Parties, plays, performance, stand-up — the weekend is back with a bang and Shilpa Bansal tells you stuff that you can trip on over the next three days.
Nothing but the laughter
Get ready for three nights of rocking stand-up comedy acts. Godrej Properties is hosting Three Men In A Boat featuring Kenneth Sebastian, Daniel Fernandes and Raj Sharma (from Texas). Each one of these will do all that they are best at — make you laugh out loud. Flaunting their signature punches, these three comedians will ensure you have a roller coaster ride through the evening. Turn over for the interview with Raj Sharma.
At CounterCulture, Whitefield, 7.30pm onwards, tonight
The Park Hotel, MG Rod, 7.30pm onwards, on June 8
Alila Hotel & Residence, Whitefield, 7.30pm onwards, on June 9
Call 9986076819
Music, the soul connect
It’s time you connected with yourself, and what better way than through music. Heineken is back with its Open Your World Tour and this time it features EDM artiste Akshai Sarin.
After playing at the world’s hotspots — Ibiza to Ministry of Sound, alongside the Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta and Deadmau5, Akshai Sarin, is all set to open your world to live electronic music.
The composer, producer and performer will also be seen making interesting use of 3D cameras and touchscreens making for a captivating performance. Be prepared to step up on stage when Akshai transforms the entire nightclub into a recording studio to create music live, with your voice. At his upcoming gig in the city, the Indian composer, producer and performer will allow a few lucky members from the audience to create an impromptu track by using beer bottles, forks and knives as percussion instruments through an interactive session.
At Ice, Vivanta By Taj, MG Road
On 9pm onwards, on June 8
Call 30412940
All strings attached
We have all experienced the melodies of soulful classical tunes, but now it’s the turn of your children. Bhoomija is hosting Strings Attached, a veena and violin special for children. Strings Attached is a signature of the Bangalore-based veena and violin duo Jayanthi and Kumaresh. And this time for Bhoomija, the duo has put together a concert that is going to enthrall children. Ananta Krishna will join them on the mridangam and Pramath Kiran brings to play his creative percussions.
At Jagriti, Varthur, 8pm onwards, this evening
Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, Malleswaram, 7pm onwards, on June 8
For tickets visit www.indianstage.in
Move to the groove
The monsoon is almost here and so is the storm. Back by popular demand, the German hip-hop legend Storm will participate in Freeze 2013. The much-awaited hip-hop jam, Freeze is back for its fifth edition and the battles are going to be as crazy as ever. Check out how Niels Robitzky alias Storm, one of the leading artistes and pioneers in the field of hip hop impresses you with his moves.
At CMR National PU College, Kamanahalli
On 1pm to 7pm, on June 8 and 9
Call 25200567
Jazz and pop
If you plan to spend a relaxed evening with soothing melodies, then this is where you need to be. Catch the band The Prose, comprising vocalist Ridhii Paul, keyboardist Viraaj Arora and guitarist Neil Arora perform live at Muse this weekend. Check them out playing an eclectic mix of jazz, blues and contemporary pop music.
At Muse Bar & Kitchen, 1206, 3rd Floor, Mannan Arcade, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
On 8pm onwards, on June 8
Call 30412940
Aqeel in the house
This weekend, gear up to groove to the best of Bollywood remixes. You guessed it right — the Badshah of remix, DJ Aqeel is here to kill it with the latest and hottest Bollywood hits. It’s going to be a wild trip into the heart of filmistan, so watch out as things are going get hot in here.
At i-BAR, The Park, MG Road
On 8.30pm onwards, on June 8
Call 9886114880
It’s my city
A sharp collection of short pieces that offer a pertinent but fun look at city life. Go for City Bang Bang, a play written by Gautam Raja and directed by Arundhati Raja. Catch some favourites such as Damini the Damager, God and Ten Ton Tongue. The evening ends with the ever-popular and hilarious Pub Crawl, a play that has a loyal following in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.
At Jagriti, Varthur
On 8pm onwards, on June 8 and 3pm and 6.30pm onwards, on June 9
Call 41242879
Laugh till you drop
Here are three individuals who are on a mission to twist your minds, and alter your worldview. The trio is on the loose to spread their dreaded views on life, love, politics, sport and everything that you thought interesting and perhaps even important. Watch Mumbai boys Abish Mathew and Azeem Banatwalla and Dilli ki kudi Neeti Palta perform live as part of Comic No-Mads. Witness a re-action packed two-hour show of burlesque interpretation of life’s finer moments.
At Opus, Palace Cross Road, 7pm onwards, tonight
Opus In The Creek, Whitefield, 7pm onwards, on June 8
Barleyz, Koramangala, 7pm onwards, on June 9
For tickets visit www.bookmyshow.com
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