Weekends are that time of the week when society expects you to party, have fun and get sloshed. Somehow, mostly due to not having made plans, we end up sleeping till 4 in the afternoon and spending the rest of the evening in a half-awake haze. Well, not anymore!
Here are 7 things happening in Pune this weekend that you should totally check out. From music, to film screenings, art exhibitions, to plays, there something for everyone.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Art Exhibition by Pramod Suryakant Chikmani
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“Everything speaks to me,” says Pramod Suryakant Chikmani while describing his passion and inspiration for art. Malaka Spice known for its popular art exhibitions is exhibiting the work of this esteemed artist for a period of 15 days. Don’t miss it.
Date: 1st – 15th July
Time: 11am – 11.30pm
Venue: Malaka Spice, Baner
MUSIC
Nikhil Chinapa at blueFROG, Pune
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VJ Nikhil is set to light the stage on fire with the EDM music at blueFROG. One of the stalwarts and pioneers of EDM in India, Chinapa is bound to get you dancing. As an opening act, DJ Zavion will get you warmed up before Chinapa pulls out the big guns.
Date: 4th July
Time: 9pm – 12.30am
Venue: The blueFROG, Yerawada
Book your tickets on Bookmyshow here
COMEDY
Johhny Lever Live
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Johny Lever is all set to tickle your funny bone with his mind-blowing, blockbuster, live stand-up show, Johny Lever Live!
It is a-modern day Hindi stand-up comedy show in which Johny Lever incorporates references and observations on social media, politics, human behavior, pop culture, cultural affairs and technology, among other things. He effortlessly absorbs them into his routines, the result of which is a laugh riot that is enjoyed by audiences of all age groups.
Date: 4th July
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Pune
Book your tickets on Bookmyshow here
FILM & THEATRE
The Inner Path – the NETPAC Festival of Buddhist films
Pune International Centre presents The Inner Path – the NETPAC Festival of Buddhist films. The festival will feature films like Kung Fu nuns, Prajna Earth, The Sun Beaten Path, Popiah and many more. The festival will open with the feature film The Cup that originally released in 1999.
Date: 3rd – 6th July
Time: As per the schedule on puneinternationalcentre.org
Entry: Free
Venue: National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Law College Road
An Evening With Chekov @ Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskrutik Bhavan
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This Saturday spend an evening watching the short stories of Anton Chekov adapted in a Hindi sitcom play directed by Abhijeet Choudhary. With a combination of short stories like Seduction, Surgery, Arrangement, Sneeze and more, this play is set to enthrall all you theatre enthusiasts.
Date: 4th July
Time: 6.30 pm onward
Entry: Rs 200 per person
Book your tickets on BookMyShow here
ADVENTURE
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White Water Rafting @ Kundalika
If you love toppling currents and want an adrenaline rush, head to Kundalika this weekend. With its white-water rafting, this is the perfect place for you. You can raft and cover 11 kms in the Kundalika River, which is located 100 kms from Pune. The price is inclusive of transport, breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and rafting charges.
Date: 5th July
Time: 5.30am – 8pm
Price: Rs 3,000 per person
For Bookings contact Jayesh – 9011040773, Aniket - 9405591758
Email: thewesternroutes@gmail.com
