Events in Pune this Weekend
Events — By Kadambari on July 21, 2011 at 8:00 AMFind out what’s happening in Pune this weekend.
Second Pune International Dance Congress
The whole world will be Dancing in Pune as Rocky Poonawalas Entertainment is back with 2nd Pune International dance Congress (PIDC).Three Days dance competitions and performances by the Best Artists from all over the World . There are more than 30 workshops to choose from.
Venue: The Loop lounge, Gultekdi, Marketyard, Near Hotel Fulora
Date: 22nd – 24th July
Wine tasting at The Providore
On the occasion of the launch of two new wines Taal and Tarang from Good Earth Winery, the Providore store has arranged for a wine tasting session. All are invited. Interested people can walk in at the store on Saturday and Sunday with a nominal fee of Rs 150.
Venue: The Providore, 104 Anand Park, Aundh.
Date: 23rd – 24th July
Time: 11:00 – 19:00
Workshop on ‘Pune and Environs Through Ages’
The Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth and Samvidya Institute of Cultural Studies will jointly organise a four-day introductory workshop on ‘Pune and Environs Through Ages’.
The workshop will present different geographical, archaeological and historical of the city, along with its history. It will reveal different facets of Pune and its environs, such as geography, biodiversity, archaeology, ancient and medieval history, traditions of art; architecture and Sanskrit studies, traditions of literature, music, theatre, dance and films.
Academicians and researchers including Sharad Rajguru, S S Bahulkar, Pandurang Balkawade, Vijay Paranjape, Raja Dixit, Sanjeev Nalawade, Vidyagauri Tilak, Manjiri Bhalerao, Shreenand Bapat, Varada Khaladkar, Ambarish Khare and Prasad Vanarase will guide participants.
Venue: Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
Date: 23rd – 24th July
Schezwan Festival
The Hyatt Regency in Pune will be celebrating the Schezwan festival. The two weeklong festival will see chefs Dong Long and Naveen Rana from China Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Delhi cook up dishes like the Kung Pao Chicken, Pot stickers, Prawn Siew Mai and Sichuan Poached Chicken for the customers.
Venue: The Hyatt Regency, Nagar Road
Date: 16th – 24th July
Thai Food Festival
The Westin Hotel, in Koregaon Park, is organising a Thai food festival which will go on till July 22. The festival, which is on at the Seasonal Tastes the contemporary all day dining restaurant, will see Chef Chang present innovative specialties from Thailand. The menu features some of the Thai staples like Pad Thai – Wok-fried rice noodle, Massaman Curry with Beef, Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Tom Yum Goong.
Venue: Hotel Westin, Koregaon Park
Date: 13th – 22nd July
Time: Lunch buffet from 12:00 – 15:00 and Dinner from 18:30 – 23:30
Artworks by Utpal Mazumdar
Artist Utpal Mazumdar presents artforms of abstract, portraits and landscapes. The abstract paintings are from his simple experiences in life. Do check out his favourite female forms and horses paintings.
Venue: Malaka Spice, Lane 5, North Main Road, Koregaon Park
Date: 16th – 31st July
Pune – Baramati Cycle Race
All India Level Pune – Baramati cycle rally (122 kilometres) has been organized to mark the birthday of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Hon. Shri. Ajitdada Pawar’s. The race is open to all.
Venue: Maharashtra Cycling Association, D-18, Matruchhaya, Aniket Hsg. Society No. 1, S.V. Road, Bibwewadi
Date: 22nd July
Contact: Mr. Vishnu Gaikwad 09422 33 6808
