Haute shots
December 1 | Race Course
The Fashionista exhibition promises a mix of lifestyle, fashion and home decor labels during its 16th outing in the city. The exhibition will be featuring 65 designers from across the country. Expect to find a range of Indo-Western wear, ethnic apparel, accessories and cocktail and party jewellery. At Vivanta by Taj-Surya. On December 1, 2 and 3. Details: 9209600200
Life in the fast lane
December 2 | Chettipalayam
DTS Racing Academy is hosting its training program at Kari Motor Speedway. The two-day event, which aims at providing racing enthusiasts and amateur racers the technical and practical know-how of karting, and driving a saloon and formula car will be led by three-time National Racing Champion Dilijith TS and National F4 Champion Chittesh Mandody. On December 2 and 3. Details: 9446660200
Walking tall
December 3 | Gopalapuram
Raising awareness towards the inclusion of people with disabilities, the Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy is conducting the first of its kind Walkathon in the city. The event will include two categories — a one km walk for special people and a five km walk open to the general public. Rs 500. Tickets can be purchased at Photocentre and Sherif Dance Company. At Nehru Stadium. 7 am to 9 pm.
Landscape design
December 3 | Race Course
Creative Spirits is conducting an intensive five-hour oil painting workshop for beginners. The class, which will be led by city-based artist Eyamuna Anbazhagan, will teach participants to create landscape painting alongside other painting basics like choosing the right brush, brush strokes and mixing colours with a limited palette. Rs 1,500 (inclusive of materials). At the Musings. From 9 am.Details: 7708236171
Sweeten the pot
December 4 | Race Course
Celebrating the earthy flavours of Kerala cuisine, Ente Keralam is conducting its first Mud Pot Festival. Prepared in the traditional Kerala manchatti (earthen pot) the festival menu will feature favourites like kalanji, vatta, mackerel and duck pollichatu and curries. Details: 6505545
The art of zen
December 5 | Uppilipalayam
Yoga with a pen presents a beginners course on Zentangle. The session will include learning to create over 15 patterns and tangles under the guidance of city-based life trainer and an art therapist Priya V. Open to all. Limited seating. Rs 2,200 (inclusive of all materials). At GV Residency. From 9.45 am. Details: 9500247625
Sing it pretty
December 6 | Online
Popular beverage brand, 7Up, has joined hands with music maestro, A.R Rahman, to launch 7Up Tamizh Naattin Kural — a state-wide voice hunt. Inviting entries from across the state, the contest promises participants a chance to be one of seven lucky voices to sing with AR Rahman on stage. The finale will take place in January 2018, commemorating 25 years of Rahman’s music. Details: 7up.in
Soup’s on
December 7 | Goldwyns
Learn to create a range of vegetarian soups and shorbas using traditional recipes from Morroco, Thailand, Mexico, China and India. The class conducted by Lathas KitchenStudio will include preparing a range of soups including manchow, minestrone, yoghurt, broccoli, and pumpkin soup among others. From 10 am. Details: 9865037137