From a Vietnamese food festival and vintage car rally to a modern Shakespearean adaptation and a local comic’s standup-act, there are so many things to do this weekend! Relax with jazz on a rooftop or go clean a historic pond! Most events are free or cost less than Rs. 100!
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FOODIE ALERT
Discover Pondy’s Indo-Vietnamese culinary connection at this special festival using Vietnamese family recipes in Pondy.
When: Till February 18
Where: The Promenade and Le Dupleix
Dine on North African cuisine to some reggae and R and B and pop
When: February 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Well Cafe at Sve Dame, Auroville
Reserve: 91 413 262 22 19
THEATRE , MUSIC AND DANCE
Madbeth and Conditions of Carriage
Remembering Veenapani Theatre festival brings an eclectic fare of performances every weekend in February
When: February 10 and 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Adishakti Theatre, Edayanchavady Road, Vanur Taluk, Auroville Post, Irumbai Panchayat
Famous Poet Edassery’s poem in Bharatanatyam format Presented by Riddhi Raj as part of Tantrotsav
When: February 10, 8. 30 p.m
Where: Kalarigram, “udayan”, near Adi-shakti, edayanchavadi road, Auroville
Catch “Bhu”,the journey of a man looking for connection with himself and nature in this dance and theatre show inspired by an ancient martial art Kalaripayattu.
When: February 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville
A Laughing Pondi 2 -Standup Comedy
Pondicherry Komedians Presents “A Laughing Pondi 2” featuring local comics.
When: February 10, 9 p.m.
Where: Just Cakes No. 89, 1st floor E Coast Road Chinna Kalapet (opp. Pondicherry University Gate No. 2)
Garba and Dandiya Raas by Gujarati dancers in Pondy as part of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival
Where: Hotel Dune L’Orient, 17 Rue Romain Rolland
When: February 11, 7 .15 p.m.
Breezy rooftop. Live jazz. Hot food.
Where: Kasha ki Aasha, Rue Suffren
When: February 10, 8 p.m
Disco, house and techno
Where: Storytellers’ Bar, The Promenade
When: February 10, 8 p.m.
Deephouse & New Disco with DJ Adrian Giordano
Where: Crosskeys Restropub #109,Gingee Salai, Pondicherry
When: February 10, 7 p.m.
Catch a screening of Vincent n’a pas d’ecailles (French) by Thomas Salvador
Where: Alliance Francaise auditorium, Rue Suffren
When: February 11, 6 to 8 p.m.
SHOP TILL YOU DROP
Find fresh fruits and vegetables and organic produce at the farmer’s market
When: February 10 ; 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Satsanga restaurant , Rue Labourdonnais
Silks Exhibition and Sales by Jacques Beaumelle
When: Till February 11
Where: Maison Colombani, Alliance Francaise, Rue Dumas
For the ultimate car freak, the first edition of The Hindu Auto Expo 2018 will have automobile manufacturers including luxury brands.
When: February 10 and 11; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Sri Subhalakshmi Mahal, Muthialpet
The best of crafts from the North -East. Drop in for workshops in the afternoon.
When: February 10 and 11; 9 a,m, to 5 pm.
Where: Bharat Nivas, Auroville
CLICK-CLICK
Go back to the 80’s with these gorgeous four-wheeled coupes and convertibles
When: February 10, 4 p.m. onwards
Where: Beach Road
Streets of Pondy as captured by Pondy’s best shutterbugs. Organised by The Pondicherry Rivage Ladies Circle 47 as part of the Heritage Festival.
When: February 10 and 11 :9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: INTACH, 62 Aurobindo Street
Mind Spaces: Photo Exhibition
Get a closer look at French Visual Artist Philippe Calandre’ photographs
When: Till March 18, 10 am.- 1 p.m. 3.30- 8 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Where: Kalinka Gallery , Rue Bazaar St Laurent
HEART SOME ART
Exhibit of paintings by K. Srinivasan
When: Till February 22; 3 to 7 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Where: Tasmai Art Gallery, Kuruchikuppam
View artist Kashmira’s artwork.
When: Till Feb 22nd
Where: MaisonPerumal, Perumal Koil Street
GREAT OUTDOORS
The Auroville Marathon began its journey in February 2008, celebrating 40 years of Auroville, and now in 2018, in its 11th edition, it is proud to celebrate Auroville’s Golden Jubilee.
Where: Auroville
When: February 11, 5.30 a.m.
Volunteer to join forces and clean the historical Aayi pond.
When: February 11, 8 a.m.
Where: AAYI POND, MUTHIRAPALAYAM, PUDUCHERRY
Call: 918148407556
