Theatre: Masterclasses with Tina Johnson

This one is for all those of you who know they're meant to be in the spotlight. An opportunity to learn with Tina Johnson - an award-winning director and teacher, who has worked and toured in South Africa, the US, India and the UK.

The classes will take place over 4 Saturdays and will focus on:

- Analyzing a script in terms of actions or doings based on the character's needs- Learning how to play an action fully
- Removing blocks that prevent an actor from pursuing an action
- Learning techniques which allow the actor to enter fully into the world of the character portrayed: object exercises, substitution, place, sensory and emotional memory, etc.


Break a leg!


Contact: 011 29215163/mrinalini@krcindia.org

Cost: Rs. 2500 (for all 4 sessions)​

Age: 18 years and older

When: 3-6pm, 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 11th Dec, 18th Dec

Where: Centre for Creative Expressions, S 186 Greater Kailash Part II

How: Map

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Be In: Delhi Queer Pride 2010

Join us in supporting and being part of this incredible event which is in its third year and entirely funded by the community. We have a lot to celebrate this year with the decriminalization of Article 377, but the march is also a space to talk about the violence, abuse, and discrimination the LGBT community is subjected to.

The march will start at Barakhamba Road and end at Jantar Mantar - for those of you who have something to say, sing, or play (as long as it's under 2 minutes), a stage has been organized. Please get in touch with delhiqueerpride@gmail.com to join the list. Masks, scarves, flags, and whistles, and leaflets will be given out at the start of the march. 

Join us in all your colorful splendor! Spread the word and bring along friends, lovers, family, and pets!

When: 3-6pm, Sunday 28th November

Where: Barakhamba Road to Jantar Mantar

How: Map

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Music: Live Concerts in the Park

Delhi winters mean so many lovely things - and one of these is the series of live concerts held in Nehru Park. This week, hear Shubha Mudgal sing songs of the season.

When: 5:30-8:30pm, Friday 26th November

Where: Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri

How: Map

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Art: Women Commuting

In a city like Delhi, we're sure everyone's given some thought to the age old problem of how to get home. You can't exactly stay in all the time, and travelling at night could give even the most street wise commuter some heebie-jeebies. 

That's why Transportraits: Women And Mobility In The City really resonated for us. A curated show by Gauri Gill, it features photographs, art work, words and video all on the subject of getting home safe. It made us think, and we're sure it will do the same for you.

Where: Alliance Francaise
When: Now till November 24th (but will travel across the country)
How: Map

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Wellbeing: Kiehl's Now in Delhi!

That's right, remember you heard it here first. The iconic New York skincare brand is now in Delhi, and just in time to fulfill our moisturizing needs this winter. Some of their best loved products - Creme de Corps and Ultra Facial Moisturizer are sure to make your shopping list this season. 

The store has been made to look like a little part of NY's East Village and promises one-on-one consultations and samples. See you there.

Where: Ambience Mall, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj

How: Map

Workshop: On Antique Shawls

The Carpet Cellar has an incredible collection of shawls and carpets, but more than that, they really know their stuff. The last workshop was fascinating - among others, we were shown antique carpets which were made by prisoners in Agra while serving time under the Mughals. The stories behind each piece is a little bit of history and makes it a living work of art.


This one will concentrate on Pashminas and Jamawars, and examples of weaving from all over the world.

When: 12-2pm, Saturday November 27th

Where: The Carpet Cellar, 1 Anand Lok, Khel Gaon Marg

How: Map

Art: Exhibition on Tolstoy's Life

Having recently rediscovered the Russian classics for all their glory, this is an exhibition that ranks right up there for us. Since it's old Leo's death anniversary the IIC is having an exhibition with letters, writing and photographs from his life. It's something anyone interested in writing--or reading--should make it a point to do.

When: Now till 23rd November

Where: India International Centre, Lodhi Road

How: Map

Film: Irish Film Festival at IHC

The Habitat Center in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland has put together a fantastic list of movies to be screened this week. And really, who couldn't use a little luck of the Irish?

Our pick: Once starring Glen Hansard and Marketa Iglova is as beautiful and life-affirming as the music that came from it (remember Falling Slowly?). Watch them sing and fall in love on the streets of Dublin.

When: 7pm, 20^th Nov (click here for the complete schedule)

Where: India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road

How: Map

Music: Cuenta Cuentos at TLR

One of our favorite Delhi bands - Cuenta Cuentos is performing at TLR. A Spanish-Jazz group, their music is perfect for a winter's night in the characteristic Hauz Khas Village. You can wander in and out of TLR's vast terraces with a drink, listening to Parvati's smokey vocals. When hungry, try the honey-glazed lamb and end with the lovely Philadelphia cheesecake.

When: 9pm, Saturday 20th November

Where: The Living Room, Hauz Khas Village

How: Map

Eat: Cheap Date at Capri Italy

Capri Italy (what used to be Little Italy in Defence Colony Market) make look little and unassuming, but they have a very good deal on drinks and food. For Rs 499, you can get either two large Bacardis or vodka and a starter or two glasses of wine and a main course (except sea food). 

The food is pretty decent and as for the wine, you get either Australian or Indian. We tried an Australian red, which was excellent and our friend got the Sula sparkling, also good. This is a nice option for dinner with the girls, or a work meeting, when you don't want to get too drunk.

Where: Capri Italy, Defence Colony
When: Daily
How: Map

Shop: Ode to Earth Market

All sorts of pretty handcrafted things from all over the country, made by artisans and designers alike. Think contemporary jewellery, cool lampshades, paper art, and warm colorful shawls and stoles.

When: 18 - 22 November

Where: India Islamic Cultural Center, Lodhi Road

How: Map

Ode to Earth helps provide livelihood for artisans as well promoting the crafts, click here to read more about them. 

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Book: I Still Know What You Did...

Have spooky conversations with Venita Coehlo, author of The Washer of the Dead - a collection of ghost stories. Halloween doesn't have to be over just yet.

When: 7pm, Wednesday 17th November

Where: India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road

How: Map

Art: Freedom to March

Artists like Jagannath Panda and TV Santhosh are part of the exhibition ‘Freedom to March: Rediscovering Gandhi through Dandi’. What the organizers say about it: "This project…is about understanding India from a contemporary perspective and in this quest Gandhi may be the best route."

And we say a little weekday culture may be in order.

When: Now till Thursday 18^th November (11am-7pm)

Where: Lalit Kala Akademi, Copernicus Marg

How: Map

Film: Sketches of Frank Gehry

Sidney Pollack's first feature-length documentary focusses on the work of architect and friend Frank O. Gehry. Expect to see footage of landmarks such as Bilbao Guggenheim and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and celebrity interviews with the likes of Bob Geldof. With all-round good reviews after its showing at the Cannes Film Festival, it should be an interesting watch. 

And watching movies at the design bookstore CMYK is an extra treat.

When: 7pm, Wednesday 17th November

Where: CMYK Bookstore, 15-16 Mehar Chand Market, Lodhi Road

How: See below

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Shop: Antique Furniture at Amar Colony

Everyone knows Amar Colony as the place you can get cheap, decent furniture. Sometimes, second hand stuff too, but rarely anything of much value. Tara Singh's shop proves the contrary. From a collapsible Chinese chest with intricate carvings all over it to the kind of dressing table your grandmother would use--with two wood pigeons carved above the mirror, this is a great place to go if you're redecorating and have a taste for the old.

Where: Amar Colony furniture market.
When: Daily, from 9 am to 9 pm.
How: Map
Nearest Metro: Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar

Music: Dhruv Sangari in Concert

An evening of qawali and a good cause. Sangari has been performing for over a decade and has a wide repertoire. Seating is on a first come first served basis, and although entry is free, do make a donation if you can. CanSupport is an important organization which helps both people with cancer and their families to deal with it.

Where: Shri Ram Centre Auditorium, Safdar Hashmi Marg

When: 7-9pm, Tuesday 16th November

How: Map
Nearest Metro: Mandi House

Book Launch: The F-Word by Mita Kapur

People know Mita Kapur as the founder of Siyahi Literary Agency. But those who know her well also speak of her terrific cooking, which is what probably led to her to write a book about food.

Need another reason to attend? The book will be launched by dhaba aficionados Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma of NDTV's Highway on My Plate fame, who will go on to talk about all things food with the author. And before you ask, there will be cocktails.

When: 7pm, Monday 15th November

Where: Cafe Zaffiro, Zaza Home, 25/26 Community Center, Zamrudpur

How: Map

Nearest Metro Station: Kailash Colony