Over drive
August 4 | Kari Motor Speedway
The second round of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship will kick off at the Kari Motor Speedway today and go on until August 6. Apart from the Indian contingent, the 2017 national Racing championship will see the addition of two international racers. Details: 9595958951
Midtown madness
August 5 | RS Puram
The 12th edition of the Midtown Shopping Festival presented by Ci Gusta will feature a range of stalls, including apparel, accessory and home decor labels from across the country. Also, look out for music and stage shows at the two-day event. Entry Free. On until August 6. At Purandaradasar Auditorium, DB Road. Details:9790834612
Vintage affair
August 6 | Ooty
The Nilgiri Vintage and Classic Car Association is set to kick off the 12th edition of its annual Vintage Car rally from the Tamilagham palace followed by a showcase at the YWCA grounds. Expect to find a range of vintage cars like the Italian Topolino, American Chevrolet Skyline and others on display. Entry free. Details: 9745606757
Trip to the moon
August 7 | Chinavedampatti
Mango education is organising a science hangout session to allow kids to witness the partial lunar eclipse. The two-hour workshop will be conducted by science educator, Obuli Chandran, who will explain the types of celestial events, which will be followed by viewing session that will begin at 11.30 pm. Entry free. From 9.30 pm. At Sreevatsa Global Village. Details: 9894167141
Meet the parents
August 8 | Ganapathy
Jana’s Learning studio is conducting an infant and parents workshop. The three-hour session will include talks on cultivating social competence, nurturing positivity and other coaching methods. For parents with children between the ages two to six. Rs 400. Details: 9842206601
Blue prints
August 9 | Avinashi Road
Art Houz and Poloidal are conducting a national photography contest, Pixel Perfect, on the theme of water. Participants are allowed to submit a maximum of three images not exceeding a file size of 5 MB each. Contest closes on August 18. Rs 1,500. Details: 4335777
Take the high road
August 10 | Manali
Manali-Leh Ladakh Bike Tour 2017 is a 11-day road trip that will kick off from Delhi. The tour will include a drive through the Baralacha Pass, Rohtang Pass and Tanglang La, a visit to Shey, Thiksey and other Leh monasteries and a day at the Pangong Lake. Rs 38,000 onwards. Details: in.bookmyshow.com