Must catch event this weekend in Pune

Down the High-way with Bob Dylan

Must catch event this weekend in Pune

Down the High-way with Bob Dylan

On: Today, 8.30 pm onwards
At: High Spirits, near ABC Farms, Koregaon Park.

Celebrate the journey of legendary singer Bob Dylan, through a performance by Shillong-based singer and showman Lou Majaw. Lou has been singing and performing Dylan's songs for quite a while and is known as a pioneer in organising the Bob Dylan Fest in Shillong.

Lou Majaw (centre) with the band

He is a poet and believes that the performance is not just about singing covers, but it's about experiencing the songs. "I don't just sing, I feel it," says Lou emphatically. So, head to High Spirits today to experience a joyous ride through Lou's performance.

The gig will comprise compositions by Bob Dylan and some original numbers created by Lou's band, Great Society. The other band members are Barikyrpang Kharnaior, Rupert Nongkhlaw and Noel Karthak Lepcha.

Fresh fruit cocktail festival

From: July 22 to August 30
At: Momo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott, Hinjewadi.
Call: 42122222

From Classic Mojitos to Green Apple Martinis, Strawberry Daiquiris to tantalising Caipirinhas, find delectable cocktails at the Fresh Fruit Cocktail festival at Momo Cafe. Rahul Raj, food and beverage manager at Coutyard by Marriot, Pune Hinjewadi, says that the classic cocktail when combined with fresh fruits to concoct an Apple Mojito or an Orange Caprioska, creates a great taste impact for the customer.

Kiwi Margarita

"We keep the base same as the classic however the punch lies in the richness of the flavour brought in by the use of fresh fruits. Fresh fruit cocktails are refreshing and provide a new twist to the cocktail. The fresh fruit cocktail festival was created by us to add a zing to the monsoon fever," says Raj.

You can choose from a selection of Daiquiris, Margaritas and Martinis which will be blended with popular fruits like kiwis, green apples, oranges or lemons.

It's time to lol!

On: Today, 8.30 pm onwards
At: Arc Asia, ABC Farms, Koregaon Park.
Call: 7798827351

Sorabh Pant along with his Punters from the Comedy Lab, are here to tickle your funny bone. The Comedy Lab is a secret lair which promotes young Indian comedians to break the trends of conventional comedy. His comedy night will be divided into two halves. The first half will be a mix of stand-up comedy and experimental comedy while the second act will be a laughing riot of unadulterated stand-up comedy.

Sorabh Pant

Joining Sorabh Pant for the event will be five new comediansu00a0-- Varun Grover, Chirag Mahabal,
Sapan Verma, Andy Reghu and Sahil Bulla. Pant who has been in the city before, will make a comeback with his most sought-after character, Pantjot Singh Sidhu.

Giving Sidhu company is a new motivational speaker by the name of Arinpant Chaudhari. There are a lot more surprises in store. And the performers promise to keep you entertained with their out-of-the-box, experimental comedy.u00a0

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On: July 25 to 31u00a0u00a0u00a0
At: Aperture India, First Floor, D-wing, Liberty Phase 1, Koregaon Park.
Call: 9096306663
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Photographer Jay will be conducting a seven-day workshop on fine art photography for beginners and amateurs. This workshop will attempt to bring out the conceptual thinker behind the camera and will focus on mastering techniques on Digital SLR, understanding composition, aesthetics and the science of visual perception.

A photograph by Jay

The main features of the workshop include understanding indoor and outdoor lighting, creative lens effects, depth of field, composition, colours, form and texture. It will also involve an outdoor shooting trip that will cover topics like nature, still life, portrait and night photography.