The Open Cultural Center

Archive

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.

Jump to: Past events · Videos

Events in November 2014

« October 2014 All months December 2014 »

Truth About Me:A Hijra lifestory
Sat Nov 1, 10:30 AM
HBT, Anveshi
Hyderabad Book Trust and Anveshi invites you to an event of book introduction of 'The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story' by Revathi. Revathi introduces the book and readings from both the English and Telugu books. Participating in the discussion are ... Read More »
Lamakaan-Trees in its env.
Sat Nov 1, 7:00 PM
Asiya khan
Lamakaan-Trees in its environment.Talk on various trees present in and around Lamakaan,beauty they impart and bird life they support...by Asiya Khan. All are welcome. Read More »
Waryawarchi Warat - Marathi Play
Sun Nov 2, 10:30 AM
Udaan Performing Arts
UDAAN Performing Arts, Presents Marathi one act play Waryawarchi Warat (Part 1)

About the play - 'Waryawarchi Warat' a Marathi play written by well known eminent Marathi writer and theatre personality Mr P L. Deshpande. When P. L Deshpande goes t ... Read More »
Photography - Light Room Process
Sun Nov 2, 11:30 AM
Ram Nagesh Naidu
Post-processing is an essential skill for every digital photographer. You’ll be enhancing your color images, creating stunning black and whites, and easily correcting tricky shots.

What's new in Lightroom 5
Lightroom workspace
Importing photos ... Read More »
GOPICHAND LITERARY AWARD
Sun Nov 2, 6:30 PM
Yuvakalavahini
Gopichand National Literary Award is instituted in 2007 to honour the best of literates in various languages in India. The recipient for this year will be Padmasri Jeelani Bano.

Tripuraneni Gopichand was a Radical humanist, Telugu short story wri ... Read More »
To be or not to be - Hindi play
Thu Nov 6, 7:30 PM
Udaan Performing Arts
UDAAN Performing Arts, presents a comedy Hindi play To Be Or Not To Be'.

About the play - The original script “NIROP” is written by Dr. Vasant Sabnis in Marathi which has been adapted in Hindi by Mrs. Amruta Gharipurikar.

A protagonist, who is ... Read More »
To be or not to be - Hindi Play
Fri Nov 7, 7:30 PM
Udaan Performing Arts
UDAAN Performing Arts, presents a comedy Hindi play To Be Or Not To Be'.

About the play - The original script “NIROP” is written by Dr. Vasant Sabnis in Marathi which has been adapted in Hindi by Mrs. Amruta Gharipurikar.

A protagonist, who is ... Read More »
Photography - Lightroom Basics
Sat Nov 8, 10:30 AM
Ram
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a very popular computer application for editing photographs and other digital images. When using Lightroom, there are a few simple basic tips which can make using it much more successful. Throughout this article, we will ... Read More »
"The Dinner" - A play
Sat Nov 8, 8:00 PM
Kaalpanik Theatre
'The Dinner' is based on Sulaiman Kakkodi’s Malayalam play “Tragedy at the dining table”. Here the director freely borrows the plot from Malayalam competition playlet of the late 80’s with a high doze of absurd theatre influence. The plot revolves ... Read More »
Monthly Quiz-Hyderabad Quiz Club
Sun Nov 9, 4:00 PM
Niti Gupa
This quiz will be on different Companies and their brands, their history, journey and people.

There will be a maximum of 6 teams with 6 members each. Read More »
Shesh-Neeshesh - Play
Sun Nov 9, 7:30 PM
Rangadhara
Sesh-Neeshesh depicts the untold suffering that women in modern India face amidst the struggle between past tradition & modern values, through different characters that are close to the woman everyday we see around us. The play shows the immense cour ... Read More »
"IN PAIN" - A book Launch
Tue Nov 11, 7:00 PM
Saifuddin Malik SM
In Pain is a magnificently narrated story by Anirudh which completely hums around four characters, Anirudh, Seshu, Abhi and Vineesha. It construes how loving someone has transformed his life and how his story stimulated his friend’s personal life. In ... Read More »
Theater Workshp-Diabetic People
Fri Nov 14, 10:30 AM
Aami- Art in Me
When they tell you that Meditation, Yoga and Exercise are key points to Diabetes Management, well they are not wrong!
Theater is one such place where you can explore the combination and much more. It not only relieves you from the built up stress ... Read More »
Anandi & Aman concert
Fri Nov 14, 7:30 PM
HWMF
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation is pleased to present two concerts and two workshops for Jazz-lovers, as part of the HWMF Celebrates 5 Years concert-series.

Anandi Gefroh (voice) & Aman Mahajan (piano)

The duo will present their take on a fe ... Read More »
Changemakers - Speaker sessions
Sat Nov 15, 10:30 AM
Saddahaq.com
Saddahaq presents speaker sessions for two days by eminent and people genuinely working for a social change. Speakers belong to different and wide range of fields like activists, journalists, environmentalists, farmers, organizations, technology inno ... Read More »
Chai Biscuit Start-up
Sat Nov 15, 10:30 AM
Harsha
Chai, Biscuit, Start-up : Idea rendezvous over a cup of chai

Every startup comes from those well preserved tissues or a bits of paper that were scribbled on and lived through unwashed jeans that were worn on your crazy days.

At Chai, Biscuit, S ... Read More »
Drawing & Painting Competition
Sat Nov 15, 10:30 AM
Rumjhuna-A High Tide Initiative
Perfect Strokes Art Academy situated in Srinagar colony, Hyderabad is celebrating Chacha Nehru's birthday by conducting a drawing and painting competition at Lamakaan, on Saturday, 15th November'14, from 10.30 am onwards

The entry is free but the ... Read More »
Best out of waste - Sale by kids
Sat Nov 15, 2:30 PM
Ruhi gidwani, Kiran mayi
Grade 3 kids of a low income school have made craft items with newspaper for sale and the money they earn will be used for their own classroom need.

These kids have teachers from 'Teach for India' And the teachers are helping them to create craf ... Read More »
Ayurvedic lifestyle for Diabetes
Sat Nov 15, 4:00 PM
Dr.G. Tirumal Rao
On the eve of 'World Diabetes Day' conducting an awareness session. Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder which has become rampant in Hyderabad. It is unfortunate to note that due to radical changes in lifestyle many youngsters are succumbing to it. Mark ... Read More »
Samahaara Comedy Night 5
Sat Nov 15, 7:30 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara Comedy Night 5: Special Edition

"LAST WISH BABY" A Multi-Lingual play

"Hyderabad's best satire" Come watch...

A Samahaara Workshop Production

"The Last Wish Baby"
An adaptation of William Seebring’s play “The Original Last Wish ... Read More »
Changemakers - Speaker sessions
Sun Nov 16, 10:30 AM
Saddahaq.com
Saddahaq presents speaker sessions for two days by eminent and people genuinely working for a social change. Speakers belong to different and wide range of fields like activists, journalists, environmentalists, farmers, organizations, technology inno ... Read More »
Quilling workshop
Sun Nov 16, 10:30 AM
Shruthi Reddy
Conducting a one day Quilling workshop for all ages at Lamakaan from 10 am to 12noon on Sunday, 16th Nov.

The expert Shruthi Reddy will be:
- teaching basic flower making
- Jewellery making
- Greating card preparation.

The material will be p ... Read More »
A Quest for Theory of Everything
Sun Nov 16, 4:00 PM
Dr. Rahul Nigam
We walk through the history and development and Physics highlighting why and how Physicists have always been looking for an ultimate theory or Master equation which they believe would describe everything in the Universe. Then we throw light on how th ... Read More »
Samahaara Comedy night - 5
Sun Nov 16, 7:30 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara Comedy Night 5: Special Edition

"LAST WISH BABY" A Multi-Lingual play

"Hyderabad's best satire" Come watch...

A Samahaara Workshop Production

"The Last Wish Baby"
An adaptation of William Seebring’s play “The Original Last Wish ... Read More »
180 Degrees - Short films night
Tue Nov 18, 7:30 PM
Jann Sanchar Group
Jann Sanchar, a city based group of mass media practitioners is hosting this event of short films screening evening "180 degrees". Spread over 90 mins, six films showcasing various aspects of Indian society will be screened.

ENTRY FREE.

For fu ... Read More »
Kathala Gampa -Two Books launch
Wed Nov 19, 7:00 PM
Mallavarapu Veluvarinthalu
'నేను పరిగెత్తి తెరువులోకి పోయినాను. ఒక అవ్వ పెద్ద గంపను తలమీద మోస్తా "కతలమ్మో కతలూ..." అని అరస్తా వస్తుoడాది. నేను గబగబ ఆ అవ్వకు ఎదురుపోయినాను. నన్ను చూసి నిలిచి "అబయా, కతలు కావాల్నా, మంచి మంచి కతలుండాయి. ఆరవళ్ళి సూరవళ్ళి కత, నల్లతంగ కత, కాంతరాజు కత ... Read More »
Spreading the News-Play
Thu Nov 20, 7:30 PM
IMT HYDERABAD
The play to be staged is “Spreading the News “by Lady Gregory. It is a play with good humor and we have already staged this play in college & we got an overwhelming response.
Spreading the News is a short one-act comic play by Lady Gregory, which s ... Read More »
Five Grains Of Sugar - Play
Fri Nov 21, 7:30 PM
Udaan Performing Arts
UDAAN Performing Arts, presents an English play 'Five Grains Of Sugar'
About the play - Rajkumar has been requested to write a poem for a compilation to be published. If you knew Rajkumar you’d realize the absurdity of the request. In an hour long m ... Read More »
Writing for the Mass Media
Sat Nov 22, 11:00 AM
K Naresh Kumar
A hands-on account of how independent contributors can write for the mass media. This is the fourth workshop being conducted by Jann Sanchar. It will have practical sessions and would be interactive.

Read More »
Know Your Heart - A Book Launch
Sat Nov 22, 4:00 PM
Dinesh C Sharma
"Know Your Heart:The Hidden Links Between Your Body and The Politics of the State" is the latest book of New Delhi-based author and columnist, Dinesh C Sharma. The book explodes the myth that an individual alone is responsible for his or her sickness ... Read More »
The Whistle
Sat Nov 22, 8:00 PM
PEP Theatre Company
A play from PEP theatre Company, about the Whistle and its role in the life. We have been observing the whistle at various places in our daily life. The whistle starts from our childhood and from P.E.T sir and Movie halls.

For passes: 9959233822 Read More »
Telugu Handwriting&Vemana padyam
Sun Nov 23, 10:30 AM
Arunjyothi S Lokhanday
Learn Telugu Handwriting and skills and fun with handwriting with Arunjyoti Lokhanday.

Also learn the beauty of Rhyme and morals of Vemana Padhyalu and Sumathi Satakaalu.

All age groups of students are welcome. Entry - Free.

తెలుగులో చేతి వ్ ... Read More »
4 Short plays
Sun Nov 23, 6:30 PM
AAMI
Aami- Art In Me
Presents
4 Short Plays

Fate’s Steady Hand, written by Alex Broun
Synopsis: Richard is the stern boss of Sam, and Sam is a conniving lover who falls for Richard’s wife. The day begins with Sam trying to slip the fact to Richard ... Read More »
The Editor Wants to Know -A Play
Tue Nov 25, 7:30 PM
Jann Sanchar Group
What happens when a ethically conscious editor confronts a proprietor who wants glamour to replace hard news and people-oriented reporting? Does he have an alternative when a few of his well-wishers get together to support him?

A closer look at th ... Read More »
Samahaara Theatre Workshop
Sat Nov 29, 10:30 AM
Samahaara
Samahaara Weekend Theatre Workshop


Date: 29 Nov, 2014 - 18 Jan, 2015
Duration: 8 Weekends
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm, Saturday & Sunday
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
Ages : 14 Yrs and Above

"Bring out the Actor in You"

Work ... Read More »
Darpan -4 Hindi plays collection
Sat Nov 29, 7:00 PM
Manch Theater
Darpan - Collection of 4 Hindi plays on 29th Nov, 2014 7PM.
Each play unfolds a story wherein everyone present in the audience shall somewhere relate to the character or the situation being portrayed in the play.
Khoj Khushi ki
The two protagonis ... Read More »
Iranian Food - Learn and Taste
Sun Nov 30, 12:00 PM
Hoda Khalighi
Introducing Lamakaan patrons to some mouth watering Iranian dishes on a Sunday morning.

The idea is to bring the food to Lamakaan and serve it to the visitors to taste at a small price.

The moderate menu consists of both Vegetarian & Nonvegetar ... Read More »
Kanyasulkam-Critical modern view
Sun Nov 30, 2:00 PM
Gurazada foundation
On the 100th death anniversary of Social reformer and play wright Gurazada Apparao, let us hear from the thespian actors and stage performers about the convenient adaptations on screen and on modern stage of his magnum opus 'Kanyasulkam'.

It is w ... Read More »
Music, Dance & Drama from Assam
Sun Nov 30, 5:30 PM
'Assamese in Hyderabad' Community
Assam has rich tradition of performing arts. Enthusiasts of Bihu dance, Sattriya Nritya, Bagurumba, Bhortal, Ojapali, Jhumur, Bhaona, Ankia Naat, Bihugeet, Borgeet, Lokgeet, Tokari geet, and other music & dance forms of Assam will showcase their tale ... Read More »