Dance drama: Dona Ganguly and her dance troupe Diksha Manjari performed at Indian Museum’s Central Courtyard on February 2 on the occasion of the Calcutta landmark’s 204th Foundation Day. “We performed Arabhi Pallavi and Ardhanareshwar. It was a beautiful experience,” smiled Dona.
Picture: Shuvo Roychaudhury
Coming up
What: Black Dog Sparkling Water presents Easy Evenings in association with t2
When: February 21, 8pm onwards
Where: 10 Downing Street, Sector V, Salt Lake
Expect: Mumbai-based stand-up comic Anuvab Pal (right) to keep you in splits with his trademark repartee.
Entry: Priced at Rs 649 (includes beverages and starters), tickets (for guests aged 21 and above) can be booked online at in.bookmyshow.com
Organiser speak: “Black Dog Sparkling Water presents Easy Evenings is a platform that presents go-getters and young achievers with moments to relax and unwind and it gives us immense pleasure to provide them with a fun-filled experience with some of the celebrated artistes of the country,” said Sandeep Kumar Singal, EVP and COO, Diageo East.
Playtime
What: Dalhousie Athletic Club presents Maidan Sports Carnival 2018 in association with t2
On till: February 24
Timings: 6pm onwards (5pm on Saturday)
Expect: A carnival that brings together 26 clubs of Calcutta at the 138-year-old club to compete in indoor as well as outdoor sports. The lineup features badminton, lawn bowls, 8-a-side cricket, 5-a-side football, snooker, darts, carom and air-rifle shooting.
Organiser speak: “This is the first time we’ve organised such an extravaganza. We’re conducting eight different games simultaneously,” said Rajat Kumar Singh, president, Dalhousie Athletic Club.
Style stop: Swastika Mukherjee dropped by for the launch of fashion den Seven Arches in Salt Lake on February 10. The 4,000sq ft store houses labels in fashion, footwear and home decor from across the country. “In Salt Lake, people do not really have too many options when it comes to shopping for occasions. This is our first venture into fashion and we hope that it goes places,” said Basant Jalan, co-owner, Seven Arches. Picture: Arnab Mondal