COMEDY
• Chindian Express
A comedy ride that tracks the cross-border love story of Sathish Kumar (India) and Kate Hu (China). Expect a punchy mix of fresh stand-up sets and spontaneous crowd riffing.
When: Sept 26, Sat, 8pm to 9.30pm Where: MDLR, 62 Cecil Street Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• Gaurav Gupta Live in Singapore
The Indian stand-up comedian and practising dentist is known for his clean, observational family humour and funny routine encounters.
When: Sept 26, Sat, 7pm Where: Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre, 30A Kreta Ayer Road Tickets: premiertickets.co
DANCE
• Mahaarpanam – The Awakening Of The 7 Chakras
The multidisciplinary Indian performing arts production interprets the philosophy of the seven chakras through an integrated presentation of classical, folk, musical and martial traditions. Anchored in the expressive storytelling of Bharatanatyam, the programme brings together traditional Indian percussion, contemporary interpretations of Carnatic music, the vibrant folk form Karagattam and the dynamic martial art Silambam.
When: Sept 20, Sun, 2pm and 6pm Where: AGAM Theatre Lab, 39 Tanjong Pagar Distripark Tickets: bookmyshow.sg
• Garba Workshop
Learn new dance techniques from Bolly Dancing Studio instructors and groove to the beats of Garba music.
When: Sept 26 (Sat) and Sept 27 (Sun), 1.30pm to 3.30pm Where: Bolly Dancing Studio. 261 Waterloo Street
FOOD
• Kerala Food Festival – A Taste of Kerala’s Tea Time Snacks
Savour Kerala’s much-loved tea time favourites, served by eight restaurants: Paradise Biryani, Spice Junction, DShapp, Curry Magic, Swadisht, Cafe Malabar, Alankar and Casuarina Bistro. A recipe book featuring traditional generational tea-time recipes from Malayalee community pioneers will be launched.
When: Sept 27, 2.30pm to 6pm Where: Bidadari Community Club, 11 Bidadari Park Drive Tickets: portal.malayalee.org.sg
MUSIC
• Anahat
An evening of santoor by Ashwin Bapat, who is accompanied on the tabla by Guru Mihir Kundu. Experience the melodic beauty of the santoor and the rhythmic energy of the tabla in a live performance organised by SIFAS Productions.
When: Sept 20, Sun, 7pm to 9pm Where: SIFAS Amphitheatre, 250/252 Middle Road Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• Sruthi Laya Sangeetha Vaibhavam
An evening of Carnatic music featuring acclaimed violinist Nagai R. Muralidharan, who is accompanied by Dr D. Badrinarayanan on violin, Kallidaikurichi S. Sivakumar on mridangam and Muthu Subramanian on kanjeera.
When: Sept 25, 7pm to 9pm Where: SIFAS Amphitheatre, 250/252 Middle Road Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• Anirudh XV Tour: Live In Singapore
The high-energy concert celebrates the award-winning Indian composer and singer’s 15 years in the music industry. Expect a mix of recent chart-raging hits and iconic anthems, including tracks like “Powerhouse”, “Thalapathy Katcheri!”, “Arabic Kuthu” and “Kanave Kanave”.
When: Sept 26, Sat, 7.30pm When: Singapore Indoor Stadium Tickets: viagogo.gr
• Anoushka Shankar: Chapters Tour
The sitar virtuoso’s live shows are defined by an “immersive and soulful” atmosphere that blends her deep Hindustani classical roots with contemporary global genres. It will be a mesmerising confluence of melody, mastery and emotion.
When: Oct 1, Thu, 7.30pm Where: Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets: bookmyshow.sg
THEATRE
• Sanjya Chhaya
Warm, witty and deeply relatable, Sanjya Chhaya is a celebration of friendship, companionship, individuality and the enduring desire to remain useful and joyfully alive. Packed with humour, heart and moments of poignant reflection, the play shines a spotlight on a generation that refuses to be defined by age.
When: Sept 18 (Fri) and Sept 19 (Sat), 7.30pm Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio Tickets: esplanade.com
