a life in Los Angeles. Tickets priced at Rs 250 and Rs 350 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgaon. Tel: 0124 271 5000.
MUSIC Nacho Sin Salsa at Depot 29
Mexican band Nacho Sin Salsa will perform a gig of the Son Jarocho style of music, a fusion of Spanish, African and indigenous forms. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 8.45 pm.
Where: Depot 29, Levels 2 & 3, B6/2 Commercial Complex, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave. Tel: 97174 50029.
MUSIC MAP at The Piano Man Jazz Club
Vocalist-composer Manta Sidhu’s band, the name of which stands for My Alternative Pop, will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 8.45 pm.
Where: The Piano Man Jazz Club, 7/22, Ground Floor, B-6, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung. Tel: 011 3310 6260.
MUSIC Paris & Simo at Kitty Su
Canadian progressive house duo Paris & Simo who are also known as Paris Fotis-Zoubris and Simone Teti will take over the console. Tickets priced at Rs 500 per head for women and Rs 1,500 per couple are being sold on Kittysu.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 9 pm.
Where: Kitty Su, The Lalit, Barakhamba Lane, Connaught Place. Tel: 1800 11 6777.
MUSIC Kohra + Jitter at I-Kandy
Electronica DJs and producers Jitter aka Jayant Luthra and Kohra, the alter ego of Madhav Shorey, will play sets. Entry is free and restricted to couples and single women. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 10 pm.
Where: I-Kandy, Le Meridien, M. G. Road, Sector 26, Delhi Gurgaon Border, Gurgaon. Tel: 0124 499 2000.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
TALK TEDxWalled City at India Habitat Centre
This year’s edition of the series of talks will feature actors Anu Agarwal and Nandita Das, environmental activist Vikram Soni and sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan. Tickets priced at Rs 1,000 per head are being sold on Explara.com. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, December 6, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
THEATRE Ramkali at Shri Ram Centre
In this Hindi adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Woman of Setzuan, directed by Arvind Gaur and enacted by the Asmita Theatre Group, prostitute Ramkali tries to live a virtuous life in a village full of immoral people. Tickets priced at Rs 100 and Rs 200 per head are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, December 6 at 6.30 pm.
Where: Shri Ram Centre, 4 Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House. Tel: 011 2373 1112.
MUSIC Tarik + The Jass B*stards at Hauz Khas Social
Shillong punk band Tarik, fronted by bassist and vocalist Wanphrang Diengdoh, will launch their self-titled album at this gig that will feature a set by experimental rock band The Jass B*Satards featuring Stefan Kaye on the keyboard, Nikhil Vasudevan on the drums and Tony Guinard on the bass. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, December 6 at 9 pm.
Where: Hauz Khas Social, 9A and 12 Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 78386 52814.
ONGOING
PHOTOGRAPHY Origins: A Photographic Tale of Relations Between the UK and India at the British Council
This exhibition is the culmination of PhotoUK-India, a collaboration between the Alkazi Foundation for the Arts and the British Council to promote the work of photographers from both countries. The images, which also form part of a publication called Origins, bring together narrative-based photographs “about family formations, histories, travel, metropolitanism, journalism”. See here for details.
When: Until Sunday, January 17. Open Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Where: The Gallery, British Council, KG Marg. Tel: 011 4219 9000.
