Upcoming events for the week

MEDICAL CAMP

Andhra Mahila Sabha – Durgabai Deshmukh General Hospital and Research Centre is organising free dental check up and treatment camps till January 14 at its premises. 50% discount will be provided for senior citizens various dental treatment procedures. For registration call 2493 8311 / 21.

TALKS

Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs is organising a talk on Life and Legacy of Swami Vivekananda. The talk will be presented by Swami Buddhidanandaji of Ramakrishna Mutt. It will be held at YMIA Hall, R. H. Road, Mylapore on January 6 at 10.30 a.m. Open to all.

Sangeetha Upanyasam on Kanchi Mahaperiyaval Charithram by Krithika Bharadhwaj on January 6 at 5.30 p.m. at Sastri Hall, Mylapore. Open to all.

WORKSHOPS

Bamboola will be organising a 2 hour free workshop on self defence for children (10 yrs and above) and women on January 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The workshop will cover different aspects like how to read the signs and anticipate a sexual attack, how to escape from a sexual offender, understanding human body’s vulnerable spots. To register call 2461 1779.

Vanilla Children Place and The Science Factory is organising a 10-week science workshop series for kids. Topics include fun with Liquids, magical metals. Starts on January 5. Call 98840 73425 / 98846 56600 for registration.

FOUNDERS DAY

Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Alwarpet is organising its founders day on January 8 at 11 a.m. at its premises. There will be musical tribute on the occasion. Open to all.

SALE

Crafts of 2013, an exhibition cum sale will be held at Corporation Community Hall, 29, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, (Opp. Kirthilal Jewellers), Alwarpet. On till January 13. On display will be Bengal cotton saris, Ikkat cotton silk saris and dress materials, wooden articles and fancy jewellery.

ART

Prakrit Arts is organising ‘Immortal Concepts’, a group-painting exhibition. On till January 19. At Greenways Road Extn, R.A. Puram.

Well-known artist K G Subramanyan is showcasing his work at Focus Art Gallery. On till February 5. Located at TTK Road, Alwarpet.

Well-known artist Alphonso Aruldoss is exhibiting his works at Art Houz in Kasturi Rangan Road. On till January 10.

FOOD FEST

Dewberry is offering special menu at its restaurant in Rajasekaren Street, Dr. R. K. Salai, Mylapore. On till Jan.31. Open for lunch and dinner.

Palmshore Restaurant on San Thome High Road has introduced Seafood barbeques as a festival menu. Ph: 4210 2244/ 5.

BOOK LAUNCH

Tulika is launching the book ‘K. G. Subramanyan’s Story Paintings’ by Sara Vetteth. The release will be held on January 5 at 6 p.m. at Focus Art Gallery, TTK Road.