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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 July 2015

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Aakali Rajyam - Film screening
Wed Jul 1, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Inviting all for a five day "CounterCulture Film Festival" at Lamakaan. As a part of this, there will be screenings of films that have shown 'a way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm'.

Today's s ... Read More »
Man on the wire - Film
Thu Jul 2, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Inviting all for "CounterCulture Film Festival" at Lamakaan. As a part of this, there will be screenings of films that have shown 'a way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm'.

This day's screening ... Read More »
Demo on Builtforfree
Fri Jul 3, 3:00 PM
Satish
If a business idea is strong, it deserves to be made into a prototype. For free!
Join the BuiltForFree campaign

BuiltForFree is a global campaign to encourage budding entrepreneurs to submit their ideas and get them prototyped for free. As part ... Read More »
"In Custody" - Film screening
Fri Jul 3, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
"In Custody" by Ismail Merchant is one man's struggle to preserve the works of a waning intellectual.

Deven (Om Puri), a teacher who loves Urdu poetry, is asked by a local newspaper editor to interview poet Nur (Shashi Kapoor) Shahjehanabadi, an a ... Read More »
Creative Visualization -Workshop
Sat Jul 4, 10:30 AM
Srinivas Gadepalli
Creative Visualization workshop, that can help you improve you creativity especially for those in the field of Arts, Cinema and students.

Learn on how to use your imagination power to create what you want in your life. learn about how mind works, ... Read More »
Doodle Fun - A One Day workshop
Sat Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Niyati Puri - Tree Of Art
This is a fun and interactive workshop where one learns the endless possibilities in doodling and making beautiful and abstract art reflecting one's inner thoughts and creativity.

Doodling has endless outcomes, where one can explore their inner th ... Read More »
The Yes Men Fix the World
Sat Jul 4, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Troublemaking duo Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, posing as their industrious alter-egos, expose the people profiting from Hurricane Katrina, the faces behind the environmental disaster in Bhopal, and other shocking events.

Inviting all for a fiv ... Read More »
History of Communist Movements
Sat Jul 4, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
As part of Lamakaan's Night School, on 4th and 11th July, Night school Venugopal Rao will give us an understanding of how and when the Communist party first came into existence in India. What is CPI and CPM? What is CPI(ML)? Why are there many splint ... Read More »
We Steal Secrets:WikiLeaks Story
Sun Jul 5, 11:00 AM
Lamakaan program committee
A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. This film is made by Academy Award winning Alex Gibney.

This is aprt of the 5 day CounterCulture film ... Read More »
Show, Not tell - Screenwriting
Sun Jul 5, 1:30 PM
Independent Cinema Space
Inviting all aspiring script writers for on ongoing series of workshops by The Scriptwriting Lab. This week the topic we will be discoursing is "Show, Not Tell - Cinema as an essential visual medium" - by renowned writer Sriram Karri.

Writer of a ... Read More »
Exti Through the Gift Shop
Sun Jul 5, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen from London Bridge to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. He fiercely guards his anonymity to avoid prosecution. An eccentric French shop keeper turned docum ... Read More »
Creation - An Eng film screening
Sun Jul 5, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Creation is a 2009 British biographical drama film about Charles Darwin's relationship with his wife Emma and his memory of their eldest daughter Annie, as he struggles to write On the Origin of Species. The film, directed by Jon Amiel and starring r ... Read More »
The Beauty Parlour - A Play
Wed Jul 8, 8:00 PM
Kaalpanik
The Beauty Parlour- Synopsis “The beauty Parlour’’ a solo performance is a re- reading of our concepts of beauty and female body. The performance is based on Malayalam play written by Dr.Sreenath Nair.

The play develops after a young married woman ... Read More »
Narthanam - Kuchipudi Dance
Fri Jul 10, 7:00 PM
Nruthyam Dance Acadamy
Nruthyam dance Academy invites all for an evening of classical dance "Narthanam - Kuchipudi Dance" by Vasudha Kundurthi and students.

Performances
1. Vinayaka Koutham
2. Koluvaithiva Rangasai
3. Ananda Thandavam
4. Kulukaga Nadavaro(Annamacha ... Read More »
Does Hyderabad need Uber?
Sat Jul 11, 4:30 PM
Lamakaan program committee
According to the latest news, the Telangana State Government has signed an MoU with Uber to set up Uber's largest data centre outside the United States in Hyderabad. As per the MoU, Uber will invest $50 million over the next three years in Hyderabad ... Read More »
History of Communist Movements
Sat Jul 11, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
As part of Lamakaan's Night School, on 4th and 11th July, Night school Venugopal Rao will give us an understanding of how and when the Communist party first came into existence in India. What is CPI and CPM? What is CPI(ML)? Why are there many splint ... Read More »
Blood Earth -Film &Music morning
Sun Jul 12, 11:00 AM
Chris McGuinness
Showcasing on a Sunday morning at 11am on 12th Jul is a film by Chris McGuinness "Blood Earth" followed by a small performance of Indigenous Folk Music.

This Word Sound Power's second project, Blood Earth, commenced in August 2011 in the Khonda t ... Read More »
Crafting Scenes
Sun Jul 12, 1:30 PM
Independent Cinemaspace
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 techn ... Read More »
One year of NDA Govt - a review
Sun Jul 12, 4:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all for an evening of talk centering on the NDA government's 1 year completion in power. The presentation is by Ashim Roy, the general secretary of New Trade Union Initiative - a trade union centre in India founded as an independent initiati ... Read More »
The Beauty Parlour - A Play
Sun Jul 12, 8:00 PM
Kaalpanik Theatre
The Beauty Parlour- Synopsis “The beauty Parlour’’ a solo performance is a re- reading of our concepts of beauty and female body. The performance is based on Malayalam play written by Dr.Sreenath Nair.
The play develops after a young married woman t ... Read More »
State & Terrorism-Night School 1
Tue Jul 14, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all for a Two-day Night school discussing the issue of "State & the Terrorism". by Prof. Sudha Ratan of Georgia Regents University.

On the first day, "An Introduction to the use of Theory in the Study of International Terrorism” will be a ... Read More »
State & Terrorism-Night School 2
Wed Jul 15, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all to the second day of the Night school discussing the issue of "State & the Terrorism". by Prof. Sudha Ratan of Georgia Regents University.

On this day the topic addressed will be "States and Foreign Policy making in the Shadow of Inte ... Read More »
Bowling for Columbine
Thu Jul 16, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all for a two day workshop on 'Critical Reasoning' by Biju Mathew on Thu & Fri 16, 17 Jul.

Presenting on Day 1 is an Oscar winning documentary by Michael Moore "Bowling for Columbine". The film explores what Moore suggests are the main ca ... Read More »
Paper Jewellery Workshop
Fri Jul 17, 11:00 AM
Khushboo Surana
It's a two day workshop on how to make paper jewellery from newspaper,magazines and different sheets.The workshop will focus on the techniques to make different paper beads to make neck piece,earrings and studs.The fee for the workshop is Rs.600.Timi ... Read More »
Critical Thinking -An Open House
Fri Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all for a Two-Day workshop on 'Critical Reasoning' by Biju Mathew.
- The real world is messy and unpredictable.
- Most people knew before the general elections that the BJP would win.

The two statements above both have a ring of truth ... Read More »
Brain A-Maze Workshop
Sat Jul 18, 10:30 AM
Gayathri Nagarajan
After a successful workshop past week, on popular demand, hosting another ' Brain A-Maze Workshop' on the 18th of July, 2015 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

The Brain A-Maze workshop is a workshop dedicated towards triggering and nourishing your Intellec ... Read More »
Medical Ethics - "Being Mortal"
Sat Jul 18, 6:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all for a Talk on 'Medical Ethics' by Steven D. Weiss, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, USA.

The talk will be preceded by a video of Atul Gawande, Author of the book 'Being Mortal' - A deeply affecti ... Read More »
Sweet Tinder Love -A Comedy Play
Sat Jul 18, 9:00 PM
Underdog entertainment
Underdog presents a comedy play "Sweet Tinder Love".

It is a comedy that looks into how modern relationships have changed due to the advancement of technology. With facebook and apps such as okcupid and tinder, real relationships are withering and ... Read More »
Crafting Scenes :Workshop
Sun Jul 19, 1:30 PM
Independent Cinemaspace
The Screenwriting 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 techn ... Read More »
The Beauty Parlour - A Play
Sun Jul 19, 8:00 PM
Kaalpanik Theatre
The Beauty Parlour- Synopsis “The beauty Parlour’’ a solo performance is a re- reading of our concepts of beauty and female body. The performance is based on Malayalam play written by Dr.Sreenath Nair.
The play develops after a young married woman t ... Read More »
Smarana - Film Screening
Tue Jul 21, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
Inviting all for a screening of "Smarana", a film made by C Vanaja on the agony of the mothers who lost their children in various movement in, Talangana and Andhra Pradesh.

About a dozen mothers who are essentially non-political and do not necess ... Read More »
Sutradhar presents OUT AT SEA
Wed Jul 22, 8:00 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar presents Out at Sea - a Play written by Slawomir Mrozek and directed by Vinay Varma.

It is the story of three hungry men marooned on a raft after a ship wreck. Does humanity get lost in cannibalism and political tyranny? Is hunger for fo ... Read More »
Sutradhar presents Out at Sea
Thu Jul 23, 8:00 PM
Sutradhar
Sutradhar presents Out at Sea - a Play written by Slawomir Mrozek and directed by Vinay Varma.

It is the story of three hungry men marooned on a raft after a ship wreck. Does humanity get lost in cannibalism and political tyranny? Is hunger for fo ... Read More »
Lippan Work
Fri Jul 24, 11:00 AM
Khushboo Surana
Inviting all for a two day Lippan workshop on Fri & Sat 24th & 25th Jul. It is a Gujrati folk art done on wooden cuttings n planks with clay or shilpakar and embellishing it with mirrors and kundans. In this workshop they will make a lippan work wall ... Read More »
A Night of Improv
Fri Jul 24, 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 »
Foodies Eid Gathering
Sat Jul 25, 4:00 PM
Faraaz Farshori, Adil Siddiqui
It's an Eid gathering. Foodies from twin cities are going to gather to enjoy some good time & good food(evening snacks available @ LaMakaan) Read More »
Itna To Chalta Hai - a Play
Sat Jul 25, 8:00 PM
Udaan Performing Arts
Itna To Chalta Hai ( A Modern Nautanki )

About The Play - "Itna to chalta hain... A modern nautanki" : this play takes a dig at the illogical circumstances created by few entities giving rise to a humorous environment. This form gives a huge room ... Read More »
Flavors - Chocolate making
Sun Jul 26, 10:30 AM
Krishna agarwal
Hello young chocolatiers.
We at flavors want to invite you for an innovative and creative workshop for all our young aspirants who love to play with their creativity. We are looking forward to welcoming you for our chocolate making workshop for youn ... Read More »
SEO Community informal meetup
Sun Jul 26, 3:00 PM
Chakri
Hi digital marketer's

we want our community to meet and have strong relationship among our self.As we believe we are the game changers for every company .Let us take an advantage of "how to promote our self" .meet like minded people and strengthen ... Read More »
Itna To Chalta Hai - a Play
Sun Jul 26, 8:00 PM
Udaan Performing Arts
Itna To Chalta Hai (A Modern Nautanki).

About The Play - "Itna to chalta hain... A modern nautanki": This play takes a dig at the illogical circumstances created by few entities giving rise to a humorous environment. This form gives a huge room to ... Read More »
Greece Crisis: Lessons learn
Tue Jul 28, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan Lecture Series
An evening of discussion on'The Lesson to be Learnt with the current Greece Economic Crisis'.

Joining us for a discussion are Dr.Partha Banerjee is a labor educator and human rights activist based in New York.

He will speak about the neoliber ... Read More »
Invitation to Press Meet
Wed Jul 29, 2:00 PM
Anjana Anukriti Taggarse
Friends from Media are invited to cover "Press Conference on Gender Discrimination and Oppression in Secunderabad Club, city’s oldest 137 year old Club".

Venue: Lamakaan, in lane adjacent VengalaRao Park, Road no.5, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
Dat ... Read More »
Expectation Vs Acceptance
Wed Jul 29, 7:00 PM
Sampradaya
Sampradaya invites you all for an evening of tea and talk with an eminent counsellor Dr Vasuprada Kartic to help us in Understanding and Mastering the Art of dealing with Expectation, Delivery and Acceptance, failure of which leads to Depression, Low ... Read More »
Impressions - Contemperory Dance
Thu Jul 30, 7:30 PM
Chandana sarma
Inviting all for a Dance evening "Impressions" - a double bill presentation by two contemporary dance artists: Chandana Sarma (from The School of Terence Lewis Academy, Mumbai) and Durgakoteshwar Rao (from The School of Attakalari, Bangalore).

Th ... Read More »
Film &Talk by Filmmaker Amarnath
Fri Jul 31, 6:00 PM
Cinema Talk @ Lamakaan
Lamakaan invites you to

Cinema Talk with filmmaker S Amarnath

followed by the screening of ‘Documenting Reality by Ranu Sharma’

Objective of this evening in the words of the filmmaker:

"Is it possible to engage a thought keeping fiction ... Read More »