Art
Group Art Exhibition
@ Beanstalk, Sector 15, Part II, NH 8
Date: Up to December 14
Time: 11:00 am onwards
A Group Exhibition of Contemporary Gond paintings by Ramsingh Urveti, Narmada Prasad Tekam & Venkat Singh Shya.
Spiritual Retreat
Happiness of Being
@ Acharya Tulsi Meditation Centre, Sector 62 (Opp the Heritage School)
Date: December 13 to 15
Time: 3:00 pm
A Retreat that will explore simple teachings and practices in a beautiful natural setting in the company of like-minded friends. There will be sharing and dialogue, and opportunities to be with yourselves.
The Retreat will be reflecting on the teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramana Maharishi and other contemporary teachers. For
Registration: Contact Vinit at +91-9810160004 (or) email at vinit.taneja@tresonance.com
Piano Concert
@ The Westin Hotel, Sector 29
Date: December 14
Time: 10:00 am to 12 noon
Kazu Saka, a renowned Japanese Piano Teacher, will perform a Debussy, Edward Grieg and Christmas pieces. 18 of her students will be accompanying her at this Concert.
Nightlife
Ishq Sufiana Live
@ Lemp Brewpub & Kitchen, Star Mall, Sector 30
Date: December 13
Time: 10:00 pm
Enjoy the soulful voice of Kamal Khan as he belts out his popular numbers – Ishq Sufiana, Wallah re Wallah and Naina. Get ready to rock the evening with Khan.
Dirty December Club Nights
@ Club Rhino, South Point Mall, Golf Course Road
Date: December 14
Time: 8:00 pm
Dance all your worries away at this swinging Night Club. Sway to the beats of the best of DJs playing your favourite numbers.
Country & Oldies Live
@ Drift, Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: December 18
Time: 8:00 pm
Catch Samir Saxena belting out golden oldies and country music. Enjoy the evening as you go down memory lane.
Christmas Celebrations
Grand Christmas Mela
@ HUDA Gymkhana Club, Sector 29
Date: December 14
Time: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
A Christmas Mela presented by Delhi Bible Fellowship. Get into the Christmas cheer with carols, games, goodies, snacks and Santa! The Programme features a dance drama with over 100 dancers, actors and singers. There is also a Christmas Carol singing competition for the churches of Gurgaon. Visit: http://dbfgurgaon.org/ for more details.
Christmas Pageant Theatre
The Very First Christmas
@ Intellitots, Sector 57
Date: December 15 to 22
Time: Weekends-10:00 am to 11:00 am; Weekdays-5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
A Christmas musical drama for kids aged 6-12 years. Get your kids to participate in these classes and watch their performance on the final day. Contact: Avanti @ 9810355310
Open Mic Series
Caferati Open Mic 23.0
Epicentre, Apparel House,
Sector 44
Date: December 14
Time: 6:30 pm
Another installment of the Open Mic Series, moderated by Nicky Chandam. Perform your own work in any of the languages of the National Capital Region; poetry, fiction, dia-tribes, songs – all are good. You get two minutes, and the microphone.
Theatre
9 Parts of Desire
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: December 16
Time: 8:00 pm
Enjoy this English Play directed by Lillette Dubey. This is a story of nine Iraqi women – spanning the decades between the first and second Gulf wars and the 'occupation'. The Play delves into the many conflicting aspects of what it means to be a woman in a country overshadowed by war.
Art & Literary Festival
GliterARTi
@ Cyber Hub, Cyber City
Date: December 13 & 14
Time: 11:00 am onwards
An Art and Literary Festival that celebrates Gurgaon as an artistic and creative City with an intellectual and cosmopolitan population. The 2-day Fest includes Paintings, Cartooning, Photography, Sculptures, Books, Authors and discussions by experts on leadership, realty, travel and food. Also on offer are Street Art, Graffiti, Photography, Story Telling, Poetry and Street Plays at the Phase II, Phase III and the Micromax Maulsari Rapid Metro Stations. For details contact: 9810422292/9810056252
Workshop
Body Science
@ Easy Space Business Centre, Sohna Road
Date: December 15
Time: 10:00 am
A Workshop on Body Science for parents, conducted by Parwarish Institute of Parenting. The Workshop will help parents enhance their channels of communication with their children, with regard to sex education.
Prior registration is required. Call: 9711145288/9971409086/ 9899298936 to register
Personal Branding
@ Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon Baani Square, sector 50
Date: December 18
Time: 10:00 am
A Workshop for women entrepreneurs, professionals, homemakers and business-at-home women, to help them 'Explore and Achieve'. An initiative by 3 women entrepreneurs―Sandhya Pathak, Nidhi Jagtiani and Sunita Biddu―this Workshop will teach the art of forming powerful first impressions and powerful dressing, and how to build a strong online presence with social media as a tool. For Registration, call 9871623335 and 9811737062.
Lifebloom India 2013
@ Zorba the Buddha, MG Road
Date: December 14 to 18
Make this Event your destination for self-evolution. This five day experiential Event will bring together people who are passionate about changing lives. Discourses will be given by 8 international thought leaders – Amalia Ghiban, Portugal, Donna Pearl Cotterell, USA, Elke Wollschon, Germany, Jacqueline Keggins Shaulis, USA, Maria Davis, Australia, Nicola Simpson, UK, Pascal Narpon, France and Sebastian King, Australia.
A series of Workshops for kids aged 6 to 16 years.
@ Vardhman International, 1032-Q, Sector-38
Date: December 21 to January 15
Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Workshop: Engineering for Kids
Age Group: 6 to 16 years
A programme that teaches children about simple machines and different kinds of bridges, gears, pulleys and inclined planes.
Workshop: Renewable Energy.
Age Group: 8 years and above
Hobby classes to teach children the different applications of Renewable Energy. The kids get to perform various experiments using imported kits. Some of the practical sessions include topics like Windmill, Solar Power, Hydel Turbine, Solar Power and Remote Water Heater.
Workshop: Electronics
Age Group: 8 years and above
A hobby course to make the children fully aware of the different components used in the different types of electronic circuits. Practical experiments, using imported kits, will be conducted on Electric Light and Switch, DC Motor & Switch, Musical Door Bell, Laser Gun, Race Games and more.
Workshop: Electronics
Age Group: 5 years and above
During the 6-day Robotic programme, students will design, construct, programme and operate fully functional robots. Each day they will build and programme a new robot.
For more details, contact: Vijender Jain, M-9818327437, 8750052475
Theatre
Jug Jug Jiyo
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: December 17
Time: 7:30 pm
Catch the Hinglish Play directed by Smita Bharti. It is the story of the lives of two childhood friends―Samyukta and Simran―who are widows, living and sharing a small house in a small town. Samyukta runs a morgue and Simran runs her son’s life. Samyukta’s daughter Sia and Simran’s son Siraj, who are childhood sweethearts and have a live -in relationship unknown to their mothers, pay a visit to them. As the night unfolds, a small confrontation between Sia and Siraj starts unravelling the lives and the past of the mothers.
Dance
Odissi & Kathak Recital
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: December 14
Time: 7:00 pm
Kala Uditaayan presents an Odissi recital in the style of Kelucharan Mahapatra and Kathak recital in the style of Jaipur Gharana, by the disciples of Mamta Tandan.
Food
Kebabs of the World Festival
@ Cafe G, Crowne Plaza, Sector 29, NH8
Date: Up to December 15
Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Savour the symphony of delectable vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs from countries like Afghanistan, Greece, Iran, Pakistan and India. Also on offer are special cocktails and mocktails to complement the savouries.
Christmas Special Lunch
@ The Westin Hotel, Sector 29
Date: December 20
Time: 10:30 am
A Christmas special with Complex Pastry Chef Mohammad Qureshi. This session of the Westin Culinary Academy is all about cheers, happiness and spreading the joy of the festive season. Chef Qureshi teaches you how to prepare some simple but delicious sweet holiday treats – rich Christmas Cake, Christmas Choux Croquant and Lemon Macaroons.
Christmas Treats
@ MoMo 2 Go, Courtyard by Marriot, Sushant Lok I
Date: Up to December 25
This Christmas season pamper your taste buds with irresistible Christmas cakes, chocolate Santas and special Christmas puddings.
Concert
Full Volume with Mika
@ HUDA Grounds, Leisure Valley, Sector 29
Date: December 15
Time: 7:00 pm
Watch entertaining singer Mika 'live' at this Concert. Mika, known for his songs like Pyaar ki Pungi, Khaali Peeli, Gandi Baat and many recent hits, is going to heat up the chilly evening.
Charity
Christmas Carnival Collection Corner
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: December 14 to 15
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Share your old books, toys, games and clothes this festive season with needy children. The Collection drive is organised by the NGO Palna.
Cafe Quiz
Caffeine Quotient
@ Barista Lavazza, Grand Mall
Date: December 21
Time: 12 noon to 2:00 pm
This first-of-its-kind quiz contest at cafes in India will give Barista Lavazza customers an opportunity to participate in an entertaining quiz contest, which pits individual tables against each other. Entire families can participate as a team, as can office colleagues/neighbours or a group of friends...or better still, strangers can team up with each other!
Dinner & Musical evening
A Musical evening with a Difference
@ K-3, Community Centre, DLF II
Date: December 21
Time: 7:00 pm onwards
Progressive Residents' Association of DLF II presents a musical evening featuring live performances by reputed singers. In addition to the music, there will also be a special dinner, lucky draws and exciting prizes. Last date for dinner passes is December 18. Contact: O.P Wadhwa at 9810024312/Vishnu Bhargava at 9868118889
Food Festival
Venue: Grand Mall, MG Road, DLF Phase I
Date: December 22, 23 and 24
Time: 12 noon onwards
Come and enjoy different cuisines, cakes and drinks at more than 10 food stalls. Children can showcase their creativity by participating in Painting and Craft competitions.
Nightlife
B.L.O.T
@ Courtyard by Marriot, Sushant Lok
Date: December 15
Time: 8:30 pm onwards
Kingfisher Ultra Soul Flyp presents India’s leading audiovisual performers B.L.O.T. (Basic Love Of Things). Helmed by Gaurav Malaker and Avinash Kumar and supported by a network of artists, the Band focuses on creating a typical Club experience – ascribing music, film and art.
World Cinema
InuYusha (Japanese)
@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44
Date: December 15
Time: 2:00 pm
Catch the film screening of the anime InuYasha, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s series of manga (comic strips) in the Weekly Shonen.
Art
Parallel Postulates
@ Nature Morte, 443 Udyog Vihar, Phase IV
Date: Up to January 4
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
An Exhibition of new works by artists Anita Dube, Aakash Nihalani, Martand Khosla and Mona Rai. The Exhibition is organised around the continued interest in geometry, mathematical constructions, diagrammatic structures and abstraction. The artists approach the subjects from various directions, in a wide array of mediums.
Delhi's Artscape
Enchanting Relations
@ Square One Mall, Saket
Date: December 14 to 24
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (Mondays Closed)
An Exhibition of recent works by artist Asit Kumar Patnaik.
We Are Ours
@ Khoj Studios, House No. 17, Block S, Khirki Extension
Date: Up to December 17
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
'We Are Ours: A Collection of Manifestos for the Instant' is an Exhibition of 27 manifestos created by contemporary artists. This Exhibition aims to explore the ideas that lie between the artist and the history of Art, its institutions and its socio-cultural origins. The participating artists include Hema Upadhyay, Hetain Patel, Jitish Kallat, Mithu Sen, Nikhil Chopra, Ranbir Kaleka, Surabhi Saraf and Bharti Kher.
86th Annual All India Art Exhibition
@ AIFACS, 1, Rafi Marg
Date: Up to December 30
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
An Exhibition of Paintings, Drawings, Graphics and Sculptures.
Strokes
@ Convention Foyer, Lodhi Road
Date: Up to December 15
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
A solo show of paintings by Sanjay Soni.
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