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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 June 2015

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Urdu Ghazal - Why is it popular?
Tue Jun 2, 7:00 PM
Fakhre Alam
"Why is the Urdu Ghazal Popular Even Today?" what makes its durability?
A Talk by Dr. Fakhre Alam, Associate Professor, Department of Urdu, Khaja Mohiuddin Chisti Urdu, Farsi, Arabic University, Lucknow.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Lamakaan, Banjara H ... Read More »
The Journey - From Grandma Tales
Wed Jun 3, 8:00 PM
Flickrollers
"The Journey" An adaptation from grandma tales. A Gymboree Kids workshop production written by Taher Ali Baig and directed by Raviraj.

Entry - Free Read More »
Quilling
Thu Jun 4, 10:30 AM
Kalyani
Two day workshop on quilling 10:30am to 1:30pm on Thu & Fri 4,5 Jun. Learn basic shapes and different techniques in quilling along with quilling jewellery making.
Fee - 1800/-per (Including material). call 9494054335 for details.
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'Take 5' - A workshop production
Thu Jun 4, 8:00 PM
Dramanon
DRAMANON presents 'Take 5'

A workshop production of Workshop conducted by Ramakrishna Shenoy.

1. Sad and Glad
is a story of two estranged lovers who happened to run into each other at the back of a bar. What ensues is a series of awww's or ic ... Read More »
Wild Trees in Hyderabadi Habitat
Fri Jun 5, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
On the eve of world environment day on Jun 5th at 7pm, Lamakaan presents a talk by Asiya Khan, a Naturalist and a regular at Lamakaan.

She would be speaking on the wild trees that can commonly be seen growing in open habitats and protected areas ... Read More »
Sawal Jawab - Emergence of Nano
Sat Jun 6, 2:00 PM
Sawal Jawab
Inviting all for a science conversation "Pushing the Boundaries: The Emergence of Nano".

Speaker:
Pulickel M. Ajayan (ajayan@rice.edu)
Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering
Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, USA

Abstract:
... Read More »
The Cmplt Wrks of Wllm Shkspr
Sat Jun 6, 7:00 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Cmplt Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) is three actors effort to stage the entire works of William Shakespeare on Stage. Their effort include an abridged version of Romeo and Juliet, Titus Andronicus as a cookery show, Othello as a rap song, rest o ... Read More »
The Scriptwriting Lab
Sun Jun 7, 10:30 AM
Independent Cinema Space
The Scriptwriting Lab is an ongoing series of weekend workshops with writers and film makers, where we discuss and practise the craft of writing for cinema.

Each session shall focus on a distinct aspect of scriptwriting in detail, with specific ... Read More »
The Cmplt Wrks of Wllm Shkspr
Sun Jun 7, 7:00 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Cmplt Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) is three actors effort to stage the entire works of William Shakespeare on Stage. Their effort include an abridged version of Romeo and Juliet, Titus Andronicus as a cookery show, Othello as a rap song, rest o ... Read More »
Tareeka E Ishq (Improv comedy)
Tue Jun 9, 8:00 PM
Udaan Performing Arts
Udaan Performing Arts, presents its 5th workshop production "Tareeka E Ishq" improvised play by workshop participants. Thsi is udaan's 28th theatre production.

About the play - The story is about college going students who lives in a hostel and ... Read More »
The Journey - From Grandma tales
Wed Jun 10, 6:30 PM
Flickrollers
"The Journey" An adaptation from grandma tales. A Gymboree Kids workshop production written by Taher Ali Baig and directed by Raviraj.
For passes:
Flickrollers
# +91 9848066664
email: taher@flickrollers.com
web www.flickrollers.com/

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Writing Character for Film -Docu
Wed Jun 10, 7:30 PM
Independent Cinema Space
Screening of a documentary & instructional movie featuring interviews of several eminent script writers and script consultants on writing Character for Films and TV.
The screening will be followed by a discussion. Read More »
A Night of Improv
Fri Jun 12, 8:00 PM
Grim Pumpkin Theater
Improvised theater is a genre of theatre performed without a script- characters and scenes are taken up on the spot, based on suggestions from the audience. Come and watch the actors as they perform the same, made even more difficult by the show host ... Read More »
IFA 'Open House' on Arts
Sat Jun 13, 10:30 AM
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA)
India Foundation for the Arts in collaboration with Lamakaan and Hyderabad Urban Lab is delighted to bring the IFA Open House to Lamakaan, Hyderabad.

We invite you to join us for an Open House on June 13, at 10:30 am at Lamakaan where our Programm ... Read More »
An evening of Cultural Pluralism
Sat Jun 13, 7:00 PM
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA)
Come and join the conversation, whether you have specific questions about IFA grants, or would just like to sit in and listen to the multiple exchanges at Lamakaan!

Grantee Presentation:
IFA is proud to present three projects by IFA grantees
Sat ... Read More »
Beta Customers/ Users Networking
Sun Jun 14, 12:00 PM
Indian Startups
Beta Customers / Reviewers / Visitors / Audience Networking

Are you looking for Beta Customers/ Users/ Visitors/ Early Adopters / Reviewers to validate / evaluate your Idea / Audio / Video / startup?

OR

Looking to become yourself as a Beta ... Read More »
The Scriptwriters Lab
Sun Jun 14, 2:00 PM
Independent Film Space
The Scriptwriting Lab is an ongoing series of weekend workshops with writers and film makers, where we discuss and practise the craft of writing for cinema.

Each session shall focus on a distinct aspect of scriptwriting in detail, with specific t ... Read More »
Stories from Behind Prison walls
Sun Jun 14, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
LAMAKAAN LECTURE SERIES

invites you to

A Lecture on

"Stories from Behind the Walls of Prisons: A sorry state of Indian prison system"
by

Arun Ferreira

About the topic:

The life on the ... Read More »
Khayal Darpan - A film screening
Sun Jun 14, 7:00 PM
Hyderabad Urban Lab
Lamakaan and Hyd Urban Lab invites you for an evening of film screening "Khayal Darpan - A Mirror of Imagination" by Yousuf Saeed.

Khayal Darpan, divided into four parts, totaling a 100 minutes, starts by exploring Pakistan's melodic past, especia ... Read More »
Cyber Crime-A talk by URamamohan
Tue Jun 16, 7:00 PM
Sampradaya
Inviting all for an "a Talk on Cyber crime: Threat and Prevention" by Mr.U Ramamohan SP Cyber Crime, CID, Hyderabad.

Living in the world of 3G, everyone today is virtually active. With the rise of people getting virtually active the risk of cyber ... Read More »
ANANYA - a Kathak Dance
Wed Jun 17, 7:00 PM
Paramara Dance and Music forum
Parampara Dance and Music forum presents an evening of Kathak Dance 'ANANYA' - a unique dance presentation adapting different types of music to Kathak idiom by Sanjay Kumar Joshi and his disciples.

All are welcome.

Entry - Free. Read More »
Challenges for New Film makers
Fri Jun 19, 6:30 PM
Cinema Talk @ Lamakaan
Cinema Talk @ Lamakaan invites all for an evening of a lecture and an interaction with filmmaker Pavan Sadineni followed by his Telugu film "Prema Ishq Kadal"

India produce a large of number of films every year. There are many young directors who ... Read More »
Digital Art Exhibition -by Priya
Sat Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Priya Reddy
Lamakaan hosts a two day exclusive digital art exhibition by Priya Reddy. It is awork done using plain paint brush on computer without any other tools, graphics etc. It is done using simple mouse printing on canvas and framed giving it the original l ... Read More »
Outdoor and Adventure Education
Sat Jun 20, 6:00 PM
GHAC
Inviting all for a talk on "Outdoor Education" by Diyanat Ali, an adventure educator. It is a free event and all age groups are welcome.

Outdoors have been man’s best teacher for time immemorial. Whether it is spending time in nature or taking pa ... Read More »
The Art of Plotting-inScreenPlay
Sun Jun 21, 10:30 AM
Independent Cinema Space
The Scriptwriting Lab is an ongoing series of weekend workshops with writers and film makers, where we discuss and practise the craft of writing for cinema.
Each session shall focus on a distinct aspect of scriptwriting in detail, with specific tech ... Read More »
Bhakti Poets-MusicalStorytelling
Sun Jun 21, 1:30 PM
Deepa Kiran
On the eve of World Storytelling Day and World Music day - both coinciding on Jun 21st - renowned storyteller Deepa Kiran presents a Musical storytelling for the community. A journey into the lives of Bhakti poets and the Bhakti movement; unravelling ... Read More »
Rabha Divas Celebration
Sun Jun 21, 3:00 PM
Assamese in Hyderabad
Bishnu Prasad Rabha was a popular socialist activist from Assam, well known for his literary and cultural contributions. As an advocate of peoples' cultural movement, he drew heavily from different genres of classical and folk cultural traditions. In ... Read More »
World Music Day -Indian &Western
Sun Jun 21, 6:30 PM
Arunita Rakshit
Celebrate world Music day this evening with "Indian and Western instruments"

'Sitar' by Suhit Rakshit (Rag Jaunpuri & Dhune) (30mins).
'Harmonica Lovers of Hyderabad' (HaLoH) (6 members of the group) Who will play with tracks.
'Sitar' by Rampr ... Read More »
Intro to Leftist Ideology - Day1
Tue Jun 23, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Lamakaan is holding a five-day Night-School on the topic called "Introduction to Leftist Ideology". The entry is free.

About the topic:
This is a rare opportunity for all those who are interested to have an understanding of what is actually Left ... Read More »
Intro to Marxist Philosophy-Day2
Wed Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Lamakaan invites all for a 3 Night schools of learning on "Introduction to Marxist Philosophy" on Tue-Thu 23,24,25th Jun 7pm every Evening.
This Ideology is built on the theoretical under pinning of Marxism and Leninism and some aspects of Mao thoug ... Read More »
Capitalism and imperialism -Day3
Thu Jun 25, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Lamakaan invites all for a 3 Night schools of learning on "Introduction to the history of Left ideology and Leftist parties in India" on Tue-Thu 23,24,25th Jun 7pm every Evening. This Ideology is built on the theoretical under pinning of Marxism and ... Read More »
SAMAHAARA COMEDY NIGHT : 7th ED.
Fri Jun 26, 7:30 PM
Samahaara
SAMAHAARA COMEDY NIGHT : 7th EDITION

Stand-up Comedy & Short Plays
by
Team Samahaara

Featuring Four Short Plays written by Anjali Parvati Koda
Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

A Samahaara Workshop Production

Date: 26th & 27th June, 2 ... Read More »
Recycled Bottle Craft
Sat Jun 27, 11:00 AM
Niyati Puri - Tree Of Art
A fun and interactive workshop where one can convert old beer bottles into fun and quirky table lamps. This fun workshop lets us explore endless & innovative possibilities of recycling old bottles into beautiful lamps which can be adorned in your hom ... Read More »
The endless street - photography
Sat Jun 27, 1:30 PM
Sashank Macharla and Vathsav Andem
The endless street workshop on photography is about freeing street photography from the conventional frame's rectangle.
Join us as we delve into the factors that limit street photography and ways to go beyond them to capture the street in its truest ... Read More »
Columbus - A Short Film
Sat Jun 27, 4:00 PM
Kriative Deeps Mills
Columbus is a story of a 6 years old boy who comes from an unsophisticated back ground, loses his parents and looked after by his uncle, an unfortunate night changes his destiny.
what happens after that?
whether he survived or died??
how did he o ... Read More »
SAMAHAARA COMEDY NIGHT : 7th ED.
Sat Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Samahaara
Stand-up Comedy & Short Plays
by
Team Samahaara

Featuring Four Short Plays written by Anjali Parvati Koda

Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

A Samahaara Workshop Production

Date: 26th & 27th June, 2015
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lamakaan, B ... Read More »
Elements of Drama -in Screenplay
Sun Jun 28, 1:30 PM
Independent Cinema Space
Inviting all script writers for on ongoing series of workshops by The Scriptwriting Lab. This week the topic we will be discoursing is "Elements of Drama".

The Scriptwriting Lab is an ongoing series of weekend workshops with writers and film maker ... Read More »
Autobiography of a Mad Nation
Sun Jun 28, 4:00 PM
READ Book Club
'READ' book club meet at Lamakaan with the month's activity of reading and discussion of the book "Autobiography of a Mad Nation" written by Sriram Karri.

Event being organised by READ - One of Hyderabad's newest but very exciting book clubs. Bes ... Read More »
Art & politics - FTII protests
Sun Jun 28, 5:00 PM
Independent Cinema Space
Lamakaan, Independent Cinema Space Hyderabad and FTII Alumni, Hyderabad invite you for an evening "Art & Politics - An open discussion in the context of FTII protests".

With increasing involvement of the state in educational and creative instituti ... Read More »
Learning?Yes.Education?No Thanks
Sun Jun 28, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Learning? Yes, of Course. Education? No Thanks"
A talk by Amit Deshwal.

Lecture followed Q & A and discussion

About the topic:

Every child and every culture is unique. If we wish to retain this uniqueness in the children, we need to trea ... Read More »
Social Media Day
Tue Jun 30, 6:30 PM
Chakrapani
Social media seems to be everywhere these days.

Platforms such as Facebook,gPlus, Twitter,etc digital channels have revolutionized the way we communicate with each another. Not only does social media have the power to keep us in touch with our fri ... Read More »