Khayal of duty
March 3 | The Music Academy
As a part of Banyan Tree Event’s Splendor of Masters festival, classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan, of the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, renowned for his khayal renditions, will perform at The Music Academy today. 7 pm onwards. Tickets from Rs200 to Rs500 on in.bookmsyhow.com
Relative claws
March 3 | SPI Cinemas
Don’t miss Hugh Jackman’s last outing as Wolverine in Logan, directed by James Mangold. A worn out Logan is introduced as as a retired has-been, living the quiet life of a taxi driver. But destiny calls when he’s entrusted with the task of leading a mutant girl (Dafne Keen as X-23) to safety. This is also the final time we get to see Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier (inset). Details: 42244224
Confluence of ideas
March 3-4 | ITC Grand Chola
The New Indian Express brings to you another edition of the ThinkEdu Conclave, hosted in association with Sastra University. Starting with an inaugural address by Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, the event will touch upon a range of topics from the Make In India era to women’s empowerment in the field of education. March 3-4. 10 am onwards. At ITC Grand Chola. Rs1,000 per head (free for students with valid ID proofs). Details: eventxpress.com/register
Jazz for a laugh
March 4 | Hyatt Regency
Swing by at the Hyatt Regency tomorrow for a live gig by The Desi Piano Trio featuring pianist Anil Srinivasan, bassist Naveen Napier and percussionist Krishna Kishor. At Hyatt Regency. 8 pm onwards.
Details: 61001234
Three’s company
March 5 | Park Hyatt Chennai
Park Hyatt is hosting an all-round culinary experience called the Masters of Food and Wine. The three-day event starts with a workshop, followed by a food-and-wine pairing dinner. It will conclude with a special brunch on Sunday. March 3-5.
To beach one’s own
March 6 | Marriott Goa
If you haven’t had your fill of resortwear yet, head over to the Marriott Goa, where the fourth edition of the India Beach Fashion Week is in full swing. From ramp shows to stylish pop ups and music, this three-day extravaganza will see veterans from the industry including Varun Behl, James Ferreira and Manoviraj Khosla. At Goa Marriott. Till March 8. Rs4,850 onwards. Details: in.bookmyshow.com
Flowers of the flock
March 7 | Collage
The works of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, the painter and botanist rom Southern Netherlands, comes alive in Pero’s latest spring/summer collection, The Forbidden Garden. Designed by Aneeth Arora, the floral collection features materials like chanderi, khadi, jamdhani, handwoven linen, printed mulberry silks and more. At Collage. Details: 28291443
Gather around, Beliebers!
March 8 | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Tickets for Justin Beiber’s summer date with India are up for grabs. One of the world’s best-selling music artistes, the 23-year-old is on his third tour to promote his newest album, Purpose. Expect chart-toppers like Sorry, Where Are Ü Now and Baby, among others. At Mumbai on May 10. From Rs4,060 onwards. Details: in.bookmyshow.com
Art by the East Coast
Ongoing | DakshinaChitra
DakshinaChitra has a string of events lined up starting this week. From a ceramic workshop (for pottery and jewellery), and a kalamkari seminar, to a new exhibition of artworks by various Pondicherry-based artists, you have a lot to choose from. Details: 24462435