Monsoon moods to melodic evenings this weekend in Ahmedabad

Yet another weekend, and Ahmedabad is buzzing with soulful music performances, art exhibitions, lively open mics and stand-up comedy show.  Here’s a curated guide to what not to miss in Ahmedabad this weekend.

Open Mic

Kalasmruti X Worddict Club presents an Open Mic evening where your words, music, and expressions take the spotlight!

What can you perform?

• Stand-up Comedy
• Storytelling
• Drama / Monologue
• Mimicry & Voice Art
• Improv Theatre
• Singing (Solo/Duet)
• Instrumental Music
• Rap / Beatboxing
• Original Song Compositions
• Poetry Recitation (Hindi, Urdu)
• Spoken Word Poetry
• Shayari / Ghazal

When: June 28 (6 to 9 pm)

Where: Kalasmruti, GSTV campus, beside Iskcon temple

Entry:Free

Exhibition, talk, dance: Exploring Baramasa: The Ritu kavya

'Museum By Light', a monthly last Friday ritual of every month brings a painting exhibition, talk and Odissi Dance performance.

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum in collaboration with IGNCA Regional Centre Vadodara presents Exploring Baramasa: The Ritu kavya. 

A talk on Baramasa Paintings by Dr Rita Sodha (Art Historian & Faculty at the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, Baroda) will be held at 6.30 pm on Friday. Followed by an Odissi dance performance at 7 pm.

When: June 27 (6.30 pm onwards)

Where: Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, opp L D Engineering hostel, Navrangpura

Entry: Free

Shorts films showcase

Arthshila Ahmedabad’s Film Showcase this week features a series of short films exploring the idea of urbanism with distinctive social and cultural patterns in cities.

Short films lined up for showcase include:

Arrival: The film explores the product-commodity-exchange value relationship, linked with the migration of human labour and livestock into Bombay.

Growing Metropolis: The film traces Delhi’s changing character as a growing metropolis through its ancient architecture.

City on the Water: A documentary film on the planning of the city of New Bombay to manage its escalating population and how the idea about developing New Bombay evolved.

When: June 27 (5.30 pm) | June 28 & 29 (11.30 am)

Where: Arthshila, 2G, opp AMA, Panjrapol

Entry: Free

Music: Rang-e-Raag

This unique celebration of art promises to touch hearts and inspire minds as every performance will reflect the beauty of expression in its purest form. Whether you are a lover of thoughtful verses or stirring music this event offers a rare chance to witness both worlds together under one roof.

When: June 28 (6.30 to 9.30 pm)

Where: Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Navrangpura

Entry: Paid

Comedy: Vipul Goyal

Vipul Goyal, who starred in TVF’s Humorously Yours is coming to Ahmedabad for a LIVE standup. Goyal with his trove of relatable jokes and cult-y punchlines will have you laughing like a hyena.

When: June 29 (8 pm)

Where: H K Hall, Ashram road

Entry: Paid

Music: Ballads for the Hopeless Romantics 

Freebird Music presents 'Ballads for the Hopeless Romantics' which is a soulful evening dedicated to the lovers, the dreamers, and everyone in between.

Pari & Pankhi are set to perform heartfelt ballads - from timeless slow jams to dreamy love songs, this evening is for those who feel deeply. Featuring songs by: Adele, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Ella Fitzgerald, Lana Del Rey, Harry Styles and more.

When: June 29 (8 pm)

Where: Table By The Tree, Natarani, Usmanpura

Entry: Paid

Film showcase: Whisper of the Heart 

Ahmedabad Anime Screenings is back with a tender and inspiring movie from Studio Ghibli — Whisper of the Heart. It is about creativity, self-discovery, and quiet courage. Directed by Yoshifumi Kondō and written by Hayao Miyazaki, this film is a gentle reminder to follow your dreams.

When: June 29 (4.30 pm)

Where: Prayogshala, 17, Suhasnagar Society, Ashram Road

Entry: Paid

Exhibition: Monsoon-2

‘MONSOON-2’ is a group exhibition organised by Gujarat Visual Woman's Artists Association. Participants include: Hansa Patel, Nayana Mevada, Beena Suthar, Bharti Adnani Kheskani, Bhavna Mehta, Bhaneshvari Rathod, Chhaya Dedhia, Christy Vora, Garima Shah, Hema Rathod, Hiral Joshi, Hiral Panchal, Maitry Anjaria, Manali Dave, Meghana Gandhi, Monali Gajjar, Neha Dave, Parul Patel, Prabhawana Shailesh, Pragnesha Jadav, Purvi Gokani, Rima Shah, Sabita Parekh, Sangita Chowdhuri, Supriya Singh, Sona Shah, Tanvi Jenil, Vinisha Ruparel.

When: Until June 29 (4 to 8 pm)

Where: Amdavad Ni Gufa, K L Campus, Gujarat University Road

Entry: Free