STORYTELLING
You’ve got the power - Story session for children
5pm, Atta Galatta, Koramangala, near Jyothi Nivas College
A Storywallahs evening. Stories from near and stories from far. Stories of them and of us. Stories of power and of strength. Of perseverance and of courage. Here comes Storywallahs again to weave stories to your young powerful ones. Age 4 years and plus. It is a free event.
Listeners' Circle - Edition 9 - Tell Your Story
5:30pm, Atta Galatta, Koramangala, near Jyothi Nivas College
A Discussion: Ever wondered how it feels to take an hour out of your fast-paced life and tell your story to people who listen to you without judging? Also, listen to the stories of others without judging. This event is an initiative to make that happen.
World of Stories
5pm-5.30pm
Swabhimaana Tree Park, 15th B Main, 19th Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout
FLOWER SHOW
209th Republic Day Flower Show
Till Jan 27, 9.30am onwards
Lalbagh (3 entrances)
₹20 Onwards
The Department of Horticulture and the Mysore Horticulture Society are conducting two horticultural shows every year since 1922. The shows were earlier called 'Summer Show' and 'Winter Show'. However, since 1951 these shows are being called 'Republic Day' and 'Independence Day Flower Shows' and held coinciding with the National Festivals. The Lalbagh Flower Show has not only made its mark at the National level but has also become popular internationally. The show comprises an exhibition of potted plants, Pushpabharati Art, Thai Art, Jannur, Ikebana, Bonsai, and vegetable carving. In addition, decorative gardening competitions are conducted as part of the show. The Glass House in which important flowers are exhibited was constructed as a Flower Conservatory and Exhibition House in 1889. The exhibition consists of more than 85 varieties of seasonal flowers, such as Medinilla, Curcuma, Anthorium, Orchids, Vinka, Bougainvilla, Impatience, Lilly, Agapanthus, Heliconia, Beonia, Coronation, Gulaabi, Cycloman, Petunia, Pinecitea, Delia and cold climate flowers and plants.
MTR Karnataka Food Festival - Karunadu Swada
Till Jan 27, 11.30am-11pm
St Johns Auditorium, Opposite BDA Complex, Koramangala
₹300 onwards
Rediscover one of the oldest surviving cuisines of India through MTR Foods’ iconic food festival – Karunada Swada. 6 different regional cuisines, more than a 100 dishes come together to create this gastronomical delight.
STANDUP COMEDY
Nishant Tanwar Live
6pm onwards
Opus Club, No 26, Harlur Main Road, Near HP Petrol Station, Ambalipura, Sarjapur
₹499
Nishant Tanwar is not cool, He is 'MahaCool'. He has performed in 12 countries including USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Netherlands to name a few. He was featured on Comedy Central Asia in 2016. He is never out of funny stories and life experiences as he takes digs at stereotypes and weird things that happen around us. Nishant has a unique style of storytelling and his humor is universal - connecting with all segments of people breaking social and age group barriers. With over 1,00,000 followers on Facebook and viral videos with over a million views, He enjoys a massive fan following.
6pm
Prashasti Singh and Devesh Dixit
8pm onwards
That Comedy Club, 2nd floor,46, 4th B Cross Road, 5th Block, Koramangala
₹299 Onwards
That Comedy Club (Bengaluru's 1st Comedy Club) brings to you hilarious nights of stand-up comedy with Prashasti Singh and Devesh Dixit. Put your laughing pants on!
Saturday Comedy Dose 4.0
6.45pm
Bearfoot Cafe, 465C, 17th G Main Rd, Koramangala, 6th Block
₹200
A HINGLISH show where comedians will be performing BAREFOOT literally. Witness the best local talents from the Bangalore circuit do their old and new jokes. The anecdotes and life stories will make you ROFL. The lineup boasts of 10 experienced and fresh talents alike. A great kick start to your weekend with some delicious food.
Republic Day Comedy Shots
5pm & 7pm
Enerjuvate Studio and Cafe, 82, 7th Cross Rd, KHB Block, Koramangala 4th Block
₹249
Comedy shots brings you a hilarious line up of comics who’ll make sure your Republic Day ends on a Happy note. Come on down with friends, family, enemies, random strangers, or by yourself for an absurd, edgy, and funny evening.
Republic Day Special
8.30pm
Grapevine, 43, 22nd Cross Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout
₹299
What do you wish to do on a Republic Day apart from sitting and watching the parade and eating ladoo?
Well, the hilarious Chirayu Mistry from Gujarat is in town and he will be joking around with the local star, Joteen Patro.
These 2 extremely witty comedians will leave you with painkillers in your hand after the show. Also, Grapevine has some really wonderful wine and vibe.
See you on the other side. :)
Late Night Comedy At TCC
11pm onwards
That Comedy Club, 2nd floor,46, 4th B Cross Road, 5th Block, Koramangala
₹499
If you don’t like sleeping, and love comedy, come watch this after hours show.
Just Another Talk Show with Sundeep Rao
6.30pm
MyBoTree, 3rd floor, 5th Cross Road, 25, 60 Feet Road, KHB Block Koramangala
₹499
Join the host Sundeep as he shares stories about life and the world alongside his guest - Nikhil Barua - founder of The Humming Tree and Viren Khanna - Bangalore's nightlife pioneer.
The Rational Pagalkhana - A Weekend Comedy Event
8.30pm
PagalKhana, 612/1,Lotus Building, 3rd Floor, 80 Feet Rd,4th Block, Koramangala 4th Block
₹199
The Blackbuck Comedy in association with PagalKhana Koramangala brings you a comedy event with finest comics from Bengaluru comedy scene to sustain your weekend high. Eight of the Bengaluru’s rising comics will share their perspective on life, metro, and life in a metro to make you chuckle, giggle, LOL, ROFL, SNL.
