weekend events in bengaluru

Odissi Dance

Madhulita Mohapatra will present an Odissi dance lesson. The dance is a part of the Chhau Dance Festival, which is presented by Shrestha Heritage Foundation and Govt. Chhau Dance Center (Jharkhand). It is organized in the memory of Seraikela Chhau artist and teacher Gopal Prasad Dubey.

30th April at 5 pm at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium, Palace Road.

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Mango Mania

Barbeque Nation has launched the Mango Mania food festival, which has come up with a menu that includes drinks, dips, salads, starters to main courses served with mangoes.

Available at all Barbeque Nation outlets by May 15,

Asha Sweet Centre, a 71-year-old brand of sweets, has launched Mango Special to celebrate the mango season. there is Barfimilkshake, RabdiMint Punch – All made from mango and cost ₹70 and above.

It will be available across all its outlets across the city and also online. Log on to ashasweetcenter.com

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Atta in Galta

Atta Galata completes 11 years and celebrates with AG Birthday Sale. Stalls by local businesses will sell a variety of knick-knacks, from stickers, handmade jewellery, multi-purpose oils, clothing and more. Admission is free.

29th & 30th April from 11am to 8pm at Atta Galta.

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classical singing

Deborshi Bhattacharya, trained by Ajoy Chakraborty, will be reciting classical music. The program is being organized by Mitra Manch.

On 29th April at 5 pm at Ravindra Kalakshetra, JC Road.

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intimate new drama

Antaranga, an amateur theater group from Bengaluru to stage its play wedding ring. The play is written by Abhishek Iyengar and Archana Shyam and directed by Archana.

29th April at 7 PM at KH Kala Soudha. Tickets on BookMyShow

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Activities at BLR Creative Circus

It’s called Summer Soul Shakedown and it will take place at The Blur Creative Circus. The event will feature Five Rhythms Movement Therapy followed by a Plant-Based Brunch with Natasha Mahindra and Mari B (a Plant-Based Culinary Service).

From 10.30 am on 29th April.

There will be a workshop called Shakti Sabha by Unalone Project – specially designed for women. The fee is ₹2000. Call 88001 60184.

On April 30 from 5 p.m.

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bookworm alert

Atta Galata presents Word Wings in association with Sarsai Foundation for Theater and Education.

In the evening there will be a discussion on Padmavati Rao’s book. It is a platform for exchange of thoughts and ideas while engrossed in books. Tickets are available on BookMyShow for as low as ₹100.

On 29th April at 5.30 pm at Atta Galta, Indiranagar.

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crafts galore

The grand Rajasthani exhibition going on at Banashankari Mahila Samaj includes handlooms, jewellery, home decor and much more. There will also be handicrafts like Madhubani and Pattachitra paintings, dhuriyas and marble crafts.

From 10 am to 8.30 pm till 30th April. Call on 8951899961/9482959786.

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adventure on a plate

Canton, the Chinese bar house, part of The Olive Group, offers a special summer menu. From Mango Passion Cocktail, Zingy Watermelon Ginger Gin and Tonic to Cheese and Truffle, Pokchoy Wrapped Lamb, you will be spoiled for choice.

For lunch and dinner, Canton is on Lavalle Road.