For the fashionista
October 20 | Royapettah
Amethyst presents designer Payal Khandwala’s Autumn Winter collection. Her range of designs include saris made with handwoven silk, linen silk and silk brocade, little saris, blouse and brass jewellery. At Amethyst. From 10 am. Entry free. Details: 45991600
Laugh off
October 21 | Adyar
Chennai Comedy and Backyard presents the seventh sitting of Laugh Off. The event will be hosted by Chennai-based comedian Aaquib Jaleel and will feature other local stand-up comics — Gurumoorthy, Praveshika, Sriram and Chinmoy. From 7.30 pm. Entry: Rs 250 per head. Details: 7358458117
Bjorn and The Bronx
October 22 | Velachery
Chennai-based Indie artist Bjorn Surrao will perform at Phoenix Market City this weekend. The multi-talented musician has worked with artistes such as Anirudh Ravichander, and will be performing singles from his EP Stories from a Bottle with his band The Bronx. At The Courtyard. From 7 pm. Entry Free. Details: 66513007
Dim sum platters
October 23 | ECR
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram presents the Dim Sum Brunch. The menu has an extensive array of Dim Sums such as the prawn har gau, chicken shaomai, assorted mushroom dumplings and crispy prawn cheung fan. At Tao of Peng. From 12 pm. Cost: Rs 1,799 (++) per head. Details: 71720101
Musical treat
October 24 | Guindy
Park Hyatt Chennai presents a live music performance by popular singer Thelma Hynes. The singer will be performing popular pop numbers from the ’80s and ’90s. At The Flying Elephant. From 7 pm. Entry free. Details: 71771655
Market madness
October 25 | Thiruvanmiyur
The Great Indian Flea, presented by Gravity Eventful Affairs and Buzzonify, will feature a wide selection of handcrafted products including jewellery, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories and home decor. The market will also provide select entertainment through the day. At Kalakshetra Foundation. From 10 am. Entry free. Details: 42204002
Dinner and a show
October 26 | Alwarpet
FICCI FLO’s Chennai Chapter hosts a dinner preceded by a stage show of Elephant in the Room, a whimsical solo theatre performance directed by Yuki Ellias about a young boy who finds himself lost in the forest with the head of an elephant. At Crowne Plaza. From 7.30 pm. Entry: Rs 2,000 per head.
Details: 76699989
Passion for pop
October 20 | Velachery
Phoenix MarketCity hosts the Antony & Cletus duo, with Antony Kevin Fernando on vocals and Amara Cletus on guitar. This energetic musical pair has performed with bands such as Vertigo, Reset, and Chicken Fish. At The Courtyard. From 7 pm. Entry free. Details: 66513007
Beauty guru
October 21 | Adyar
Vishnupriya, a professional make-up artist with Vish-ualize Artistry, is leading a beginner’s makeup workshop on how to properly care for skin, choose a foundation, as well as apply highlights and contours. Lunch for students will be provided. At Backyard Cafe. From 10 am. Entry: Rs 250 per head.
Details: 40248499
In your hands
October 21 | ECR
DakshinaChitra presents a ceramic workshop on handmade utility ware. The one-day workshop will be conducted by Chennai-based ceramist Potrarasan. At DakshinaChitra. From 10.30 am. Registrations: Rs 4,000 per head. Details: 27472603
High five
October 21 | Velachery
Phoenix MarketCity will host Chennai-based Rhythm and Blues band Flat5. The five-piece band has Monson on vocals, Kevin Jason on lead guitar, Lalmuankima on bass, Paul Samuel on keyboards and Judah Samuel on drums. At The Courtyard. From 7 pm. Entry free. Details: 66513007
Seaside treat
October 22 | Adyar
Give a treat to your taste buds at Aristos Bistro’s Free Sea Food Trail. One can pick anything from the menu for food tasting for free. Choose from dishes like Crispy Wasabi with prawns, Tuna pasta, Sri Lankan fish and prawns curry, prawn tacos and more. At Aristos Bistro. From 11 am. Entry free. Details: 43582271
Ancient art
October 20 | Kodambakkam
Traditional Kerala mural painting uses natural pigments and vegetable colours to create intricate masterpieces, and the Maven Art Academy, which specialises in mural painting, will provide a workshop to teach students this ancient art. At Maven The Art Academy. From 11 am. Details: 94990718
Puppy love
October 21 | Royapettah
Blue Cross of India in association with Drools and Express Avenue presents the Adopt-A-Thon. Come and adopt a pup or a kitten. People are requested not to carry their puppies to give away for adoption here. Do carry Photo ID proof. At Express Avenue. From 4 pm. Entry free. Details: 22300655
Euro pop party
October 23 | Egmore
Combining punchlines, poetry and positivity, German rock and swiss reggae group Raggabund uses their energetic sound to bring attention to pertinent social issues and is teaming up with the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan to bring their genre-hopping energy to Chennai. At Museum Theatre.
From 4.30 pm. Details: 28193238
