Bird’s eye
January 26 | TTK Road
Chennai-based Lakshmi Ramaswamy’s Sri Mudhraalaya, Academy for Bharatanatyam presents their 21st thematic dance production titled Suka-Marga, themed on a parrot. The performance has been set in the pattern of a complete margam or repertoire of the traditional bharatanatyam dance style. At Narada Gana Sabha. Entry free. 10 am. Details: 98841-04924
Wining over cheese
Jan 27| MRC Nagar
From Swiss cheese with Oregon to Bruschetta with Masi Masianco, think of everything in cheese and it is available at The Lobby’s Lounge. While the cheese melts in your mouth, have a sip of wine along with it. The menu promises for interesting combinations. At The Leela Palace Chennai. Details: 3366-1234
Northeast love
January 28 | Egmore
Weavers and artists from North East India make their way to the city as they will be displaying their artwork made with bamboo and cane. Apart from this, the event will also offer other handloom products. At Purbashree Emporium. Until January 31. 10.30 am. Entry free. Details: 96293-74196
Of threads and weaves
January 29 | Royapettah
Titled as Threads, Ties and Transformations, Kolkata-based brand Weaver’s Studio presents an exhibition of handmade and handcrafted clothing. At Amethyst. Until January 31. 11 am. Entry free. Details: 93827-13370
More than words
January 30 | Thiruvanmiyur
Kalakshetra Foundation hosts the Bhava Bhavanam Nithya Noothanam, a Kathakali festival starting today. Artiste troupes from around the country like the International Centre for Kathakali, New Delhi, Gandhi Seva Sadanam Kathakali Foundation and the Kalakshetra Foundation will perform at the five-day festival. Look out for the Arjuna Vishadam performed by the Kerala Kalamandalam on the inaugural day of the fest. Until February 3. 6 pm. Details: 2452-0836
Different strokes
January 31 | Cenotaph Road
Sovan Kumar’s Journey’s to the Centre — a collection of paintings will be on display until February 27. The artist’s works are centred around the theme of globalisation as witnessed by him in the rapid changes within Odisha in the past few years, with the image of a truck being a staple in most of his works. At Sarala’s Art Centre. 6.30 pm. Details: 2433-8691
Laugh riot
February 1 | Taramani
Evam Stand-up Tamasha presents The Manoj and Mervyn Show featuring Chennai-based comedians Mervyn Rozario and Manoj Mento. The duo will be seen performing an hour-long special about life as an engineer, relationships and marriage. At Pitch — The Sports Lounge. 7.30 pm. Entry: Rs 500 per head. Details: 3301-1651
The big cheese
January 27 | Abhiramapuram
LocalXO and the cheese shop Käse is conducting a baking workshop focusing on demystifying the secret to creating the perfect cheesecake. Recipes to be taught at the session include a baked New York cheesecake, an unbaked chocolate one and a blueberry lemon cheesecake. Additional recipes will include making salted caramel, chocolate ganache and berry compote. Rs 2,000. From 10.30 am onwards. At Käse. Details: localxo.com
Pride lunch
January 26| Teynampet
Celebrate this Republic Day with a special lunch at Paprika Café, as they put together dishes from across the states of India in a grand buffet. Dishes such as Maa ki Daal, Sabji Diwani Handi, Tiranga Pulao along with live Jalebi and Malpua counters are among the highlights of the event. At Paprika Café. Price: Rs 1,016 per head. 12.30 pm. Details: 6676-4290
Mad about music
January 26 | Ooty
The third edition of the GoMAD festival promises a one of a kind camping meets live music festival at Fernhills Palace, Ooty. Look out for happy music creators When Chai Met Toast, UK-based reggae band Jeremiah Ferrari, guitar-genius Dhruv Visvanath and alternative hard rockers Switcheroo. Until January 27. At Fernhills Royale Palace. Details: gomadfestival.com
In another world
January 28| RA Puram
Bringing to life ghosts, gods and legends with a contemporary twist, Stranger Needs, an 80-minute play presented by Crea-Shakthi, will give you a dose of entertainment for the weekend.The play that will be performed in English, Hindi, and Tamil is for people of ages 10 and above. At Chettinad Harishree Vidyalayam. Entry: Rs 200 per head. 3.30 pm. Details: 99401-38749
Musical night
January 27| Adyar
Spend the weekend with a mix of jazz, Carnatic and folk music as Red Bindu Project in collaboration with Backyard is curating a musical evening, Unstage with Ragavan Manian. The venue will also host a French grammar and communication workshop the next day. From 7 pm. Entry: Rs 200 per head. Details: 90350-02951
Laugh out loud
January 27| Alwarpet
Popular comedians and YouTube stars Jagan, Suhas and Vikram Balaji come to the city to crack you up this weekend as Chennai Comedy presents Brew-Haha, a two-and-a half hour long stand-up show. At The English Tearoom. 7.30 pm. Entry: Rs 300 per head. Details: 98845-72957
Celebrate life
January 27| Adyar
The season 4 opener of the January edition of The Bliss Catchers will host actor Amitash Pradhan and writer Krishna Trilo k this week. The event will see how the two followed their dreams and were successful in their careers. At Odyssey. 7 pm. Entry free. Details: 2445-3191
On stage
January 27 | Adyar
Here is an opportunity for all the artistes in the city to showcase their talents. Calling all singers, instrumentalists, poets and stand-up comedians to take up the stage, Unwind Center presents their weekly concert Live 101. 7 pm. Entry: Rs 200 per head. Details: 4212-1631
Click away
January 27 | ECR
Covering various techniques in photography such as framing, lighting and composition, DakshnaChitra museum is organising a photography workshop for adults. The two-day workshop will be led by macro photographer Poochi Venkat. From 10.30 am. Rs 3,000 per head. Details: 98417-77779
The chill zone
January 28 | Guindy
Head to the Sunday Sundowner this weekend and spend the evening with a wide offering of cocktails and desserts along with some delectable choices of dishes. Relax by the Lily Pond as you unwind with some soothing music to go with the chef’s specials. 4.30 pm. Entry: Rs 2,000 per head. Details: 89398-71205
Art for all
January 30 | Nungambakkam
Featuring artists S H Raza, Sohan Qadri, Somnat Hore, Smriti Dixit, Manisha Parekh, N Ramachandran and Dhasan, Apparao Galleries presents an art exhibition, Why White! Why Winter! The exhibition, a stated aim to deconstruct the colour white, will have these artists exhibiting watercolour paintings, graphic prints, and paper works related to the theme. Until Jan 30. Entry free. Details: 98410-22477
Fun with grills
January 31| Guindy
Indulge in some smoky barbecued meat and vegetable dishes at the Wednesdays Barbeque at The Dining Room. The menu will have barbeque chicken, paneer Afghani and kebabs as specials. 7.30 pm. Entry: Rs 1,700 per head. Details: 89398-71205
Throwback Sunday
January 28 | RA Puram
Nostalgia being the theme, On That Note, the monthly show by Wandering Artist where artists get together to bring back songs from different eras, will feature singer Nitika Rajkumar and instrumentalist Troydon Netto. 7 pm. Entry: Rs 300 per head. Details: 98401-11425