SHOPPING
GARMENTS FROM DELHI
Farida Gupta is exhibiting her spring/summer collection of handcrafted kurtas, kurtis, farsis, palazzos, culottes and dupattas. Sizes: XS to 3XL.
On Mar 16 to 18, 10 a.m. At Sri Sankara Hall, Alwarpet. Ph: 8287567567.
BANARASI SARIS
The S studio is exhibiting a collection of Banarasi saris made in Varanasi in pure silks, Banarasi cottons and silk cottons; also Banaras brocade blouse materials. Till Mar 17, 10:30. At 10/12, 6th Cross Street. CIT Colony, Mylapore. Ph: 9840476171.
HANDICRAFTS EXPO
Srushti, the Thamizh Nadu Handicrafts Welfare Association, is having an exhibition ‘Master Creations-2019’ displaying Indian handicrafts. Till March 17, 10.30 a.m. At Sudarshan Building, 86, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet. Discount of 10% offered.
WOMEN’S DAY OFFER
Colhers Aparna is offering discounts on its apparels – cotton and linen pants and kurtas. Till Mar 31. At 3A, Temple View Apartments, 89, San Thome High Road. Ph: 9941156531.
GARMENTS FROM GUJARAT
Kutchi Bandhej is exhibiting sarees, dress materials and more. Till Mar 16, 10 a.m. C. P. Art Centre, Alwarpet. Ph: 7760865706.
NORTH KARNATAKA VINTAGE SARIS
Saris revived by Punarjeevana – Patteda Anchu, Gomi Teni and Hubli Saris will be exhibited at this pop up – these saris are works based on traditional weaves and patterns in north Karnataka. Sale is on now, limited days. Textile revivalist Dr. Hemalata Jain will talk on this subject March 19, 4 p.m. At Samasta boutique – No. 29, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet.
WORKSHOPS
FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
John Pradeep is conducting a workshop for parents and teens ‘Real Life Incredibles’ to help bridge the gap between parents and teenagers. On Mar. 17, 9 a.m. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Open to all.
MOVIE MAKING AT MAC STORE
Free workshop on movie making. Learn to make films professionally. On March 17, 11 a.m. At Imagine Store, 47, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Register: 8033599000.
TAEKWONDO
Children’s Land is offering Taekwondo classes for adults. From April 2, Tuesdays & Fridays. At 286, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Register: 802196323.
BASICS OF AVIATION
Vaayusastra is conducting a workshop with practical science model to teach the basics of aviation to kids. Age: 5 to 15 years. From Mar. 23, Saturdays, 2 p.m. At Wandering Artist, 51, 6th Main Road, R. A. Puram. Register by Mar 19. Ph: 9840111425.
HOW TO SING IN A STUDIO
A voice culture and vocal training workshop related to vocal health for singers, speakers, dubbing artists, etc. On Mar 16, 6 p.m. At Studio Sahanas, 2, 5, Sukha Sadhanam Flats, Papanasam Sivan Salai, San Thome. Fee: 1000. Register: 9486251761.
MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY
‘Smarter Mobile Photographer’ – a workshop hosted by Chennai Photo Biennale and Studio A by Amar Ramesh. On Mar 22, 4 p.m. At Studio A by Amar Ramesh, Mylapore. Fee: Rs. 1000. Ph: 7299922881.
LEARN TO MAKE ICE CREAMS
Vegetarian ice cream making – level 1. Learn to make different flavours, sundaes and sauces.
On Mar 22, 11 a.m. At Frangipani Culinary Expressions, 6/9 Cresent Street, ABM Avenue, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9840297000 / 9962048088. Fee: Rs 2200.
COMPUTER TRAINING
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is offering free computer classes for students from economically backward sections of society and senior citizens. Subjects include- accounts assistant and desktop publishing. At 18, 20 East Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph: 24611312.
EATING OUT
LONG TABLE DINNER
Long Table Special in collaboration with Chennai’s Käse cheese offers a special 5-course menu curated with local produce, cheese and sustainable food practices. On Mar. 21, 7 p.m. At Pumpkin Tales. Call 9841507557 for reservations.
DANCE. COMEDY.
ENGLISH COMEDY
‘The Weekend Show’ featuring Azeem Banatwalla and Sonali Thakker. At CounterCulture Comedy Club, 16, 1st Cross St., Cooperative Colony, Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet. Ph: 9176666890. Paid event.
FOR DANCERS
Dance concerts by Natyarangam. Featuring Kavitha Thirumalai, Akshaya Arunkumar. On Mar. 16, 6 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. Talk on choreography for solo, group and dance-drama presentations by Sheejith Krishna. On Feb 17, 6:30 p.m. At Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Alwarpet.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Alana and Katy present Little Flea Summer Market. Women entrepreneurs are invited for stall booking. On Apr 3, 2 p.m. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Call for stall booking: 9840905280 / 9600132421.
