Things to do - August 11 - August 17

Laughter surgeon
August 13 | Mylapore
Watch Mumbai-based ENT surgeon and stand-up comic Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi in his latest solo titled 
F for Failure. A newbie in the industry, he will speak about mistakes, errors and failures that we face in day-to-day life. At Bay 146. From 7.30 pm. Entry: Rs 600. Details: in.bookmyshow.com

Colour play
August 15 | Vadapalani
The second edition of Forum Vijaya Mall's Draw a Dream painting and drawing competition will be held for kids of ages 14 and above this Independence Day. Freedom being the theme, the works will be displayed at the mall. From 4 pm. Entry free. Details: 49049000

EDM Time
August 12 | Manapakkam
Road to Ultra Countdown comes to Chennai this time. Making you groove to his tunes will be Paris-based resident DJ Mykris. Known for his bass-filled remixes, expect tracks like Show Must Go On, Out of Time, Hit Hard Like A Cannonball and Right Here! Come on! At Feathers — A Radha Hotel. Entry: Rs 1,475. From 6 pm. Details: 66776969

Star factor
August 14 | Adyar
Chennai-based artist Sherly Hephzhibah J presents her first ever art exhibition, Arts By Stars. The exhibition will showcase the images she created by putting together tiny little star confetti. At Cafe Dream. Entry free. From 9.30 am. Details: 43516320

I-Day treat
August 15 | OMR
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR presents the Independence Day buffet. Savour special tri-coloured preparations such as tri-coloured kebab, podi idli, chaat, rice and more. Those who love desserts can sample tri-coloured Indian desserts, cake and pannacotta. Wear the tri-colours and avail a 15 per cent discount. At Café G. From 12.30 pm. Cost for two: Rs 3,000. Details: 66046604

Crafty affair
August 11 | New Avadi Road
Christina’s Art Studio presents the Fun With Clay workshop, led by Chennai-based artist Christina Rajan. Participants can learn to make food miniatures like ice creams and faloodas. Apart from this, they will also be trained to decorate a box or photo frame using air-dried clay. Materials will be provided at the venue. Till August 16. Registrations: Rs 2,000 per head. Details: 8754407908

Express yourself 
August 17 | Royapettah
East West Center for Counselling and Training presents Expressive Arts Therapy, a three-day programme by Chennai-based Magdalene Jeyarathnam, founder-director, East West Center, for school social workers, counsellors, mentors, teachers, NGO workers, psychotherapists and creative art therapists. Registrations: Rs 6,000 per head. From 10 am. Details: 9884700135