Immerse yourselves in ‘Dhrupad Dhvani,’ a two-day showcase of Dhrupad, one of the oldest vocal forms of classical music from the Indian subcontinent. On Day-1, join in for an enriching experience of this ancient musical tradition with Padma Shri Pt Dr Ritwik Sanyal. A Dhrupad maestro with over 45 years of experience, Dr. Sanyal is known for his exceptional performances that evoke the serenity of the Śānta Rasa. He will be accompanied by his son and vocalist Ribhu Sanyal.

Join in for a night filled with soul-stirring music, awe-inspiring performances, and a vibrant community spirit with ‘The Medicine Wheel,’ a curated multisensory experience focused on the revival of live music and interactive art/media in an open-air format.

Tune into a conversation between Lavanya Lakshminarayan and Shrabonti Bagchi as they discuss Lavanya’s latest science-fiction novel, ‘INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF.’ Shrabonti Bagchi is a journalist and reviewer. Interstellar MegaChef is the showcase of the planet Primus’s austere, carefully synthesised cuisine.

Watch Kalavilasi Bengaluru Team’s “Kranthi Banthu #Kranthi,” a play that has been adapted to the present times from P Lankesh’s original “Kranthi Banthu Kranthi,” first published in 1971.

Join in for a curated storytelling morning ‘Weaving a story,’ an exploration of Bhujodi Sarees and textiles. Aparna Jaishankar, in collaboration with Priyanka Rajwar and Roli Mishra, will delve into stories of the symbolic significance of the colours and motifs, from the threads to the textured pallu. A curated collection of sarees from Vayaka India will be on display.

Have you heard of the Sweet Shop Wars? Or asked too many questions like Cyrus the Whyrus? Get hooked as Hook Book Day by Atta Galatta presents ‘Let’s Get Hooked!’ a children’s fest by Duckbill.

Join in for an unforgettable movie experience, featuring the iconic Hindi movie ‘Dil To Pagal Hai.’ Get ready for an open-air night under the stars, complete with cosy poolside seating, delicious munchies, and all the magic of cinema and nostalgia. Gather your friends, mark your calendar, and plan your perfect movie night at Bengaluru’s premium outdoor venue.

Explore a diverse range of handmade crafts from artisans across India at the ‘Indian Artisans Bazaar,’ a ten-day handicraft exhibition organised by the Grand Flea Market. The handicraft fair features thousands of unique designs crafted by artisans from various regions of the country, making it a must-visit event for art enthusiasts and supporters of handmade crafts alike.

In celebration of Kanakadasa Jayanthi, a captivating Bharatanatyam tribute to Bhakta Kanakadasa will be presented, honoring the poet-saint whose timeless devotion and literary contributions have left an indelible mark on Karnataka’s cultural heritage.

Join in for the November meetup of Urban Solace Book Lovers’ Club for the discussion of Kalavathi Raj’s book “30 Years in the Searing Sun.” The book reveals candid confessions about an alcoholic father who paved the way for his dejected daughter to encounter seven different men till she finally met her dream husband.

Join in for ‘Purandara Nritya Namana,’ a tribute to Purandara Dasa by Sri Purandara Dasa Memorial Trust. Gururaju, a graded artist of Doordarshan and Aryabhata International awardee, will present beautiful compositions of Saint Purandara Dasa’s in Kuchipudi style, and Darshan Shankar, Harshitha Reddy, and Ashwini Bramhasa shall present Dasa’s Kritis in Bharatanatyam style.

Dive into the expressive world of ink art, learn essential techniques, and discover how to create striking imagery with simple, powerful strokes in an ‘Ink Drawing Workshop’ related to the Nandalal Bose “Haripura Panels” exhibition with Master Artist Rizwan Mohammed.