Whether you commit to the two-day celebration of music at Echoes of Earth or head out with your friends to check out some cool food or just spend a quiet evening watching a play based on Rabindranath Tagore’s story, this weekend has something for everyone in Bengaluru.
Here are five events that you might want to check out:
1. Echoes of Earth
Echoes of Earth is India’s greenest music festival that converges over 40+ local and international musicians to celebrate the planet. Nestled among lush greenery spread over 150 acres, the festival introduces distinct music and art through its 4 uniquely designed stages. The festival remains true to its vision of celebrating the Earth through meaningful design, art and music. The pioneering spirit of the festival rests on the element of ‘reduce, reuse & recycle ’- using old, discarded and up-cycled media in new and creative ways.
Where: Embassy International Riding School, Tarunhunse Village, next to Stone Hill International School
When: 3pm onwards, December 3-4
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2. Papusa by Nrityakosh
Nrityakosh, an oriental and fusion belly dance school, presents ‘Papusza’, a dance production on the life of the greatest Polish Romani poet Papusza. Conceptualised by Debapriya Das, founder and artistic director of Nrityakosh, the production will revolve around the poet’s life, which is both fascinating and tragic. She was a path-breaker, a female poet in a culture that deemed literacy ‘unsuitable’ for women. While her art made her the first Roma woman to be included in the Polish Literary Union, it also led to her being exiled by her own people. The production is the story of her relentless spirit and her quest for freedom to express herself through her art.
Where: Bangalore International Centre, Domlur
When: 7pm, December 4
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3. SteppinOut Night Market
It’s that time of the year when the trees come out, gifts are bought and all sorts of goodies are baked. Step out for the SteppingOut Night Market’s Christmas Fiesta and shop to your heart’s content while you indulge in some of the most delicious treats. But that's not all. The all day event will also have live gigs to keep you entertained.
Where: Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayamahal Road
When: 12pm onwards, December 3
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4. New menu at Gawky Goose
Curated by chef Sajosh Peetayil, Gawky Goose’s new menu features all sorts of yummies - from bao, sushi an dim sums to pizzas and even Indian food. So while you dig in to burrata salad, you could choose between a kebab or a Nasi Goreng. Plus there are enough cocktails to begin with and desserts to end your meal.
When: 12pm-1am, ongoing
Where: Gawky Goose, Wind Tunnel Road
Call: 09901787273
5. Kabuliwala Calling
Bangalore Little Theatre is presenting one of Rabindranath Tagore’s most popular stories, ‘Kabuliwala’, this weekend. This original adaptation, titled ‘Kabuliwala Calling’, has been written for stage by Vijay Padaki and directed by Padaki and Murtuza Khetty. The story of ‘Kabuliwala’ was written by Rabindranath Tagore towards the end of the nineteenth century, and published in 1892. It was a short story that went on to become one of Tagore's most translated work. The story is presented by the kabuliwalas of Kolkata themselves and historical details of the Afghan community are added to provide the context.
Where: Alliance Francaise, Vasanthnagar
When: 7pm, December 4
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