SHOPPING
SALE BY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Deepavali sale by women entrepreneurs organised by Sajan’s. Display includes Banaras, Kantha work, Bengal silk, linen and hand-drawn Kalamkari sarees, patches & borders, readymade blouses, handmade jewellery, Tanjore paintings and Chettinad handicrafts.
On till Nov. 3, 10.30 am. At C. P. Art Centre, Alwarpet. Ph: 9884181835.
BENGALI WEAVES
Exhibition and sale of designer handloom sarees and dress material: organised by Rangmahal. Featuring products directly sourced from Bengali weavers.
Till Nov. 4. At New Woodlands Hotel, Mylapore. Ph: 9330138076.
MUSIC. DANCE. DRAMA
SHORT PLAYS
Comedy play in Tanglish “Wild Tales”, a compilation of four short stories about wild incidents which do not happen in an ordinary life. Film actor Sarath Kumar makes his debut in theatre with three RJs, two Super Singers, and television actors.
On Nov. 4, 5 p.m. At Music Academy, Alwarpet. Ph: 7824048484. Ticketed show.
COMEDY
Stand-up comedy night hosted by Evam. After 21 editions, New Material Nights Edition #22 features artistes trying out their new content. This edition’s line-up: Barath Balaji, Rabhindher, Rahul Sridhar, Shrirupa, Guru Niketan, Sudesh and Sriram Prasad.
On Nov. 4, 7.30 p.m. At Savera Hotel restaurant, Mylapore. Ticketed show.
THAMIZH PLAY
‘Manasaatchi’ to be staged at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club. Featuring S. Shivpprasadh and S. Sruuthi in prominent roles. Written & directed by Kala Nilayam KSN Sundar, it highlights the voluntary services rendered by SNEHA which aims to prevent for suicides.
On Nov. 3, 6.30 p.m. At Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Mylapore. Ph: 24997755.
SHORT ACTS
Theatre Brats presents short plays ‘4 Tales for you’ in association with House of T. Three Thamizh plays and one English act, directed by Hari Ramakrishnan. On Nov. 3, 7 p.m. At Mowbrays Court, 167, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Open to all.
MUSIC
NAGASWARAM CONCERT
This concert features Yazhpaanam P. S. Balamurugan and his team of nagaswaram and tavil artistes. Four financially struggling, talented nagaswaram students will be given music instruments. Hosted by Parivadini. On Nov. 3, 6 p.m. At Raga Sudha Hall, Luz. Open to all.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Events organised by Dignity Foundation: ‘Singing for pleasure for senior citizens’.
On Nov. 7, 4 p.m. At Oppilal Music School, No.54, 3rd Street, Abhiramapuram.
Talk on ‘Life Skills for senior citizens’. On Nov. 8, 11 a.m. At Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, 332, Amujambal Street, Alwarpet. Open to all. Contact: 98403 95943 / 26210363.
CONVERSATION OVER CHEESECAKE DINNER
Tales of ‘Kindness and Humanity in Bhutan’ by adventure traveller Naresh followed by dinner where the menu includes cheese cake with fresh salad and chocolate cheesecake – by Käse.
On Nov. 3, 7 p.m. At The English Tearoom, 17, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24996499. Limited spots. Register: 9940124395.
DISCUSSION ON MARRIAGE
A panel discussion on the institution of marriage ‘I do or not to do’. Curated by Let’s Talk Life – discussion led by Aparna Nagesh (choreographer), Prasanna (actor) and Geeta Ramaseshan (lawyer) – on perceptions, misconceptions, and legalities surrounding marriage and its relevance in today’s world. On Nov. 3, 6 p.m. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Open to all. Ph:9790761906.
