From soulful qawwalis to stage plays, exhibitions, films, and even moon watching, this weekend in Ahmedabad is packed with cultural experiences. Here’s your guide:
Film
Ajrakh — A 23-min documentary on Ajrakh printing and Dr Ismail Mohammad Khatri from Kutch.
Arthshila, Panjrapol Sept 5, 6:30 pm
Gujarati Exhibition
ક્ષણચિત્ર — A photography showcase of culture, people, places, and abstract art.
Satya Art Gallery, Navrangpura Sept 5–10, 12–9 pm
Music & Art
SurSangat by Kalaa Prangan — Arjun Pandey’s concept album Darpan with Kabir’s bhajans, tabla & harmonium. Alongside, paintings by Prashant Patel.
Knownsense Studios, Thaltej Sept 7, 6:30 pm
Fir Bhi Rahengi Nishaniyan — Exploring the unforgettable music of Raj Kapoor films.
Scrapyard–The Theatre, Paldi Sept 7, 8–10 pm
Qawwali – Sufiyana Mehfil — The legendary Sabri Brothers (Dilshad & Irshad) live.
Mehendi Navaz Jung Hall, Paldi Sept 7, 8:15 pm
Theatre
Something About Love — Five short plays stitched together with stories of love.
Rhaen Basera, Mumatpura Sept 7, 6:45–8:45 pm
The Great Gujju’s – Gulatiya — A Gujarati family comedy with heart and humour.
Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Law Garden Sept 7, 9:30 pm
A Gujarati drama on parents parting ways at 60 and its impact on family.
Prayogshala, Ashram Road Sept 7, 9 pm
Art Exhibitions
Banaras by Dharmesh Panchal — Paintings & photography inspired by the spirit of Banaras.
Amdavad ni Gufa | Until Sept 7, 4–8 pm
Bamboo Light Projects — NID’s innovative lighting design with bamboo.
NID Ahmedabad | Until Sept 8
Anime Screening
When Marnie Was There — Studio Ghibli’s tender tale of friendship & memory.
Prayogshala, Ashram Road Sept 7, 4:30 pm
Celestial Event
Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) — Organised by GUJCOST.
Central Vista Garden, Gandhinagar & Science City | Night of Sept 7–8