Events in Chennai - August 11 - August 17

Digital concert hall
August 11 | Mylapore
Berlin is not that far anymore. Goethe-Institut in association with Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra organises the Restless Hearts - Works of Mozart, Adams and Tchaikovsky. Conducted by the Russian-Austrian conductor, Kirill Petrenko, the evening will be held in the auditorium in a digital format with live-streaming for the connoisseurs of the Western classical music of Chennai. Entry free. From 7 pm. 
Details: 28331314

Designers realm
August 12 | Royapettah
With thirty designers from across the state showcasing their products — the 16th edition of Pehnava promises an eclectic range for the wedding season. Curated by Shuba Jagan, one can expect saris, lehengas, gowns, kurtis, jewellery, skin care range and much more. At The Folly, Amethyst. Entry free. From 11 am. Details: 45991633

Talking tales
August 13 | RA Puram
Wandering Artist presents the fifth edition of Kadhai Neram. In this session, Badri Seshadri, co-founder of New Horizon Media, will narrate two short stories written by Bogan Sankar and Anand Raghav. The event is a Tamil storytelling series, curated by playwright-director and journalist, Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan. Entry free. From 6 pm. Details: 9840111425

Band Camp
August 14 | Seekinankuppam
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music is conducting a five day camp on Music Production and Performance for aspiring musicians at its campus. International and Indian artistes like Karina Colis (Drums), Gabriel Geszti (piano), Umayalpuram Mali (Carnatic percussion) and Sreyas Narayanun (vocals), Denis Stern (guitar), will head the camp. Till August 18. Details: sam.org.in

Traditional treats
August 15 | Mylapore
This Independence Day, Seagull at Vivanta by Taj-Fisherman’s Cove presents a set menu of Indian dishes from across the states including Gosht Nargishi Kofta, Dum Ka Murgh Biryani, Kung Pao Chicken and Tri Colour Chill. Cost for two: Rs 1,750 (++).  Details: 67413333

One shop destination
August 16 | Mylapore
Bringing down designers from across the country under one roof, Sheetal Jain presents Prêt / Couture and Lifestyle Show. The event will feature designers like Pakeezah (Delhi), Neeta Saraf (Jaipur), Abhilasha Poddat (Banaras), Priyashree (Bangalore) and Rekha (Hyderabad). At Hyatt Regency Chennai. Entry free. Till August 17. From 10 am. Details: 61001234

Korean addiction
August 17 | Alwarpet
Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) presents the Korean Film Festival. The five-day long festival will feature films like Poetry, The Host, Woochi, HaHaHa, The Housemaid and My Dear Desperado. At Russian Centre of Science and Culture Entry free. Till August 19. From 7.15 pm. Details: 24990050