Celebration of diamond jubilee of Madras Film Society
The Madras Film society (MFS) is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee on August 6. To celebrate this milestone, an international film festival has been organised from August 7 – 12. Films …
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Making public spaces cleaner and beautiful; community art event
A group of volunteers is painting the wall opposite Nageswara Rao Park, on Luz Church Road, this morning. This initiative has been organised by CityWorks and Chennai Tricolor Initiative and …
Read MoreWeekend Events: travel talk, entrepreneurs’ meet
TALK ABOUT TRAVEL – Enjoy Sunday brunch and listen to a panel of 8 well-traveled speakers talk of their most treasured travel memories and secrets from around the world. Meet and …
Read MoreStand-up comedy events this weekend
4th edition of the standup comedy series, “Stairway to Laughter” is on this weekend. Special Tamil edition featuring comics Jagan Krishnan and Mervyn Rozz, and one special performer. On Aug …
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Weekend Events: talk about temples of Shiva, design of clothes inspired by gardens
TALK ON TEMPLES OF SHIVA – Prof. Madhusudhan Kalaichelvan will present a talk on ‘5 Elements of Shiva Temples’. This will be a series of talks and this weekend’s …
Read MoreNGO Thuvakkam’s drive to maintain local parks; Nageswara Rao Park this weekend
NGO Thuvakkam has organised a tree maintenance drive at Nageswara Rao Park, Mylapore. On Aug 5, 7 a.m. For more details contact Gunasekaran Sekar 9789958042.
Read MoreExhibition of sketches by artist Adimoolam
Art Houz gallery will exhibit a collection of limited edition works of acclaimed artist K. M. Adimoolam, in an exhibition titled ‘The Penetrating Line’. Inauguration is on Aug 5, 6 …
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Workshops: recipes with indigenous rices, party menu
USING INDEGENOUS RICE VARIETIES – Rakesh Raghunathan of Puliyogare Travels will conduct a demo of cooking with traditional indigenous rice varieties. He will make lila pulao, paccha arisi bonda and mappilai …
Read MorePlay based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi
Yugpurush is a play portraying the spiritual relationship between Shrimad Rajchandraji and Mahatma Gandhi. Conceptualised by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. Tamil version directed by Bombay Gnanam. This play is being …
Read MoreTaiwanese film fest; at Alwarpet
Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation in association with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai have organised a Taiwanese film fest from July 31 – Aug 2. Partners in Crime, …
Read MoreScreening of songs and dance sequences from old Tamil movies
Vintage Heritage has arranged the screening of a video show featuring song and dance clippings from the 1950’s, which are the works of lyricist and playwright Thanjai Ramaiahdass. On July 30, …
Read MorePainting workshop this weekend
Tanjore painting / colouring for women and a three-hour session on ‘How to draw Portraits’ have been organised by Expressions Art Studio. On July 30, 10 a.m. At 75,2nd Street, …
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