Metro Event Radar

Quick Recap

• A beginner-friendly songwriting jam was noted at Aal Studio in Mumbai along with an MMI Musicians Meetup in Kandivali.
• Chef Tikka...

Bengaluru's food scene this July mixes hands-on workshops with chef-driven pop-ups for varied experiences.

• Canella Studio runs Saucy Sidekicks on...

Two fresh collaborative sessions open to newcomers complement steady Thane options.

• Songwriting Jam at Aal Studio, Mumbai: July 18, 4-7 PM, all...

Mumbai Music Nights

• Avinash Gupta at Epitome: Soulful Bollywood and contemporary live performance by Avinash Gupta on July 17 at Epitome Studio,...

Bengaluru's cultural scene delivers sharp satire and soulful sounds this week.

• Deadly Dialogues skewers power with a satirical play on custodial...

Italian conductor Marco Alibrando leads the Symphony Orchestra of India Chamber Orchestra on July 15 at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, joined by tenor Angel...

Catch J Stellar live in an intimate Bengaluru setting on July 15, blending pop, K-pop, and emotional ballads that explore self-discovery and healing....

Indie music fans in Mumbai, mark July 17th for Avinash Gupta's soulful live set at Epitome Studio — blending Bollywood favourites, contemporary hits and heartfelt renditions backed by TEDD in an intimate 21+ venue. Tickets from ₹499.

Zyon offers a solid rooftop music option this weekend.

• Fri: DJ Night kicks things off
• Sat: Abhinandan Live takes the stage
• Sun: Aditya Live closes it out
  Great music and unforgettable vibes only at Zyon.

Literature Book Fairs

• Bengaluru Book Fair: Lock The Box Bengaluru Book Fair runs July 15-19 at Global Malls Divinity.
• Mumbai Book Fair: Lock...

Tomo Kei opens at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield with refined Nikkei cuisine blending Japanese precision and Peruvian boldness. Intimate 52-seat...

National listings spotlight cross-city collaborations and heritage showcases, while Bengaluru blends accessible weekend fun with premium debuts.

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Lock The Box offers a fresh way for literature fans to discover book fairs and author meet-ups across metros.

• Featured authors include Shashi...

Avinash Gupta brings soul-stirring live music to Epitome Studio in Mumbai on July 16 at 10 PM. Expect powerful vocals and heartfelt melodies in an electrifying atmosphere—a standout Music & Nightlife pick for the week.

One Night In Toki-O returns with immersive Japanese culinary takeovers, live music, and art across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Dates are August 1 in Bengaluru, September 12 in Hyderabad, and November 22 in Mumbai.

Must-attend for Mumbai music lovers: Universe in a Crayon brings its Somewhere In Between India Tour to Rule34 on 16 July, sharing the stage with Sei...

Bengaluru's Soka bartenders Manoj Kumar and Krishna Kumar arrived in Kolkata empty-handed for Nutcase Etc's new guest shift, receiving a mystery box...

Bengaluru's Middle Room Festival on July 18-19 is a must-attend for audiophiles, with live bands at The Yard, vinyl and cassette sets in The Room, plus crate-digging and MIDI workshops in the Conservatory.

Delhi Culinary Residency

• Chef Deni Koswara at Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal New Delhi hosts Chef Deni Koswara for his first residency outside Mumbai at...

India's metros are embracing intimate, hard-to-book openings and rare chef residencies this July.

• Mumbai exclusives: Amichi's 16-seat Neapolitan...