SHOPPING
SUMMER COTTONS
Wrap yourself in cottons this summer. Choose from block print bandhani and embroidered salwar sets (seen in the picture), skirts, tops and cholis. Sale is on till the end of May. At Saanskrutie, 77/10, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 45000700.
BRASSWARE, DOLLS
On till May 15, a sale of Indian print sarees, kurtis, dress materials, jewellery, brassware, garden decor and dolls from Rajasthan and Karnataka. By Basumoni Handicrafts. At Sri Sankara Hall, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet. 10 a.m. onwards. Ph: 9383740065.
BEADS
Kala Treasure, an exhibition and sale of figurines and bead chains made from rudraksha, is on at C. P.
Art Centre, Alwarpet till May 17. Jewellery, gold-plated art works and Kashmiri carpets, quilts and shawls will also be on display. At 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 7418225370.
ART
INSPIRED BY NATURE
‘Looking out from within – Landscapes and Minhwa’ is an exhibition that showcases the works of
calligraphist and painter Soon-jin Park. A unique perspective underscored by the theme of ‘in and out’.
From May 14. At InKo Center, R. A. Puram. Ph: 24361224.
PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION
On till May 13, an exhibition on printmaking, presented by the Government College of Fine Arts. At 5,
First Street, Abhiramapuram, 11 a.m. Ph: 24987794.
WORKSHOPS
SPARROW NEST BOXES
Learn to make sparrow nest boxes and bird feeder boxes at a workshop to be held by Madras Naturalists’ Society. On May 13. At Nageswara Rao Park, Luz, 7 a.m. Ph: 9840090875.
BAKING
Learn to make your own bread and dips at a workshop to be held on May 19 by Frangipani Culinary
Expressions. Also try your hand at eggless baking at an international cooking and baking course to be
held from May 29 to June 5. At 6/9, Cresent Street, Boat Club Road. Ph: 9962048088.
EATING OUT
ICE CREAM FEST
A chocolate ice cream festival is on at 196 Below, Alwarpet. Take a pick from delicious raw, organic,
vegan and keto icecreams, all made with Indian origin cacao. Exotic flavours like whisky cinnamon,
peach mango and kala jamun are on the menu too. Till June 30. At 14, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
45145433.
MISCELLANEOUS
BAKE OFF
Does your child love baking? Here is a chance for them to whip up some tasty goodies at a bake off while
competing for numero uno. For children aged 8-12 years. On May 15. At Hatchling Diaries, JJ Road,
Alwarpet, 10 a.m. RSVP 9884021847.
SONGS OF KISHORE KUMAR
Singers Pramod Nair and Usha Raj will present Kishore Kumar’s popular songs by lyricists Anand
Bakshi, Gulzar, Hasrat Jaipuri and Javed Akhtar. Organised by Satrangi. On May 13. Ticketed. Priced at
Rs. 500 and Rs. 250. At Music Academy, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m. Ph: 9884778073.
