Here’s what’s happening Gujarat this week, between May 6 and 13.
Code Decode – Where Art Intertwines with Technology
About the Event: A group show art and installation exhibit by 33 artists, dedicated to the memory of Indian ceramist and potter professor Jyotsna Bhatt, embedding technology such as QR codes on art pieces
Organiser: Hosted by Vis-a-Vis, Curated by Himanshu Joshi and Nimesh Patel
Venue: Hutheesing Visual Art Centre, CEPT Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Registration: Open to all
Date and Time: Show opens on May 5, 6:00 pm, to continue until May 10
Jane’s Walk – Voices of CG Road — A Walk Through Sidewalks and Public Spaces to Understand Local Economies
About the Event: Joining the global ‘Jane’s Walk’ movement in celebration of urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs, CEPT University’s Faculty of Planning will take participants through a walk along CG Road to observe and understand aspects of the public realm through direct observation and conversation with local citizens. The 90-minute event will cover history of CG Road, pedestrians’ perspectives, types and choice of local vendors and retailers, their interpersonal dynamics and changes over time with the street design.
Organiser: CEPT University
Venue: Along CG Road
Date and Time: May 7, 5:45 pm
Massage – A Hindi play, written by Vijay Tendulkar
About the Event: This two-act play follows the escapades of Anand Joshi who comes to join the film industry to become an actor but unfortunately becomes the fourth assistant director of a film maker who specializes in the snake and sex genre of cinema. Finally landing up in a ladies gym as an instructor, Anand learns the intricacies of massage and becomes a famous masseur.
Organiser: Ashish Baldaniya
Venue: Prayogshala, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
Tickets: Rs 200 per seat
Date and Time: May 8, 8:30 pm onwards
Hunkaaro by Ujaagar Dramatic Association
About the Event: A performance piece of three stories, combined with music deriving from the Manganiyar tradition to emphasise on the art of listening in the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic that has shortened attention spans
Organiser: Ujaagar Dramatic Association
Venue: Rhaen Basera, Mumatpura Karnavati Club Road, off Billionaire Street, Mumatpura, Ahmedabad,
Tickets: Rs 300 per seat, book here or contact Chirag on 7728987921
Date and Time: May 8, 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
If Six Was Nine (Music, Comedy and Poetry open mic)
About the Event: A series of curated variety nights showcasing the best talent from across the city in music, comedy and poetry. The second edition of this open mic will see a handpicked line up of musicians, comedians, poets. No performance fees charged from performing artists
Organiser: Leave No Fingerprints
Venue: DRIFT, Billionaires’ Street, off Sindhu Bhavan Road, Ahmedabad
Registration: Tickets at Rs 399, which covers food and beverage worth Rs 299.
Date and Time: May 13, 6 pm onwards
Book Launch of Architecture and Independence: The Search for Identity — India 1880 to 1980
About the Event: Written by Miki Desai, Madhavi Desai and Jon Lang, the book examines the development of architecture in India in context of the political struggle for and attainmeent of Independence. It traces the development of the architectural profession and patterns of architectural form in the century following the formation of the Indian National Congress in the 1880s. In doing so, it explores the impact of evolving political ideologies on the built environment.
Organiser: CEPT University, with the book published by the CEPT University Press
Venue: Lilavati, Lalbhai Library at CEPT, Ahmedabad
Registration: Open for all
Date and Time: May 13, 6 pm onwards
CEPT Summer Exhibition 2022
About the Event: The semester-end summer exhibition held every year, showcases the work of CEPT University students across various units at the university. Organiser: CEPT University
Venue: Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, CEPT University, Ahmedabad
Registration: Open to all
Date: May 10 to 23, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm