Things to do in Chennai this week (May 17, 2024 - May 23, 2024)

Chennai is all set to get its first anime festival this weekend. This apart, we have drawn up a list of fun activities that are in store for namma Chennaiites!

May 18 | Teynampet

Prepare your palate for an unforgettable gastronomic journey at Focaccia as chefs Gokul and Namrata unveil their latest masterpiece — a nine-course feast that showcases handcrafted artisanal and pastoral cheeses sourced from across the country. `2,500 per person. 7 pm to 11 pm. At Hyatt Regency.

May 19 | Taramani

Chennai is all set to get the first arcade-themed festival with all things Asian, anime and gaming with The Versus Festival. The event will have a cosplay contest, fighting game tournaments, artist stalls, workshops, live art and free arcade zone, to name a few. There will be a special session by popular city band Skrat’s Sriram TT. `763. At 10 am. At IIT Madras Research Park.

May 17 | INOX

When Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a street cat named Vic, he and his friend Odie are forced to join Vic on a risky adventure. This means bidding adieu to his pampered life. Strap on for the ride. The film, directed by Mark Dindal, has voices by Chris Pratt, Samuel L Jackson and Hannah Waddingham. In theatres.

May 19 | Mylapore

Singer Yugendran is all set to pay tribute to his father, singer and actor Malaysia Vasudevan, with a live performance along with UK Murali. The event, Malaysia Vasudevan hits by Yugendran Vasudevan, is organised by Abbas Cultural and Udhayaraagam. Don’t miss this energetic performance. `300 onwards. 6.30 pm. At Mylapore Fine Arts Club.

May 18 | Kodambakkam

Standup comedian Faiyaaz Hussain is gearing up for his first solo comedy show this weekend. The show will be loaded with socio-political issues, one of the favourite subjects of he comedian. If you are in for some political humour, then this show is for you. `349. 7 pm. At IDAM.

May 18 | CIT Colony

This three-hour workshop will guide aspiring actors on how to approach and deliver monologues, based on the realism approach to acting. Theatre artiste Craig Lobo will be using short monologues to help budding actors work on their skills and become better actors in theatre. `1,500. 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm. At Studio Loco Date.

May 19 | Adyar

This fun two-hour workshop, held by Nivedita, will help beginners draw realistic pet portraits. Materials will be provided at the venue. The workshop is open for all those over the age of 12. `1,599. 2 pm to 4 pm. At Backyard.