From where to go and what to do, The Event Diary will be your definitive guide to the exciting events, festivals and activities that are happening from Friday to Sunday. Check out what?s happening in the country this Valentine?s Day weekend (13 - 15 February 2015)!

Friday, 13 Feb 2015

Kala Ghoda Festival, 11am onwards @ Colaba, Mumbai
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is India?s largest multicultural festival, created to draw attention to this unique and beautiful area. Now in its 14th edition, the Festival draws visitors in the thousands, not just from the city but from all over the country, and, indeed, the world. A must visit.

Johny Lever Live, 9.30pm @ Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Natyagraha, Pune
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.

Saturday, 14 Feb 2015

Mahindra Blues Festival, 6pm @Mehboob Studios, Mumbai

The Mahindra Blues Festival celebrates five glorious years with its 2015 edition. This landmark festival has grown in reputation, and has gathered one of the largest online blues music-centric communities in the world.

Broadway's Romeo and Juliet, 4.15pm @ Cinemax, Mani Square Mall, Kolkata

Catch one of Shakespeare's most well-known and performed plays, Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. The first Broadway staging in 36 years, this revival of Romeo and Juliet retains Shakespeare's language while moving the setting to contemporary times in which the warring Montague and Capulet families are of different ethnicities.

Sunday, 15 Feb 2015

iSKATE, 10.00am onwards @ Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Considered one of the most loved adventure sports around the world, ice skating is the sports of moving on ice by using ice skates. It is done on both prepared indoor and outdoor tracks, as well as on naturally occurring bodies of frozen water, such as lakes and rivers. Set yourself free on ice on Gurgaon?s first indoor natural ice skating rink. From those looking to experience, ice skating for the first time to those keen to master their skills, iSKATE is a destination of endless fun for everyone.

Laugh OK Please!, 8.00pm @ Vapour Pub And Brewery, Bangalore
Laugh Ok Please! is a series of comedy nights which will have the famous EVAM, South India's best stand-up ensemble. They will take to the stage and blow all of us away with their unique comedy styling! Also, enjoy craft beers with a lovely Sunday dinner while you get bowled over by EVAM!

Workshops, plays, events and festivals - there is something in store for everyone this weekend! Play lovers in Mumbai can catch The Vagina Monologues or Einstein starring Naseerudin Shah while partygoers can attend the India Beach Fashion week or the Sulafest 2015 this weekend.  A number of seminars including the Stage Fright Cure Workshop in Bengaluru and the Weekend Acting Workshop in Delhi promise to make this weekend a productive one. Apart from that, get your friends to watch Arijit Singh performing live in Mumbai or get your weekly dosage of laughter at Let?s Laugh Again in Delhi. Check out what?s happening in the country this weekend:

Friday, 06 February, 2015

The Vagina Monologues, 6.30 pm @ Canvas Laugh Club, Mumbai
The Hindi version of The Vagina Monologues, translated by Ritu Bhatia and Jaydeep Sarkar, will elate, educate and entertain you in unimaginable ways. This translation reaches poetic, comedic and dramatic heights rarely seen on the Indian stage. You will laugh and cry, leaving the theater feeling exhilarated and enthralled.

Ishara International Puppet Festival, 7.30 pm @ Apparel House, Gurgaon
A must watch for the entire family, the Ishara International Puppet Festival comprises short stories about a place where its inhabitants live the most varied adventures. Directed by Jose Gil and Sofia Olivenca Vinagre, the innocence of these inhabitants results in humorous moments experienced by the carved sponge characters. Sound and movements replace words and the puppets will bewitch you with simplicity, transporting you to a magical and captivating world.

Porshi & Behula Lakhander Pala, 6.30 pm @ Madhusudan Mancha, Kolkata
Lalan Fakir was a Bengali Baul saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker. In Bengali culture he is an icon of religious tolerance whose songs inspired and influenced many poets and social and religious thinkers including Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Allen Ginsberg. The play is an autobiography of Lalan Fakir. Directed by Ashis Chattopadhyay, this is a solo performance by Dipa Bramha where she will project the lifestyle of Lalan Fakir.

Yes, I WILL - The Stage Fright Cure Workshop, 3.30 pm @ Academy of Broadcasting, Bengaluru
Stage fright is the fear that comes up around doing anything for someone else's enjoyment or consideration. It may be an audience of one, a few, or thousands. The first of its kind workshop will help you in getting over stage fright and overcome your fear of public speaking and performance. The workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to conquer stage-fright, people intending to gain confidence in public speaking and students who want to learn the skill of performing live, artistes aspiring to be an anchor, emcee and voice-over artists, professionals who want to enhance their skills in corporate presentations and overcome the fear of speech and performance.

Saturday, 07 February, 2015

Warehouse Sessions - Arijit Singh Live, 5:30 pm @ Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
Arijit Singh came into the limelight when he participated in the reality-singing show, Fame Gurukul in 2005. He got his first break in Bollywood when he was asked to sing Phir Mohabbat in the movie Murder 2. He then sang for movies like Players, Agent Vinod, Cocktail and Barfi. Singh?s biggest success so far has been Tum Hi Ho from the movie Aashiqui 2 and since then there?s been no looking back! This weekend get ready to witness the multiple award winner performing live in Mumbai! Listen to his mesmerizing voice live in a warehouse and get ready for a totally new experience.

Weekend Acting Workshop, 2.30 pm @ Take One House, Delhi
The weekend workshop specifically focuses on helping students to discover the actor in them and provides them with a thorough foundation of acting skills with a specific focus in helping them understand the basic techniques involved in developing their acting skills. The weekend workshop is conveniently designed to fit into their weekly schedule by committing the student to classes only on weekends. This workshop is for everybody from professionals to students, serious actors and acting students. Those who can find time on the weekends and want to learn the basics of stagecraft and acting, this Weekend Workshop is ideal for them.

India Beach Fashion Week, 12.00 pm @ Grand Mercure Shrem Resort, Goa
Be a part of three days of fashion, style & entertainment at Asia's Largest beach fashion week at a premium Five Star venue and be the first one to witness latest in the beach and resort wear by top designers in India. Experience a poolside pop-up flee market with live music and get a chance to buy clothing and accessories from top brands.

2 States (North vs South), 6.30 pm @ Rangasthala Auditorium, Bengaluru
Come witness a live debate of North Indians vs South Indians once and for all. The four comics, Rajasekhar Mamidanna, Rohit Swain, Avinash Agarwal, Umesh Somani are going to fight it out to stamp their authority about who is smarter. Come, let's laugh over our regional differences.

Sunday, 08 February, 2015

SulaFest 2015, 12.30 pm @ Sula Vineyards, Nashik
The country's most gorgeously situated, eagerly awaited Gourmet World Music Festival is back with the line-up of the year. SulaFest party-goers can expect a megamix of great music, wine, drinks, food, fashion and shopping in the idyllic environs of the winery's beautiful open-air, Greek-style amphitheater.

Einstein starring Naseerudin Shah, 7.00 pm @ NCPA Tata Theatre, Mumbai
Catch actor Naseerudin Shah essaying the title role in the play called Einstein, which is a 'line drawing' suggesting the spirit of the lovable figure, who despite being a towering thinker and great scientist, was plagued with doubts disappointments and failures in common with the rest of mankind.

Let's Laugh Again, 6.00 pm @ Akshara Theatre, Delhi
Directed by Gopal Sharman, Let's Laugh Again takes a dig at the Delhi elections. A witty evocation of Delhi's election battle, this play makes fun of all the politicians, political parties, news channels et al. Come and laugh with the political show that's had Delhi in splits!

There just aren?t enough days in the weekend! Most of us anxiously wait for Friday in order to refuel and indulge in our favourite activities. After an exhausting long week, the one way to unwind would be to experience a fun and relaxing weekend. Indiantelevision.com?s Exec Lifestyle will give you a checklist on the best of weekend events and activities in the country. From where to go and what to do, The Event Diary will be your definitive guide to the exciting events, festivals and activities that are take place from Friday to Sunday.

Run through our list of the coolest ways to usher in this weekend.

Friday, 30 Jan 2015

Jhumroo, 2.30pm @ Kingdom of Dreams, Sector 29 Delhi, NCR
Catch the musical drama Jhumroo, a moving tale of a fan and his belief in his Idol. Jhumroo will take the audience through the story of a lovable young boy Bhola, who finds himself in the finals of a singing reality show. How the music and spirit of Kishore da whom Bhola considers his idol makes this possible is an enchanting tale in true sense of the word.

Dance Like a Man, 9.30pm @ Bandra Base, Mumbai
Mahesh Dattani?s cinematic adaptation of a theatrical performance stars Lilette Dubey, Vijay Crishna, Suchitra Pillai-Malik and Joy Sengupta. It is the story of Jairaj and Ratna, two Bharatanatyam dancers past their prime, and their daughter Lata, who is on the brink of establishing herself as a brilliant dancer. Her imminent success creates tension and jealousy and the audience is drawn into the dark secrets of family relationships and conflicts between generations.

Krishan Vs Kanhaiya, 6.45pm @ Kala Mandir Auditorium, Kolkata
Paresh Rawal?s much loved and highly acclaimed play Krishan Vs Kanhaiya talks about a small time street smart conman and antique dealer, Kishan, who is an atheist married to a very religious woman. There is always an argument about religion in the house. Hilariously funny situations are created due to this conflict. Suddenly, a dramatic event occurs in his life which changes his outlook and leads him to question the very existence of God or ''Kanhaiya''.

NeObliviscaris B-School Of Rock, 6.30pm @ IIM, Bangalore

Ne Obliviscaris, a violin-laden six piece metal band, is coming to perform in India for the first time this weekend in Banglore. The band, known for their unique sound and intense live shows rose to fame in 2012 with their album Portal Of I. They have headlined festivals such as Progfest and Sonic Forge, while gaining fans across the globe.

Saturday, 31 Jan 2015

Unfaithfully Yours, 8:00 pm @ NCPA Tata Theatre, Mumbai
For all theatre buffs, catch a poignant love drama, ?Unfaithfully Yours? directed by Raell Padamsee, starring Mona Singh and Rohit Roy. The play begins with a chance meeting between two strangers, Akash and Preet, which blossoms into a 25 year relationship. The audience follows their story at 5-year intervals and experiences how the characters grow both as individuals and as a couple.

Barbecue Master Class, 11.00am @ Weber Experience Center, Banglore

Anyone who wants to learn to barbecue at home and prepare delicious grilled fare, should attend the Barbecue Master Class in Banglore. Learn simple techniques to barbecue or roast food perfectly. Cook everything from whole chickens to chocolate brownies, and the grilling method can be used for veggies, chicken skewers or even pizzas and desserts.

India Art Fair 2015, 2.00pm @ NSIC Ground, Delhi

India Art Fair is one of the leading art fairs for modern and contemporary art from across the world. India's premier modern and contemporary art fair, now in its 7th edition,will showcase a breadth of modern and contemporary art practices including painting, sculpture, new media, installation and performance art.

Sunday, 01 Feb 2015

Most Comedy Ever with Kanan Gill, 7.30pm @ Sirifort Auditorium, Delhi
Kanan Gill, who exploded onto the stand-up comedy scene with his YouTube channel where he co-created the show ?Pretentious Movie Reviews?, is all set to crack you up in Delhi this weekend. Witness an impromptu night filled with laughter and hilarity with the funny man!

Sunday Brunch at Indigo Delicatessen, 9:00 am @ Andheri West, MumbaiAdd a bit of fun to your Sunday brunch at Cafe Indigo Delicatessen. You can enjoy a wide spread of delicious food like the yummy pancakes, egg benedict, wafer-thin classic margherita pizza, chicken lasagne and European-Continental main course. The outside canopy seating is the best place to eat under with natural light and a pleasant morning temperature.

Pitcher Perfect Live Stand-Up Comedy, 8.30pm @ HAL 2nd stage, Bangalore

Watch stand-up comedians Nitin Gupta and Rupen Paul as they narrate their funny tales and tickle your funny bones. Live comedy and beers, it doesn't get any better!