If you happen to be in Kolkata and are looking for some interesting activities to do, we have compiled a list of great events for you to attend. Take an evening river cruise and discover the beauty of the ghats. Enjoy some great music from international multi-disciplinary producer Mark Hoffen, who is known for his deep and melancholic techno. Head over to Park Street SOCIAL to experience Nida's Paradisco, where disco and house music come together to create an energetic atmosphere. You can also attend a bar takeover by Mel & Wee from Singapore's favourite Smoke & Mirrors (#60 Best Bar in Asia).
The city of Kolkata was developed alongside the Hooghly River, which has played a crucial role in the lives of its inhabitants and helped shape its identity. These ghats feature archaeologically significant buildings that are evidence of the rich heritage of the city. An interesting feature of most ghats is the presence of temples built beside them. Go on an evening river cruise and discover the beauty of the ghats. The journey will take you past gems such as Fairlie Ghat, Armenian Ghat, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, and the magnificent Howrah Bridge and Howrah Station. Food on board will include soups, pav bhaji, dahi vada, and mains like noodles with butter garlic chicken. For more info, check here.
What: Evening Cruise On The Hooghly
When: April 27, from 5.30 pm onwards
Where: Boarding from Millenium Park
After a gruelling week of work and extreme heat in the city, let your hair down with Mark Hoffen at Toy Room. Höffen is a multi-disciplinary producer who is known for a deep but complex techno whose mood always leans towards melancholia and minor sonorities. More details here.
What: Mark Hoffen CMYK
When: April 26, 10 pm - April 27, 2 am
Where: Toy Room Kolkata, 7. Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Camac St, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata 700071
Nida is a music curator, DJ and designer hailing from Bomba who is currently based in Delhi. She specialises in exploring the depths of club sounds and traditional dance floor soundscapes driven by styles like Nu-disco, Techno, Breakbeat and Drum and Bass. Her sets are an eclectic mix of underground and mainstream hits, ranging from Disco and House to Techno. Head out to Park Street SOCIAL this weekend to get a dose of Nida's Paradisco, where disco and house meld for big energy vibes.
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What: Konnekt Presents Nida at Park Street SOCIAL
When: April 26, 9 pm onwards
Where: Park Street SOCIAL, Russel St Social, BFL Bangur Estate, 1A, next to India's Hobby Centre, Park Street area, Kolkata 700016
This weekend, head out to cocktail bar Little Bit Sober, located in an old building on Kolkata's iconic Chowringhee Road. Mel & Wee from Singapore's favourite Smoke & Mirrors (#60 Best Bar in Asia) are flying down to Kolkata for the first time for an evening of adventurous cocktails and the best conversations. On vibe duties will be @masutamusic with a special setlist for the night. Look out for the striking red door, which opens to a long, wall-to-wall, boat-shaped bar counter, made to stand out with a jazzy electric-blue handpainted surface.
What: Mel and Wee Takeover
When: April 27, 8 pm onwards
Where: Little Bit Sober, 2nd Floor, 60 Chowringhee Road, Kolkata
Skinny Mo's Jazz Club celebrates Jazz Week with a series of events from April 26 to April 30. Kicking off the celebration on Friday, April 26 is "Sonic Boom," a performance featuring the incredible Boom Suyasit on trumpet. Hailing from Bangkok, Boom is a rising star in the jazz world, having graced stages across Thailand and collaborated with some of the finest musicians in the industry. Accompanied by the talented Bodhisattwa Ghosh on guitar, Rivu on bass, and Premjit on drums, this promises to be a night of musical magic. Day two of the Jazz Week Celebration will be an evening of Jazz standards performed by Boom Suyasit & Friends. He will perform alongside Anchit Sengupta on guitar, Aakash Ganguly on bass, Premjit Dutta on drums, and Rupsha Sen on vocals. On day three, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a jam session, where talented artists from across the city will come together for a Sunday afternoon brunch hang. Featuring an eclectic line-up of seasoned veterans and up-and-coming jazz musicians from Calcutta, this jam session promises to be a feast for the senses. Spend an afternoon at Skinny Mo's under the skylight as you mingle with fellow enthusiasts and talented artists alike. For the first two days, you can purchase a dinner + concert ticket or a concert-only ticket. The dinner ticket includes a three-course European meal by oMo Bistro. Pre-booking is required. Find more info here.
What: International Jazz Week at Skinny Mo's Jazz Club
When: April 26-30, 8pm to 11pm
Where: Skinny Mo's Jazz Club, 91 Manohar Pukur Road, Kolkata, India 700026
Sign up for an exhilarating exploration of animal movements through Odissi dance. Aranyak is a unique workshop that brings to life the essence of animals onto the dance floor. Led by noted Odissi exponent Sharmila Biswas, this workshop promises a captivating journey into the heart of the forest. By the end of the workshop, you can expect to have learned the art of embodying animals through Odissi dance, expressive movements that evoke the essence of nature's creatures, and techniques to infuse storytelling and emotion into your dance repertoire. More details here.
What: Aranyak: Exploring Animal Movements in Odissi Style
When: April 25 to 27, 11am to 1pm
Where: Kolkata Centre for Creativity, 777, Anandapur EM Bypass, Kolkata - 700 107
