THINGS TO DO IN LAHORE, KARACHI AND ISLAMABAD THIS WEEK

Monday 13th Nov - Friday 17th Nov 2017

by : Team 1947 6 years ago

12 fun events to check out This Week (Monday – Friday) across Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. To find out What’s On this weekend, stay tuned for more info.

LAHORE: 13th – 17th November 2017

1. LEARN: Startup Grind with Salim Ghauri by Startup Grind Lahore and Startup Grind Pakistan

Overview: Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community in the world. Check out Salim Ghauri’s talk and learn how he became one of the most iconic IT leaders in Pakistan. For those of you who don’t know, he is the founder and the visionary force behind NETSOL Technologies Limited, overseeing NETSOL’s operations in the Asia Pacific region.

When: Wed 15th Nov 2017 (5pm – 6.30pm)
Where: LUMS Lahore University of Management Sciences, D.H.A. Lahore – More details can be found here.

2. WATCH: Lights Camera Action’17 by Lights Camera Action ’17

Overview: LCA is LACAS JT Boy’s flagship event designed to provide students a platform to showcase their filmmaking abilities. LCA is a competition in which students compete with their films to make it to the top. This year, the fifth edition of LCA is part of ‘Urain ge’ and Ali Hamza will be performing!

When: Fri 15th Nov 2017 (4pm-7.30pm)
Where: Alhamra Arts Council, Mall Lahore. – More details can be found here.

3. WATCH: Ajoka’s Play “Lo Phir Basant Ayee” by Ajoka Theatre Pakistan

Overview: Lo Phir Basant Aee is Ajoka’s popular play on the issue of talibanization. It is the story of a kite-maker family, rendered jobless due to of the ban on Basant. The play is a delightful satire which entertains the audience through music and humour but also raises series issues faced by the society.

When: Fri 17th Nov 2017 (6pm)
Where: Alhamra Arts Council, Mall Lahore. – More details can be found here.

4. LEARN: Creative Writing Workshop by Sonya Rehman by Sonya Rehman and British Council Pakistan

Calling all writers! Whether you’re a rookie or a writer looking to polish their skills, this 3-day Creative Writing workshop is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Conducted by writer Sonya Rehman, who is a contributor to Austenistan, a Jane Austen-inspired work of Pakistani fiction coming to print this year. This workshop will help you understand different styles, characterisation, setting and scene, and will eventually equip you to independently build your story from beginning to end.

When: Fri 17th – Sun 19th Nov 2017
Where: British Council Library, 65 Mozang, Lahore 65 Mozang, Queens Road, Lahore – More details can be found here.

KARACHI: 13th – 17th November 2017

1. EXPLORE: Full Circle Gallery Presents Alienation

Overview: Young fresh super talented artists showcase there latest works at Full Circle this week. One of our resident contributors Anum Lasharie is showcasing her work amongst many of her talents peers! Annem Zaidi, Babar Moghal, Manizhe Ali, Mehdi Rizvi, Scheherezade Junejo and Shiraz Malik are also part of the show and we can’t wait to see what we’re in store for!

When: Tuesday 14th Nov 2017 (3pm – 5pm)
Where: Full Circle Gallery Karachi. – More details can be found here.

2. STYLE: Deepak Perwani Pret & Luxury Pret Exhibition by Deepak Perwani

Overview: Deepak Perwani needs no introduction, his tried and true esthetic and designs have always weighed in heavy when it comes to timeless style and beautiful craftsmanship. With wedding season well on its way, we suggest popping in and picking up a few needed seasonal essentials.

When: Tuesday 14th Nov 2017 (11am – 8pm)
Where: Deepak Perwani House no. 2, Plot no. 15, Block 9, AL-Maya Society, Clifton. Karachi – More details can be found here.

3. PLAY: Game Night: Ludo Challenge by British Council Pakistan

Overview: We’re loving the return of retro Ludo as the latest gaming fad! Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate Ludo champion? Come to Game Night and find out! Winner takes a trophy home, but don’t forget to register!

When: Fri 17th Nov 2017 (5pm – 7pm)
Where: British Council Karachi – More details can be found here.

4. WATCH: Avaaz – ‘Kings Without Thrones’ & Baap’ Film Screenings by The Second Floor (T2F)

Overview: Pop into T2F this Friday and enjoy two back-to-back short film screening focusing on minority populations in Pakistan followed by an intimate Q&A session with the Directors themselves.

1) Kings Without Thrones: an insight into Pakistan’s marginalized African population
About the Director: Alice Peter is a Media Sciences graduate from SZABIST University who completed her thesis on the marginalisation of Pakistan’s Sheedi (Afro-Pakistani) community this year. Currently, she works at SAMAA News as a Videographer and Content Writer.

2) Baap: Torn between two forces, a man struggles to find himself
About the Director: Jehanzeb Raza is a Film and Television production major from SZABIST university. His field of expertise is art direction and he focuses extensively on the communication between characters and their environment.

When: Fri 17th Nov 2017 (7pm – 8.30pm)
Where: T2F Karachi. – More details can be found here.

ISLAMABAD: 13th – 17th November 2017

1. FEEL GOOD: Free Fitness Trial Session by The Hive at Islamabad and The Fitness Project

Overview: Come meet The Fitness Project team and try out a free fitness session at the hive this week!

When: Tues 14th Nov 2017 (6.30pm – 8.30pm)
Where: The Hive at Islamabad 1st Floor, Plot 14E, Manzoor Plaza, Block D, Blue Area, Fazle Haq. Islamabad. – More details can be found here.

2. ADVENTURE: 3 Days Tour To Swat, Kawam & Mahudand Lake by Heaven Quester

Overview: Heaven Quester brings you another exciting package to Switzerland of Pakistan (SWAT). Join us to witness the starting of winters in Kalam & Mahodand Lake.

When: Thurs 16th – 19th Nov 2017 (4pm)
Where: Heaven Quester, Office # 07, Executive Center, 1st Floor, i-8 Markaz Islamabad. – More details can be found here.

3. LEARN: Defying Norms – A Panel Discussion On Women Entrepreneurship by WECREATE Center Pakistan

Overview: A Panel Discussion On Women Entrepreneurship in partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Network. Pakistan is pleased to host a discussion featuring a diverse panel of women who have chosen to defy the norms. Join We Create to meet these amazing women and get inspired by their stories: their successes and also the challenges that they decided to face and rise above. This event is open and free to register.

When: Thurs 16th Nov 2017 (4pm – 5.30pm)
Where: The Hive at Islamabad 1st Floor, Plot 14E, Manzoor Plaza, Block D, Blue Area, Fazle Haq. Islamabad. – More details can be found here.

4. WATCH: Baanjh By Maas Foundation & Aks Theatre

Overview: Baanjh is story of an unfertile, unfruitful land named Siachen. In Siachen alot of Indian and Pakistani soldiers had died yet the war is going on. There is a big Question in the play that why this war is going on if still this land is unfertile? Play is written & directed by Afzaal Nabi.

When: Thurs 16th Nov 2017 (6.30pm – 8pm)
Where: PNCA (Pakistan National Council of Arts) Near PTA, F-5, Islamabad – More details can be found here.