Chopin extravaganza
August 18 | Nungambakkam
This Saturday, get serenaded by Germany-based Sheila Arnold on piano and Peru-based classical guitarist Alexander Sergei Ramírez as Goethe-Institut along with Musee Musical Chennai presents a Piano and Classical Guitar Duo Concert. The duo will perform Frederic Chopin’s Ballade 1, Franz Schubert’s Impromptus D899 and Isaac Albéniz’ Asturias. At Goethe-Institut Auditorium. From 7 pm. Entry free. Details: 28331314
Gift a book
August 19 | Adyar
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gift a Book Campaign, The WSquare presents Book Fair 2017. Look forward to book stores, story telling sessions and book launches at the venue. At 38, Kamaraj Avenue 2nd street, Venkata Rathinam Nagar. From 11 am. Entry free. Details: facebook.com/workplaceforher
Wheels power
August 20 | Santhome
As a part of the Madras Day celebrations, Chennai Cycling Yogis present the Heritage Ride. Participants will begin from Santhome Inn and proceed to Manimangalam before taking a U-turn to ride back to their starting point. The ride will explore the race course, national park, churches, temples, international headquarters and battle fields. Assembly point: At Santhome Inn. Registrations: Rs 150 per head. From 4.30 am. Details: 24997699
Click bait
August 21 | Velachery
Phoenix MarketCity presents an exhibition of photographs from the Madras Fest- Photo Contest. The best pictures from the contest themed Chennai, will be displayed during the three-day long exhibition. At Phoenix MarketCity. From 11 am. Entry free. Details: 66513007
Mediterranean touch
August 22 | Adyar
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the tricks of Mediterranean dishes with renowned and award winning Chef Shubhaa Vilaasinie. The Le Cordon Bleu trained chef will be preparing dishes like Pesto olive tapenade, Lavash bread, Chickpea stew and Puff pastry pinwheels, to name a few. At Foodology. Entry: Rs 2,200 per head. Details: 8056007361
Preserving heritage
August 23 | Chengalpattu
DakshinaChitra presents classes on the Conservation of Textiles by Petra Czerwinske, a senior conservator at Cologne Museum in Germany. She will be teaching the basics of textile preservation which includes saris, embroidery and hand-painted fabric. The classes will have theory sessions as well as hands-on experience, sessions on proper storage and preservation of materials. Registrations: Rs 6,000 per head. From 9.30 am. Till September 2. Details: 9841436149
More Madras
August 24 | Velachery
Beyond Madras Food Festival at the Dining Room, Park Hyatt Chennai focuses on food from the bygone years. Enjoy dinner with dishes like Uppu kari, Kozha urundai kozhambu, Saamai biryani and Kothamalli Kozhi, among others. At The Dining Room. Cost for two: Rs 1,700 (++). Details: 71771234
