What's happening in Bengaluru this weekend? Details for your planner

Block your calendars for some exciting events in Bengaluru this weekend. From festive celebrations to arts and crafts exhibitions, the city has a lot happening.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2022, 11:49:37 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Swati Bhasin

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With the festive season having kicked in, Bengaluru has a lot to offer this weekend - from devotional celebrations to art exhibitions. Want to pick up new skills, listen to acoustic music or brush up your knowledge on cars and bikes? Here are the top events that you can attend this weekend in Bengaluru:

Whether you want to learn photography or browse some artworks, you can do it all this weekend in Bengaluru. (Representational Image)

Janmashtami celebrations at ISKCON: Lose yourself in devotion, enjoy the Dahi Handi event, soulful music and dance at Koramangala's ISKCON centre on Friday for Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. Children can also participate in a fancy dress programme.
Farväl Bengaluru: This is a farewell to Bengaluru by vocalist and music director Marie Hagen who had made this city a musical home. This is Marie's last performance before returning to Europe at the end of August.
The Bangalore Arts and Crafts Mela: Organised by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, this festival begins Friday to last until August 28. Patrons can expect this to be their one-stop shopping destination. Artisans from across the country are set to display a rare experience of contemporary arts and crafts, clothing, jewellery, home decor, handicrafts and much more in over a 100 popup stalls.
Auto and Automotive Expo 2022: An expo to feed your inner gearhead and gadgeteer, this premier show of automobiles, spare parts, auto machines and various other equipment will run throughout the weekend, starting from Friday at 10:00 am to Sunday at 7:00 pm. The show is being held by the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation in Bengaluru's Whitefield.
Photography Workshop: if you are looking to pick up a new skill, grab your chance this Sunday and visit URU Brewpark. At the workshop, you will learn how to use lighting, taking portraits, candids and much more, for ₹599 a head.

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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