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.

Delhi

JAZBAA ft Javed Ali Live in Concert

When: January 21 | 7PM Onwards

Where: Sirifort Auditorium

Cost: Rs 1500 onwards

Get ready to immerse yourself into the ecstasy of Sufi as you lend your ears to  India’s soulful voice Javed Ali. He is all set to fire-up a musical evening with the promise of a soulful experience of beautiful Sufi songs that includes famous hits from a number of genres–Bollywood, Sufi and folk music. 

Tickets available on BookMyShow.

Parvaaz Event

When: January 21| 6 PM Onwards

Where: WorldMark

Cost: Free

Book your tickets now for India’s cult-favorite, independent music band, Parvaaz.  Get ready to experience music that knows no bounds!

Tickets available on BookMyShow.

Mumbai

Zakir Khan Live

When: January 21 | 5:30 PM – January 24 | 8.30 PM

Where: The Habitat

Cost: Rs 499 onwards

Catch India's most loved comedian Zakir Khan onstage who is known for his uniquely Indian style of comedy, which involves his impeccable ability to  catch emotions that are uniquely common to every Indian household.

Tickets available in Paytm Insider.

Shakti - The 50th Anniversary India Tour, Mumbai 2023

When: January 22 | 6 PM Onwards

Where: Dome, NSCI SVP Stadium

Cost: Rs 10,000 onwards

Don’t miss the magic of Shakti and their dynamic musical hybrid performance, which immediately enthralled audiences around the globe - and inspired generations of musicians, artists, and thinkers from all walks of life to embark on their own cross-cultural odysseys.

Tickets available in Paytm Insider.

Hyderabad

Zomaland by Zomato

When: January 21 & 22 | 12PM onwards

Where: GMR Arena

Cost: Rs 699 onwards

What do you get when you put scrumptious food and jaw-dropping entertainment together? Step up to the grandest food paradise, filled with the best kind of food and drinks. Munch on delectable culinary delights and celebrate with the most exciting musical acts and comedians from across the country.

Tickets available in Paytm Insider.

The Varun Vasudevan Project

When: January 22 | 9 PM Onwards

Where: Hard Rock Café Hitech City

Cost: Free

Prepare for an unforgettable Sunday night where the perfect playlist will pair alongside your drink this Sunday night. Don't miss out on these rockstar musical antics. 

Tickets available on BookMyShow.

Chennai

Forgotten Foods - Pongal Edition

When: January 22 | 8:30AM

Where: Akshayakalpa Agriculture Research and Development Facility

Cost: Rs 500 onwards

Join us for Forgotten Foods- Pongal Edition and enjoy Pongal celebrations in the same way as your grandparents. 

Tickets available on Paytm Insider.

Oh Hello! By Rahul Dua - INDIA TOUR

When: January 22 | 7 PM Onwards

Where: Rasika Ranjani Sabha

Cost: Rs 499 onwards

A man full of hilarious observations and experiences the never like before comedy at Rahul Dua’s show.

Tickets available on BookMyShow.

Kolkata

Ritviz "Mimmi Album Launch Tour"

When: January 22 | 5 PM Onwards

Where: Aquatica

Cost: Rs 799 onwards

Ritviz’s Mimmi Album Launch Tour is going to be a travelling spectacle- delivering an unmatched experience to those attending.

Tickets available on BookMyShow.

Bengaluru

So Called Comedian - Live by Kunal Kamra

When: January 21| 7.30 PM Onwards

Where: Dr B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan

Cost: Rs 499 onwards

Quintessential to an artist, Kamra pivots back to his favorite genre of comedy—political comedy. Enjoy Kamra and his hilarious dissection of the current Indian zeitgeist, and bring together a whole new perspective on what we believe is true.

Tickets available on BookMyShow.

Rahul Subramanian - Trial Show

When: January 22 & 23 | 9.30 PM Onwards

Where: Bangalore International Centre (BIC)

Cost: Rs 799 onwards

Come and watch Rahul try his new jokes for 60 minutes and be a part of his new stand-up comedy special journey.

Tickets available on Paytm Insider.