Exhibition
Savya Fashion Extravaganza (Rakhi Special)
@ Park Plaza, B Block, Sushant Lok, Phase I
Date: August 17 & 18
Time: 10:30 am onwards
An Exhibition offering a wide variety of apparel, accessories, bags, jewellery, wedding decor, Rakhi gifts, footwear and home furnishings. Also on offer are astrology sessions, free mehndi and designer bangles for ladies.
Marathon
The 4th Gurgaon Running & Living Town & Country Half Marathon
@ Navkriti Arcade - Sector 55
Date: August 11
Time: 5:30 am
The popular runs, organised by runners for runners, are back! Experience the thrill of the sport that includes some cross country running on a not-so-flat course. Select your run – from 21 km, 10 km or 5 km. A few last minute registrations are being accepted at the mini-expo at Navkriti Arcade, between 8 to 10 am on August 10.
Independence Day
World is a Village
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 15
Time: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
A mega show by Ankur Cultural Society, showcasing international culture, art and craft, and cuisines from across the world. Performing artists from Britain, Canada, Hungary, Korea, Israel and India will present their respective cultural traditions.
Workshop
Healing Through Present & Past Lives
@ Radisson Blu Suites, B Block, Sushant Lok, Phase 1
Date: August 15 & 16
Time: 9:00 am onwards
A two-day Workshop by Dr. Adrian Finkelstein, on Inducing Rapid Deep Hypnosis, Special or Selective Amnesia Induction, Dual Hypnosis performed on two subjects sharing a present and past life, Biometric and Personality Quantification in Present-Past Lives Research and Therapy and Electromagnetic DNA as tools of reincarnation research and therapy.
My Business
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 10
Time: 9:00 am
For all the women running a business or interested in starting one, this Workshop by Mums At Work will help you connect, learn, network and have fun. The Event features a discussion on, 'From a Start-up to a successful business', conducted by expert speaker Alda Dhingra. This will be followed by a networking session with new entrepreneurs, and fun activities.
Contact Archana Sharma at 9958405024
Food
Tikka Festival
@ Grill & Wok, Shop No. 6, Nathupur Road, DLF City Phase 3
Date: Up to August 15
Time: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
This Festival is a treat for all tikka lovers. The food fiesta is sure to leave you satiated. Enjoy a variety of sumptuous tikkas – including tandoori chicken, creamy Afghani chicken and chicken malai tikka.
Theatre
Mera Bharat Pareshaan
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 13
Time: 7:30 pm
Hosted by Rajneesh Kapoor, this is a bitter-sweet, hilarious stand-up comedy, featuring Aditi Mittal and Varun Grover. Suitable for 16 years and above
Twice Upon A Time
@ Kingdom of Dreams, Auditorium Complex, Sector 29
Date: August 10
Time: 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Fairy tales with a twist, which will rekindle your interest in stories, and encourage you to imagine. The Play is presented by The Unreal Academy. Age Group: 5 to 15 years.
Art
Licence
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 16 to 18
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
A Group Art Show that gives the participants the freedom of creative expressions. The results of the artists' expressions are on display, featuring the works of Sita Rattan, Anjul Johri, Rajani Pothineni, Surbhi Rathi, Shan P. Singh, Ruchi Mansaa, Kirti Raj, Rashim Gupta and others. The Show is conceptualised and curated by Jitendra Padam Jain.
Art For Life
@ Aapsa Studio, K-3/15, Basement, DLF, Phase 2
Date: August 13
Time: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
A fundraiser for the Utttarakhand victims, presented by Dharmendra Rathore and AAPSA ART. The Show features the works of M. F. Husain, S. H. Raza, F.N.Souza, Dharmendra Rathore, Bose Krishnamachari, Pratul Dash, Aditti Marwah and others.
Blend With Gond
@ Beanstalk, Galaxy Hotel Shopping & Spa, NH 8, Sector 15
Date: Up to August 12
Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
An Exhibition of contemporary Gond paintings by Bhajju Shyam, Ramsingh Urveti, Narmada Prasad Tekam, Japani Shyam, Gariba Tekam & Rajendra Kumar Shyam.
Nightlife
Ladies Night
@ Howzatt, Galaxy Hotel,
NH 8, Sector 15, Part II
Date: Up to August 27
(Tuesdays)
It's time you girls took a break! Get your pals and head for an evening of unlimited fun. DJ Ana spins out some of the best commercial and funky music to make sure you don't leave the dance floor in a hurry. When you take a breather, indulge in mouth-watering delicacies and refreshing beverages.
Desi Friday
@ Buzz, South Point Mall, Golf Course Road, Sector 53
Date: Up to September 27 (Fridays)
Time: 9:00 pm onwards
Go desi with your gang and groove to the eclectic performances of DJs Prashant and Rahul. Enjoy the party mixes belted out by the duo and make all your desi moves to the beats.
Giggling Girls Night
@ Turquoise Cottage,
JMD Regent Square Mall,
MG Road
Date: Up to October 28 (Mondays)
Time: 8:00 pm
It's the perfect way to enjoy a girls' night out. Get dressed to kill and get ready to party! DJ Vinod spins some amazing beats for you to dance the night away. And if you've got the giggles, it's a bonus!
John Mpamei Live
@ Attitude Alive, Building No. C 002, Super Mart 1, DLF City Phase 4
Date: Up to September 28 (Wed. Thurs, Fri Sat)
Time: 8:00 pm onwards
Recording artist, singer, songwriter and musician John Mpamei performs live. Enjoy a relaxed evening as John sings and plays scintillating love songs and original compositions from his albums.
Performing Arts
A Tribute to Jagjit Singh
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 14
Time: 7:30 pm
The Show is a musical tribute to the King of ghazals. The first performance is a classical solo sarangi recital by Ahsan Ali from Kirana Gharana, with Rasheed Niyazi on Tabla. This will be followed by a ghazal performance by Moinuddin Khan, with Shawab Ali on Tabla,Tahir Hussain on Harmonium and Ghulam Ali on Sarangi.
Caferati
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 10
Time: 6:30 pm
Another instalment of the Open Mike Series, moderated by Nicky Chandam. Perform your own work, in any of the languages of the National Capital Region. Poetry, fiction, diatribes, songs – all are good. You get two minutes, and the microphone.
Music & Dance
Chaand Raat Jashn
@ Zorba The Buddha, MG Road
Date: August 9
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Celebrate 'Chaand Raat' this Eid amidst Sufi stories, soul-soothing music and dance. Listen to the folk-tales narrated through dance and music by Damini, in a candle-lit ambience. End the 'Chaand Raat Jashn' with lavish servings of a variety of authentic delectables, including the traditional sweet -'Shahenshah-e-Saiwayyan'.
Face to Face
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: August 16
Time: 7:30 pm
A dance theatre dialogue between Sita and Draupadi. The Show blends the Bharatnatyam dance form with English dialogues, drawing inspiration from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The Show, choreographed by Jyotsna Shourie, follows the lives of Sita and Draupadi from their births till their deaths – through dance, dialogue and music.
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