The Week Ahead; music, entertainment, shopping, classes

CARNATIC MUSIC

Annamacharya Kritis: Lalith Kala Vedika has organised a special concert of Annamacharya Compositions by Thirumalai Brothers P.B. Shrirangachari and Embar Kasturi. At Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Road. On June 17 at 6.30 p.m. Ph: 24938559.

Carnatic music on the guitar; 14-year-old guitar artiste Gokul Shyamsundar, is making his solo debut performance in Chennai. A disciple of the multi-faceted, USA-based Prasanna, Gokul’s concert is on June 16 from 6 p.m. at The Music Academy.  Open to all.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kishore Kumar songs: Listen to the songs of the legendary Kishore Kumar songs. Titled “Kishore – Aap Ki Farmish,” this concert will be presented on pre-recorded tracks by Pramod Nair and Anuradha Venkat.  On June 17 at T.N. Rajarathinam Auditorium, R. A. Puram, 6.30 p.m. Tickets priced at Rs. 500/300. Ph: 9884778073.

Hollywood Classic: VHCC is screening the 1946 Hollywood classic ‘Adam’s Rib’.  This is a classic comedy film. On June 17 at 11 a.m. at Vivekananda Hall, P. S. High School campus, Mylapore. Non members will be charged Rs. 200 per head.

MISCELLANEOUS

SALE OF LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS: Rainbow Events is organising an exhibition-cum-sale of fashion and lifestyle products under one roof at the C.P. Arts Centre, Alwarpet, till June 25 from 10 a.m.

STORIES FOR KIDS: Stories always fascinate children.  An interactive story telling session for children in the age group of 4 to 12 years has been planned with Sowmya Srinivasan. The session is on June 16 from 5.30 p.m at Aavishkaar’s workspace – 21/11 1st Main Road, CIT Colony, Alwarpet.  Ph: 9731570615.

LEARN JAPANESE: The Japanese Language School of Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is starting two week-end classes for beginners in the Japanese language. The classes will help students attain a fair level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing.  The promoters say you can get a business conversation going with the Japanese counterparts. Classes are on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m and begin in July. Ph: 24352010/24354779

VEDANTA CLASSES: Free Vedanta classes and interactive sessions  by  Paramananda Barathi Swamigal at Sanskrit College, R. H. Road, Mylapore.  On till June 19, 7 p.m.  Open to all. Ph: 9443495950.