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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 January 2019

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The House Is Black 1962
Wed Jan 2, 7:00 PM
Cinephiles Film Club
* The House Is Black(1962) & Offside(2006) - Iranian Movies Month

FREE EVENT

THE HOUSE IS BLACK - The film takes an insinuative look at the leprosy-stuck colony of Tebriz in Iran, which has been completely neglected by the society.
(documentar ... Read More »
Night School on German Ideology
Thu Jan 3, 6:30 PM
Lamakaan
Two Day Night School on German Ideology - Day 1

The German Ideology joint work of Marx and Engles was written between 1845 and 1846. This was the period when Marxism was finally evolved as the scientific world outlook of the revolutionary proleta ... Read More »
Blogging and film making
Fri Jan 4, 11:00 AM
Ira
A seminar on blogging and film making will be conducted along with a lot of exciting topics included and guest lectures by eminent personalities of the respective areas/topics. Read More »
Night School on German Ideology
Fri Jan 4, 6:30 PM
Lamakaan
Two Day Night School on German Ideology - Day 2

The German Ideology joint work of Marx and Engles was written between 1845 and 1846. This was the period when Marxism was finally evolved as the scientific world outlook of the revolutionary proleta ... Read More »
Hyderabad Feminist Reading Group
Sat Jan 5, 11:00 AM
Tarun Gidwani
The Hyderabad Feminist reading group meets again for the 4th session of our beautiful reading group :)
As always:
1. Newcomers are more than welcome.
2. Here's the link to this session's readings: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12VQIKMwwlG ... Read More »
Telangana Elections
Sat Jan 5, 2:00 PM
Lamakaan
Telangana Elections: What Happened and What Did Not Happen

In the recently concluded Telangana elections, while mainstream media was unmindful of the contest and electoral debacle of a large number of candidates from the marginalized communities, ... Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #184
Sat Jan 5, 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 Quiz of the Month
Sat Jan 5, 4:30 PM
K-Circle Quiz Club
K-Circle is today India's oldest quiz club, formed in 1972, and is based in the twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad. This Saturday would be the K-Circle Quiz of the Month at Pheonix Arena which would be a lively, engaging and informally informati ... Read More »
Chai Edi be?
Sun Jan 6, 7:30 PM
MANCH THEATRE
Manch theatre Presents A Hillarious Comedy Telugu Play, Chai Edhi Be?
CHAI EDHI BE? is a Original MANCH Theatre's Production.

It's a hilarious comedy Telugu play written by Srikanth Banala and Directed by Saddi Manasa.

This play revolves aro ... Read More »
Remembering Mushir ul Hasan
Tue Jan 8, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan
Lamakaan invites you to a meeting to remember and recollect the fond memories, work, contribution and legacy of Prof Mushir ul Hasan

About Mushir ul Hasan:
MUSHIRUL HASAN (15 August 1949 - 10 December 2018)

Mushirul Hasan, an acclaimed schola ... Read More »
The Sun Behind the Moon
Wed Jan 9, 7:00 PM
Cinephiles Film Club
* The Sun Behind the Moon (Kandahar) (2001) - Iranian Movies Month.

FREE EVENT

The Sun Behind the Moon (Kandahar) - The film is based on a partly true, partly fictionalized story of a successful Afghan-Canadian, played by Nelofer Pazira, who re ... Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #185
Sat Jan 12, 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 »
Moteram Ji Shastri
Sat Jan 12, 7:30 PM
Safarnama Theatre
Safarnama Theatre presents Moteram Ji Shastri, one of the play from our event Ulat Pher - A tribute to Munshi Premchand.

A well versed, astute & flamboyant school master is married to a very demotivated woman who keeps cribbing about their middle ... Read More »
Romeo & Juliet ( A Love Story )
Sun Jan 13, 7:30 PM
Udaan Performing Art, Hyderabad
UDAAN Performing Arts, Hyderabad presents, its 13th Workshop production William Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet ( A Love Story )

Synopsis - Romeo and Juliet were in love, but Romeo was a Montague and Juliet was a Capulet. Both Montague and Capulet ... Read More »
Through the Olive Trees
Wed Jan 16, 7:00 PM
Cinephiles Film Club
Through the Olive Trees (1994) - Iranian Movies Month.

FREE EVENT

Through the Olive Trees - It is the final part of Kiarostami's Koker trilogy, and the plot revolves around the production of the second film; And Life Goes On..., which itself w ... Read More »
We Have Not Come Here to Die
Thu Jan 17, 7:30 PM
Mahnoor Yar Khan
Length: 110 minutes.
Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English.

Synopsis:
On January 17th 2016 a Dalit, Phd research scholar, and activist Rohith Vemula unable to bear the persecution from a partisan University administrati ... Read More »
Gardabhandam & Abbey Emleydu
Fri Jan 18, 8:00 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara Theatre Co-operative
presents

A double bill of two Telugu Comedies

Tanikella Bharini's "GARDABHANDAM"
&
S. Partha Saradhi's "ABBEY EMLEYDU"

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Date: 18th Jan 2019
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjar ... Read More »
Write Club Saturday General #186
Sat Jan 19, 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 »
THE COLOUR OF MY HOME
Sat Jan 19, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan Programme Council
THE COLOUR OF MY HOME|Yeh Mera Ghar

Language: Hindustani (with English subtitles)
Duration: 48 mins

ABOUT THE FILM

What happens to people when they are violently displaced? Buffeted by winds of hate and forced out of their homes and ancestr ... Read More »
Ruskin Bond Hour
Sat Jan 19, 7:30 PM
XpressionZ Theatre
Titled, "Shades of Love", is a combination of 3 different short stories of Ruskin Bond. Set at different railway stations, these stories can be enjoyed by kids as well as adults. Read More »
Storytelling Workshop For Kids
Sun Jan 20, 10:30 AM
Tale Tellers Troupe India
Beat Stage Fear. Create your own story and tell it like a boss!

WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS WORKSHOP:
1. How to create stories on the fly (make it up while you are narrating it)
2. How to deal with Stage Fear
3. Techniques to narrate the story ... Read More »
Hyderabad Feminist Reading Group
Sun Jan 20, 1:30 PM
Tarun Gidwani
5th session of our lovely Hyderabad Feminist reading group. Newcomers are welcome!
Here is the link to this session's readings:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1v4JNqYdcUgxy107gmN7j9IqjM-Ytcx7d
If you want to keep getting notified of t ... Read More »
Panel discussion on "Transbill"
Sun Jan 20, 4:00 PM
Dialogue Towards an Altetnative
Let's discuss the after atmosphere of decriminalization of section377 and also why the latest Trans bill is more problemative that helpfull? We will be joined by Vyjayanthi and Rachana for helping us to understand all the above. Read More »
Na Band Na Baaja Na Baraat
Sun Jan 20, 7:30 PM
XpressionZ Theater Group
The Play showcases love story of yet another lower middle class couple struggling make their ends meet and get married to each other. The play is an attempt to reiterate the presence of love and a tribute to all those people in love out there, who, i ... Read More »
Upper Caste Quota Bill
Tue Jan 22, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan
Upper Caste Quota Bill: Is it really for the poor or political stunt? – A Panel Discussion

With the General Elections 2019 just a few months to go, the Central Government passed the landmark Constitution Amendment Bill 124, 2019 aimed at giving 10 ... Read More »
20 Fingers (20 Angosht 2004)
Wed Jan 23, 7:00 PM
Cinephiles Film Club
20 Fingers (20 Angosht) (2004) - Iranian Movies Month.


FREE EVENT

20 Fingers - A film in several episodes with Bijan Daneshmand and Mania Akbari, exposing some of the issues of men and women within the confines of tradition and family life i ... Read More »
Triple Talaq Bill
Thu Jan 24, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan Programme Council
In light of the latest developments of the Triple Talaq Bill, society is in dire need of a conversation questioning the criminlisation of Triple Talaq. Jameelaji will be giving us an understanding of the implication of a possible ordinance in Hyderab ... Read More »
5 Arrows Musical Performance
Sat Jan 26, 4:30 PM
Lamakaan & 5 Arrow Musical Troupe from Punjab
On the occasion of 70th Republic Day of India, Lamakaan invites you to a progressive musical art from from Punjab.

"5-arrows musical troupe" is a loose collective of artists working with Punjab Naujwan Sabha with aim of creating and propagating re ... Read More »
In Solidarity with A Teltumbde
Sat Jan 26, 6:30 PM
Lamakaan
In Solidarity with Anand Teltumbde

As we all know that Anand Teltumbde is one of the leading Dalit intellectuals of the present times. He has always taken a pro-people stand and raised voice against injustice and targeted exploitation. He has also ... Read More »
Lamakaan Organic Bazaar
Sun Jan 27, 10:30 AM
Lamakaan Organic Bazaar
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 »
THE SIEGE OF CRICKET
Sun Jan 27, 6:00 PM
Lamakaan open cultural space
About the book THE SIEGE OF CRICKET
A dashing cricketer, a respected commentator, a popular anchor, an ambitious media mogul and a charismatic dictator are plotting to destroy the gentleman’s game. The Fundu Four, a team of teen sleuths, follow a t ... Read More »
Internet Researchers' Conference
Wed Jan 30, 10:30 AM
Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore
The Internet Researchers Conference (IRC) is annual conference initiated by the Researchers at Work (RAW) programme at the Centre for Internet and Society in 2016 to gather researchers, academic or otherwise, studying internet in/from India to congre ... Read More »
Note By Note
Wed Jan 30, 4:30 PM
Lamakaan
The story of India, over the past seven decades, has been one of development and social and political change, which has often been forgotten, pushed to the recesses of our memories. Ankur, Seema and Sushant refresh those memories in Note by Note, lin ... Read More »
Resisting Hindutva: Interfaith..
Wed Jan 30, 6:00 PM
Lamakaan
Resisting Hindutva: Reclaiming Hinduism - Interfaith efforts to resist religious extremism

Purpose of this gathering is to explore interfaith efforts to secure democracy and human rights in India, and in particular, the role of faith-based activis ... Read More »
Leila (1996)
Wed Jan 30, 7:00 PM
Cinephiles Film Club
* Leila (1996) - Iranian Movies Month.


FREE EVENT

Leila - Leila is a kind-hearted and loving woman whose marriage to Reza starts off happily. What happens after ?


Director: Dariush Mehrjui
Run Time: 110 mins

Taglines: The tragedy of ... Read More »
Internet Researchers' Conference
Thu Jan 31, 10:30 AM
Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore
The Internet Researchers' Conference (IRC) is an annual conference initiated by the Researchers at Work (RAW) programme at the Centre for Internet and Society to gather researchers, academic or otherwise, studying internet in/from India to congregate ... Read More »
Tech for Democracy
Thu Jan 31, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan
Tech for Democracy a Talk by Y. Kiran Chandra

The months of November and December 2018 were abuzz with political discussions and discussions all over the social media very intensely in the states of Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan ... Read More »