Show Stealers

Dance troupes from Seychelles,Zambia,Sudan,Ghana and Senegal will perform at the Africa Festival in Delhi on June 18 and 19. African dances are well-known for celebrating a zest for life and a close bond with nature. The event will be held at Kamani auditorium. Contact: 23379309

Ghost Story

What happens when Javi and Carlos visit an old haunted house? Secrets of the Heart,a Spanish film,will be screened with English subtitles at Instituto Cervantes on June 17.

Mumbai

Conversation Piece

A night-long phone chat with a stranger he briefly met at a bar becomes a surreal experience for the protagonist of this black-and-white,conversation film,Good Night Good Morning. Set in New York City on New Year’s night,the film will be screened at NCPA on June 14. Contact: 66223737.

Satellite Channel

A Quaff Theatre production,Satellite City,tells the story of a group of characters who struggle to make their lives worthwhile in a world dictated by television. The play will be staged at Prithvi Theatre on June 12 and 13.

Contact: 26149546

Pune

Dancing Kings

While watching Kathak maestro Pt Birju Maharaj performing at a concert,artist Dnyati Wagh couldn’t help thinking of the grace of the peacock. Her latest exhibition,Mayur,features the bird in many poses and aspects,and is being held at Malaka Spice till June 15.

Contact: 26151088

Maestro Stroke

Pianist Karl Lutchmayer recreates the magic of classical musicians in a concert,In the Shadow of Beethoven,at Mazda Hall,Camp,on June 14. Lutchmayer will perform 12 variations of a Russian dance and pieces by Liszt. Contact: 9766907937

Chandigarh

Song Birds

Some songs never die. On World Music Day,lend an ear to Udit Narayan,Neeru Bajwa and Dalejeet Dosanjh’s evergreen hits. The three singers will perform at concerts slated for June 20 and 21 at Sector 17,Plaza from 6.30 pm.

Play Date

The best actors,it is said,are created in childhood. This summer,budding actors can hone their skills at a theatre workshop for children being held at Tagore Theatre. The workshop,open to children between five and 10,will be held till June 16.

Contact: 4347714