FRIDAY, JUNE 3
ART Matchbox Labels and The Stories They Tell at India International Centre
This exhibition will document “major themes and trends in the history of Indian matchbox label design”. See here for more information.
When: Until Friday, June 3, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Art Gallery, Annexe Building, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 2461 9431.
PHOTOGRAPHY Cyril Lucido Kuhn at India International Centre
The Dehradun-based photographer will present a series of images capturing night skies across India. There is no entry fee.
When: Until Wednesday, June 8. Open daily, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Art Gallery, Annexe Building, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 2461 9431.
PHOTOGRAPHY Figures in Time: Bourne & Shepherd at Exhibit 320
As part of its tenth anniversary celebrations, Tasveer, a Bangalore-based organisation that promotes contemporary photography, will present an exhibition of portraits and landscapes by nineteenth-century English photographers Samuel Bourne and Charles Shepherd. The duo ran the Bourne and Shepherd photographic studio in Calcutta and were known for their photographs of India in the second half of the nineteenth century. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Until Friday, June 10. Open Monday to Saturday, from 10.30 pm to 6.30 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Exhibit 320, F-320, Old Mehrauli Badarpur Road, Lado Sarai. Tel: 011 4613 0637.
TALK & PHOTOGRAPHY Sachchidanand Sahai at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Sachchidanand Sahai, a specialist on the Khmer civilisation and advisor to the Government of Cambodia on the restoration of the ancient Hindu temples of Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear, will deliver a lecture titled "Angkor: Shared Cultural Heritage of India and South East Asia". An exhibition of photographs of Angkor will also be displayed in the gallery outside the lecture room. There is no entry fee.
When: The talk is on Friday, June 3 at 4.30 pm. The exhibition runs from Friday, June 3 to Saturday, June 11, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Where: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, 1 Central Vista Mess, Janpath. Tel: 011 2338 8155.
MUSIC Ustad Amir Khan Sangeet Samaroh at Muktadhara Auditorium
The Kalashri Foundation, an organisation that provides a platform to young Hindustani classical musicians, will pay tribute to the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Amir Khan of the Indore gharana. Friday evening opens with a vocal recital by Rama Sundar Ranganathan, followed by a violin concert by Anupriya Deotale. The programme on Saturday will feature vocal recitals by Manish Trikha, Mandhar Gadgil and Iqbal Ahmed Khan of the Delhi gharana. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, from 6 pm.
Where: Muktadhara Auditorium, Banga Sanskriti Bhavan, 18-19, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, Gole Market. Tel: 011 2334 4808.
DANCE WORKSHOP Hoop’Notism at Zorba the Buddha
Fitness trainer Swati Shah will take participants through a hula hoop workshop that will start with the basics of coordination and end with hoop dancing. The workshop is priced at Rs 1,500 per person. The session will be followed by dinner, which is included in the price. Register here. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 6.30 pm.
Where: Zorba The Buddha, No. 7, Tropical Drive, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Ghitorni. Tel: 93120 80941.
THEATRE Summer Theatre Festival at the Shri Ram Centre
The festival will feature three plays this weekend. On Friday, watch Nayana Sagar’s English version of French playwright Yasmina Reza’s Tony award-winning play God of Carnage about two sets of parents who meet to discuss a fight between their sons that took place on a playground. On Saturday, watch Chitra Singh’s Hindi nautanki style play Karmev Dharmah, a tale of three characters whose paths cross as they try to find meaning in their work written by Jayvardhan. And Sunday will feature KS Rajendran’s Dance Like a Man, playwright Mahesh Dattani’s English drama about the thwarted ambitions and conflicts that arise between two bharatanatyam dancers married to each other. Tickets priced at Rs 300 per person are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Until Sunday, June 19 at 7.30 pm on each day.
Where: Shri Ram Centre, 4 Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House. Tel: 011 2373 1112.
MUSIC MadKynd at Smaaash
The Delhi-based big room and electrohouse DJ whose real name is Aditya Bhannot will perform at the virtual reality and gaming venue. There is a cover charge of Rs 1,999 per couple and Rs 1,499 per person for stags. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 8 pm.
Where: Smaaash, Ground Floor, Cyber City, Cyber Hub, NH-8, Gurgaon. Tel: 0124 394 0188.
MUSIC Blue Munch Factory at Depot 29
The Delhi-based blues-rock trio lead by Mihir Raina will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 8.45 pm.
Where: Depot 29, Levels 2 & 3, B6/2 Commercial Complex, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave. Tel: 97174 50029.
MUSIC Sage and The Comets at The Piano Man Jazz Club
The Delhi-based alternative band comprising vocalist Subhadra Kamath, Aashish Mandhwani on the guitar, Varun Gupta on keyboard and percussion and Aditya Roy on bass, will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 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 Hari & Sukhmani at Niche
The Punjabi electro-folk fusion duo from Chandigarh will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 9 pm.
Where: Niche Lounge & Bistro, Second and Third Floor, M-16, Outer Circle, Connaught Place. Tel: 011 3310 5917.
MUSIC Kerano at Moonshine Café
The city-based progressive house DJ, born Karanvir Singh, will perform. There is an entry fee of Rs 1,000 per head. Couples and single women can enter free via the guest list before 10.30 pm. Call the venue to get a spot on the list. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 9 pm.
Where: Moonshine Café and Bar, 30 Second Floor, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 98998 28004.
MUSIC Legacy + N*hilate at Raasta HKV
The Doha-based hip-hop DJ Legacy who is originally from London, will play a set. Local ghetto funk DJ N*hilate aka Nisheeth Rao will open the gig. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 9 pm.
Where: Raasta, 30-A, First Floor, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 011 4062 3028.
MUSIC BLOT! at BandStand
The electronic music act of Gaurav Malaker and Avinash Kumar, who are famous for the audio-visual installations that accompany their music, will play a set. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 9 pm.
Where: BandStand, 7, DDA Shopping Complex, Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 90132 08104.
MUSIC Mr. Doss at Hauz Khas Social
Trap music DJ Mr. Doss aka Rishiraj Doss, famous for his single Get Rowdy with hip hop/electronica act ViceVersa, will play a set. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, June 3 at 9.30 pm.
Where: Hauz Khas Social, 9A and 12 Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 78386 52814.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
ART Contemporary Japanese Posters – Part 1 at The Japan Foundation
This exhibition of posters by 15 Japanese graphic designers will be shown in two parts. The first part will have on display works by Yusaku Kamekura, Kiyoshi Awazu and Kazumasa Nagai among others. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Until Saturday, June 4, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Japan Foundation, 5A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV. Tel: 011 2644 2967.
FESTIVAL 8th Annual EcoFestival at Oxford Bookstore
Public education and advocacy group Kriti will host a two-day environment awareness festival to mark World Environment Day, which is on Sunday, June 5. The festival will have workshops on sustainable arts and craft and filmmaking, as well as activities for kids and musical performances. There will also be stalls selling eco friendly wares. There is a participation fee of Rs 400 per person for each workshop. Write to space.kriti@gmail.com or call 011 2602 7845 to register. See the Facebook event page for the complete schedule of events.
When: Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, from 11.30 am.
Where: Oxford Bookstore, 81 N Block, Connaught Place. Tel: 011 3350 3291.
FILM Dying at a Hospital at the Japan Foundation
Jun Ichikawa’s 1993 film is a look at cancer and death through the story of four terminally ill patients in a hospital. The Japanese film will be shown with subtitles in English. There is no entry fee.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 2 pm.
Where: The Japan Foundation, 5A Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV. Tel: 011 2644 2967.
COMEDY Maheep Singh at Akshara Theatre
The stand up comedian will share his take on gender, social norms, and organised religion in his show Last Man Ranting. Tickets priced at Rs 350 per person are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 6 pm.
Where: Akshara Theatre, 11-12 B, Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Tel: 011 2374 2083.
DANCE Sujata Mohapatra at India International Centre
The Odissi exponent who was the disciple and daughter-in-law of the late Kelucharan Mohapatra will perform a recital titled The Spirit of India Concert. There is no entry fee.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 6.30 pm
Where: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 2461 9431.
DANCE Shraddhanjali Festival 2016 at India Habitat Centre
The two-day Odissi dance festival presented by dance institute Patitapawan Kala Niketan will open on Saturday with a solo performance by Jyoti Shrivastava, followed by a duet by Pushpanjali and Sangeeta Mohanty. The Sunday programme will include a group performance by Odissi exponent Kasturi Pattnaik and troupe, and Jyoti Shrivastava and her dance troupe. There is no entry fee.
When: Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 at 7 pm.
Where: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
TALK Vikramjit Singh Rooprai at India Habitat Centre
As part of the Heritage series of talks, the founder of the Youth for Heritage Foundation and Delhi Heritage Photography Club will speak on the history of Delhi and its evolution into the city as we know it today. There is no entry fee.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 7 pm.
Where: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, near Air Force Bal Bharati School. Tel: 011 2468 2002.
MUSIC Nasha at The Flying Saucer Café
The Delhi-based Sufi rock act lead by vocalist Akhil Sachdeva will perform. There is an entry fee of Rs 1,000 per person. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 9 pm.
Where: The Flying Saucer Cafe, Ground Floor, Epicuria, Nehru Place. Tel: 95600 88341.
MUSIC Mister Mawkin and the Cats at The Piano Man Jazz Club
The jazz ensemble lead by Nikhil Mawkin will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 9 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 MojoJojo at Zu Tisch
Delhi bass music producer MojoJojo aka Akshay Johar will man the decks. Call the venue for details of the entry fee, if any. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 9 pm.
Where: Zu Tisch, M-18, Second Floor, GK-1, M Block Market. Tel: 97170 25647.
MUSIC Justin Oh at Kitty Su
South Korean EDM DJ Justin Oh will man the console. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, June 4 at 10 pm.
Where: Kitty Su, The Lalit, Barakhamba Lane, Connaught Place. Tel: 1800 11 6777.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
FILM Mondays in the Sun (Los Lunes al Sol) at Instituto Cervantes
Fernando León de Aranoa’s 2002 film follows the lives of a group of laid off ship builders in a crumbling industrial town in Spain. The Spanish film will be screened with subtitles in English. There is no entry fee.
When: Sunday, June 5 at 4.30 pm.
Where: Instituto Cervantes, 48 Hanuman Road, Connaught Place. Tel: 011 4368 1907.
MUSIC The Christophe Ingrand Trio at Depot 29
The trio comprising Frenchman Christophe Ingrand, who plays the Celtic flute, Pranai Gurung on guitar and Utsav Lal on piano will perform. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, June 5 at 8 pm.
Where: Depot 29, Levels 2 & 3, B6/2 Commercial Complex, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave. Tel: 97174 50029.
COMEDY Draamebaazi at Akshara Theatre
Comedians Nishant Suri, Pooja Vijay, Nitin Mandal and Manish Tyagi will perform a set of observational comedy in English and Hindi. Tickets priced at Rs 250 per person are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, June 5 at 8.15 pm.
Where: Akshara Theatre, 11-12 B, Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Tel: 011 2374 2083.
MUSIC JamSkam at BandStand
Musicians are invited to sign up for this jam session with fellow artists from the capital. There is no entry fee. Send your profile to Tanmayjphotography@gmail.com to get a slot. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Sunday, June 5 at 9 pm.
Where: BandStand, 7, DDA Shopping Complex, Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 90132 08104.
ONGOING
FILM European Union Film Festival at the British Council
The three week-long film festival organised by the delegation of the European Union to India will continue at locations across the city through the month of June. The line-up features movies from 24 EU countries. On Friday at 6.30 pm, the 2013 Latvian film Mother, I Love You (Mamu, Es Tevi Mīlu) directed by Janis Nords, in which a 12-year-old boy embarks on a life of crime that he tries to hide from his mother, will be screened at the India International Centre. On Saturday at 6.30 pm, Jack, a 2015 Austrian film directed by Elisabeth Scharang, about real life serial killer Jack Unterweger will be shown. Yannis Sakaridis’s 2013 Greek movie Wild Duck, which is about a bankrupt telecoms engineer roped into investigating a phone-hacking scandal, will be screened on Sunday at 6.30 pm. The films on Saturday and Sunday will be screened at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic. Entry is free. See here for the complete festival schedule.
When: Until Sunday, June 19.
Where: India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate. Tel: 011 2461 9431. Embassy of the Slovak Republic in India, 50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri. Tel: 011 2688 9071.
ART The Garden Underground at Jor Bagh Metro Station
Three photographers are exhibiting images of gardens inside the metro station: Tom Clancy, a lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK, explores the history of the human-plant relationship in his photographs; Bangalore-based environmental photographer Arati Kumar-Rao’s works capture the unique desert garden around the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur; and Delhi travel photographer Juhi Saklani’s set focuses on labourers who work in public gardens.
When: Until Tuesday, June 21. Open daily, from 6 am to 11 pm.
Where: Jor Bagh Metro Station, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Airport Area, Jor Bagh.