Events in Bengaluru this weekend: The Saree Run, makeup workshop and more

A makeup workshop, group trek, cooking competition, a business literature festival and more this weekend in Bengaluru for your planner.

Published on: Sep 16, 2022, 10:46:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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Another weekend, and more opportunities to explore every facet of your personality. From indoor activities to camping and trekking, the city offers varied options to cater to all tastes and ages.

A literature festival, cooking competition, trekking to a beautiful mountain peak and more this weekend for your calendar.

1. Junior Super Chef: At Ascendas Park Square Mall on Whitefield main road for budding young chefs. There are two categories, A and B. Children from ages seven to 10 can compete in category A, while children between 11 and 15 years old can compete under category B.

Show off your young ones' culinary skills at this event.

2. Trek to Beautiful Netravathi Peak: Organised by Intrepid Trekkers, interested can join a group of adventure enthusiasts on Friday at 9:00 pm for an easy trek to the Netravathi peak in Kudremukha region this weekend. The trek will last till Sunday 10:00 pm. The activity will cost around ₹3500 inclusive of everything except for Sunday dinner.

3. The Saree Run: A one-of-a-kind event exclusively for women, an initiative to embrace physical activity and break stereotypes about women and fitness. Women of all age-groups are welcome to be a part of this unique run on Sunday at 6 am at 18th Cross, Malleshwaram Grounds. All participants must wear a saree during the run.

4. Self Makeup Workshop: Glam up with this six-hour starter guide on understanding your own skin and what works best for it. Learn about basic skincare, skin types, foundation, contouring, eye makeup, products and tools. The event is organised at the Dialogues Cafe in JP Nagar from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday for ₹6500/- per head.

Learn how to do a smoky eye for a glammed up look this weekend.

5. Bangalore Business Literature Festival - The fest, that has been ongoing since September 13, will focus exclusively on start-up literature. It will be in hybrid mode at Bangalore International Centre, Domlur, between 11 am and 4 pm. All the sessions will be in the fireside chat mode. This is the eighth edition of the annual fest that celebrates business literature in all its forms, and for deeper and meaningful conservations. The fest will feature nearly 20 sessions on various topics highly relevant to your career and business.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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