This weekend get up and head out to a flea market , listen to some good music and watch some amazing performances. Shilpa Bansal tells you what you can do over the next three days.
Old is gold
Get ready for an evening which will take you back into the golden era of Bollywood. A not-to-miss event for all you Rafi and Kishore Kumar fans, Power of A’s is hosting Sada Bahaar Sitare — a tribute to Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna. Look forward to hearing 30 non-stop hits sung by singers Hamid Khan and Mohammed Aslam, who has rendered his voice in Jodha Akbar and Rang De Basanti.
At Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, Malleswaram
On 6pm onwards, on June 23
Call 9884100071
Two much
This is going to be a double whammy for all you music lovers. Phoenix Marketcity is hosting back-to-back performances by Avril Q and Kem Brian today.
Bangalore’s own, Avril Q is among the few artistes who can lend her vocals to multiple musical genres. Listen as she presents rock, jazz, retro and disco tunes along with hits from Hollywood, Bollywood and her own originals. After this, The Roots of Rhythm, an African acoustic band featuring Kem Brian (acoustic guitar and vocals), Audrey (shaker and vocals), Brice (djembe and vocals) and Patrick (acoustic solo guitar) will take charge.
At The Courtyard, Phoenix Marketcity, Mahadevapura
On 6pm onwards, today
Child’s play
Sometimes you wish you could relive your childhood. And guess what? You can do just that this weekend. Candy Bazar, the big bazar for little people comes to our city. This is a first-of-its-kind bazaar which seeks to celebrate childhood in all its colours and moods. Get ready to take your kids on a journey where they can have it their way. From kidswear, toys, gifts to kids room décor and accessories, it’s all here. What’s more? While the adults can keep themselves busy scramming for and getting the best deals for all their kids’ needs under one roof , the children get to indulge in interesting activities like arts, crafts and games organised especially for them.
At The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road
On 10am onwards, on June 22
Call 9844100555
Let’s hear it
Want to treat yourself to some jazzy melodies? Drive down to Windmills as it is hosting a performance by Sharik Hasan Quartet: The Cutting edge of contemporary jazz. Sharik Hasan is one of the leading pianists and composers of his generation to emerge from India and has spent several years studying jazz and classical music in France and the USA. And now, he is all set to awe all you music lovers with his performance over the weekend. He will be accompanied by Adam Larson (saxophone), Raviv Markowitz (double bass) and Philippe Lemm (drums)
At Windmills Craftworks, 331 Road, 5B EPIP Zone, Whitefield
On 8.30pm onwards, on June 22 and 23
Call 25692012
Market — on the move
This is a flea with a twist. In its second edition, Souk On The Move (SOTM), the exciting flea market is back. Bringing together a combination of exciting brands to shop for coupled with entertainment, you can catch all the action here – from live music, to dance, fashion shows, art workshops and more over the weekend.
Among the brands that have us excited are the kitsch store Arty souk, Handmade Pledge who are known for their comic strip and music related paintings, Brag handbags, Pink Jalebi accessories, Layertape who are known for portraits made out of masking tape, Chutur Putur knick knacks, Happy Knots hair accessories, Smitten shoes and Luvvly Jubbly toys made out of cloth. Say, where’s the wallet?
At Opus, Palace Road
On 12pm onwards, on June 22 and 23
Call 9632977008
Strictly musical
This weekend catch some amazing performances at BFlat. On Saturday, Emergence is all set to welcome Soundar Rajan as the new drummer of the band and this will be their first concert with the new ensemble. On Sunday, Jeff Richman Trio, a jazz-rock/ fusion band will take the centre stage. Listen up as Jeff Richman (guitars), Wayne Fernandez (bass) and Pranoy Praveen (drums) do what they are best at — presenting some refreshing and intriguing tunes.
At BFlat, 100ft Road, HAL,
Indiranagar
On 8.30pm onwards, on June 22 and 23
Call 42414000
One for the century
This is where you will get to celebrate music and 100 years of glorious Indian cinema. Alliance Française along with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Suchitra Film Society and The International Arts and Cultural Foundation is hosting Centenary of Indian Cinema – a programme of music and dance from Indian films. On the occasion of World Music day, Alliance pays homage to Indian cinema with a screening of song and dance sequences chosen from various Indian films.
Dances from various regional films will then take center stage. The International Arts and Cultural Foundation is organising the dance performances that will feature city-based dance schools like Articulate, Chithkala School of Dance, Natyantharanga, Monisha Arts, Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance and Vaishnavi Natyashala.
At Alliance Française, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthnagar
On 6.30pm onwards, this evening
Call 9444734024
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