Curtain Raiser: Here’s all you can do on January 7 and 8
No weekend plans yet? YS Life has got you covered. From what to do to where to eat and shop, discover all major events across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata under one umbrella.
Curtain Raiser is a weekly column by YS Life to nudge our readers in the right direction to make the most of their weekends. It brings to you a curation of major events across Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
Bengaluru
Crrucifixion and resurrection by Yusuf Arakkal
The Christ Series by Yusuf Arakkal
Where: Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Domlur
When: January 4 to 14, 11 AM to 8 PM
Cost: N/A
Late artist Yusuf Arakkal's mega-sized canvases portraying the life of Jesus Christ will be on display at the Bangalore International Centre. All the paintings, except 'Millennium Christ', will be on public view for the first time ever.
For more details, click here.
Dufa's Ten Thousand Treasures
Where: Jayamahal Palace Hotel
When: January 8, 11 AM onwards
Cost: Rs 300 onwards
Ten Thousand Treasures is a curated festival showcasing handcrafted products—jewellery, accessories, sustainable clothes, home décor, and artisanal food and beverages—by 200 small businesses. Additionally, the festival will also have stand-up comedians, musicians, and dance troupes performing to keep the visitors occupied and entertained.
Tickets are available on BookMyShow.
Mumbai
Gin Explorers Club
Where: Jio World Garden
When: January 8, 7 PM
Cost: Rs 1,179
The Gin Explorers Club - Mythical Edition is back in Mumbai this weekend. Gear up for a juniper-fuelled weekend as you sip into some of the finest gins from India and abroad.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
JoyTown 2023
Where: MMDRA Grounds, BKC
When: January 7 and 8, 12 PM onwards
Cost: Rs 2,000
BMW has curated an experience like never before. Its JoyTown festival brings together a curation of culinary delights, along with performances by the likes of Lucky Ali, Ritviz, Peter Cat Recording Co., and Rajakumari, among others. Additionally, visitors will get to experience stunts by BMW Motorrad riders and indulge in experimental cocktails.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
SANAM live-in concert
Where: Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion East
When: January 8, 7 PM
Cost: Rs 1,179
Mumbai-based Indian pop rock band SANAM, who came to fame for their renditions of old classic Bollywood songs, will be performing in Shanmukhananda Hall this weekend.
Grab your tickets on BookMyShow.
Delhi-NCR
The Wonder Carnival
Where: Huda Grounds, Gurugram
When: January 7 and 8, 2 PM to 10 PM
Cost: Rs 99 onwards
The Gurugram edition of Wonder Carnival promises fun rides, activities, and food and drinks amid performances by homegrown artists.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Sufi Night ft. Nizami Brothers
Where: Story Club and Lounge, The Westin
When: January 7, 8:30 PM onwards
Cost: Rs 499 onwards
Enjoy a soulful Sufi ballad evening while munching on global cuisines, premium spirits, and cocktails.
Passes are available on BookMyShow.
Hyderabad
Masala Coffee Live
Where: Heart Cup Coffee, Gandipet
When: January 7, 8 PM
Cost: Rs 999 onwards
Indian music band Masala Coffee, which performs across genres like Indian folk, rock, blues, and pop, will be performing at the Heart Cup Coffee cafe.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Good Boy Better Show ft. Aashish Solanki
Where: Oakwood Residence Kapil
When: January 7, 7 PM
Cost: Rs 499 onwards
The winner of Comicstaan season 3, Aashish Solanki, will be performing in Hyderabad this weekend. The show promises 'clean' jokes, with relatable stories.
Book your seat on BookMyShow.
Chennai
Aravind SA's We Need to Talk - India Tour 2023
Where: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall
When: January 7, 7:30 PM
Cost: Rs 750 onwards
Standup comedian Aravind SA will be performing in Chennai this weekend. The standup comedian of Amazon Prime Video Stand-up Special fame is known for his unabashed authenticity and for sharing his mental health journey.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Workshop Wonderland
Where: Mount Road Social
When: January 8, 12 PM
Cost: Rs 550 onwards
Going Gaga will be hosting an impressive lineup of 10 workshops on Sunday at Mount Road Social. Think tie and dye, watercolour workshop, alcohol ink workshop, soap making, dreamcatcher designing, and many more, all under one roof.
The tickets can be bought on Paytm Insider.
Kolkata
Shaam-e-Awadh
Where: The Westin, Rajarhat
When: January 8, 7 PM
Cost: Rs 2,500
To mark the 200th birth anniversary of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, artists Nandini Sinha (kathak), Atif Ali Khan (ghazals), and Askari Naqvi will be performing at the Westin. Sheeba Iqbal from Lucknow will be curating Awadhi dishes for the guests.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Vipul Goyal Live
Where: Kala Kunj Auditorium
When: January 7, 7:30 PM
Cost: Rs 799
Vipul Goyal of TVF's 'Humorously Yours' fame will be performing in Kolkata this weekend. Expect a bunch of relatable jokes and rib-tickling punchlines.
Tickets are available on BookMyShow.
Edited by Suman Singh