Staying in style
Aug 4 | Royapettah
Amethyst is featuring Colourtonic, Anavila’s latest linen monsoon collection, in a range of easy-breezy and colourful silhouettes designed specifically for the monsoon. Till Aug 13. Price from Rs 9000. At Amethyst. From 11 am. Details: 45991630
Stories & beyond
Aug 6 | Chetpet
The World Storytelling Institute is organising a creative writing and performance workshop for teenagers. The 90-minute session will deal with story composition, storytelling, acting as well as effective study skills. Entry: Rs 500 per head. From 3 pm. Details: 9840394282
Thread lightly
August 10 | Santhome
DakshinaChitra presents Vastra Utsav, an exhibition featuring designers, weavers and craftsmen from across the country. Lasting two days, the show will feature handcrafted brands such as Aarika, Ambi, Amrita, Bidisha’s, Desi Soul, Dezires among others. Entry free. From 10 am. At Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Centre. Details: 9841436149
Laugh a minute
Aug 5 | RA Puram
Presenting an evening of fun and laughter, Wandering Artist invites you to the 4th edition of the Stand-Up Comedy event, Stairway to Laughter. Featuring Jagan Krishnan and Mervyn Rozz, the special Tamil edition will also feature a special performer. Entry at Rs 200. From 7 pm. Details: 9840111425
Carving tributes
August 4 | Thousand Lights
As a part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cholamandal Artists’ Village and as a tribute to sculptor S Nandagopal, Dimple’s Art Gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures by artists of the community. Entry free. From 11 am. At Dimple’s Art Gallery. Details: 9962824847
Making weaves
August 7 | Egmore
Celebrating Handlooms, a panel discussion on Traditional Handloom Sarees Revival is being organised by the Crafts Council of India as a part of their National Handloom Day celebrations. Lasting for an hour, the event will have sessions led by popular revivalists Rohit Phalgaonkar and Hemalatha Jain. 4.30 pm. At Kamala Crafts Shop. Details: 914428191457
With a flourish
Aug 5 | RA Puram
Learn the basics of old English calligraphy at this workshop organised by Christina’s Art Studio. The three-day event deals with basic strokes, poster making, font and border designs. From 9 am. Registrations: Rs 3,700. Details: 8754407908
