Pune This Weekend – Re-imagine grief, watch animated shorts and create a masterpiece with artist Henri Matisse

Manoj and Manisha have been married for more than 18 years. But, in pursuit of a few wishes, their relationship entered a midlife crisis. Eventually, they find out whether they are still in love with each other or pursuing new desires. Eka Lagnachi Pudhachi Gosht Ki Jeevan Yatra Ke Hansi Dangal written by writer-director Advait Dadarkar starring actors Kavita Medhekar and Prashant Damle in lead roles. On October 24 at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagriha at 1 pm and at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir on October 24 at 5:30 pm Entry: ₹400. Book tickets- https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/eka-lagnachi-pudhchi-gosht/ET00086550

Mahanirvan – The Dread Departure, is considered one of the classics of the stage. Written and directed by Satish Alekar, is a black comedy that revolves around a dead man and his family as they go for a funeral in a world that throws obstacles and surprises their way. The play is performed in a lyrical/or musical form using Maharashtrian folk forms such as kirtan, gondhal, bhajan and abhang. October 24 at 1 pm at Bharat Natya Rang Mandir. Entry: ₹220 onwards. Book tickets- https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/mahanirvan-the-dread-departure/ET00303624

Re-imagining grief means re-imagining belonging. Grief has become more and more personal especially in times of social and physical distancing due to Covid. Artists Indu Lalita Harikumar and Diya Naidu will explore processing the collective, unintentional grief inherent in our bodies. The Body Remembers – Re-imagining Grief and Community is a session where Indu and Diya will break out of personal coping mechanisms or religious ritual processes that are inaccessible to many of us. The session also included the screening of a short documentary-drama ‘Atmanirbharta Ne Bola Hai’. October 22 at 6 pm. Tickets for ₹150. Click on – https://insider.in/body-remembers-reimagining-grief-and-community-oct23-2021/event

Henri Matisse is considered the greatest colorist of the 20th century and the French artist known for both his use of color and his fluid and original draftsmanship. Learn about the talented artist, his life and the inspiration for painting, with Alliance Française de Pune under the banner of Library Fest 2021. Then grab your brush and paint to try your hand at creating your own masterpiece. For children (8 to 14 years old) October 23 at 11 am and for adults October 25 at 11 am. Click on – https://www.facebook.com/events/568704087799450?ref=newsfeed

Love in Transit is a three-minute Canadian animation that explores the familiar and frequent occurrences of a hopeless romantic falling for a stranger, and letting their imagination run wild. Piccolo Jr. is a two-minute animation short on a small pizza chef who fears for his life when he meets a mysterious patron. Be a part of the film festival in less than 5 minutes, in the safety of your home. From 23-26 October. Register on – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/under-5-minute-film-festival-stream-for-free-at-home-tickets-193200236107

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