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Lamakaan has been open since 2010. Here are the events held since then, month by month, and the recordings of talks and performances on our YouTube channel.

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Events in November 2016

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A Night of Improv
Tue Nov 1, 8:00 PM
Grim Pumpkin Theater
Improvisational theater needs no introduction. The most unprocessed form of theater where the key ingredient is spontaneity. This time, we have decided to add a little twist to improv. To the improv that we generally do.To celebrate Halloween, instea ... Read More »
Stop The Wall
Wed Nov 2, 6:00 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
Maren, International outreach coordinator for the Palestinian grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (Stop the Wall) and part of the secretariat of the Palestinian BDS National Committee, a large coalition of Palestinian movements. She is currently ... Read More »
Annihilation of Caste
Wed Nov 2, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
Book reading and discussion by Gopalakrishna & Parag. Read More »
Fandry: Marathi Movie
Thu Nov 3, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
Fandry is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language film, written and directed by Nagraj Manjule in a directorial debut. It stars Somnath Avghade and Rajshree Kharat as the film leads. The story focuses on a young boy's infatuation amidst caste-based discrimina ... Read More »
To Mi Navhech - Marathi Play
Fri Nov 4, 8:00 PM
Vimal Natya Samaj
The Drama "To Mi Navhech" is a intense Court Room Drama

based on the famous Madhav Kazi Case of the 60's. This was

covered immensely by Press & Professor Mr. P.K. Atre of

Marathi Daily "Maratha", used to write editorials on the case

durin ... Read More »
Chocolate Making Workshop
Sat Nov 5, 11:00 AM
Juwairiya Abdul Qadeer
Basic introduction to chocolate making at home. 30+ recipes in various types of fillings. Handouts of recipes will be given. Hands on experience. Take aways.Fee:Rs 1500. Pre-registration mandatory. Limited seats. For further details contact Juwairiya ... Read More »
Write Club Meetup 077
Sat Nov 5, 4:00 PM
Sravanthi Talluri
Write Club, Hyderabad is a hangout place for all the writers of Hyderabad to sit together and spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in the best possible way - Writing! What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation cou ... Read More »
K-Circle Non-Competitive Quiz
Sat Nov 5, 4:00 PM
K-Circle Quiz Club
K-Circle's monthly Non-Competitive Quiz held at Lamakaan. Everybody is welcome. Read More »
Ek April (Marathi Play)
Sat Nov 5, 7:00 PM
UDAAN Performing Arts, Hyderabad.
Marathi One Act Play – EK - APRIL ( Below 16 years not allowed )

Marathi Play Write – Yogesh Soman

Design & Direction – Saurabh Gharipurikar

Lights – Krishna Shukl


Cast

Ajay – Tejas Mahajan

Anil – Vinayak Raikhelkar

Shirish – ... Read More »
Carnatic Vocal R Murali Krishna
Sun Nov 6, 11:00 AM
R.Murali Krishna
A vocal recital by Renduchintala Murali Krishna in the Carnatic style, accompanied by Sri J.Saibaba on Violin and Sri J.Bala Murali Krishna on Tabla/Mridangam. The artiste had earlier performed at different venues such as Shilparamam, Annamayyapuram, ... Read More »
Screening: Eisenstein's October
Sun Nov 6, 1:30 PM
Parag Verma and Shishir Gupta
The forum – ‘In Defense of Reason’ dedicated to the cause of promoting reasoning and rationality in society, is going to screen the movie ‘October: Ten Days That Shook the World’ on the centenary anniversary of the October Revolution. It was the firs ... Read More »
Blue Print for Love-Book Launch
Sun Nov 6, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
A Blue Print for Love by Chatura Rao - Book Launch

Haunted by memories of her dead sister and childhood home, Reva meets her sister's then-boyfriend, Suveer, every year for a day in a friendship that seems to offer each of them a way to come to te ... Read More »
Stories from the Indian Soil
Sun Nov 6, 5:30 PM
Vikram Sridhar
This is a Storytelling session for adults . There would not be any tech required . I would need just a room or terrace to accommodate about 20-25 adults Read More »
Chai Edhi Be? - Telugu play
Sun Nov 6, 7:30 PM
Manch Theatre
Manch theatre Presents A Hillarious Comedy Telugu Play, Chai Edhi Be?


CHAI EDHI BE? is a Original MANCH Theatre's Production.
It's a hilarious comedy Telugu play written and Directed by Srikanth Banala. This play revolves around a tea seller w ... Read More »
Gateway to heaven film screening
Tue Nov 8, 7:30 PM
Anshul Sinha
Gateway to heaven
Film Synopsis
Gateway to heaven is a film based on a true life story of Rajeshwar Rao. Who has completed last rites of 12000 unknown and unclaimed dead bodies, the film narrates the story in 4 different arts.
Animation, Fiction, ... Read More »
Aaj Ki Taza Khabar
Wed Nov 9, 8:00 PM
Rangeen Sapney Theatre
A satirical comedy play, revolving around 2 neighbours.

This an hour long adaptation of a short play which won ,5 awards in Dramanon skits 2015 competition staged by kalpanik. Read More »
Call of Travel
Thu Nov 10, 5:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
Jure, a traveler from Slovenia, who has visited 34 countries so far, will share his travel experiences with us. Read More »
As Fake As Encounters
Thu Nov 10, 6:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
In all modern democracies, the designated officers of the state are authorised to use force against citizens. The operative word here is designated and authorised. In other words, all use of force by such officers is subject to regulation and open to ... Read More »
Talk on Wildlife Film Screening
Fri Nov 11, 4:00 PM
WWF India, Hyderabad Office and LaCONES(CCMB)
WWF India, Hyderabad Office and LaCones(CCMB) would organise a talk and interactive session by Mr. Alfonse Roy, Wild life Film Maker and a renowned Wildlife Photographer on 11th November between 4pm to 6pm. Read More »
Experiential Education WhatWorks
Fri Nov 11, 4:30 PM
Diyanat Ali - CELOL
Experiential Education in India - What Works

Experiential Education with its repertoire of activities: (1) Adventure Sports – Back-packing, White-water rafting; Rappelling; Mountain Climbing etc, (2) Challenge Sports – High Ropes, Low ropes, Rock ... Read More »
Sutradhar presents Padatik
Fri Nov 11, 7:30 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar will be presenting Three plays of Padatik from Kolkata.
1) Safarnama (Hindi)
2) Camera Obscuras (English)
3) Yahan (Hindi) Read More »
Art competition Finals
Sat Nov 12, 2:00 PM
Radha Rangarajan
Approximately 30 children from 10 government schools will participate in a Painting competition. Read More »
Write Club Meetup 078
Sat Nov 12, 4:00 PM
Sravanthi Talluri
Please post this for Saturday 12th November 2016 - 4 to 7 PM
Write Club, Hyderabad is a hangout place for all the writers of Hyderabad to sit together and spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in the best possible way - Writing! What we do, basically: One ... Read More »
Man Utd Hyderabad 's Sports Quiz
Sat Nov 12, 4:00 PM
Nishant Boorla
The Hyderabad Manchester United Supporters Club is planning to organize a Sports Quiz for its One United Members (OUMs) on 12th November from 4 PM - 6 PM at Lamakan. Entry is free and there are prizes and merchandize to be won. This would also give u ... Read More »
Sutradhar presents Padatik
Sat Nov 12, 7:30 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar presents three plays from Padatik, Kolkata Read More »
Zaman: Casting for Short Film
Sun Nov 13, 10:30 AM
Athul Prabhakaran
We are looking to Cast 2 characters in an upcoming Post-Apocalyptic Road Drama film (45min) that is aimed for international film festivals:

1) ROLE: ANASTASIA AUGUSTINE
- 50-60 years old, Anglo-Indian, fluent English

2) ROLE: ASHWIN
- 13-15 y ... Read More »
Storytelling Open Mic (TTT)
Sun Nov 13, 4:00 PM
Santosh Mohan Veeranki
Interested in telling stories or listening to others stories? Want to perfect the art of telling a story or overcome that stage fear which has been bothering you forever?

Then look no further. This is the event you have been looking for :)

Stor ... Read More »
Sutradhar presents Padatik
Sun Nov 13, 7:30 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar hosts three plays from Padatik, Kolkata Read More »
Unto The Dusk
Tue Nov 15, 7:30 PM
Popup Talkies & The Federation of Film Societies of India
Unto The Dusk (Malayalam|120 mins|2014)

Compulsion from parents and relatives cause a youth to reach the seminary. Though pursuing the path of St. Francis of Assissi, the challenges and conflicts in life and seminary transforms him revengeful and ... Read More »
Haal E Kangaal
Wed Nov 16, 7:30 PM
Popup Talkies & The Federation of Film Societies of India
Short Synopsis: Two filmmaker friends meet after fourteen years and have to spend a span of eight to ten hours together. As they celebrate the re-union, one narrates a story of a possible film to another. But soon, as the secession turns into a game ... Read More »
Odissi Dance by Sriradha Paul
Thu Nov 17, 6:00 PM
Rambabu
Performance and Workshop
Sriradha Paul is an Odissi dancer & performer based in Kolkata, India.
Learning for 19 years and Practicing dance form under Guru Bichitrananda Swain & Lingaraj Pradhan at Rudrakshya Foundation, Bhubaneswar.

She is ava ... Read More »
Liv & Ingmar
Thu Nov 17, 7:30 PM
Popup Talkies & The Federation of Film Societies of India
Liv & Ingmar (English|Documentary|85mins|2012)

The 42 year long relationship between legendary actress Liv Ullmann and master filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Read More »
Analysis of 39 Steps
Fri Nov 18, 7:30 PM
INDEPENDENT FILM CIRCLE
As part of the "Master of The Craft" Series, Independent Film Circle brings to you:
an evening of film analysis and discussion on Alfred Hitchcocks masterpiece "39 steps".

The evening will start with a brief introductory presentation on the film, ... Read More »
Write Club Meetup 079
Sat Nov 19, 4:00 PM
Sravanthi Talluri
Please post this for Saturday 19th November 2016 - 4 to 7 PM.
Write Club, Hyderabad is a hangout place for all the writers of Hyderabad to sit together and spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in the best possible way - Writing! What we do, basically: On ... Read More »
Screening of film illusion bound
Sat Nov 19, 7:30 PM
Jagadish Metla
illision BOUND is an experimental indie feature film from Protestarise features. Till now it has only had private screenings. It is a not for profit venture that addresses the issue of oppression and freedom from control of thought, feeling and expre ... Read More »
English Grammar Vs. Pragmatics
Sun Nov 20, 11:00 AM
Adi Babu
English Grammar, read it as Priscriptive Grammar, opines that the onus of communicating what one wants to communicate without any ambiguity is on the Speaker/Writer. Pragmatics (more popularly known as Descriptive Grammar) opines that a certain degre ... Read More »
Events & Entertainment Industry
Sun Nov 20, 3:00 PM
https://www.meetup.com/Hyderabad-Out-of-the-Box-Careers-Jobs-and
We are PATSAV and we are organizing a series of Free Workshops under the Banner " Hyderabad Out of the Box Careers, Jobs and Entrepreneurship".

We want our event to be at Lamakaan. On Sunday 20th November at 3 PM. This is a free event. Open to th ... Read More »
Cyber Stalking & Women's Safety
Tue Nov 22, 6:00 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
A talk by Ms.Swati Lakra (IPS), ACP Crimes & SIT, Hyderabad Police, on the various initiatives taken by the Police to address crimes against women with a special focus on cyber stalking and the various outreach programs run under the aegis of She Tea ... Read More »
Nostalgic Nite
Wed Nov 23, 6:30 PM
Jann Sanchar
A team of film music enthusiasts would sing songs from the golden era of Hindi cinema, dating back to the '50s till the end of '70s. A portion of the proceeds would be donated to the cause of tracing missing kids in the two Telugu speaking states of ... Read More »
Aaj Ki Taza Khabar
Thu Nov 24, 8:00 PM
Rangeen Sapney Theatre
A satirical comedy play, revolving around 2 neighbours. This an hour long adaptation of a short play which won ,5 awards in Dramanon skits 2015 competition staged by kalpanik. Read More »
Chai Edhi Be? Telugu Comedy
Fri Nov 25, 7:30 PM
Manch Theatre
Manch theatre Presents Restaging A Hillarious Comedy Telugu Play, Chai Edhi Be? with a spicier and sweeter ingredients


CHAI EDHI BE? is a Original MANCH Theatre's Production. It's a hilarious comedy Telugu play written and Directed by Srikanth ... Read More »
Delhi Smog lessons for Hyderabad
Sat Nov 26, 10:30 AM
Lamakaan Programming Team
A talk by Sagar Dhara on the recent suffocation due to smog faced by the citizen's of Delhi and lessons for Hyderabad

Sagar Dhara is the head of Hyderabad based Cerana Foundation, a think tank on energy, environment and development, which also he ... Read More »
Untraveling : A discussion
Sat Nov 26, 12:00 PM
Good Travel Initiative & Hyderabad Trails
Travelling to new locations often expose us to more than just beautiful scenery. It is often the first time that we see what a local life means to the respective destination.

In this discussion, Anand Sankar, founder - The Kalap Trust, a sustaina ... Read More »
MAAC Exhibition
Sat Nov 26, 2:00 PM
Khatija khatoon
We are holding a seminar and exhibition for parents of different schools. To come and see how great and exciting a career in MAAC animation can be. Mainly focussed on Specially aided children. Read More »
Anucharulu
Sat Nov 26, 5:00 PM
Srinivas Rangineni
Anucharulu is political action Drama which was completely shot on silhouette.

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Media & Warmongering
Sat Nov 26, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
A panel discussion on the current political discourse in mainstream media.

Panellists: Rammanohar Reddy (Editor, EPW), Yunus (Journalist, The Hindu), Kunal (Journalist, Frontline), Prof Padmaja Shaw( Retd faculty member dept journalism OU)
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ALOHAF Learning Community
Sun Nov 27, 11:00 AM
Avinash Ramachandruni
For anyone who is looking for Happiness, come learn the deadliest sins and habits that changes your happiness levels. In this meet, we can discuss what it takes for happiness. Read More »
Bch screening
Sun Nov 27, 1:30 PM
Anil kumar
We do the social activities like visiting orphanages and cancer effeccted and hiv effected children so we wanted share our memories in a small vidoe. Read More »
MAAC Film Making Workshop
Sun Nov 27, 2:00 PM
Khatija khatoon
We are holding a seminar and exhibition for parents of different schools. To come and see how great and exciting a career in MAAC animation can be. Mainly focussed on Specially aided children.

Workshop on short film making by Shajan Samuel, follow ... Read More »
Nakaab-Samahaara Children's Play
Sun Nov 27, 5:30 PM
Samahaara
A multilingual Children's play by Samahaara


Date: 27th Nov 2016
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Design and Direction – Sandeep Sahu



Duration 25 minutes



Language ... Read More »
Saag Meat
Sun Nov 27, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan Programming Team
‘Saag Meat’ is one of Kopal theatre's (Mumbai) most successful experiments with over more than 30 shows in Mumbai, Bharat Bhavan Bhopal, Kala Ghoda Festival and the capital, Delhi. A play is to be watched and felt, but, this play offers you to taste ... Read More »
Hoody: Mind it!
Tue Nov 29, 8:00 PM
Mahesh
Hoody:mind it! is a new magic special by illusionist Hoody... After successfully finishing teleportion and Bank robbery, he is coming up with a whole new surprise of magic tricks. Read More »
Sex Ke Side Effects-Comedy Play
Wed Nov 30, 8:00 PM
Underdog Entertainment
A comedy play that deals with Indian society and its view of Sex. In the land of the Kama Sutra, Sex has become a taboo and its side effects even more. The play looks at the effects and consequences of sex on different members of society through dif ... Read More »