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What to do in Pune this weekend
From music, to food to art. Here’s what Pune has in store for you this weekend.
What: Aabracadabra brings its second play to the city with Tpot productions’ ‘The Exchange Student’. Director Trishla Patel says, “The play is special purely for the simplicity in its message of trying to see beyond colour and borders. We see a child help another child without wanting anything in return. As a background we also have a Panchatantra tale about friendship and a Vikram and Betaal story to expose this new generation to the joy of some old timeless tales. We also lightly touch upon the subject of child labour, which is prevalent in our society.”
She adds that young and old alike will enjoy the antics of the actors with ‘live’ music and singing. This is a Gripps form of theatre where adults play children. She says, “Some topics are easier for us to portray to children in this particular format at times. I am sure they will all relate to it at some level.”
It is a story about a young Italian child visiting Mumbai as part of an exchange programme. The child stays with a host family for a week and attends the school. Things get lost in translation, as he becomes part of the experience while attending school and making new friends. Getting lost in the city is a completely different ball game for a foreign child.
The story in a sensitive manner presents many eye openers, which go unnoticed in our daily lives. The play has a nine-member cast Shashank Vishnu Dutt,Priyanka Kaul, Anuj Rampal and Vedika Sai.
Where: Nehru Memorial Hall, Camp
When: December 22, 7.45pm-9.30pm
Entry: Rs.500 onward
MUSIC
1. What: Enjoy a musical evening 'Gloria Deo' with Joseph Brothers & Crew and Yeshua Band this weekend. From hip-hop to instrumental, these bands have performed some of the most versatile acts around the world. This concert will also see power-packed performances by Gladson Peter, also known as the one-man band who plays 13 instruments at one time.
Where: Liberty Square, Phoenix Marketcity
When: December 16, 6pm onwards
Entry: Free
THEATRE
1. What: Catch The Wizard of Oz: A Play By Children directed by Pooja Agarwal of Storyland Theatrics.
Where: Classic Rock Coffee Co, Kalyaninagar
When: December 17, 6.30 pm
Entry: Rs.394, 590
2. What: Watch Abhijeet Khandkekar in Pati Gele Ga Kathewadi, a Marathi comedy play that revolves around the husband-wife relationship.
Where: Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Kothrud
When: December 16, 9.30pm
FOOD
1. What: Enjoy a winter barbecue with exotic grills, smoky barbecues, chilled brew and cocktails
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi-Ignite – Bar & Grill
When: December 17, 1pm
Entry: Rs.1200++
2. What: Sip on over 15+ handcrafted ciders such as Apple Cider, Chai Cider, Karvanda Cider, Mango Cider, Peach Ginger Melomel, Strawberry Cider at Te Great Indian Cider Festival.
Where: 1st Brew House, Doolally, The Corinthians Resort and Club
When: December 17, 11 am onwards
COMEDY
1. What: Catch Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijaykar live as they team up to stage an interesting show.
Where: Liberty Square, Phoenix Marketcity
When: December 17, 7pm onward
Entry: Rs.500 onward
ART
1. What: Theysee is back with Conversations version 2.0. A day dedicated to art, music and workshops.
Where: TheySee Art Gallery, Camp
When: December 16 10am to December 17 10pm
2. What: Visits Coiled an exhibition of ceramic pottery by Priyanka Joshi that explores the technique of coiling, an ancient method of hand rolling and layering clay to create shapes.
Where: Gyaan Adab, Kalyaninagar
When: Ongoing till December 21, 10.30 am - 6.30 pm
