Pune Events Listings

Here are the latest events happening in Pune. Choose the favourite for a great time…

A FEAST CELEBRATING THE NATION @HYATT REGENCY PUNE

This Republic Day, go ahead &celebrate the patriot in you and experience a fine spread as vast, colorful and flavorful as our country India itself. It is about experiencing the true Indianess in every one of you. Enjoy the Republic Day special tri-colored lunch buffet which is being offered. Get to tuck in a wide selection of Indian, Western and Asian cuisine which will be available only at The Café.

WHERE: The Café, Hyatt Regency Pune, Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road

WHEN: January 26, 2017

TIMING: 12 PM – 3 PM

PRICING: Rs. 999 Plus Taxes

FOR RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: 9158893844

ENGRAVINGS EXHIBITION OF VINCENT GAGLIARDI @ DARPAN ART GALLERY

L’Alliance Francaise de Pune invites you to discover French artist Vincent Gagliardi with his

exhibition of selected engravings works. Gagliardi is a French mixed media artist who first discovered the traditional hand engraving technique during his studies at the School of Fine Arts in Metz. Over the years, Gagliardi has created black and white then colored engravings recycling worn linoleum from abandoned houses. His nontoxic technique is somehow similar to block printing but the use of linoleum allows him to obtain unique artistic effect not possible with most woods. His approach is singular yet varied, using every day materials and other mediums, adding poesy, philosophy and humor. As part of his art residency, he will conduct various workshop and art project with school and colleges.

WHERE: Darpan Gallery, Kala Chhaya Campus, Patrakar Nagar Road

WHEN: February 1-7, 2017

TIMING: On February 1^st – 3 PM; Till February 7^th – 11 AM – 8 PM

7^TH EDITION OF MY FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE

The Alliance Française de Pune is pleased to inform about My French Film Festival, the UniFrance online film festival. This is the 7^th edition of the festival. You have FREE STREAMING for Indian residents. After a record turnout of 6.5 million films viewed in 2016, the totally revamped platform, that is more functional and user-friendly, invites users to discover films that represent the diversity and creativity of contemporary French filmmakers. This year, the festival offers the chance to discover 26 new films, divided into 5 thematic sections. Coming of Age explores the sometimes comical, sometimes painful transition from childhood to adulthood, while We Are Family focuses on family ties. Love & Friendship highlights friendship, love, or both at the same time, while Psycho shows disturbing characters caught in a downward spiral, and A Woman’s Life explores the trajectories of women. Films are available online with English subtitles at www.myfrenchfilmfestival.com.

YOUNG ENGINEER’S WORKSHOP BY PAPIYA KAR @ BRITISH COUNCIL PUNE

 British Council Pune invites everyone for the young engineer’s workshop by Papiya Kar. In this fun

workshop, young minds will engineer their own desktop catapult from scratch. Participants will assemble wood pieces and cal-liberate to make a working model of a catapult. The session will also cover a brief history of catapult as a ballistic device. The workshop concludes with a mini war simulation with harmless paper balls as ammunition. Papiya Kar is a co-founder of Maker’s Club India, a community of people with DIY mindset who teach other people new skills. She is a hobbyist with around 8+ years of experience in HR management and Organizational Learning & Development management and is a trained and qualified Engineer with a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

WHERE: British Council Pune, Opp. Vaishali Restaurant, FC Road

WHEN: February 11, 2017

TIMING: 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM

AGE GROUP: 10+  

PRICING:  Rs. 350 (Members); Rs. 500 (Non-members); First come first serve; Max. 20 kids. Payment in cash or card accepted. Registration fees non-refundable. Change in nomination is accepted.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: 4100 5301 or Email kajari.mitra@britishcouncil.org 

BOLLYWOOD TWIST KIDS WORKSHOP @ THE DANCE FLOOR PUNE

The Dance Floor Pune brings Kids Workshop Series. Check the Republic Day Special with the Bollywood Twist Workshop for Kids.

WHERE: The Dance Floor Pune, Plot No. 859, Next to Sunnydales, Dastur Meher Road, Camp

WHEN:  January 26, 2017

TIMING: 5 – 6.30 PM

AGE GROUP: 4 – 12 Years

CONTACT: 9822536789, 8983508551

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Pune Events Listings

Here are the latest events happening in Pune. Choose the favourite for a great time…

FILTER KAAPI AT JUST RE 1 @ UPSOUTH EXPRESS

Grab an authentic South Indian Filter Kaapi at just Rs. 1, if you buy a plate of idli or dosa or medu wada or any favourite South Indian dish of yours, at UpSouth Express. Or buy your cup of filter Kaapi at Rs. 15 and get your second cup of filter coffee at just Re.1. Truly great value for money combined with supreme quality! 

WHERE: UpSouth Express, at Camp & Kondhwa 

WHEN: Till December 31, 2016

TIMING: 7 AM – 10 PM

FLAVOURS OF BENGAL @ BOTTLEDECK

BottleDeck is bringing to Pune their first food festival ‘FLAVOURS OF BENGAL’. Part of this

festival will also be a 3-day exhibition showcasing cultural artifacts, paintings, clothes etc and bringing a little bit of Bengal. Chef Hanumant is proficient in the cuisine and wants the patrons to savor authentic Bengali flavours. Popular dishes like Mishti Doi, Rosgulla, and Macher Jhol will be part of the menu.

PHOTO CREDIT: www.youtube.com  

WHERE: BottleDeck, Baner

WHEN: From December 9, 2016 Onwards

FOR RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: +91 7745022200, 7745022211

DJ ‘EDWARD MAYA’ TO SET THE STAGE AT PHOENIX MARKETCITY PUNE 

Europe’s leading EDM artiste Edward Maya is ready to set the stage on fire with live performance at Phoenix Marketcity Pune on Saturday. Together with him, Queen of Electronica Ma Faiza and India’s no.1 trance DJ Get Massive will enthrall Punekars with six hours of pure EDM a.k.a electronic dance music. So roll up your sleeves and tie your laces tight to dance on the pumping beats!

WHERE: Liberty Square at Phoenix Marketcity Pune, Nagar Road

WHEN:  December 3, 2016

TIMING: 4 PM Onwards

GERMAN JAZZ GROUP MELT TRIO @ MAZDA HALL

The Melt Trio is a guitar trio that does without any comparison. After two highly praised recordings - ‘Melt’ in 2011 and ‘Hymnolia’ in 2013, they presented their third album ‘Stroy' in August 2016. Hear them perform at Mazda Hall. The brothers Peter & Bernhard Meyer are on guitars and bass, while Moritz Baumgärtner is on drums. They have invented a sound that boldly yet humbly overrode all established concepts of jazz improvisation.  

PHOTO CREDIT: www.thehindu.com

WHERE: Mazda Hall, Dastur Primary School, Opp. Ladies Club, Camp

WHEN: December 2, 2016

TIMING: 7 PM

PRICING: Free Entry

CINEMA & STAND UP TO CELEBRATE WORLD DISABILITY DAY @ LOST THE PLOT PUNE

This World Disability Day, LTP wants to create a space, one big ballroom, where the abled and the differently abled can come together on a common floor, share like experiences and focus on what can bring us close, using the two means everybody loves – laughter & cinema. Joining them is comedian Kapil Patwardhan and making her debut in the comedy circuit,  independent writer and journalist Sweta Mantrii! The films shown are Disability: A State of Mind – a film by Sweta Mantrii and Dance for Parkinson’s disease – a film by Tapan Pandit.  

WHERE: Lost the Plot Pune, Seasons Hotel, Aundh

WHEN: December 2, 2016

TIMING: From 7.15 PM Onwards,

PRICING: Entry Free and Happy Hours are on until 8 PM

For listings, email all details to sapnasarfarejournalist@gmail.com

Visiting PVR Bluo

I am always sceptical about places which have so many things woven into one. One is not sure of whether it stays true to anything. While Pune is flooded with new places of entertainment and eateries, I refused to be allowed to be the donkey made to travel all over with a carrot in the front. And in this state, I was called to check out a new place in town – PVR bluO at Phoenix Market City at Nagar Road. Three words proved to be THE word of attraction – Bowling Alley, Complete Entertainment and Good Food. Psst... bluO happens to be a bowling chain and the one here is indeed quite big.

WHAT IT CONTAINED

Located on the lower level and spread over quite some area, what interested me was the fact that the area was not lumped together for just one thing. While a large area was given to the bowling area and the eating & drinks area, the cubicles were divided into private sitting areas, karaoke area, games area, and area for parties of all kinds.

I started to discover the place by checking out the specialised cubicles. I was glad to note that the area was well-divided and even an area for collectibles. One only felt that the area could have been a bit brighter, though it was not like you have a blackout here. It just needs more illumination than provided. But this could be a personal view. It’s a good thing that the various cubicles allowed privacy.

As I moved around, I found the place to be crowded but it was not claustrophobic. An in-house DJ played good techno music, but one is afraid that it might be turned towards boring item songs. The bowling alley – the main attraction - was quite large indeed. Special shoes are provided for those who want to play and it was quite fun to see people enjoy.

FOOD AND DRINKS

I was more interested in the food, as unlike other places with gaming as a major part and food relegated to the last, here good food is given prominent place. There is an actual qualified chef heading the kitchen here and had arranged for all kinds of world cuisine along with Indian.

I first sampled the Aloo Chutney Waale, a tangy dish with a twist to a typical aloo chaat. The Sheesh Touk was an interesting middle-east kebab. Though it tasted more like any spicy tikka, it still made you want to eat more with the yoghurt dip provided.

Now that my taste buds were tempted, I went ahead to eat the Chinese BBQ Chicken – a certified winner. I loved the way the BBQ sauce was in right consistency and the chicken was well-cooked. The best part is the way it was presented – on a fork to be eaten while you played. All you aloo tikki fans will be happy to find Dilli Style Aloo Tikki. It was as authentic as one got in Delhi and came with three dippings. The taste came out perfect.

Since the A/C air was pretty chilly for me, I tried the Chicken Pepper Fry which was just like it sounds and so much better. I loved the way the tender chicken went well with the pepper marination. Its finger food which you pop while chatting with friends or bowl around. The eating session went on to BluO Special Nachos which was a better version of the typical nachos you find everywhere else. But I found the Peri Peri chicken Satay to be usual... tasty, yes.

I prefer passing Masala Spring Roll, while the Garlic Bread Platter to be a great option for having a bite, literally. All the three – Caramalised Onion and Sour Cream, Leeks and Cherry Tomato Compote and Roasted Bell Pepper and Balsamic – were an unusual topping but quite tempting. Though there was a complete bar, I preferred avoiding it. But it might be an attraction for many.

VERDICT

To be honest, I expected PVR bluO to be just another bowling alley. But it turned out to be a complete package. You can hang out with family, friends, on your own or for just about anything. It might be on a loud side, due to the music and the fact that its attraction is bowling. If you can deal with it, you can head to Phoenix Market City in a jiffy.