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Lamakaan has been open since 2010. Here are the events held since then, month by month, and the recordings of talks and performances on our YouTube channel.

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Events in November 2017

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BOL SHORT FILM
Wed Nov 1, 10:30 AM
MANASA SUROJU
Bol is a telugu short film by suneeth kumar alladi Read More »
Ugetsu(japanese retrospective)
Wed Nov 1, 7:30 PM
CINEPHILES FILM CLUB
This november, as part of the japanese film retrospective, we(cinephiles film club) are planning to screen 4 critically acclaimed films from japan, this is the first movie from the list, expected to be screened on first wednesday of this novemeber. ... Read More »
An Evening with Scherzade
Fri Nov 3, 5:00 PM
Rebecca Vedavathy
An Evening with Scherzade on Art and Survival will be a talk by renowned pyschotherapist, clinical pyschologist, social scientist and performance artist Scherzade Siobhan on the transformative and cathartic powers of art and art therapy to combat ,me ... Read More »
ZCO Orientation
Sat Nov 4, 10:30 AM
Tarun
Zonal Computing Olympiad is organized by IARCS (Indian Association for Research in Computing Science) to screen out talented students who could represent India at IOI, the world's second largest olympiad, which witnessed participation of 84 countries ... Read More »
Open Auditions for a Web Series
Sat Nov 4, 10:30 AM
Kulkarni Creations
Open Auditions for a Hindi Feature Film and a Web Series under the banner "Kulkarni Creations".
Age Group: 18 and above
Female & Male Artists Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #127
Sat Nov 4, 3:00 PM
Write Club Hyderabad
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, ... Read More »
K-Circle Monthly Quiz
Sat Nov 4, 4:30 PM
K-Circle
K-Circle, India's Oldest Quizzing Organisation, will be conducting a Non-Competitive quiz at LaMakaan. The event will be packed with a great amount of trivia and will be a great place to start for those who wish to begin indulging in quizzes. Read More »
Ladies Compartment
Sat Nov 4, 6:30 PM
Dr.Pooja Pandey Tripathi
A note about the play:

The play is not only acted by mostly women but also has being produced, directed and scripted by the women. It captures vibrancy of womanhood and life through its colourful woman protagonists.

All the artists are women wh ... Read More »
Open Auditions for a Web Series
Sun Nov 5, 10:30 AM
Kulkarni Creations
Open Auditions for a Hindi Feature Film and a Web Series under the banner "Kulkarni Creations".
Age Group: 18 and above
Female & Male Artists Read More »
Organic Bazaar
Sun Nov 5, 10:30 AM
Lamakaan
On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design S ... Read More »
Story Telling workshop by Nupur
Sun Nov 5, 11:00 AM
The Integral School
Story Telling workshop for Parents

It is a free event.

Nupur Aggarwal from Storywallahs will be conducting the workshop for all the parents and along with it an art or craft activity will be conducted for children.

We would prefer having a r ... Read More »
KARWAN-E-MOHABBAT "HARSH MANDAR"
Sun Nov 5, 4:30 PM
Apna Watan
A unique initiative, a padyatra, was undertaken by Harsh Mander and several others to replace the growing wave of radical hate with the spreading of radical love. A long journey from Nagaon in Assam to Porbandar in Gujarat, carrying the message of lo ... Read More »
Sunshine boys
Sun Nov 5, 7:30 PM
DCH
A sensitive comedy by Neil Simon, presented by DCH Read More »
Remembering Girija Devi!
Tue Nov 7, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
Remembering the Queen of Thumris Girija Devi who left the mortal world on 24th October 2017. It's a great loss to the lovers of thumri music. She has contributed immensely to the Hindustani classical music through impeccable voice and rendition.

... Read More »
Princess mononoke(1997)(CFC #78)
Wed Nov 8, 7:30 PM
CINEPHILES FILM CLUB
This november, as part of the japanese film retrospective we(cinephiles film club) are planning to screen 4 critically acclaimed films from japan, this is the second movie from the list, expected to be screened on second wednesday of this novemeber. ... Read More »
Maya Bazaar 60 year Celebration
Thu Nov 9, 3:30 PM
Bharadwaja Rangavajhala
Maya Bazaar Successfully completed 60 years...we are going to celebrate this beautiful occasion at Lamakaan with the support of LamakaanTeam
విజ‌యావారి మాయాబ‌జార్ ప్రేమికుల‌కు ఆహ్వానం
తెలుగు తెర అద్భుతం విజ‌యా వారి మాయాబ‌జ ... Read More »
Singularity And The Dreamland!
Fri Nov 10, 6:30 PM
Reiv
The following seminar is about how the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence will lead to an extraordinary difference between the current vs the future human life! And how this affects our economies, our transportation, our health care, the wa ... Read More »
In Memory of friends - Screening
Fri Nov 10, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan and Hyderabad Cinephile
Screening of Film "IN MEMORY OF FRIENDS". It documents the violence and terror in Punjab, India – a land torn apart by religious fundamentalists and a repressive government. After examining the political turmoil of the late 1970′s and the rise of Sik ... Read More »
YHAI Hyderabad UNIT
Sat Nov 11, 11:00 AM
Jaffar SB
YHAI is an associate member of the Hostelling International, U.K., a premier international NGO promoting the Youth Hostelling movement, with a widespread network in 90 countries worldwide with more than 4000 unique hostels. Vision - To become a centr ... Read More »
Email Etiquette: Art of Writing
Sat Nov 11, 11:00 AM
Gopi Om Kumar
Email etiquette is the art and discipline to communicate via email(written format) with others in context.

As in today's world communication is very important for each one of us, it plays a major role in your career as you grow.

Its a 1 hour se ... Read More »
Short film Auditions
Sat Nov 11, 1:30 PM
Gopi Om Kumar
Revenge- A love story of a couple since 7 years in flash back. Its their journey of life and experience. Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #128
Sat Nov 11, 3:00 PM
Write Club Hyderabad
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, ... Read More »
Mandir Mein Hadtaal
Sat Nov 11, 7:00 PM
KissaGo
The day before Heinrich Heine, a German scholar, poet and essayist died on 17th February, 1856 said, "God will pardon me, it is his trade."

But what happens when God decides to step down from his pedestal after twenty eight centuries.

We mo ... Read More »
Art Buzz
Sun Nov 12, 4:00 PM
VIBGYOR
On the occasion of Children's Day 2017, we are planning to host a creative session in 4 Cities - Kolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad, in the form of a Sit & Draw Competition for kids, from the age group 6 to 18. There will be an open group for ... Read More »
Mandir Mein Hadtaal
Sun Nov 12, 7:30 PM
KissaGo
The day before Heinrich Heine, a German scholar, poet and essayist died on 17th February, 1856 said, "God will pardon me, it is his trade."

But what happens when God decides to step down from his pedestal after twenty eight centuries.

We mo ... Read More »
Night & fog in japan(1960)CFC#80
Wed Nov 15, 7:30 PM
CINEPHILES FILM CLUB
This november, as part of the japanese film retrospective we(cinephiles film club) are planning to screen 4 critically acclaimed films from japan, this is the third movie from the list, expected to be screened on third wednesday of this novemeber.
... Read More »
Beete Hue Lamhe - Nostalgic Nite
Thu Nov 16, 8:00 PM
Dakshin Dhwani
A collection of hit Hindi film songs drawn from the 1950s to the 1980s, featuring singers, music directors and film directors who were born and who died in the month of November Read More »
Dedh Inch Upar
Fri Nov 17, 7:30 PM
Darpan theatre
Ekaansh (a unit of nishan) in collaboration with Darpan theatre presents "Dedh Inch Upar"

Dedh Inch Upar is a play written by Nirmal Verma is a story of a man – one of the many lives impacted by Second World War. A story unfolds with a common man ... Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #129
Sat Nov 18, 3:00 PM
Write Club Hyderabad
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, ... Read More »
Workshop for queer
Sat Nov 18, 6:00 PM
Anil kohli
the workshop on

Self-care and the Collective: Queer lives, Queer spaces
Read More »
Where Classical meets Folk...
Sat Nov 18, 7:30 PM
Barnali Bhattacharya
Hindustani classical music is a heritage that has evolved through the centuries. It is a blend of ritualistic, folk and cultural expression of the sub-continent and represents music of different genres. The two singers, namely, Barnali and Anindita, ... Read More »
Dance Movement Therapy Session
Sun Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Damini Sahay & Shubham Srivastav

A Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) session to come together and dwell deeper into the self.

DMT is the organic use of free movements to connect with our inner selves in the presence of facilitators and an intimate community.
Read More »
Children's Movie
Sun Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Amit Chakravarty
Eleanor's Secret (original French title Kérity, la maison des contes) is a 2009 Franco-Italian animated feature film directed by Dominique Monféry. It won the special distinction prize at the 2010 Annecy International Animated Film Festival Read More »
MAIN RAHI MASOOM
Sun Nov 19, 8:00 PM
Vinay Varma
Bitter Chocolate is a book written by journalist and author Pinki Virani, published in 2000.

We have adapted several case studies from the book and constructed a narrative-based
show with subtle performances.
Bitter Chocolate provides an un ... Read More »
nenu na camera
Tue Nov 21, 6:00 PM
chandu
nenu na camera short film Read More »
Rhythm of Ectasy | Sarod | Tabla
Tue Nov 21, 7:30 PM
Nilimesh Chakraborty
An evening with full of the music from North Indian Classical genre to mesmerise the audience for the first time with a Sarod by Shri Srinjoy Mukherjee(Kolkata)and Tabla by Sri Nilimesh Chakraborty(Kolkata).

Details- Srinjoy Mukherjee(Sarod)- Sri ... Read More »
Intentions of murder(1964)CFC#82
Wed Nov 22, 7:30 PM
CINEPHILES FILM CLUB
This november, as part of the japanese film retrospective we(cinephiles film club) are planning to screen FIVE critically acclaimed films from japan, this is the FOURTH movie from the list, expected to be screened on fourth wednesday of this novemeb ... Read More »
Dystopia
Fri Nov 24, 4:30 PM
Reiv
In dystopia, we intend to explore the impact that radical technologies will have on our lives. From the advent of AI, cryptocurrencies, decentralised and distributed digital ledgers, internet of things, immersive virtual reality/augmented reality, 3D ... Read More »
From Desh Prem to Rashtra Vaad
Fri Nov 24, 7:30 PM
Vipul Rikhi
From Desh-Prem to Rashtra-vaad: Rise of the Assertive and Insecure Indian

Talk by Vipul Rikhi
followed by songs of Kabir

How do we understand or relate to the current climate of aggressive 'nationalism', and are there different models for expr ... Read More »
Group Meeting on Film Making
Sat Nov 25, 11:30 AM
Suresh Kumar Kola
We are a group of people wants to meet and discuss on projects and plans. Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #130
Sat Nov 25, 3:00 PM
Write Club Hyderabad
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, ... Read More »
INSTITUTE OF HAPPINESS
Sat Nov 25, 4:30 PM
Kuldeep Singh Nagpal
The purpose of meeting is to inform the members about the activities of "Institute of Happiness" an NGO committed to the objective of HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS. It would introduce the members to its aims, objectives, philosophy and action plans. ... Read More »
Meree Ravayya Book Release
Sat Nov 25, 6:00 PM
Pavan Kumar Veldandi
This is my first book, which has poems written in Hindi about my life experiences. By education I am an Engineer and currently working as a Manager in a MNC. I am from a small village in Telangana, who has experienced various forms of life. This book ... Read More »
Raindrops Chasing Raindrops
Sun Nov 26, 11:30 AM
Rebecca Vedavathy
Raindrops Chasing Raindrops is a book of haibun and hybrid poetry by Paresh Tiwari a poet, writer and cartoonist in the body of a Naval Officer renowned for his impressive hold on the sub-genre of Japanese poetry. His book Raindrops Chasing Raindrops ... Read More »
On Any Sunday Film&Talk on Bikes
Sun Nov 26, 3:00 PM
Souvik Mitra
A screening and a talk on a documentary film "on any Sunday".
On Any Sunday is a 1971 American documentary film about motorcycle sport, directed by Bruce Brown. Read More »
kafan by munshi premchand
Sun Nov 26, 7:30 PM
darpan theatre
kafan by munshi premchand

A lower caste father and his son are poor labourers in a village. An emergency occurs when the son's wife dies while giving birth to a child and the family has no money to cremate the body of the dead woman. The lazy duo ... Read More »
Gauri Lankesh reader
Tue Nov 28, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan
Gauri Lankesh (1962–2017) was the editor of Gauri Lankesh Patrike. Starting her career as an English language print journa-list, she worked for the Times of India and Sunday magazine, and was chief of bureau, ETV News, New Delhi. After her father die ... Read More »
Man Fakiri – Sufi Concert Series
Tue Nov 28, 8:00 PM
S. S. Negi
Man Fakiri – Sufiana Concert Series

Man Fakiri – Sufiana Concert Series is a week long music festival which will take place in Hyderabad from 25 to 29th November 2017 at three different venues, viz. Shilparamam, Lamakaan and Alliance Française. Th ... Read More »
Audition(1999) CFC #84
Wed Nov 29, 7:30 PM
CINEPHILES FILM CLUB
This november, as part of the japanese film retrospective we(cinephiles film club) are planning to screen 5 critically acclaimed films from japan, this is the final movie from the list, expected to be screened on fifth wednesday of this novemeber.
... Read More »
Democracy behind Bars:GN Saibaba
Thu Nov 30, 5:00 PM
Azad Mann
Democracy behind bars - A case study of Prof GN Saibaba
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The recent heart wrenching letter written by Professor GN Saibaba to his partner Vasantha haven't received any mainstr ... Read More »