Movies, comedy and meditation – events this weekend

MOVIE NIGHT – Cinema Rendezvous will present their 50th screening. The Hindi movie ‘Phir Milenge’ is on the schedule with costume designer Anu Parthasarathy as the guest of honour for the event. The movie is the second  directorial venture of Revathi and deals with HIV and its stigma as major themes. Inspired by Hollywood movie ‘Philadelphia’ starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Oct 8, 9 a.m. At Russian Cultural, 74, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet.

LAUGHS – Manoj Mento will headline at the Sunday LOLs comedy event organised by Evam – Standup Tamasha and Hotel Savera. He will be accompanied by Shunky Chugani, Jagan and Harish. At Bay 146, Hotel Savera. On Sun Oct 9, 7.30 p.m. Ph: 9710976876.

NAVARATHRI CELEBRATIONS – 136.1 Yoga Center has a ‘Havan’ planned for Navaratri. Havan is the process of cleansing the mind through the chanting of mantras, through connecting with nature, the elements, the environment. On Oct 8, 5 p.m. At 136.1 yoga studio, T. T. K. Road. Ph: 42347670.