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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 June 2024

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Volunteers Gratitude Meet
Sat Jun 1, 4:30 PM
Youngistaan Foundation
Volunteers Gratitude Meet: Celebrating Their Contribution to Children's Social Emotional Learning. This discussion is scheduled to celebrate the volunteers who have contributed their time to the children's social-emotional learning program. Read More »
Blind Men's Club"The Tax Free
Sat Jun 1, 8:00 PM
Surabhi Santhosh
"Blind Men's Club" is an adaptation of Dr. Chandrashekhar Phansalkar's "Tax Free," a Marathi one-act play. "Tax Free" as the title of this play implies no tax, or being without tax or value. The play aims to explain that there is a lot of struggle in ... Read More »
8th Babul Eco film Festival BEFF
Sun Jun 2, 5:00 PM
Babulfilms Society ngo
The 8th edition of BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 1-5 June 2024; brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe . We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Film screenings and many eco activities and games with a dose ... Read More »
8th Babul Eco Film Festival BEFF
Tue Jun 4, 5:00 PM
Babulfilms society ngo
The 8th edition of BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 1-5 June 2024; brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe . We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Film screenings and many eco activities and games with a dose ... Read More »
8th Babul Eco film Festival BEFF
Wed Jun 5, 10:30 AM
Babulfilms society ngo
The 8th edition of BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 1-5 June 2024; brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe . We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Film screenings and many eco activities and games with a dose ... Read More »
World environment day
Wed Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Society for the research and environmental education
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Read More »
Remembering Abbas Kiarostami
Wed Jun 5, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
After the sweltering summer month of May, we move to the monsoon month of June, where the freshness and fragrance of air and rain fill the atmosphere. Let the same freshness continue in our Wednesday screenings at Lamakaan as we remember one of the m ... Read More »
Chai and Journal
Sat Jun 8, 3:00 PM
Shreosi Chatterjee and Bala Sai
In a world that's increasingly fast-paced and digital, we invite you to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with your inner self through the tactile pleasure of creative journaling. Our creative journalling workshop offers a serene and inspiring environ ... Read More »
SoudaAruna Studioz writer's meet
Sat Jun 8, 5:30 PM
Ramesh Babu V
SoudaAruna Studioz group is working on alternative cultural nerratives. Read More »
HAKEEM SAAB by Samahaara
Sat Jun 8, 8:00 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara
presents

HAKEEM SAAB
(Deccani play)

Based on the Neil Simon's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's short stories.

08th June 2024
08.00pm
Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Bookings at in.bookmyshow.com. Link in Bio.

Translated by ... Read More »
Read a Kitaab - June Meet-Up
Sun Jun 9, 10:30 AM
Avinash Denduluri
We are Read A Kitaab book club and have around 16,000 members globally. We meet every month to discuss books and exchange ideas and thoughts. We will be doing a book swap.

About us:
Read A Kitaab is an unbiased community of Readers, Booklovers, w ... Read More »
Read A Kitaab - Book Launch
Sun Jun 9, 12:30 PM
Avinash Denduluri/ Read A Kitaab Reading Community
Read A Kitaab reading community is inviting the author Philip George in the meet-up which will be conducted before this and will speak to the author about the book. This will happen in continuation with the meeting

Book name - Racket Boy Read More »
Casteism in Queer Spaces
Sun Jun 9, 4:00 PM
Niyut
In this session, we read and discuss material on casteism in queer spaces, keeping the context that queer person's experience is not solely defined by their sexuality or gender identity but also by other aspects such as caste and class. Casteism with ... Read More »
Sifar's CURIOUS CASE OF LIBRANDU
Sun Jun 9, 8:00 PM
Sifar Theatre
In a world of chaos and uncertainty, a Prime Minister becomes speechless in front of international media, a YouTuber becomes ambitious to crack the biggest news that the nation is facing, and two officers are under immense pressure to file a report. Read More »
Urban Informality
Tue Jun 11, 5:00 PM
Lamakaan and Hyderabad Urban Lab
Book Discussion: Urban Informality and the Built Environment
Organiser: Hyderabad Urban Lab

Description: For nearly 50 years, the idea of 'informality' shaped our imagination of cities in India and other countries like India. Informality is oft ... Read More »
Zuhur's Daughters
Tue Jun 11, 7:00 PM
Goethe - Zentrum Hyderabad & Lamakaan
"Zuhur's Daughters," directed by Laurentia Genske and Robin Humboldt, provides an intimate portrayal of a Palestinian family's life in Gaza. Through the directors' lens, viewers witness the daily struggles and moments of resilience experienced by Zuh ... Read More »
Urdu Shayari ki Jamaliyat
Wed Jun 12, 6:30 PM
Bazm e sukhan
Allama Aijaz Farrukh is an eminent historian and scholar. Allama Ejaz Farrukh has been writing his widely read column in the Siasat daily for more than forty years. His unique writing and speaking style is widely admired and respected. "Murraqaye Hy ... Read More »
Remembering Abbas Kiarostami
Wed Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
After the sweltering summer month of May, we move to the monsoon month of June, where the freshness and fragrance of air and rain fill the atmosphere. Let the same freshness continue in our Wednesday screenings at Lamakaan as we remember one of the m ... Read More »
Where Olive Trees Weep
Thu Jun 13, 7:00 PM
Mahnoor Yar Khan
Where Olive Trees Weep is a beautiful, poignant, heartbreaking new film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palesti ... Read More »
Men in Menstruation
Sat Jun 15, 4:00 PM
Good Universe
Men in Menstruation is a unique event that combines a speaker session and a workshop designed to educate and sensitise men about menstruation, menstrual health, menstrual care, and the associated stigma. The event's aspiration is to engage participan ... Read More »
Passwala
Sat Jun 15, 8:00 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar presents their first Marathi play - PASSWALA which is an adaptation of Late Jayant Pawar`s `Mulakat` with a Shamshan Ghat keeper. Set in a crematorium, it deeply reflects the vagaries of life. Read More »
Bring Your Own Friend!
Sun Jun 16, 4:00 PM
Yashi Sonthalia
Bring Your Own Friend: Celebrating Friendships

Join us for a heartwarming day dedicated to the beauty of friendship! "Bring Your Own Friend" is an event crafted for pairs of friends to come together and delve into the essence of their bond.


W ... Read More »
Sutradhar Presents Passwala
Sun Jun 16, 8:00 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar presents their first Marathi play - PASSWALA which is an adaptation of Late Jayant Pawar`s `Mulakat` with a Shamshan Ghat keeper. Set in a crematorium, it deeply reflects the vagaries of life. Read More »
Power of Mental Health Awareness
Tue Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Munnawar Sultana
The Power of Mental Health Awareness" - A Motivational Talk

Description:

In today's fast-paced world, mental health is often overlooked, yet it is fundamental to our overall well-being. This motivational talk will delve into the significance of ... Read More »
Remembering Abbas Kiarostami
Wed Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
After the sweltering summer month of May, we move to the monsoon month of June, where the freshness and fragrance of air and rain fill the atmosphere. Let the same freshness continue in our Wednesday screenings at Lamakaan as we remember one of the m ... Read More »
Violence Movie preview show
Thu Jun 20, 6:30 PM
akiran mahankali
Join us for the exclusive premiere of "Violence," an electrifying Telugu action drama. Dive into a gripping tale of power, revenge, and justice, set against a gritty backdrop. Experience high-octane action sequences, intense drama, and powerful perf ... Read More »
18th Lok Sabha Elections
Fri Jun 21, 4:30 PM
Lamakaan and Hyderabad Urban Lab
18th Lok Sabha and the Demographic Dividend

What can the 18th Lok Sabha deliver to India's youth?

45% of the workforce are dependent on agriculture and 100 million people in the 18-35 age group are speaking neither work nor training.

The o ... Read More »
WORLD MUSIC DAY CONCERT
Fri Jun 21, 7:30 PM
Ashrita Dsouza
THE HYDERABAD VOICES and THE CADENCE VOICES Present an Evening of Pop,Jazz and Disney Songs on the occasion of The World Music Day. Read More »
Whither Fascism?
Sat Jun 22, 2:00 PM
In Defense of Reason
After the electoral setback of the fascist forces in the Loksabha elections, many had hoped that fascism would be less aggressive and the attacks on civil and democratic rights would come to halt. However, the preparation to prosecute author Arundhat ... Read More »
DBA Queers Community Building
Sat Jun 22, 4:00 PM
Niyut
Care, resting, and community building are essential for the well-being of Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi (DBA) queers, who navigate the intersecting oppressions of casteism and heteronormativity. Self-care and rest are acts of resistance for DBA queers, ... Read More »
REFUND & MUNDADUGU by Samahaara
Sat Jun 22, 7:30 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara Workshop Productions
presents

A Double Bill of Classics

Fritz Karinthy's
"REFUND"
(Hindi Play)
&
Sunkara Satyanarayana & Vasireddy Bhaskar Rao's
"MUNDADUGU"
(Telugu Play)

22nd June 2024
07.30pm
Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, H ... Read More »
Hyderabad Climate Party
Sun Jun 23, 10:30 AM
Pranali
The Climate Party is a pan-India community for climate-interested people. We meet once a month, it is open for all - free event. We do not offer food or drinks - only conversations and value. Sometimes we have knowledge sessions or play climate games ... Read More »
Vibgyor Street CLicks
Sun Jun 23, 3:30 PM
VIBGYOR
VIBGYOR Street Clicks in Association with Zeiss is your guideway for street photography. Join us for a fun session balanced with technical and practicals. Read More »
Khawab-e-hasti
Sun Jun 23, 8:00 PM
Darpan theatre
Khwab-e-Hasti" is a classic tale exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal norms by Agha Hashr Kashmiri. He who was an eminent Urdu poet, playwright and dramatist and also called the Shakespeare of Urdu.

T ... Read More »
MRIDU
Tue Jun 25, 7:30 PM
Spoonfeed cinemas
About the Film:
A deranged 26 year old Junior copywriter continues to face stunted professional growth for more than half a decade now.

An abusive & manipulative boss who steals his ideas, a self-proclaimed one sided love of his life, a greedy m ... Read More »
Remembering Abbas Kiarostami
Wed Jun 26, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
After the sweltering summer month of May, we move to the monsoon month of June, where the freshness and fragrance of air and rain fill the atmosphere. Let the same freshness continue in our Wednesday screenings at Lamakaan as we remember one of the m ... Read More »
Maranoparant and Toba tek Singh
Fri Jun 28, 8:00 PM
Utkarsh Singh
Marnoparant is an acclaimed play by Surendra Verma.
The play is a conversation between husband and his wife's lover after the death of wife.
Its unwinds different layers of human emotions and relationship.
Second story Toba tek Singh is about the ... Read More »
Maranoparant and Toba tek Singh
Sat Jun 29, 8:00 PM
Utkarsh Singh
Marnoparant is an acclaimed play by Surendra Verma.
The play is a conversation between husband and his wife's lover after the death of wife.
Its unwinds different layers of human emotions and relationship.
Second story Toba tek Singh is about the ... Read More »
PHIRIBAR POTH NAI (NO WAY OUT!)
Sun Jun 30, 8:00 PM
SHUDRKA HYDERABAD
Our play “Phiribar Poth Nai” (No Way Out!) is a work less concerned with recounting the episodes of Jibanananda Das' life than with contextualizing an oeuvre that grew more opaque over time. We link Jibanananda's evolution from a poet of wonderment a ... Read More »