Cultural and Performing Arts Events
Hamsadhwani Events – Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar
Ph: 97909 09567 | Membership open
- May 19, 5.15 pm: Vocal concert by Sunil Gargyan (with Jyotsna Srikanth, K.V. Prasad & Dr. S. Karthik) – Ariyakudi’s 135th birth anniversary
- May 19, 7.20 pm: Bharatanatyam by Dr. S.R. Meenakshi Priya Raghavan at Raga Sudha Hall, Mylapore
- May 24, 6.15 pm: Harikatha ‘Bhaktha Meera’ by Varsha Bhuvaneswari
Kala Madhuryam at Hare Krishna Movement, Thiruvanmiyur
At 1st Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar | Ph: 96003 30108 | All are welcome
- May 18, 5.20 pm: Kathak by Abhidheya from The Kathākārs, Bangalore
- Apr. 19, 5.20 pm: Classical dance by Shri Bharathalaya, Kancheepuram
Theatre Nisha – Karnad’s ‘Yayati’
On May 18, 7 pm | At SPACES, Besant Nagar
A powerful English adaptation of Girish Karnad’s debut play, directed by V. Balakrishnan. Open to audiences aged 14+.
www.theatrenisha.in/upcoming-productions
Language & Culture Camps
Free Samskrita Summer Camp
Organized by Samskrita Bharati, Adyar
- May 20–24: Kotturpuram | Ph: 98405 71289, 94455 75775
- May 26–30: Thiruvanmiyur | 11 am–12.30 pm | Ph: 98400 58173
Taneira Adyar – Free Creative Events
At Gandhi Nagar | Ph: 98844 40103
- May 18, 3 pm: Zumba Dance
- May 25, 3.30 pm: Block Printing Workshop
ISKCON – Weekly Value Education Program
* For children (6–12 years) and teens (13–17 years)
* Online and at multiple locations in English and Tamil
* Focus on Nava Vidha Bhakti through stories, quizzes, bhajans, debates, and group activities.
* Register at www.iskconchennai.org/bpss or call 80725 99295.
- June 2025 to March 2026
Film & Media
‘60 Seconds to Fame!’ Film Competition
Hosted by Dignity Foundation, supported by Ability Foundation
* Submit a 1-minute film on disability inclusion
* Winning films screened at International Disability Film Festival, July 7–10, Chennai
Jury: Revathy, Jayshree Raveendran, C.K. Ranganathan
Skill Development & Career Training
Fashion Design Certification (TAHDCO)
* For SC/ST candidates aged 18–35 | Must have 12th/UG degree
Apply: www.tahdco.com
Free German Language Training (TNSDC)
* For graduates, nurses (GNM/B.Sc) with experience
* 266 days training in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy
* https://candidate.tnskill.tn.gov.in/skillwallet/course/1696
Free Govt Competitive Exam Coaching
At, Sir Theagaraya College (Washermanpet) & Pachaiyappa’s Govt College
TNPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB | Apply by: May 31
www.cecc.in | Classes start in June | Ph: 25954905
EDII Training Programs – SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy
Ph: 93602 21280 | www.editn.in
- May 19–23: Gold Appraiser Training
- May 21–24: Jute Product Crafting
- May 27–30: Cinematic Drone Training
- May 28–29: Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Eco-Conscious Events
Tree Walks by Nizhal (Free)
On May 18, 5 PM
At Taramani, Indira Nagar, Chitlapakkam
Register by 1 PM, May 18:
- Taramani: 98403 21001
- Indira Nagar: 98410 70878
- Chitlapakkam: 98408 82940
