Ahmedabad is set for various happening events this weekend with immersive exhibitions, thought provoking plays and unhinged comedy. Here are some events to relish in Ahmedabad this weekend.

1. Event: Exhibition: Basant Rang from the N C Mehta Collection

The exhibition is a guided tour of Gita Govinda paintings from the N C Mehta Collection, followed by a live musical performance by Ahmedabad-based artists, Vanraj Shastri on Sarangi solo, accompanied by Sapan Anjaria on Tabla.

When: Feb 28 (6 pm)

Where: Lecture Hall, L D Museum, Navrangpura

2. Event: Exhibition: Resonance

It is a solo exhibition of artworks by Geeta Gandhi, a textile entrepreneur, who built and managed a thriving business, Gandhi is a self-inspired artist who held her first exhibition in Bhavnagar some months ago. This exhibition is a personal unveiling of her creative voice where her works showcase subtleties of life and nature. 

When: Until March 2 (4 to 8pm)

Where: Amdavad Ni Gufa, Gujarat University Road

3. Event: Exhibition: ‘A Photo Architect’ by Dayanita Singh

A Photo Architect showcases Dayanita Singh’s works from 2019–2024 across multiple Indian cities. Ahmedabad marks the third stop after Mumbai and Kolkata. The exhibition includes selections from Dancing with My Camera (2022), Singh’s international survey first shown at Gropius Bau, Berlin, curated by Stephanie Rosenthal, featuring her work from 1999–2022. “My medium is photography – I twist it and turn it, I wrestle with it – until the form reveals itself to me. That is my work as an artist. To excavate the potentials photography is pregnant with,” says Singh.

When: March 1 until Apr 27 (12 to 8 pm, closed on Sundays)

Where:  Kanoria Centre for Arts, CEPT University

4. Event: Play: Gyanverse A Play in Hindi

Gyaan verse is a comedy satire play. It's a dramatic adaptation based on the writing of stalwart Padmashree Gyaan Chaturvedi. It's an amalgamation of different stories of rural and urban India. These stories mainly comment on the political scenario of urban and rural India's education system, media and so on. Gyaan verse has amazingly unrealistic characters for very intriguing situations which will provoke your thinking while making you laugh.

When: March 1 (8.30 to 10pm)

Where: Prayogshala, 17, Suhasnagar Society, Ashram Rd

5. Event: Play: Aparihāryatā 

Aparihāryatā, which literally means ‘inevitability’, is a poignant tale of a 15-year-old girl grappling with grief after a devastating tragedy. Blending theatre, music, and a fusion of classical and contemporary dance, the production brings her emotional journey to life. It is a powerful story of heartbreak, healing, and resilience, leaving audiences deeply moved.

When: March 1 (9 to 10pm)

Where: Scrapyard- The Theatre, 23, Gujarat Society, Paldi

6. Event: Comedy show: The Tatkal Show 5.0 by Comedy Factory

The Comedy Factory team including Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry, Deep Vaidya, and Om Bhatt are coming together for an unmissable comedy show in Ahmedabad.

When: March 2 (9 pm)

Where: Natrang Studio: Ahmedabad, B/505, Gopal Palace, Nehru Nagar

7. Event: Workshop: National Science Day

The SciKnowTech Education Foundation is celebrating National Science Day today with a series of engaging activities designed to spark children’s interest in science. The event will feature interactions with STEM-based start-ups, AI presentations, children’s elocution, art exhibitions, poetry recitations, and more. The workshop is organised in collaboration with AIC-GUSEC, VSCIC, and Gujarat University.

Age: 7 to 14 years with parents

When: Feb 28 (5-7 pm)

Where: AIC-GUSEC Auditorium (ground floor), Gujarat University