Show Stealers

“Milestones in Excellence”,an exhibition of paintings by BP Paliwal,is on display at Triveni Kala Sangam,Tansen Marg,till August 9. His range of paintings vary from sketches in pen and ink to vibrant watercolours. Contact: 011-23719470

Dance of Krishna

In celebration of Janmashtami,Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra will organise the annual performance of its ballet,Krishna. The first half of the dance-drama depicts Krishna as a folk hero and in the latter half,he is shown as a war strategist. The performance directed Shobha Deepak Singh will be held from August 6 to August 11.

Mumbai

Double Deceit

Written by Richard Bean,One Man Two Guvnors is an English adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian comedy,The Servant of Two Masters. The play will be screened at the National Centre for Performing Arts,on August 11 and 12. Contact: 022-66223737

Images of Life

Mumbai-based artist Poonam Agarwal’s third solo show “Transformation — The Kiss of Life” attempts to look inwards and explore the journey of self-acceptance. Comprising 24 mixed media works,the exhibition is currently on at Jehangir Art Gallery. Contact: 022-22048212

Pune

Of Brushes and Pencils

A painting workshop by artist Priya Patkar will teach the basics of sketching and colouring to those above the age of 12. The classes will be held over 10 sessions,starting today,at Parmeshwari Bungalow,Amar Society,off Law College Road. Contact: 9823084859

Warli Works

Vaishali Pathak’s paintings attempt to replicate the style of traditional Warli paintings,but are in bright colours instead of the traditional white and brown. The works will be on display at Malaka Spice Art Gallery,Koregaon Park,till August 15. Contact: 020-26151088

Chandigarh

Singing in the Rain

THE rains may not be keeping a date with the city,but Indian National Theatre is all set to

celebrate the season with Varsha Ritu Nritya Sandhya. The event featuring an Odissi dance recital by Daksha Mashruwala will take place on August 9 at Tagore Theatre at 6.30 pm.

Frame of Thought

Photographer Saksham Malik has captured people on the street. Titled “Love at Second Sight”,his exhibition comprises 19 frames featuring common men,women and children from diverse backgrounds. The show is on at Alliance Francaise,Sector 36,till August 16.