With the monsoon season setting in, it becomes really hard to gather the will to step outside our homes on a weekend, the only suitable way to relax seems to be a cup of hot tea. Couple this with India’s final match of the T20 World Cup, and there remain very few reasons for which you would be willing to put on your best clothes and go out.
However, Bangalore is one of the most happening cities in the country at any given time, its cosmopolitan character seamlessly blending in with its cultural and historical significance. It is the perfect blend of modernity and tradition, with the long lines at Rameswaram Café on a Sunday a testament to the continuing commitment to ensure that the city’s favourite things do not change. We bring to you a guide to what is happening in the city this weekend and where you can go for a unique experience.
For the music afficionado in you, this is the perfect opportunity to listen to one of the oldest voices in the indie music industry. City Life and She Can exploded during the pandemic and now a mainstay of every indie music playlist. The singer is back with a new album after more than half a decade, called Intezaar Tera, and this show is a chance for you to listen to the fresh songs of the maestro live.
Cost: INR 300 onwards
Address: Fandom at Gilly's Redefined, Bengaluru
Date: 30th June, 8pm onwards
The beloved YouTube storytelling platform went international recently, with shows in Australia and UK, and now they are bringing two of their best performers to Bangalore with their show Manch. With an ever growing fanbase and heart touching narratives, get ready to immerse yourself in the stories they weave and the moving poetry they recite. Experience the magic of listening and telling stories to a room full of people and experience them coming together as one, leaving the show with a big wide grin on their face.
Cost: INR 599 Onwards
Address: Ramana Maharshi Heritage Auditorium, Bengaluru
Date: 30 June, 6pm
If you do wish to experience the thrill and euphoria that surrounds a World Cup Finals and the potential crowning of India as champions, head to one of the many screenings that will be happening all over the city. Head lout with a couple of friends and cheer with excitement, enjoy a few drinks and snacks and experience the electrifying atmosphere of the world cup rather than seeing the match coped up in a room.
Address: IndiQube Logos, Trinity Circle, MG Road
Date: 29th June 2024, 8.00 PM Onwards
If you are not a nocturnal being, you can indulge in sipping coffee and pain ting to spend a relaxed and quiet weekend with your thoughts. Understand the therapeutic side of art and meet interesting individuals, exchange stories and bond with them over shared hobbies. You are sure to come back with your heart feeling lighter, some good coffee recommendations and friends from far and near.
Cost: INR 1500
Address: QUBE CAFE, Bengaluru
Date: June 30, 3 pm onwards