Curtain Raiser: Here's all you can do on July 27 & 28

Curtain Raiser is a weekly column by YS Life to nudge our readers in the right direction to make the most of their weekends. We bring you a curated list of the best of music, comedy, fashion, and food events across Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

Mumbai 

The Jamie Lever Show 

When: July 27 | 7 15 PM

Where: Aspee Auditorium, Malad West 

Cost: Rs 300 onwards 

We have grown up watching and laughing at her father’s sense of humour on the silver screen, but this time, Jamie Lever takes the stage for her first-ever one-woman comedy show in Mumbai. 

After having performed with the Johny Lever Live team, Jamie promises hilarious stand-up, unique observations and killer impersonations, in Mumbai this weekend. 

For more information, check Bookmyshow.

Aurvi…Of the Earth by Abhayalakshmi 

When: July 28 | 7 30 PM  

Where: The Cube, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

Cost: Rs 250 

With roots in Odissi and Bharatanatyam, artist Abhayalakshmi weaves narratives that celebrate the Earth as an inspiration. In her recent production titled Aurvi…of the Earth, Abhayalakshmi explores the connection between dance and nature. 

With a Master’s degree in performing arts and accolades from organisations including Doordarshan and ICCR, the seasoned artist’s skills have earned acclaim from critics and audiences alike. 

For more information, check Bookmyshow. 

Bengaluru 

Book launch by Sanam Sutirath Wazir 

When: July 27 | 5 30 PM 

Where: Atta Galatta, Indiranagar 

Cost: NA 

More than three decades after Operation Blue Star of June 1984, and the anti-Sikh violence later that year, Sanam Sutirath Wazir is given the task of researching the violence. His research took him across North India to men and women—those who were stranded inside the Golden Temple, who stood by their militant men, and those who were, at one time in their lives, militants themselves—who lived to tell their stories.

Based on interviews and extensive historical research, The Kaurs of 1984: The Untold, Unheard Stories of Sikh Women, Wazir weaves together scattered stories of grief, betrayal, and loss that finally bring Sikh women out of the shadows of contemporary Indian history. 

This Saturday, Wazir comes to Atta Galatta to discuss not just his book, but also the journey behind it. 

For more information, call at 9632510126

Conscious Souk Edition 22 

When: July 27 and July 28 | 12 PM to 8 30 PM 

Where: Love OORU

Cost: Free 

Curated sustainable market Conscious Souk Utsav Edit is visiting Bengaluru over the weekend. Expect to indulge in fashion, handcrafted home decor, accessories, wellness products, food, and engaging workshops, while enjoying some live music. 

For more information, check Paytm Insider. 

Delhi-NCR 

Pottery Workshop

When: July 27 and 28 | 4 PM

Where: Chalkboard

Cost: Rs 1,399 onwards

Unleash your inner artist with a hands-on pottery workshop where you can learn how to make unique creations using hand-sculpting techniques, or get your hands dirty at the potter's wheel to create functional and decorative pieces. What's more, the workshop requires no prior experience and is guided by expert instructors.

For more information, click here.

Usha Uthup Live

When: July 27 | 8 PM

Where: Imperfecto Ruin Pub, Noida

Cost: Rs 999 onwards

Catch powerhouse entertainer and the legendary Usha Uthup performing a gamut of popular western, Bollywood, and Tagore songs to a live audience in Noida this Saturday.

For more information, click here.

Hyderabad

K-pop Fan Meet | IEHPL

When: July 27 | 12 PM

Where: Mindspace Social

Cost: Free entry; Rs 500 cover charge

Mindspace SOCIAL in Hyderabad is hosting a meet for K-pop fans where one can share their love for music and culture while munching on Korean delicacies. The event promises to bring together enthusiasts under one roof and give access to exclusive merchandise, games and quizzes; and attendees also stand a chance to win a lucky draw.

For more information, click here.

Resin Art Workshop

When: July 28 | 3 PM

Where: Terra Cafe and Bistro

Cost: Rs 999

This resin art workshop will provide participants with a platform to unleash their creative potential through a vibrant and versatile medium. The workshop, ideal for beginners and seasoned artists alike, will be guided by an experienced instructor. At the end of the workshop, one will be equipped with the fundamentals including safety tips, mixing techniques, colour blending and moulding, among others.

For more information, click here.

Chennai

Refuge

When: July 27 | 6 30 PM

Where: Musee Musicals, Rajalakshmi Auditorium

Cost: Rs 500

Contemporary pianist Aman Mahajan's Refuge is a reflective set of musical themes that explore the ideas of home and paying homage to inward journeys. Although crafted through a personal process, the music deals with human condition, and finds resonance with listeners across the globe.

For more details, click here.

Alexperience

When: July 27 | 4 PM

Where: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall

Cost: Rs 885 onwards

Alex is a former software engineer who quit his 15-year-long career to become a standup comedian. After more than eight years of being a full-time performing artist, he is a household name in the Tamil diaspora across the globe.

After the success of his first standup special, Alex in Wonderland, the comedian is back on the stage with his second live musical standup special--Alexperience. This time, Alex will take the audience on a thrilling musical-comical ride with his trademark Tamil and English narration.

For more information, click here.

Kolkata

O Saathi Re | Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj

When: July 27 | 7 PM

Where: Dhonno Dhanno Auditorium, Kolkata

Cost: Rs 699 onwards

O Saathi Re is a magical, musical evening by music artists Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj. The event is set to take the audience through soul-stirring melodies and evocative compositions that have defined their illustrious careers.

For more information, click here.

Nothing Makes Sense Ft Varun Grover

When: July 28 | 8 PM

Where: Kala Kunj Auditorium

Cost: Rs 999 onwards

Varun Grover brings his most irreverent and personal standup solo to your city for the first time. Satirical observational comedy interspersed with personal stories of growing up in the India of the 90s and 2000s, Nothing Makes Sense is a standup special you don't want to miss.

For more information, click here.