Must catch events this weekend

Steal some sunshine on a rain-soaked Friday evening. Plus 4 more must-catch events

Steal some sunshine on a rain-soaked Friday evening. Plus 4 more must-catch events

On: Today, 7 pm
Where: Gallery BMB, Queens Mansion, near Cathedral School, GT Marg, Fort.
Call: 61715757
French flautist Yohann Egret met classical guitarist Shyamant Behal in the chilling winter of Delhi, in 2008. They lived as neighbours and performed at the same concert, instantly striking a chord and often spent late nights exchanging musical notes and jamming together.



Soon, Yohann returned to his hometown, though the thrill of playing on the same platform never quite left the duo. "We started working together in summer since it's holiday break for both of us. We even call ourselves Summer Duo," says Behal over the phone, on the eve of the duo's first performance in the city at a SoBo-based art gallery.
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With looming monsoon-trimmed clouds, the city is missing its glorious sunshine, and the acoustic performance of classical South American music promises to add some cheer to your day. "We will be performing works of Brazilian guitarist and composer Celso Machado and Argentinean tango composer Astor Piazzolla, apart from other musicians.

We are sure it will appeal to just anybody who appreciates good music. We have chosen content that's accessible to everybody rather than going for contemporary works that are more difficult to comprehend," explains Behal.

Also, check out works by four photographers Gauri Gill, Shankar Natarajan, Vivek Vilasini and Anup Mathew Thomas exhibited at Gallery BMB, as part of a show titled Docu Tour. There are barely 80 seats at the gallery, and we recommend you get to the venue early to claim your seat.

Experience three worldsu00a0in one show
Till: August 27
Where: Tao Art Gallery, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.u00a0
Call: 24928928
To be known by and attached to your father's name at all times, and to be compared to his memorable works, can get quite daunting. Case in point: when you spot the tigers in the works by Owais Husain, and you can't help but recall the vivid images of horses in the artworks of his father and now a Qatari-resident MF Husain.

In his new solo show, Three Worlds, Owais goes beyond paintings to include drawings and installations too. The sub-shows are titled, The Heart (with 15 paintings and 10 charcoal drawings sporting motifs and iconography depicting the beautiful distance between lovers), The Mind (with installations of three life-size Siberian tigers, limestone rocks from the desert of Eastern Syria, wood beams and acrylic sheets the tigers symbolising extinction and a sign of the times we live in) and The Spirit (with seven beds each with a pillow book of poetry, water colours with written poetry and video projection).

Develop an eye for the moving images
From Tomorrow
Where: Little Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point.
Call: 66223802 / 66223749
Cost: Rs 6,000 (Rs 5,000 for students)
If you have an eye for cinema and are curious to find out the meaning of terms like mise-en-sc ne and jump cuts, here's your chance to learn about one of the most popular form of story-telling. And without the hassle of giving up on your job or studies.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in association with Whistling Woods International is organising a series of weekend workshops titled Celebrate Cinema.
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The August programme gives you a generic introduction to cinema and film appreciation, covering topics including The Landscape of Cinema, Understanding Story Structures and Concepts of Genre and Auteur. The topics slotted for successive months include essential skills like Screenwriting and Production Design.

String the tree of life around your neck
On:Today and tomorrow, 11 am to 7 pm
Where ICIA Gallery, 22/26, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda.
Imagine a Tree of Life crafted from copper and studded with glass beads and semi-precious stones, a tree that you could carry and wear around your neck, a constant reminder that all life on earth is related.

This trinket is just one of the many quirky items you'll find at an exhibition-cum-sale by Bhavna Kanoria and Shanaya Lalkaka.
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In interesting contrast of old with the new, you can pick up antique furniture with glass, metal and colourful fabric, along with jewellery made from silver and copper wire.

Put your thumbs to the test to win landmark vouchers
On: Tomorrow and day after, 12.30 pm to 8 pm
Where: Landmark, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.
Call: 64575323
Which part of the body do you exercise the most? If thumbs is your answer and a gaming console is where you regain control in this crazy world, head to Landmark for a gaming challenge. Qualify in the preliminary round tomorrow, and blast your way through the semi-finals and finals on Sunday, to win cash prizes (Rs 2,500 worth gift vouchers for the second prize and Rs 5,000 for the first) in each age group.