Curtain Raiser: Here’s all you can do on April 27 and 28
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, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, all 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. We bring to you a curated list of the best of music, comedy, fashion, and food events across Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
Mumbai
Indian Ocean and Kabir Cafe Live
When: April 28, Sunday, 5 PM onwards
Where: Phoenix Marketcity
Cost: Rs 249 onwards
Indian Ocean—the 1990-founded Delhi-based legendary band known to be the pioneers of the fusion rock genre in India—will perform live at the Phoenix Marketcity, along with the soulful musicians of indie-folk band, Kabir Cafe.
Expect the event to portray the heartbeat of Mumbai’s music scene.
Tickets are available at BookMyShow.
International Jazz Day Celebrations 2024
When: April 27, Saturday, 8 PM - 1 AM
Where: antiSOCIAL, Lower Parel
Cost: Rs 499 onwards
UNESCO declared April 30 as International Jazz Day in 2011 to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role in uniting people globally. Celebrate the day at antiSOCIAL, Lower Parel, with a curated lineup of musician Adil Manuel, AMC (Brazilian Jazz fusion), Tea (India x Japan), and Klavya Trio - Thelonius Monk Tribute, among others.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Liminal Gaps
When: April 25 - May 12, 11 AM - 8 PM
Where: Art House, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
Cost: Rs 299 onwards
NMACC is hosting its first exhibition to showcase contemporary Indian artists, featuring artworks by Ayesha Singh, Raqs Media Collective, Asim Waqif, and Afrah Shafiq.
The exhibition will explore a journey of spaces ‘in-between’ or transitional spaces. The art show is curated by Mafalda Millies Kahane and Roya Sachs, with executive production by Elizabeth Edelman Sachs from TRIADIC.
Tickets are available at BookMyShow.
Bengaluru
Bengaluru Pupper Party
When: April 28, Sunday, 3 PM - 6 PM
Where: Bira 91 Taproom, Koramangala
Cost: Rs 499 (per human); Rs 1,999 (for a group of five humans)
Bira 91 Taproom is set to host the Bengaluru Pupper Party—a fun evening with a lineup of engaging activities curated for the four-legged companions—in partnership with Pet Fed India.
The event will feature complimentary health checkups for pups and an exclusive training masterclass led by dog guru Amrut. Additionally, there’s also a delectable butter designed specifically for dogs, available at no extra cost.
Tickets are available at Petfed.org.
Kailash Kher and Kailasa Live
When: April 27, Saturday, 7 PM onwards
Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield
Cost: Rs 1,499 onwards
Padmashree awardee Kailash Kher, along with his band Kailasa, will perform their fusion of folk and Sufi numbers at the Phoenix Marketcity this Saturday.
Tickets are available at BookMyShow.
Delhi
TATA IPL 2024 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
When: April 27, 3 30 PM onwards
Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium
Cost: Rs 1,000 onwards
What’s a better way to spend the weekend than attending one of the matches of the much celebrated IPL? Show your support live at the nail-biting match live between the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Saturday.
Tickets are available at Paytm Insider.
Parikrama
When: April 27, 8:30 PM onwards
Where: The Piano Man, New Delhi
Cost: Rs 1,499
Incepted in 1991, Parikrama has been synonymous with Rock and Roll in India, performing globally in over 4,000 shows across India, Canada, the US, and the UK. The music band joined Iron Maiden in 1997 and has subsequently performed at the Download Festival.
Recently, Parikrama started documenting their musical journey and also announced the release of 50 original tracks over the next five years. Be a part of their journey as the band performs at Delhi-NCR’s remarkable music club, The Piano Man, this Saturday.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Hyderabad
The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience
When: Until May 5, 12 PM onwards
Where: Hitex Exhibition Center
Cost: Rs 1,399 onwards
If you are an artist or dream of Vincent Van Gogh’s starry night, this is a good time for you to experience the magical world of swirling night skies and sunflower fields—outside the canvas and in the real world.
The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience takes visitors and admirers of the painter on a journey through the artist’s complex life and extraordinary body of work, offering an engaging way to interact with his works.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Pottery Workshop
When: April 27, 4 PM
Where: The Avenue Bar and Kitchen
Cost: Rs 999
Not sure about getting your hand dirty at pottery, but curious to try it out anyway? This beginner-friendly workshop promises to provide a supportive environment for first-timers and hesitant candidates. An instructor will guide participants through the process to help them understand the basic techniques and unleash their creativity.
Tickets are available on BookMyShow.
Chennai
TATA IPL 2024 - Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
When: April 28, 7 30 PM onwards
Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Cost: Rs 1,700 onwards
Bring your whistles and show some love for the home team, Chennai Super Kings, as they battle against neighbouring Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. If you are lucky enough, you also get to watch MS Dhoni fly the ball out of the stadium!
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Salsa Workshop
When: April 28, 5 PM onwards
Where: Zimmer Studios
Cost: Rs 99 onwards
Dance forms Salsa and Bachata have made a huge comeback in India, and it is not limited to a certain section of society anymore. If you are intimidated but keen on trying the groovy moves, this beginner-friendly workshop is for you.
All one needs to do is bring a pair of clean shoes or heels or just a pair of socks and dance their stress out.
Tickets are available on BookMyShow.
Kolkata
Personal Training in Table Tennis
This workshop in Kolkata is for table tennis enthusiasts who wish to refine their skills and learn everything—from fundamental strokes to advanced strategies—from seasoned coaches. Besides technical aspects, the session will emphasise sportsmanship, mental resilience, and a passion for the art.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Jazz Week: Boom Suyasit and Friends
When: April 27, 8 PM
Where: Skinny Mo’s Jazz Club
Cost: Rs 499 onwards.
Skinny Mo’s Jazz Club is hosting a week-long jazz celebration in the city, whose affair with Jazz dates back to the 1920s. Thailand’s rising jazz star, Boom, will perform alongside guitarist Anchit Sengupta, bassist Aakash Ganguly, drummer Premjit Dutta, and Rupsha Sen’s vocals.
The evening promises to take one back to the golden era of jazz in the City of Joy.
Tickets are available on Paytm Insider.
Edited by Suman Singh