Weekend events; discourses, concerts, talks

SEPTEMBER 21

Basic Spanish taught in a fun, interactive way for 6-10 year olds by Priya Swaminathan at The Children’s Space, 7 Mookambika Complex, Alwarpet, 5 p.m. Contact 8754470178.

‘Veena Utsavam’ showcases Rama Raghuraman and party (5.55 p.m.), N. Ananthanarayanan (6.30 p.m.) Revathi Krishna (7.40 p.m.) and T. N. Seshagopalan (8.15 p.m.) with accompanists. At NGS Mini Hall, TTK Road. The music fest continues till September 25.

Lecture on Hindu scriptures – ‘Tamizh Isai’ by Dr. Sudha Seshayyan. At P. S. Hr. Sec. School Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Contact 24983072.

Vocal concert by Suguna Varadachari, organised by Naada Inbam. At Ragasudha Hall, Luz, 6.15 p.m. Contact 24992672.

Discourse on Sri Ramayanam (Aranya Kandam and Kishkintha Kandam) by Veda Vidhyanidhi Sankara Rama Dhikshithar, till September 24. At Ramana Kendra, 41 Alamelumangapuram, 6.30 p.m. Contact 9940648601.

SEPTEMBER 22

Blood donation camp by Ilam Vizhuthugal Trust of P. S. Hr. Sec. School alumni. At Malathi Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, 54 Solaiappan Street, Mylapore, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact 9884655547 / 9841034348.

Temple cleaning by Loka Dharma Seva Foundation Trust. At Arulmigu Apparswamy Koil, R. H. Road, Opp. to Valluvar statue, Mylapore, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are invited. Contact 24996797.

Free seminar for parents and children titled ‘Personal Excellence Training Program’ for students in the age group of 9 to 17 years. At BVB, Mylapore, 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.     Contact 9840656894.

Lec-dem on ‘Dismountable Veena with Acrylic Melam’ by N. Padmanabhan and Shankar. Part of the Veena Utsavam at NGS Mini Hall, TTK Road, 11.30 a.m.

Musiri Chamber concert by J. B. Keerthana and party. At 28/2, Musiri Subramaniam Road, Mylapore, 4 p.m.Talk on ‘Akshara Manamalai’ by P. Thiyagarajan. At Ramana Kendra Trust, 41, Alarmelmangapuram, 5 p.m. Contact 9940095834.

Talk titled ‘Is God a Matter of Belief?’ by Swami Paramasukhananda. At Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.