The Event Diary

There just aren?t enough days in the weekend! Most of us anxiously wait for Friday in order to refuel and indulge in our favourite activities. After an exhausting long week, the one way to unwind would be to experience a fun and relaxing weekend. Indiantelevision.com?s Exec Lifestyle will give you a checklist on the best of weekend events and activities in the country. From where to go and what to do, The Event Diary will be your definitive guide to the exciting events, festivals and activities that are take place from Friday to Sunday.

Run through our list of the coolest ways to usher in this weekend.

Friday, 30 Jan 2015

Jhumroo, 2.30pm @ Kingdom of Dreams, Sector 29 Delhi, NCR
Catch the musical drama Jhumroo, a moving tale of a fan and his belief in his Idol. Jhumroo will take the audience through the story of a lovable young boy Bhola, who finds himself in the finals of a singing reality show. How the music and spirit of Kishore da whom Bhola considers his idol makes this possible is an enchanting tale in true sense of the word.

Dance Like a Man, 9.30pm @ Bandra Base, Mumbai
Mahesh Dattani?s cinematic adaptation of a theatrical performance stars Lilette Dubey, Vijay Crishna, Suchitra Pillai-Malik and Joy Sengupta. It is the story of Jairaj and Ratna, two Bharatanatyam dancers past their prime, and their daughter Lata, who is on the brink of establishing herself as a brilliant dancer. Her imminent success creates tension and jealousy and the audience is drawn into the dark secrets of family relationships and conflicts between generations.

Krishan Vs Kanhaiya, 6.45pm @ Kala Mandir Auditorium, Kolkata
Paresh Rawal?s much loved and highly acclaimed play Krishan Vs Kanhaiya talks about a small time street smart conman and antique dealer, Kishan, who is an atheist married to a very religious woman. There is always an argument about religion in the house. Hilariously funny situations are created due to this conflict. Suddenly, a dramatic event occurs in his life which changes his outlook and leads him to question the very existence of God or ''Kanhaiya''.

NeObliviscaris B-School Of Rock, 6.30pm @ IIM, Bangalore

Ne Obliviscaris, a violin-laden six piece metal band, is coming to perform in India for the first time this weekend in Banglore. The band, known for their unique sound and intense live shows rose to fame in 2012 with their album Portal Of I. They have headlined festivals such as Progfest and Sonic Forge, while gaining fans across the globe.

Saturday, 31 Jan 2015

Unfaithfully Yours, 8:00 pm @ NCPA Tata Theatre, Mumbai
For all theatre buffs, catch a poignant love drama, ?Unfaithfully Yours? directed by Raell Padamsee, starring Mona Singh and Rohit Roy. The play begins with a chance meeting between two strangers, Akash and Preet, which blossoms into a 25 year relationship. The audience follows their story at 5-year intervals and experiences how the characters grow both as individuals and as a couple.

Barbecue Master Class, 11.00am @ Weber Experience Center, Banglore

Anyone who wants to learn to barbecue at home and prepare delicious grilled fare, should attend the Barbecue Master Class in Banglore. Learn simple techniques to barbecue or roast food perfectly. Cook everything from whole chickens to chocolate brownies, and the grilling method can be used for veggies, chicken skewers or even pizzas and desserts.

India Art Fair 2015, 2.00pm @ NSIC Ground, Delhi

India Art Fair is one of the leading art fairs for modern and contemporary art from across the world. India's premier modern and contemporary art fair, now in its 7th edition,will showcase a breadth of modern and contemporary art practices including painting, sculpture, new media, installation and performance art.

Sunday, 01 Feb 2015

Most Comedy Ever with Kanan Gill, 7.30pm @ Sirifort Auditorium, Delhi
Kanan Gill, who exploded onto the stand-up comedy scene with his YouTube channel where he co-created the show ?Pretentious Movie Reviews?, is all set to crack you up in Delhi this weekend. Witness an impromptu night filled with laughter and hilarity with the funny man!

Sunday Brunch at Indigo Delicatessen, 9:00 am @ Andheri West, MumbaiAdd a bit of fun to your Sunday brunch at Cafe Indigo Delicatessen. You can enjoy a wide spread of delicious food like the yummy pancakes, egg benedict, wafer-thin classic margherita pizza, chicken lasagne and European-Continental main course. The outside canopy seating is the best place to eat under with natural light and a pleasant morning temperature.

Pitcher Perfect Live Stand-Up Comedy, 8.30pm @ HAL 2nd stage, Bangalore

Watch stand-up comedians Nitin Gupta and Rupen Paul as they narrate their funny tales and tickle your funny bones. Live comedy and beers, it doesn't get any better!