Book discussion: The World According to Garp is John Irving’s fourth novel, about a man who is born out of wedlock to a feminist leader, then grows up to be a writer at The Urban Solace Book Lovers’ Club Meet—January 2025.

New Kannada standup comedy by the infamous Sonu Venugopal titled, ‘High risk, low returns,’ promises to make you catch your sides.

Tanmayi Sudhakar presents her Rangapravesha, “Hariharaarpanam.” She is the daughter of Shivapriya and Sudhakar & a disciple of Acharya Dr Raksha Karthik for the past nine years. Her Rangapravesha signifies a major milestone in her journey as a Bharatanatyam dancer, showcasing her mastery of this classical art form and her devotion to the tradition.

Olympian circus is back with another show in the city. Attend to witness some international acrobats and gymnasts performing at the Olympian circus.

Vydehi - The Life of Maatha Seeth: A solo thematic production by Acharya Raksha Karthik. This evocative performance, brought to life through the timeless compositions of Saint Tyagaraja, offers a deep dive into the grace, resilience, and devotion of the beloved Maatha Seetha.

Ummeed is dedicated to showcasing the remarkable talents of children with special needs. Ummeed will witness performances by 15 children, including singers, musicians and dancers. A select group of parents will share their personal journeys on how they discovered their child’s talent.

Book reading session of “Sandalwood’s Story” with Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan. Through vibrant illustrations and endearing characters, this tale introduces children to India’s flora and the cultural significance of trees while inspiring self-confidence and humanity.

An engaging evening to discuss science, ideas, and different dimensions of overconfidence, with Beyond Doubt author Vivek Nityananda as he explores the impact of overconfidence on modern society.

Marghazhi @ Medai presents ‘Vydehi - The Life of Maatha Seetha,’ a solo thematic production by Acharya Raksha Karthik.

Renowned magician PC Sorcar (Porush) is set to captivate Bengaluru audiences with his spectacular magic show, Indrajala He will be hosting five shows over two days.