Weekend events you can’t miss in Delhi-NCR (Jan 2-4)

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All the best way from Edinburgh Fringe: Prashasti Singh

Slapstick comedian Prashasti Singh. (BMS)

What: It’s by no means straightforward to explain a comedy present – it’s virtually by no means as humorous because the present itself. So, all you should know is that Prashasti Singh, one of many best (funniest) stand-up comics, returns to Delhi-NCR with the present that earned her spot on the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 and a overview in The Guardian. Singh’s act makes use of self-deprecating humour to construct on the theme of being 30-something and single, roping in riffs on gender politics in India.

When: January 4; 8.30 pm

The place: The Snort Membership, DLF Cyberhub, Gurugram

Entry: Costs begin at 599

Embroidered blooms come to life

What: Religion, folklore and historical past come collectively as an exhibition brings to Delhi a uncommon assortment of 40 pre-Partition Phulkaris and Baghs, from the household collections of designer Amit Hansraj, and Brig. Surinder and Shyama Kakar. Titled ‘Sut te Saah: Tales Woven in Phulkari’, the exhibition is split into sections that mirror this fantastic craft’s function at weddings and births, because the service of oral traditions and tales, and in on a regular basis life.

When: Till January 26; midday to 7pm

The place: Latitude 28, Defence Colony

Entry: Free

Tune in to show again the clock

What: For over a decade, The Revisit Venture – a Delhi-based funk/jazz band targeted on retro Hindi movie music – has regaled audiences, so it’s solely becoming that they kick off the brand new 12 months with a efficiency. At this gig, count on the band to pay homage to the best composers of Indian cinema, from Naushad and OP Nayyar to Madan Mohan, SD Burman, Jatin-Lalit, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vishal Bhardwaj and AR Rahman.

When: January 2; 9pm

The place: The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre

Entry: 1,499

Make your personal artefact

What: A library-like area that delves into the subculture of zines and comics, the place guests can contact, learn and even make their very own copies, takes over Kiran Nadar Museum of Artwork this week. Titled Please Contact Gently, the exhibition reimagines the museum as an area the place guests are lively contributors. It goals to dispose of the museum mandate of “no touching,” and produce collectively contributions from over 1,000 zinesters, comedian artists and unbiased publishers throughout 22 languages.

When: Till January 10; 10.30am to six.30pm

The place: KNMA, DLF South Court docket Mall, Saket

Entry: Free

Revisit the artwork of a residing legend

What: On daily basis is an effective day to have fun revered artist Krishen Khanna, who turned 100 in July. This week, an exhibition titled Gravitas: A Journey from Inside pays tribute to his legacy. One of many early members of the Progressive Artists’ Group, Khanna was born in pre-Partition Punjab. His work portrays the quiet endurance of the human spirit, and spotlights compassion in instances of violence. He has been instrumental in shaping the Nationwide Gallery of Trendy Artwork and the Lalit Kala Akademi. Revisit the artwork of a residing legend.

When: Till January 10

The place: Gallerie Nvya, Triveni Kala Sangam

Entry: Free