EVENTS AHEAD: eating out, entertainment, shopping and more

EATING OUT

VEGAN HIGH TEA

New vegan high tea menu launched at Pumpkin Tales. Made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

At 37/20, Bheemanna Garden Street, Alwarpet. Ph: 24995510.

CHINESE MENU POP UP

Contemporary Chinese tasting menu event at Tao of Peng. Set menu: Rs. 1500+

Till May 5, 12.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. At Crowne Plaza Hotel, Alwarpet. Ph: 24994101.

 

WORKSHOP

ART

Gouache for beginners- learn to create an artwork with gouache (opaque watercolours) by Bangalore based artist Nikita Cee. Organised by Hindustan Trading Company. Materials provided. Registration mandatory.

On April 27, 10.30 a.m. At Madras Art Store, Alwarpet. Contact:  97909 95771/ 28111605/ 9940302419. Paid event.

 

MAGIC & JUGGLING

Beginner’s workshop for magic and juggling – by magician Thamin Ansari. Register before April 30 to avail kit.

On May 5, 9:30 a.m. At Wandering Artist, 51, 6th Main Road, R A Puram. Ph: 9840111425

 

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

Learn to paint a snowscape scene and Mahabalipuram temple scene with watercolour techniques by artist Kannan Ananthasubramani.

On April 28, 10.30 a.m. At 51, 6th Main Road, R A Puram. Ph: 9025422711.

 

SCULPTURE PAINTING

Sculpture painting workshop by Evgenia Ermilova: one smear, one element technique using decorative plaster and a palette knife to create 3-dimension.

Till May 6, 8.30 a.m. At Ivy Room, City Centre. Ph: 9940114414.

 

BAKING MACRONS

Eggless French macron workshop by Frangipani Culinary Expressions. Fee: 3200.

On April 27, 11 a.m. At 6/9, Cresent Street, Boat Club Road, RA Puram. Contact: 9962048088 / 9381201984.

 

DANCE. MUSIC. COMEDY.

CARNATIC MUSIC

Crazy Creations Troupe and Madhu Balaji present Carnatic music concert of literary verses ‘Ramanaayanam’ written by Crazy Mohan, as a tribute to Bhagwan Ramanar. Performed by Gayatri Ganesh, music by Rajkumar Bharati and team.

On April 27, 6.30 p.m. At TAG Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Mylapore. Ph:9941053658.

 

DANCE

Dance Hour Nite ’19, hosted by Athma Laya.

On April 28, 4.15 p.m. At Chettinad Vidyashram, R A Puram.

 

COMEDY

Evam Standup Tamasha presents Comedy Kiladees

On April 28, 7.30 p.m. At Savera Hotel, Mylapore

 

DANCE FESTIVAL

16th edition of Vasant Utsav Festival of Dance 2019 organized by the Saraswathi Educational Cultural and Charitable Trust. Performances of classical dance by leading artists from across India- Kathakali recital by Prabal Gupta and C.M. Unni, performances by Kuchipudi Art Academy, Kathak by Devaniya, Bharatanayam by  Srikala Bharath and disciples and Kuchipudi by Sailaja.

From May 1 to 12. At Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore. Ph: 9566209426. Open to all.

 

SHOPPING

SARIS

Co-optex presents an exhibition of handwoven sari collection- Paruthi.

Till April 29, 10 a.m. At C.P. Art Centre, alwarpet. Ph: 9710938452.

 

NEW SHOWROOM

Palam Silks has launched a new showroom of traditional Kanchivaram silk saris. Gift vouchers available.

At 22, Oliver Road, Mylapore. Ph: 24661315.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

LADDOO VARIETIES

Ladoos from Terra Earth Food, sweetened with palm sugar/ palm jaggery and made using organically grown ingredients, without maida, white sugar, artificial colours or flavours.
At Terra Alwarpet, 39, 4th Street, Alwarpet. Ph: 42088800 / 9551395522.

 

MAGIC SHOW

Russian magician Alex Black is performing at Russian Centre on weekends.

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday. At, 74, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet. For show timings and ticket details, contact: 9962787772.