At the movies
August 4 | SPI Cinemas
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Jab Harry Met Sejal is the story of a couple on a journey of self-discovery across Europe. The plot revolves around Harinder Singh (Shah Rukh Khan) and a Punjabi tourist guide who helps Sejal (Anushka Sharma), a Gujarati girl who loses her engagement ring. The film’s hit tunes like Radha and Hawayein have already garnered close to 40 million hits online. Details: 42244224
Sonic metal state
August 4 | Egmore
A live set by Portugal-based DJ Bernardo Fialho aka Mentalecho, known for his sonic metal productions. Mentalecho has played alongside some of the biggest names in the business, including Technical Hitch, Paralocks, Parandroid, Pastor John, Gotalien, Akés and Mimic Vat. From 8 pm. Entry: Rs 1,000 per head. Details: 8547043862
Mela-order guide
August 5 | Adyar
Craftshop presents the first season of Craft Fair, hosting a bunch of workshops including making patterned paper by Chennai-based Ranjitha Arul, stenciling techniques by Niharika Gupta, and how to make animated greeting cards by Tasneem Illyas. The store will also offer discounts of up to 80 per cent on different products. From 10 am. Entry free. Details: 9445120510
Literally, yours
August 6 | Adyar
IIT Madras is hosting the second season of their Under 25 Lit Fest. After the success of the first edition last year, the one-day festival for young adults who are into literature will feature storytelling segments, an open mic session, panel discussions and more. Entry: Rs 500 per head. From 9 am. Details: insider.in
Rakhi-bye baby
August 7 | Velachery
This Raksha Bandhan, gift your sister a special spa treatment at Anthapura Spa, Park Hyatt. The two-hour special package includes facial treatments with a spa massage along with nail care treatments. Rs 5,250 (++). Details: 71771234
UEFA sightings
August 8 | Guindy
For the first time in Chennai, catch the screening of the UEFA Super Cup, as Spanish Champions Real Madrid FC take on UEFA Euro Cup winners Manchester United FC at Philip II Arena, Skopje. The screening has separate seats for fans of both teams. Soak things up with beer, beverages and food from The MaMa Shop. At Turf 137. From 12 am. Entry by reservation. Details: 8939737137
Bites of the action
August 9 | Egmore
The Great Kabab factory at Radisson Blu presents the Lost Recipes of India, a food festival that will offer dishes that date back to ancient India — such as, Galouti Kabab, Kakori Kabab, Paneer Fidausi, Poorani Delhi Ki Chaat, Gosht Sevian Biryani and Gulab Ki Kheer, among others. Till Aug 20. Cost for two: Rs 4,000 (approx). Details: 22310101
Illusions of life
August 10 | Nungambakkam
“Drama of Turmoil — Mirage of Madness,” a group show of works by up-and-coming artists P R Satish, C Douglas, John Douglas, Gurunathan, Eleena Banik, Sundar Raju and Abul Kalam Azad. At Apparao Galleries. Entry free. From 11 am. Details: 9717006963
