Chart The Week Ahead
Let’s troll
May 23, Savera hotel
Bay 146 at the Savera hotel presents a Laughter League, paired with cocktails. The stand up comedy show, featuring Aakash Mehta, Deepu Dileepan and Kritarth Srinivasan, will cover topics varying form airport queues to tuition classes, bachelorhood and patriotism. Don’t miss it. Rs 400. From 7 pm onwards. Details: 28114700
DON’T MISS
Today is the last day of Express Avenue’s annual EA Summer Shopping Festival. Participate in their Shop-Write-Win contest to win prizes that include a bike and car. Winners will be announced on May 17. Details: 28464646
Set of skills
May 18-25, Vepery
Improve your child’s functional, technical and personal skills this summer. Extra-ordinaire’15 is conducting a summer workshop where kids get to enhance their leadership, communication and social skills, while also picking up yoga and zumba. This camp aims at focusing and grooming major areas of development. For ages eight to 15 only (on May 18-25). Rs 4,000 onwards. Details: 8939339709
Making snowmen
May 18, VGP
Cool off at the VGP Snow Kingdom. Set to open on May 18, it promises activities and entertainment for all age groups. From sled rides and snow balls to rafting, dancing and snow mountain climbing. There are also Toboggan Runs, an Icy Body Slide, Giant Snow Castle, Ice Cave and a Snow Play Area for kids. Rs 250 per head. Details: 9652521125
Bake station
May 16, Bake Tales
Rustle up some sweet treats at the two part workshop on cakes and desserts, at Bake Tales in Kottivakkam. Home baker Sara Koshy will teach you how to make a liqueur fruit slice, chocolate mousse gateaux, molten chocolate cake and fresh cream apple torte. On May 16 from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Register at Rs 1,800. Details: 8124145884
Fun with science
May 17, Nungambakkam
For the kids who love their science labs, Hansel and Gretel in association with The Science Factory is organising a science workshop. The experiments are based on water and ice, and give young ones a hands on experience of working with liquids and gases. For children between seven and 12, on May 17. Rs 800. Details: 9840431549
Join the choir
May 16, TTK road
Bhoomija has put together a children’s carnatic choir, of 18 children below 16 years of age. Conducted by Abhishek Raghuram who trained the Bengaluru-based children, they will perform at The Music academy. Rs 300. From 6.30 pm. Details: 28112231
In the groove
May 16-17, Phoenix MarketCity
This weekend, Phoenix MarketCity presents the Funkadelic and Soundarya and the Band. The former is a versatile band that has performed covers internationally acclaimed artistes like Jim Reeves, Miranda Lambert and Cliff Richards. On May 16. The next day, Soundarya and the Band take the stage, playing music across genres like blues, pop, and country. From 6.30 pm at The Courtyard. Details: 30083008
Valley hopping
June 12, Himalayas
Lose yourself in the breathtaking valleys of the Himalayas. Privilege Hospitality is oraganising a journey to Kinnaur & Spiti Valley on June 12. The 10N 11D hike, starting from Shimla and covering Hatu Peak, Baspa Valley, Kinner Kailash, Chandratal Lake and Rohtangla, includes personalised travel packs, accommodation and three-course meals along with activities and entertainment. Registration closes on May 24. Rs 28,000 per person. Details: 9821067323
Paws a moment
May 17, Velachery
Looking for a pet? Head to the Blue Cross Adopt-a-thon this sunday. Several puppies and kittens are looking for new homes, besides some adult pedigree dogs that are also up for adoption. From 1 pm to 5 pm. Take your ID Proof along. Details: 9840297942