PLAN AHEAD
LEISURE TIME
Book launch: Noted Tamil novelist and poet Perumal Murugan to launch his first non-fiction book Amma. The book is a homage to a way of life and values — simplicity, honesty and hard work — lost to us today. Venue: Odyssey, First Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar Date and time: February 15, 6 pm onwards
Fun for kids: The Activity Room is organizing Valentine’s Day party for the family. There will be various activities like pot painting, coaster making, art &craft, dog petting, caricature, etc, for children between the age group of 2 and 12. Venue: Fika, Adyar Date and time: February 15, 4 pm to 8 pm
Painting contest: EMagic Animation Academy will be organising on the spot painting competition for college students and professionals. The winner of the painting competition will be offered scholarship for 6 months in 3D animation course. Venue: E-Magic Studio, 78/103, Dr RK Salai, Mylapore Date and time: February 16, 10 am onwards Contact: 99419 83758
SHOPPING CART
Celebrating traditional crafts: Sampoorn Santhe is a ten-day extravaganza displaying handmade native crafts, paintings and handspun and handcrafted textiles. Over 90 craft groups from 18 states would showcase their talent and wares that reflect the culture of our rich civilisation. Venue: Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Besant Nagar Date and time: Till February 23, 11 am to 7.30 pm Contact: 94803 37734
Night market: Backyard is hosting a night market to promote handmade products. There will be exquisite pieces of art, freshly baked goods and lifestyle products that you could add to your home. Venue: Backyard, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar Date and time: February 15, 6 pm to 10 pm Contact: 73584 58117
FOODIE ALERT
Parsi food pop-up: Bawa’s Bhonu is a five-course sit-down meal featuring Parsi cuisine exclusively. The meal will include akuri cutlet with rotli, salli chicken, mutton dhansak with brown rice and traditional lagan nu custard for dessert. Venue: Patina-Indian Diner, 40-42, Seventh Avenue, Woodpecker Building, Besant Nagar Date and time: February 16, 1 pm onwards Contact: 89251 33905
Japanese flavours: Chef Asep Hendra has curated a special authentic Japanese menu for diners. Some of the signature items include, tempura flaks and wasabi salsa, exotic seafood ceviche, tempura asparagus with mamenori san and more. Venue: Yakiniku, Hyatt Regency Chennai Date and time: Till February 16, Dinner only Contact: 044 61001234
A pancake feast: Park Hyatt Chennai is presenting a treat for all the pancake lovers. Relish a wide variety of pancakes, including the Korean scallion pancakes, red velvet mille feuille pancakes, eggs benedict Florentine pancakes and much more. Venue: The Dining Room, Park Hyatt Chennai, Velachery Main Road Date and time: February 18-25, Breakfast, lunch and dinner Contact: 044 71771234