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Christmas cheer
December 25 | Multiple Venues
The city offers plenty of choice if you are looking to enjoy a long Xmas brunch with roast turkey and wine. If you’re in the mood for a drive, head to Mahabalipuram where the soon-to-launch Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is also putting up a feast (Rs 2,499 with spirits). For more options, turn to Page 8
Band mania
December 26 | Phoenix MarketCity
This weekend the mall is packed with performances. Catch Cassandra Rachel Premji (of Vaanavil Vaazhkai fame) and Nivin Bedford (of The Last Minute Bishops band) tomorrow. Also, look out for multi-lingual compilations by Irfan Hyder and his team at the performance of city-based Between Recess on Sunday. From 6.30 pm onwards. Details: 30083008
Time machine
December 28 | Online
The limited-edition Star Wars watch by American brand Devon is a collectors item. Made of 316L stainless steel with a true black, diamond-like coating, it features a bulletproof polycarbonate lens, four micro-step motors, temperature-compensated crystal and onboard microprocessor. Approximately Rs 18,853,44 and available on pre-order on devonworks.com
The big sale
December 30 | Artworld
Here’s a chance to stock up on some art. Sarala’s Art Centre’s sale includes ink on paper, water colour, acrylic and oil paintings by artists like Sajan Sarkar, Amitabh SenGupta, Rini Dhumal, Asma Menon, Pradip Kumar Rakshit, A P Santhanaraj and Sudip Chandra. From Rs 500 onwards at Artworld, till December 31. Details: 42185397
At the movies
December 25 | SPI Cinemas
The Star Wars saga returns with a fresh story in The Force Awakens. Directed by JJ Abrams, the film has Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in lead roles. Set nearly three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Harrison Ford and his allies prepare to fight a new threat. Details: 42244224
Day & night
December 27 | Goa
Season nine of Sunburn kick-starts today at Vagator, Goa. The event will witness a line-up of 120 artistes including Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Kygo, Martin Garrix and David Guetta. Watch out for the campsite with shops, bars, bonfires and jam sessions. Also taking place on the same dates in Goa, is the third edition of Vh1 Supersonic. Tickets priced from Rs 2,800 onwards (Sunburn) and Rs 2,000 onwards (Vh1 Supersonic). Till December 30. Details: in.bookmyshow.com
Dark matter
December 29 | New Delhi
The new range of chocolate bars from New Delhi-based All Things is gift worthy. Flavours include French dark chocolate, Madagascar dark chocolate with passion fruit and Belgian specials like dark chocolate with sangria, dark chocolate with sea salt and white chocolate with champagne and strawberries, among several others. Rs 320 onwards for a 100 gm bar. Details: 9971154804
Countdown to midnight
December 31 | Multiple Venues
Take your pick from spreads that are open till midnight this year. There’s some that are high on protein, some made to satisfy Oriental cravings and some that will give you a sugar rush. For all the options, turn to Page 9
