Craft Talks, Classical Music, And Bangla Bands: 5 Events To Attend In Kolkata This Weekend

Book your weekend for the second edition of the Kolkata International Drum Festival, which will showcase an extraordinary line-up of talents, including A. Sivamani, Pandit Subhen Chatterjee, and New York drummer Shariq Tucker. Additionally, Sasha, a renowned fair trade shop in Kolkata known for its quality textiles and handicrafts, is celebrating Women's Day by honouring women craftspersons. You can also enjoy an Indo-German dance experience, where a diverse group of Indian and German dancers—both with and without disabilities—will embark on a choreographic journey exploring themes of movement, presence, and absence. There’s a lot of events to choose from this weekend in Kolkata.

Events In Kolkata This Weekend

Honour Women Artisans

Sasha, a fair trade shop in Kolkata renowned for its quality textiles and handicrafts, is celebrating Women's Day by honouring women craftspersons. The shop will showcase the remarkable progress of their women artisans, highlighting their journey from economic invisibility to stability while celebrating their resilience and determination. This weekend, Sasha will host a discussion on the book "Devicraft" by Mandira Majumdar. Although the book is about Durga Puja, it also covers the year-long rehearsal of the biggest performative and installation art event showcased during this week-long festival. It offers insights into a slice of socio-economic life in Bengal, where the changing seasons mark the almanac and agriculture, food, and livelihoods come together in joyous bursts of celebration.

When: March 8, 5pm

Where: Sasha, 27, Mirza Ghalib St, Esplanade, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016

Indo-German Dance Performance

Book the weekend for "Can You Read My Body?", an Indo-German inclusive dance experience. A diverse group of Indian and German dancers, both with and without disabilities, will embark on a choreographic journey that explores movement, presence, and absence. Through sensual dance, they will navigate the spaces between visibility and invisibility, questioning who belongs and how bodies relate. This performance invites audiences to experience dance beyond physical ability, embracing differences as a source of artistic expression.

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When: March 8, 7pm

Where: Alipore Museum, 17, Judges Court Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027

Evening Of Classical Music

In honour of International Women’s Day, KCC presents "Naari Shakti," a heartfelt celebration of the power, resilience, and grace of women through Indian classical music. The event will feature classical vocals by Vidushi Anjana Nath and Vidushi Dr Kamala Shankar on the Shankar Slide Guitar, accompanied by Indranil Mallick and Sandip Ghosh on the tabla, as well as Gourab Chatterjee on the harmonium.

This event is free and open to everyone.

Check Kolkata Centre for Creativity for more.

When: March 6, 6pm

Where: Kolkata Centre for Creativity, 777 Anandapur | E.M. Bypass | Kolkata Kolkata, Kolkata, India 700107, West Bengal

Listen To A Bangla Band

Renowned Bengali band Chandrabindu is celebrated for its satirical and colloquial lyrics, often referencing current affairs and cultural phenomena. For three decades, Chandrabindu has been a significant part of life in Kolkata. This weekend, they present more than just music—they bring stories of Bengal’s icons, moments of laughter, and a spirit of nostalgia at the event called "Chandrabandhu."

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When: March 7, 7pm

Where: Rabindra Sadan, 71, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Maidan, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

International Drum Festival

Subhen Chatterjee, the illustrious Grammy-nominated tabla maestro, started the Kolkata International Drum Festival. This year's celebration promises to be even more spectacular as it coincides with the birthday of the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain. The festival will showcase a lineup of extraordinary talents, including the vibrant A. Sivamani, Pandit Subhen Chatterjee, and New York drummer Shariq Tucker. Adding to the excitement, the Study Group—comprised of the gifted Jivraj Singh, Premjit Dutta, Debjit Mahalanobis, Kahini Panjabi, and Rahul Vanamali—will also grace the stage with their performance. A highlight is a drum duet featuring Tanmay Das and Sandipan Parial, representing Kolkata-based bands FOSSILS and The Anupam Roy Band. Rounding this unforgettable experience will be a performance from the renowned Padmashri Gokul Chandra Das Dhaaki.

When: March 9, 4pm

Where: Nazrul Mancha, Southern Park Southern Avenue, near Rabindra Sarobar, Lake, Dhakuria, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020