THINGS TO DO IN LAHORE, KARACHI AND ISLAMABAD THIS WEEK

Monday 22nd - Friday 26th January 2018

by : Team 1947 6 years ago

Quiet week? Not anymore. Get a load of this week’s hottest happenings and you’ll be begging for a night off by the time the weekend comes round.

LAHORE: Monday 22nd – Friday 26th January 2018

HUA KUCH YOON by KopyKatsProductions
“Hua Kuch Yoon”- the epic saga of First Love is still playing in Lahore till 25th January before moving on to Islamabad and then Karachi. Begin your week on a fantastic note by watching 90 minutes of wit and emotions. The play is written by legendary Sajid Hassan with perfectly executed scenes by Dawar Mehmood. Watch how the story of two souls, who are strong-headed and passionate about their respective countries, comes around. This one’s truly awesome.

When: January 22 – January 25 (7pm-9pm).
Where: Alhamra Arts Council, Mall Road, Lahore.

Art Exhibition by Saeed Akhtar

If you’re an art lover, discover this remarkable collection of works by the prominent Pakistani portrait painter, Saeed Akhtar. Retrace Akhtar’s career through a display of almost 49 objects, including 18 paintings and 31 sketches.

When: January 22 – January 24
Where: Ejaz Art Gallery (79- B/1 M.M Alam Road, Gulberg III, Lahore)

The Pyschogeography of the Right Thumb
Famous for the digital profiling of uncompromising artistic images, Ayesha Saeed’s work is being displayed for the first time in Pakistan, after successful international presence. Delve into the fascinating themes of self-portrait photography this week.

When: January 22-Febraury 21 (12pm-8pm except Sundays)
Where: The Happieee Place (69, Main Boulevard, Gulberg Lahore)

Winter Burns: Abrar-ul-Haq & Aima Baig Live Concert by Cara INTERNATIONAL
It’s time to take out your dancing shoes and enjoy a night of finger-snapping pop, romantic rhumbas, and sassy music by the Bhangra King Abrar and the new Coke Studio sensation Aima Baig.

Note: Gates open at 5pm

When: January 25 (7 pm-11 pm).
Where: Alhamra Open Air (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)

Hackathon by TechhubConnect
You don’t have to be an expert or certainly not majoring in Computer Sciences to attend this one. This is for technology lovers who are inspired by tech creations and here’s your chance to learn and as well as share your creations at Hackathon. Hackathon, the platform is set for enterprising youth, startups & entrepreneurs across the nation to use their out-of-the-box thinking on Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Business Intelligence and Data Architecture. Don’t be afraid to think Big.

When: January 23 – January 24 (9 am- 6 pm).
Where: TechHub Connect (Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore)

Karachi: Monday 22nd – Friday 26th January 2018

Royal Sub-continental Jewellery Exhibition
Great news ladies! If you happen to be in Karachi, head out to KOEL and check out their most recent collection of classic pieces of silver and gold. Haroon Ahmed Khan is showcasing silver with 24 karat gold formation, replicated by the best artisans of the subcontinent studded with precious and semi-precious stones.

When: January 23 – January 24 (11am-7pm).
Where: Koel Gallery & Cafe, Karachi

The Fantists-a journey through Illusions & Mentalism
Witness mysticism and join the Merlin Award-winning master mentalist Afzaal Afridi (winner of ARY Digital’s “Dum Hai”) and illusionist extraordinaire Munawar Khan, as they transport you to a world of spellbinding illusion with acts of grand mental and physical exploits featuring hypnosis, levitation, teleportation and many more.

When: January 22 – January 28 (8:30 pm).
Where: Arts Council of Pakistan (M.R Kyani Road, Karachi)

The Home – Brand Launch
If you are a collector of classic contemporary home furniture, you should definitely visit the flagship store of The Home – Interior Decor which is being launched this week. Inspired by contemporary designs and all imported from Turkey, definitely worth checking out.

When: January 21 – February 3
Where: The Home (C-6, Tauheed commercial, Street. 36, Besides Sabs Salon, D.H.A, Karachi)

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation
Whether you’re new to meditation, or you’ve been practising it for a while, there are always new and fascinating things to discover about this age-old practice. Join the session every Monday to explore and discover the wonderful world within you with Maheen Mohammed. It’s time to connect and be present.

When: January 22 (7 pm)
Where: Health Act (3rd Floor, 25-C, 10th Street, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase-5, Dha, Karachi)

Urban Hues (Water Colour Exhibit by Rauf Musani)
Inspired by the landscape of Dhaka, urban cityscapes and old buildings of Karachi, Dr Rauf Musani allows you to step into his childhood dreams. The exhibit presents a collection of 16 paintings in watercolours. The paintings are a reflection of his travel adventures and share a different perspective of how the glorious hues of the landscape can transport us from city to city. If you love going to art exhibits, this one’s surely not to be missed.

When: January 22 (5pm-8pm) – January 25 (12 pm-10pm).
Where: Faraar Gallery, T2F (10-C, Sunset Lane 5, Phase 2 Extension, DHA, Karachi)

Islamabad: Monday 22nd – Friday 26th January 2018

Global Game Jam, 2018

Discover the science of game development that you would not have found any other way. Head out to PixelArt Games Academy to witness the madness driving the world’s largest game jam event taking place around the world at physical locations. Time to experience the sight of how wonderful games are as a shared experience, and take those memories home.

When: January 26 – January 28
Where: Pixel Art Games Academy, Islamabad

Duck Stories by Telenor

This week, Thursday is all about silver linings. After a fun evening of forthright stories at DuckStories Lahore, they are back, this time in Islamabad.

Celebrate your failures and mistakes in a relaxed and entertaining night with good food, music, and stories from a blend of tech startup founders and industry experts telling you how they got knocked down and got back up while learning invaluable life lessons!

When: January 25 (4:30pm-8 pm).
Where: Telenor 345 HQ, Gulberg Greens, Islamabad