Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this week!
CULTURAL EVENTS
Satrangi Presents Zindagi Ek Safar
A nostalgic evening of Hindi film “transit songs” from the 1950s–70s picturised on vehicles like cars, buses, and boats. On Oct.26 at 5.45 pm at TEACH Auditorium, Taramani; For tickets, contact 98847 78073.
Kala Madhuryam at Hare Krishna Movement
The Hare Krishna Movement, Valmiki Nagar, presents classical music and dance at Dakshina Dwaraka Dham, Thiruvanmiyur. Ph: 96003 30108.
- Oct.25: Carnatic songs and bhajans by Vimurchana School of Music (Sholinganallur & Perumbakkam)
- Oct.26: Bharatanatyam by Saraswathy Kalanikethan (Kolathur)
- Nov.1: Group Classical Music by Neduntheru Sadagopacharior Saptaswara Sangamam (Adyar)
Kalakshetra to Host ‘Kala Mela: Melodic Confluence’
The Kalakshetra Foundation presents a two-day festival of Carnatic music under the Ministry of Culture. At Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur
- Oct.25: 6 pm – Carnatic Vocal by Vid. Shreyas Narayanan; 7.30 pm – Violin Duet by Vid. M. V. Sreenivaas & Vid. Shertalai Siva Kumar
Nava Rasa Fusion Mahotsav
A competitive event showcasing diverse art forms – Carnatic vocals, Bharatanatyam, Western vocals, instruments, and light music. On Oct.26, at Lakshmi Giri Convention Hall, Mylapore. To register: WhatsApp 87544 85092.
Madurai Mani Rasikas Association Marks 113th Birth Anniversary
The Madurai Mani Iyer Rasikas Association will celebrate the 113th birthday of the legendary Carnatic maestro Ganakaladhara Madurai Mani Iyer with a special listening session led by Vidwan S. Saketharaman. On Oct.25, 4.15 pm – 7.15 pm at Vivekananda Hall, P.S. High School, Mylapore. Contact: Chitti Venu – 98413 13527 | Parthasarathy – 91766 02716. All are welcome.
ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
EFI and Ford Launch ‘Planet Action’ Hackathon
The Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI) and Ford will host Planet Action, a hackathon on waste management. On Nov.7 from 9 am – 4 pm at Asha Nivas, Nungambakkam. Top five teams will receive ₹3 lakh each to implement their projects. Apply by Oct.30, 2025.
‘Repair Pannalaama?’ — Reviving Chennai’s Repair Culture
Saahas presents Repair Pannalaama? encouraging repair and reuse. Residents can bring clothes, umbrellas, or small appliances for fixing. On Oct.25 from 8 am – 5 pm at St. Antony’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Mandavelipakkam. Includes workshops on composting, upcycling, and sustainability games for children.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Programmes at ACL
Programmes at Anna Centenary Library (ACL), Kotturpuram
- Oct.25, 10.30 am to 1 pm: ‘Decoding the Indian Constitution, a six-week weekend talk series by Justice K. Chandru (ages 16+).
- Oct.25, 11 am: ‘The Cat’s Out, the Circuits Are Quantum’ by Dr. Siddharth Dhomkar.
- Oct.25, 6 pm: Talk by writer Rajesh Kumar on Naanum Neengalum (Conference Hall).
- Oct.26, 11 am: ‘Nobel Drugs: Yesterday – Today – Tomorrow’ by Dr. V. Aravindan.
Programmes at RMRL
Events at Roja Muthiah Research Library (RMRL), Taramani. (Live on YouTube @RMRLChennai)
- Oct.25, 6 pm: Karuppu Ivan Thirudhan! by R. Balakrishnan, Retd. IAS officer.
- Oct.31, 5.30 pm: Puthagam Enna Seiyyum? by Vijaya Mu. Velayutham, Editor, Vijaya Pathippagam, Kovai.
HEALTH
Free Diabetes Camp in Besant Nagar
The Inner Wheel Club of Chennai Thiruvanmiyur is organising a free diabetes camp. On Nov.1 from 8.30 am – 12.30 pm at Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar. Includes blood tests, foot and eye screenings, and consultations. Register with Parvathi (99629 96052) or Jayashree (70106 41855).
CAMPUS
Golden Reunion for P.S. High School’s 1975 Batch
The 1975 batch of P.S. High School, Mylapore, will celebrate its Golden Reunion. On Nov.2 at 4 pm at TAG Dakshinamurthy Auditorium, P.S. School Campus. The Sports Legacy Souvenir will be released by Dr. M.S. Shanmugam, IAS, followed by an alumni meet.
V-Excel to Host ‘TATTVA 2025’ Art Exhibition
V-Excel Educational Trust will host TATTVA 2025 – Freedom of Expressions to celebrate inclusion and creativity among special artists. On Oct.25 and 26. Over 25 schools will participate. Public entry is free.
